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Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks Collapse Without An Agreement
Talks aimed at striking a landmark global treaty on plastic pollution fell apart Friday without agreement, as countries failed to find consensus on how the world should tackle the ever-growing scourge.
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Delhi's Maximum Temperature Settles At 33.6 Degrees Celsius
The national capital on Sunday recorded a maximum temperature of 33.6 degrees Celsius, 7.8 notches below the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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Pollution Body Admits No Research Has Been Done Behind Overage Vehicle Ban
Air Quality Management Commission admitted it has not conducted any research or study on pollution caused by diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years, which form the basis of the overage vehicle ban in Delhi-NCR.
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Delhi Govt Seeks Supreme Court Review Of Age-Based Vehicle Ban
Delhi government has approached SC to request a reconsideration of a 2018 ruling that prohibited older vehicles the national capital.
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Top Court To Hear End-Of-Life Limit Plea For BS VI Vehicles In NCR On July 28
The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear on July 28 a plea questioning whether BS VI-compliant vehicles should have an end-of-life period of 15 years for petrol variants and 10 years for diesel variants in the National Capital Region.
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World's Top Court Steps In, Reminding Governments To Tackle Global Warming
The world's top court is poised to tell governments what their legal obligations are to tackle global warming, and possibly outline consequences for polluters that cause climate harm to vulnerable countries.
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"I Stay In Delhi For 2-3 Days Only," Says Nitin Gadkari. Explains Why
Irked by increased pollution levels in Delhi, Union minister Nitin Gadkari, who is an MP from Nagpur, on Tuesday confessed that he does not feel like visiting the national capital where pollution is leading to decrease in life expectancy.
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Most World Heritage Sites At Risk Of Drought Or Flooding: UN
Almost three quarters of the globe's cultural and natural heritage sites are threatened by too little or too much water, the UN's cultural agency said on Tuesday.
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Meet The 69-Year-Old Dutch Woman Who's Been Cleaning Kashmir's Dal Lake For The Past 5 Years
A viral video showcasing her efforts, in which she picks up plastic bags and used bottles from the lake, has captured hearts online.
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62 Lakh Vehicles Won't Get Petrol, Diesel In Delhi From Today
Vehicles are the top polluters in the national capital Delhi, accounting for more than half (51 per cent) of the pollution from all local emission sources.
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Delhi To See Its First-Ever Artificial Rain To Combat Air Pollution In July
In a first for the national capital, Delhi is set to witness artificial rain aimed at reducing air pollution, with cloud seeding scheduled between July 4 and 11, subject to weather conditions, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said.
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Thunderstorm With Rain Expected In Delhi Today: Weather Office
Thunderstorm and rain likely in Delhi on Friday, says India Meteorological Department, with minimum temperature stood at 29 degrees Celsius. Maximum may hit 37 degrees Celsius. AQI at satisfactory level, reading 95.
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Heavy Rain Expected In Delhi Tonight, Orange Alert Issued
Moderate to heavy rain accompanied by lightning and thunderstorms is predicted in the national capital tonight, India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert. AQI remains satisfactory.
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World Environment Day 2025: 20 Inspiring Messages To Tackle Pollution And Go Green
World Environment Day 2025 urges global action against air, plastic, and river pollution with powerful messages promoting a greener, cleaner future.
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World Environment Day 2025: Know Date, History And Theme Of This Day
World Environment Day 2025: The United Nations General Assembly declared June 5 as World Environment Day during the Stockholm Conference in 1972.
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Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks Collapse Without An Agreement
Talks aimed at striking a landmark global treaty on plastic pollution fell apart Friday without agreement, as countries failed to find consensus on how the world should tackle the ever-growing scourge.
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Delhi's Maximum Temperature Settles At 33.6 Degrees Celsius
The national capital on Sunday recorded a maximum temperature of 33.6 degrees Celsius, 7.8 notches below the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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Pollution Body Admits No Research Has Been Done Behind Overage Vehicle Ban
Air Quality Management Commission admitted it has not conducted any research or study on pollution caused by diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years, which form the basis of the overage vehicle ban in Delhi-NCR.
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Delhi Govt Seeks Supreme Court Review Of Age-Based Vehicle Ban
Delhi government has approached SC to request a reconsideration of a 2018 ruling that prohibited older vehicles the national capital.
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Top Court To Hear End-Of-Life Limit Plea For BS VI Vehicles In NCR On July 28
The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear on July 28 a plea questioning whether BS VI-compliant vehicles should have an end-of-life period of 15 years for petrol variants and 10 years for diesel variants in the National Capital Region.
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World's Top Court Steps In, Reminding Governments To Tackle Global Warming
The world's top court is poised to tell governments what their legal obligations are to tackle global warming, and possibly outline consequences for polluters that cause climate harm to vulnerable countries.
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"I Stay In Delhi For 2-3 Days Only," Says Nitin Gadkari. Explains Why
Irked by increased pollution levels in Delhi, Union minister Nitin Gadkari, who is an MP from Nagpur, on Tuesday confessed that he does not feel like visiting the national capital where pollution is leading to decrease in life expectancy.
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Most World Heritage Sites At Risk Of Drought Or Flooding: UN
Almost three quarters of the globe's cultural and natural heritage sites are threatened by too little or too much water, the UN's cultural agency said on Tuesday.
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Meet The 69-Year-Old Dutch Woman Who's Been Cleaning Kashmir's Dal Lake For The Past 5 Years
A viral video showcasing her efforts, in which she picks up plastic bags and used bottles from the lake, has captured hearts online.
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62 Lakh Vehicles Won't Get Petrol, Diesel In Delhi From Today
Vehicles are the top polluters in the national capital Delhi, accounting for more than half (51 per cent) of the pollution from all local emission sources.
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Delhi To See Its First-Ever Artificial Rain To Combat Air Pollution In July
In a first for the national capital, Delhi is set to witness artificial rain aimed at reducing air pollution, with cloud seeding scheduled between July 4 and 11, subject to weather conditions, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said.
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Thunderstorm With Rain Expected In Delhi Today: Weather Office
Thunderstorm and rain likely in Delhi on Friday, says India Meteorological Department, with minimum temperature stood at 29 degrees Celsius. Maximum may hit 37 degrees Celsius. AQI at satisfactory level, reading 95.
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Heavy Rain Expected In Delhi Tonight, Orange Alert Issued
Moderate to heavy rain accompanied by lightning and thunderstorms is predicted in the national capital tonight, India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert. AQI remains satisfactory.
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World Environment Day 2025: 20 Inspiring Messages To Tackle Pollution And Go Green
World Environment Day 2025 urges global action against air, plastic, and river pollution with powerful messages promoting a greener, cleaner future.
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World Environment Day 2025: Know Date, History And Theme Of This Day
World Environment Day 2025: The United Nations General Assembly declared June 5 as World Environment Day during the Stockholm Conference in 1972.
