Unfazed Delhi govt sets up 'task force' to clear garbage

Undeterred by the indefinite protest by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi workers who are agitating over the non-payment of their dues, the public works department, which comes under the Delhi......

In China Sushma targets Pak, asks to identify states supporting terror

Sushma in her address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Foreign Ministers meeting said that terrorism is an enemy of basic human rights.   In a veiled attack on Pakistan,......

What Lessons can India Learn from Japan?

'Both India and Japan can find themselves in a win-win situation if they draw some lessons from each other's strengths,' says Dr Rajaram Panda. IMAGE: Japan's Prime Minister Abe Shinzo removes his......

2019: The year in photos

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top images of 2019. Together these tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak,......

How much did Volkswagen earn by cheating? Just 4.3 billion euros!

Skimping on state-of-the-art emissions technology between 2009 and 2014 probably saved VW a measly 4.3 billion euros, less than it has so far set aside to meet recall costs, notes Olaf......

Shortage of charging stations may short-circuit India's EV revolution

Only a few thousand chargers dot the Indian landscape, some in working condition, others not, with some held hostage to the power supply vagaries of local utilities, reports S Dinakar. Photograph:......

It's not just Volkswagen, more car makers to turn offenders

Some new EU cars, including Mercedes, BMW and Peugeot vehicles, were using around 50 percent more fuel than manufacturers claimed.   New European cars are spewing out on average 40 per cent......

What prompted Volkswagen to cheat on emission tests

Sales of Volkswagen cars in the US dropped around 12 per cent and the car maker was desperate to push sales to around 1 million cars in next three years. German carmaker Volkswagen is facing......

Toxic New Delhi shamed as cricketers, footballers face breathing issues

India stumped in efforts to clear toxic smog as cricketers throw up IMAGE: Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal wears the anti-pollution mask. Photograph: BCCI India's state-run NTPC is launching......