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Delhi's electric dream meets a charging reality

Delhi aims to make most new vehicles electric by 2027. The policy offers subsidies and registration fee waivers for electric vehicle buyers. New three-wheelers and small trucks must be electric starting in 2027. Two-wheelers will follow suit the subsequent year, boosting cleaner transport. Success depends on expanding charging infrastructure and…

The Economic Times

Delhi introduces new EV targets to curb air pollution. But some motorists aren’t on board

Delhi has adopted a new policy to make most new vehicles electric, aiming to improve air quality

The Independent UK

Delhi’s ‘cleanest May in 5 years’ is a toxic illusion

This May, Delhi recorded a monthly average AQI of 156, its cleanest in five years. The Central Pollution Control Board considers this ‘moderate’ air quality, but European standards would call it unhealthy.

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From India’s Haryana to UK: Mother-son duo from Rohtak elected mayors in two British councils

A remarkable feat for an Indian-origin family sees Tushar Kumar, 23, become the UK's youngest Indian-origin mayor, while his mother, Parveen Rani, was also elected mayor. Both hail from Haryana and have a strong background in community service. Their simultaneous civic leadership marks a significant achievement, highlighting their dedication to…

The Economic Times

Two-thirds of Delhi does not have reliable air quality data

As winter deepens, New Delhi is once again losing the fight for breath. Every winter, Delhi continues to choke under hazardous air — and this year is no exception. On November 18, the Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB’s) 24-hour bulletin recorded a city-wide Air Quality Index (AQI) of 374, placing Delhi…

Newslaundry

Delhi shut its thermal plants, but chokes from neighbouring ones

In 2018, Delhi bade farewell to its last thermal power plant. Before this, the other two had wound up their operations in 2009 and 2015. The closures were meant to stop toxic gases spewing from their stacks from worsening the city’s air quality.

Newslaundry

SO2 emissions: Missed deadlines for govt, but not a problem for NITI?

When thermal power plants burn coal to generate electricity, sulphur mixes with oxygen to release sulphur dioxide – or SO2 – in the air. In 2019, India became the largest emitter of this toxic gas.

Newslaundry

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‘The air is killing us’: why Delhi’s pollution problem runs deeper than smog season

Leaders of Indian capital must tackle transport and heavy industry rather than seek quick fixes, say campaigners

The Guardian - UK

Primary Schools Empty As Smog Persists In Indian Capital

Residents in India's capital New Delhi again woke under a blanket of choking smog on Friday, a day after authorities closed primary schools and imposed measures aimed at alleviating the annual crisis.

International Business Times

India On Track To Have 50% Energy Via Non-Fossil Fuel Sources: Minister

India's Power and Renewable Energy Minister R.K. Singh said the country's installed power generation capacity from non-fossil sources is 186.46 gigawatt (GW).

International Business Times

Heat wave sparks blackouts, questions on India's coal usage

An unusually early and brutal heat wave is scorching parts of India, where acute power shortages are affecting millions as demand for electricity surges to record levels

The Independent UK

India: Workers face health risks in world’s ‘most polluted’ city

Bhiwadi in Rajasthan state named world’s worst city for air pollution but many workers unaware of risks and shun masks.

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