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"Over 1 lakh EVs registered since BJP took charge, AAP slowed pollution co
Updated : 3 months ago IST
"After our government came to power, we registered more than 1 lakh EV vehicles. There are many reasons why EVs are not advancing further. The previous government did not provide subsidies for EVs. We are providing those subsidies, but if the previous government had given subsidies, perha
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"Govt is running away from discussions, doesn't even want to listen" Sukhd
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat criticised the central government over air pollution, stating that the problem extends beyond Delhi to all major cities. He accused the Centre of avoiding parliamentary discussion on the issue, alleging that it is "shirking responsibility" and missing opportunit
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Thick smog engulfs Delhi as air quality turns 'severe' at 429
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The national capital woke up to a thick layer of toxic smog on Saturday morning, sharply impairing visibility and affecting residents' comfort. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 380 at around 7 a.m., falling into the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Poll
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Pollution on rise due to vehicle congestion at MCD toll plazas: AAP's Prav
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi MCD Sah-Prabhari Praveen Kumar alleged that long queues of vehicles at toll plazas run by the BJP-led Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) were worsening the capital's air pollution, despite clear Supreme Court directions to shut them down.
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Swati Maliwal meets Union Environment Minister, demands strengthening of C
Updated : 3 months ago IST
According to an official statement, she raised concerns over the high AQI levels recorded every winter, shortcomings in the functioning of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), rising vehicular pollution due to inadequate public transport, road and construction dust, emissions
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Air pollution should be discussed in next Parliament session: Priyanka Gan
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The Congress leader also highlighted constituency-related issues, sharing details of her interaction with Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. In a post on X, Priyanka Gandhi said she had met Gadkari to press for faster implementation of pending infrastructure wor
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Rijiju blames opposition ruckus for Lok Sabha not discussing air pollution
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has said that the government wanted a discussion on air pollution, but it could not take place due to the ruckus created by Congress and other opposition parties during the passing of Viksit Bharat- G RAM G Bill.
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"79 departures and 73 arrivals cancelled today": Delhi Airport, IndiGo & A
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday reported that flight operations were affected by dense fog, adding that arrivals and departures are continuing, though some delays may occur. IndiGo, in its travel advisory, noted that fluctuating visibility in several regions has led
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Jairam Ramesh calls winter session 'pollution session', slams govt lack of
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over air pollution, with party leader Jairam Ramesh alleging that the recently concluded winter sitting of Parliament effectively turned into a "pollution session" due to the government's unwillingnes
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Mumbai: Local Air Quality hits 'moderate' level as temperatures peak at 33
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Mumbai Residents experienced 'Moderate' air quality today, with the local AQI reaching 160, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Meteorological data from the IMD indicate a seasonal pattern, with temperatures expected to range from a minimum of 21°C to a maximum of
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Parliament Winter Session concludes productively; Rajya Sabha at 121%, Lok
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The 269th Session of the Rajya Sabha concluded on Friday with the Chairman and Vice-President of India extending his valedictory remarks, highlighting the productivity and constructive debates during the winter session, RS Chairman CP Radhakrishnan said.
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"Delhi pollution been a PR activity for them:" Ashish Sood slams Arvind Ke
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood on Friday slammed former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the city's pollution crisis, alleging in a press conference that the Aam Aadmi Party has treated Delhi's pollution as a PR activity to consolidate its political foothold.
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