Haryana has seen a sharp rise in farm fire incidents, with 338 cases reported in just seven days—the highest in five years.

बढ़ते तापमान से बढ़ रहे स्वास्थ्य संबंधी जोखिम: जिंदल सिंह

Temperatures in Rajasthan have reached close to 43 degrees. A heatwave alert has been issued in Jharkhand. A new trend of hyperlocal heat, i.e., varying degrees of dangerous heat in different regions, has emerged in Delhi.

Recent reports from the Meteorological Department and scientists are providing clear indications. This time, the heat will not only be intense, but it could also be more dangerous and last longer.

Several municipal wards across the national capital are steadily heating up… from rapidly built-up zones to shrinking green areas, the city's changing landscape is leaving behind pockets of intense, hyperlocal heat.

Although vehicle registrations have increased in 2024–25, the number of electric vehicles remains low. Experts say the main reasons are the shortage of charging stations and a lack of public awareness.

Through this policy, the government has a clear aim to gradually phase out petrol and diesel vehicles from the system in the coming years and directly attack a major source of pollution.

वित्त वर्ष 2025-26 के दौरान, दिल्ली में इलेक्ट्रिक वाहनों के रजिस्ट्रेशन में 29 प्रतिशत की वृद्धि दर्ज की गई। वहीं, पेट्रोल वाहनों की संख्या में भी बढ़ोतरी हुई है।

एक विशेषज्ञ ने चेतावनी देते हुए कहा कि यदि यह नीति केवल कागजों पर सिमट कर रह गई और जमीनी स्तर पर निगरानी, सुरक्षित लॉजिस्टिक्स और उच्च रिकवरी मानकों की कमी रही, तो यह पर्यावरण के लिए कमजोर साबित हो सकती है।

दिल्ली में वित्त वर्ष 2025-26 में इलेक्ट्रिक वाहनों के पंजीकरण में 29% की वृद्धि हुई, जबकि पेट्रोल वाहनों का पंजीकरण भी बढ़ा। कुल वाहन पंजीकरण 17.9% बढ़कर 8.50 लाख हो गया।

राजधानी में 2025-26 में पिछले साल की तुलना में इलेक्ट्रिक व्हीकल के रजिस्ट्रेशन में 29% की बढ़ोतरी हुई। पेट्रोल व्हीकल के रजिस्ट्रेशन में भी बढ़ोतरी जारी रही।

Electric vehicle sales in Delhi are experiencing unprecedented growth, with a 29 per cent jump in fiscal year 2025-26. However, petrol vehicles remain dominant, while demand for diesel vehicles has declined.

राष्ट्रीय राजधानी में 2025-26 में पिछले वर्ष की तुलना में इलेक्ट्रिक वाहनों के पंजीकरण में 29 प्रतिशत की वृद्धि देखी गई। जबकि पेट्रोल वाहनों के पंजीकरण में वृद्धि जारी रही।

Delhi saw a significant 29% jump in electric vehicle (EV) registrations in the fiscal year 2025-26. This growth was driven by the new EV policy and incentives. However, petrol and petrol-ethanol vehicles still held a 73.1% market share.

Mumbai’s air quality improved on Tuesday, with the AQI dropping to 41, which is considered “good”. Experts say winds from the Arabian Sea helped clear pollutants, though overall pollution sources in the city still remain.

Environmentalists call for concrete provisions in the budget to curb pollution.

The report highlights the poor implementation of the mandatory PUCC rule in Delhi. Although the rule requires vehicles to carry a valid pollution certificate, enforcement remains inconsistent. Many vehicle owners rush to petrol pumps for last-minute checks due to fear of fines.

Environmentalists have raised concerns over the Centre’s decision to reduce the budget allocation for pollution control at a time when air quality in many cities remains poor to very poor. They said the funding is inadequate to address the growing public health crisis caused by pollution.

Minimum temperature dropped by one degree, AQI recorded at 244.

After nearly two weeks of severe air pollution, Rohtak saw some relief as wind speed increased, helping to clear the air.