New Delhi, April 11 Environmental experts have largely welcomed the Delhi government's draft Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2026, particularly its focus on battery recycling and lifecycle management, while cautioning that its success will heavily depend on enforcement.Radhe Shyam Sharma, head of...
New Delhi, April 11 – All India Congress Committee (AICC) Treasurer and former Delhi Assembly Speaker Ajay Maken on Friday accused the government of failing to address air pollution in the National Capital, claiming that the city's air quality has reached alarming levels.In a social media...
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New Delhi, April 11 Delhi schools must ensure that at least 10% of their bus fleets transition to electric within two years, according to the government's draft EV policy.The new policy aims to establish a clear timeline for the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across institutions...
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New Delhi, February 25 The government has mandated the sale of petrol with up to 20 per cent ethanol and a minimum Research Octane Number (RON) of 95 across all states and Union Territories from April 1, 2026.In a February 17 notification, the oil ministry stated, "the central government...
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New Delhi, February 12 As part of India's commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2070, the transition strategy in the transport sector should begin with a multitude of actions, including the phased elimination of polluting diesel vehicles and the adoption of lower-emission technologies such...
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New Delhi, February 9 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said that controlling pollution requires sustained, year-round action, inaugurating six new Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring System (CAAQMS) stations to expand real-time tracking of air quality across the capital.She...
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