Pollution: Centre announces staggered working hours for Delhi staffers

The Centre on Thursday announced staggered working timings for its employees in view of the severe air pollution in Delhi, according to an order issued by the Union personnel ministry. IMAGE:......

Dense fog cripples Delhi; 81 trains delayed, 19 flights diverted

Dense fog over Delhi for a second consecutive morning reduced visibility to zero in several areas, leading to 81 trains being delayed and 19 flights getting diverted, officials said on Saturday.......

'Toothless' environment laws: SC slams Centre on air pollution

The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up the Centre for making the environment protection law "toothless", and said the provision under the CAQM Act which deals with penalty for stubble burning was......

Gas chamber: Delhi chokes at 'alarming' AQI of 428

A dense layer of smog enveloped the national capital as the pollution levels continued to rise. IMAGE: Vehicles ply on a flyover amid the smog as the Air Quality Index (AQI) dips into the 'severe'......

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’......

Steel recycle mandate for automakers on the anvil

The environment ministry is likely to soon issue regulations that will mandate automakers to recycle a specified percentage of steel from old vehicles, starting from the next financial year,......

Vedanta likely to sell copper plant in Tamil Nadu for Rs 4,500 crore

Vedanta Ltd, which is planning to restart its copper plant in Tamil Nadu, is weighing the option to sell the unit at a valuation of up to Rs 4,500 crore, banking sources have said. Photograph:......

Strong outlook to support Cummins India stock

Genset manufacturer Cummins India has seen its share price rise by 45 per cent in the past three months. The management has reaffirmed that growth would be in double digits over the coming two......

Is IPL using up Bengaluru's water supply?

Photograph: Kind courtesy BCCI Amidst the worsening water crisis in the city, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the Karnataka State Cricket Association and other state authorities......

Delhi smog steals spotlight: SL-Bangla tie in jeopardy

Uncertainty looms over Lanka-Bangla World Cup clash due to severe air pollution IMAGE: Bangladesh braved hazardous conditions to train on Saturday evening, wearing masks at the Feroz Shah......