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Pollution-free environment a constitutional right, says HC

The Bombay high court has declared a pollution-free environment a constitutional right and criticised the Maharashtra government for failing to address the issue of air pollution in Mumbai. ......

Loudspeakers not essential for any religion, rules HC

Use of loudspeakers is not an essential part of any religion, the Bombay High Court said on Thursday, directing the law enforcement agencies to take prompt action against loudspeakers that violate......

Everest climbing fees hiked to tackle trash crisis

Nepal has sharply increased permit fees for climbing Mount Everest by 36 per cent and also introduced a slew of measures aimed at controlling garbage pollution on the world's tallest peak,......

Trump withdraws from WHO, Paris accord, again

United States President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order to withdraw from the ambitious Paris Agreement on Climate Change, a fulfilment of a campaign promise. IMAGE: US President......

AAP MLA dies in 'accidental firing' from own pistol

Aam Aadmi Party leader and Ludhiana West MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi has died of gunshot injuries, with police saying on Saturday it could be a case of 'accidental fire' from his own licensed pistol.......

Ensure ample staff at check-in counters, govt tells airlines as fog sets in

Airlines must ensure that all check-in counters at the Delhi airport are fully staffed to minimise passenger inconvenience as smog has started affecting the flight operations, Aviation Minister......

Ministry of Environment issues new rules post SC order

In response to the Supreme Court’s (SC’s) strong stance on unchecked environmental violations, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has introduced new rules......

Tracking air: As Delhi AQI worsens, experts call for long-term solutions

Air quality index (AQI) soared past 350 level in parts of Delhi on Thursday and experts cautioned that as weather turns colder it may breach the 400-mark ceiling and enter the ‘severe’......

Firecrackers Capital Sivakasi Faces Uncertain Future

Sivakasi is fighting for survival, thanks to the ban on firecrackers in Delhi, regulations in several other cities, pandemic-imposed sales dips, the ban on the use of barium nitrate... IMAGE: A......

I am not against incentives on EVs, but its not my call: Nitin Gadkari

Within two years, the cost of an EV will be the same as petrol and diesel vehicles. They don't need subsidies as there already is an advantage with electric as a fuel, he says. Photograph: Atul......

Player complains of dirt, pollution and bird droppings

Denmark's Mia Blichfeldt has slammed the playing conditions at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, which is hosting the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament, and also criticised the pollution......

Men's triathlon postponed due to polluted Seine

IMAGE: General view of the river Seine and Alexander III Bridge as workers remove a buoy after Triathlon training was cancelled on Monday, July 29, amid water quality concerns.Photograph: Benoit......

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