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MCD approves major ease of doing business reform: General trade, storage l
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Under the new framework, business owners will no longer be required to file a separate application or maintain an individual trade license document. Instead, the license will be automatically endorsed on the annual property tax payment receipt.
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Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa reviews TERI study on mic
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Environment Department convened a high-level meeting on Tuesday, under the leadership of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The meeting was chaired by Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa to review TERI's comprehensive study on microplastics and frothing in the Yamuna river, acco
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Environmental decay and economic distress push PoJK residents into deepeni
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Residents say the twin crises are intensifying each day, with little to no government intervention on the ground.
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"Govt. not ready to speak up on any issue": Priyanka Gandhi on SIR, Delhi
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
With the adjournment of both houses, Lok Sabha MP Priyanka Gandhi said on Tuesday that the government is not ready to speak up on any issue, despite the ongoing irregularities in voter lists and the worsening Delhi pollution.
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Mumbai sees significant improvement in air quality following BMC measures
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has reported a marked improvement in Mumbai's air quality, attributing the positive trend to strict enforcement of pollution-control measures across the city and its suburbs, th release said.
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CPCB categorises Delhi air AQI as 'Very Poor'; Most areas with AQI 383
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) categorised Delhi AQI (Air Quality Index) as 'Very Poor'. The AQI in Delhi is reported to be around 304, according to the latest data. Most of the areas in Delhi were seen to be blanketed by a layer of smog.
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Winter Parliament session: Priyanka Gandhi slams govt, says "How will Hous
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking to reporters, Congress MP said, "The government does not want to have a discussion on anything. Then how will the House run? They should listen to at least one thing that we ask. If not on SIR, then the election reforms or any other related issue can be discussed. How will the Ho
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Supreme Court asks Centre to revisit action plan on Delhi-NCR air pollutio
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Supreme Court asked the Centre to reassess its air-pollution action plan for Delhi-NCR, noting the need to examine factors beyond stubble burning. The Court said scientific evaluation is required and will hear the matter twice a month, with the next hearing on December 10.
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"Mere exchange of accusations will not suffice": BSP chief Mayawati hopefu
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Bahujan Samaj Party national president Mayawati on Monday expressed hope that the Winter Session of Parliament will address important matters concerning the public, as she appealed to both the opposition and treasury benches to ensure the smooth functioning of both houses.
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Delhi's AQI remains 'poor'; Nehru Nagar records highest level, NSIT Dwarka
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Delhi's air quality remained in the "poor" category on Monday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) rising to 299 at 7 am compared to 279 at 4 pm on Sunday, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Delhi records best January-November air quality in 8 years, excluding 2020
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Pollution indicators also showed marked improvement. Delhi registered an average PM2.5 concentration of 85 ug/m³, the lowest since 2018 and on par with 2020. In comparison, the PM2.5 average was 98 in 2024, 90 in 2023, 95 in 2021, and 103 in 2018.
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Parliament winter session: All-party meeting sets stage as opposition flag
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The winter session of Parliament is set to take place on Monday, December 1 and will continue till December 19, as announced by Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.
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