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IITs, other institutions in 18 states join hands to fight air pollution, implement NCAP

Air pollution is a growing concern, it impacts public health, crop yield, weather, climate, ecosystems and heritage.

Delhi air quality improved due to meteorological factors, not by addressing 'source of pollution', says Greenpeace

Greenpeace India said instead of being euphoric about few improved air quality in Delhi, the Environment Ministry along with Central Pollution Control Board should prioritise to immediately enforce the National Clean Air Programme by setting up time-bound emission targets

Hold big corporations accountable for plastic waste they produce, Greenpeace tells govt

Days after the government pledged to eliminate single-use plastic from the country by 2022, Greenpeace said there should be stricter implementation of laws

WHO's most polluted list names 14 Indian cities: Fragile Air Act, lax pollution boards and emission standards to blame

Selective disdain towards pollutants, lax air quality regulation & vague emission standards led to 14 Indian cities landing on WHO's most polluted list.

UDAN scheme: Narendra Modi shares dream 'to see people wearing Hawai Chappals' boarding planes

Prime minister Narendra Modi on Thursday flagged off the first Rs 2,500-an-hour flight from Shimla as part of an UDAN scheme that makes air travel accessible to lower middle class families. It also plans to enhance connectivity with more airports in the country.

UDAN launch: India's low-cost flying scheme to take off after Narendra Modi sets the wheel rolling on Thursday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the "UDAN" scheme which is aimed at boosting regional connectivity starting with low-cost flights on three routes Shimla-Delhi, Kadapa–Hyderabad and the Nanded-Hyderabad sectors

Volkswagen Tiguan rated 'Best in Class' by Euro NCAP

The Volkswagen Tiguan already passed the demanding Euro NCAP crash tests and received a five star rating back in June.

Renault Kwid and Honda Mobilio get disappointing ratings in global NCAP crash test

The Honda Mobilio without airbags received zero stars while the Renault Kwid scored a single star for adult occupancy in Global NCAP crash tests.

5 top Indian cars fail global NCAP safety test

Hyundai Eon, Maruti Suzuki Eeco, Maruti Celerio, Mahindra Scorpio and three models of Renault Kwid failed in crash tests carried by Global New Car Assessment Programme

India-made Maruti Suzuki Baleno scores three stars in Euro NCAP crash test

The variant with safety pack (radar-assisted braking) available abroad, gets four stars