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Nearly 4 in 10 Delhi EVs are two-wheelers, data shows; experts back EV adoption

Delhi is accelerating its electric mobility drive, with two-wheelers now forming nearly 40% of registered electric vehicles. The city plans to ban new petrol and CNG two-wheeler registrations from April 2028, aiming to curb significant transport-related emissions. Experts emphasize the need for regional policy alignment to maximize pollution reduction benefits…

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Delhi’s ‘cleanest May in 5 years’ is a toxic illusion

This May, Delhi recorded a monthly average AQI of 156, its cleanest in five years. The Central Pollution Control Board considers this ‘moderate’ air quality, but European standards would call it unhealthy.

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KVIC eyes Rs 2.51 lakh crore sales in FY27; plans revamped Khadi e-commerce portal for Gen Z

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission has achieved a historic turnover of over Rs 1.87 lakh crore for the first time. This marks a significant growth of 501% since 2013-14.

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BJP govt said Delhi logged 200 ‘clean’ days in 2025. So why did this winter feel this bad?

On paper, the capital’s air seemed to be improving.

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Calls for inquiry after escaped jackal ‘burned alive’ at Delhi Zoo

Complaint to environment ministry says animal was killed by staff after it escaped its enclosure and strayed into a Himalayan bear’s burrow

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BJP govt thinks outdoor air purifiers can clean Delhi air, but data doesn’t back official claim

The Delhi government plans to install 150 outdoor purifiers at Nehru Park to filter out PM2.5. Last month, Delhi environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced that the decision was based on “successful” trials in four locations in the city.

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India tops global SO₂ emissions, ranks second in ammonia: Report

India emits the highest amount of sulphur dioxide (SO₂) in the world and is the second-largest emitter of ammonia (NH₃), according to a new analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air. The report warns that these gases are forming toxic secondary pollutants, particularly ammonium sulfate, which…

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Manoj Kumar's prayer meet to be held today - Details Inside

The Cine & TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) helped spread the word about a solemn prayer meet on Sunday evening in memory of legendary actor Manoj Kumar, who passed away on April 4 at the age of 87. The prayer gathering is set to take place at the JW Marriott, Juhu,…

The Times of India

Manoj Kumar Funeral: Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan, Salim Khan and Arbaaz Khan among several other Bollywood celebs arrive to pay final respects– PHOTOS

Indian cinema bid a solemn farewell to one of its most revered legends, Manoj Kumar.

The Times of India

Manoj Kumar funeral: Late actor given state honours; wife breaks down during last rite rituals

Veteran actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar will be laid to rest with state honours today, April 5.

The Times of India

Manoj Kumar's funeral: Prep begins at actor-filmmaker's house ahead of last rites and cremation at Pawan Hans

Preparations are in full swing at the residence of late actor-filmmaker Manoj Kumar as his family, the Bollywood film fraternity and fans prepare to bid him a final farewell today.

The Times of India

Bollywood actor Manoj Kumar passes away at 87 in Mumbai; Tributes flow in

He was hospitalized due to age-related health issues for the past few weeks. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Manoj Kumar Bollywood's iconic 'Bharat Kumar' passes away at 87: All you need to know

Veteran actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, known for his iconic patriotic roles, passed away at the age of 87 on Friday, April 4, 2025. Fondly remembered as Bharat Kumar, he breathed his last at 4:03 am at a Hospital in Mumbai, where he had been receiving medical care since February…

The Times of India

Veteran Actor Manoj Kumar, Icon of Patriotic Cinema, Passes Away at 87

Legendary actor Manoj Kumar, known for patriotic films like Purab Aur Paschim and Upkar, passed away at 87 in Mumbai due to heart complications. PM Modi, President Murmu, and Bollywood paid tributes, honoring his enduring legacy. Read more at Dynamite News

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Manoj Kumar on turning down biographies and biopics: "I'll be exposing others... which I don't like"

While biopics and autobiographies have become a trend in Bollywood, veteran actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, before his sudden demise, made it clear that he had no interest in chronicling his own life—either on screen or in print.

The Times of India

From Harikishan to Manoj Kumar: How Dilip Kumar's Shabnam inspired actor's screen name

Veteran actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, passed away at the age of 87 on Friday morning after battling a prolonged illness.

The Times of India

Manoj Kumar dies at 87: PM Modi 'deeply saddened' by actor's passing; shares throwback pics of their time together

Veteran actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, revered for his patriotic films and fondly known as 'Bharat Kumar,' passed away at the age of 87 on Friday.

The Times of India

Manoj Kumar passes away at 87 after prolonged illness; last rites to be held tomorrow

Renowned actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, fondly known as 'Bharat Kumar', passed away at the age of 87 on Friday.

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‘Lack of accountability’: Activists, experts question environment ministry over underutilised funds

Environmentalists have demanded accountability from the Ministry of Environment after a recent parliamentary committee report in the Parliament revealed that only 1 percent of the Rs 858 crore allocated to the ministry for its ‘Control of Pollution’ scheme was utilised this financial year.

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Data ‘discrepancies’ clouding NCAP progress: Report

A report by the Center for Research on Energy and Air has pointed out discrepancies in India’s air quality data, raising questions about the progress recorded by the National Clean Air Programme.

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The clean air gap: What India knows it needs vs what it’s actually doing

Despite India’s claims of progress in reducing air pollution through the National Clean Air Programme, the country is far behind targets and even ranked among 10 most polluted nations last year. But this is a problem compounded by many unimplemented recommendations – made by government committees, non-government organisations, and research…

International Business Times

India's Hindu Mega-festival Supercharges Economy

The unfathomable scale of the world's largest religious festival in India overshadows many nations in size -- and for the economy, its impact is just as dramatic.

Dynamite News

Uttar Pradesh: Unidentified assailants kill man with sharp-edged weapon in Etawah

The deceased has been identified as Manoj Kumar, who was working as a security guard in Delhi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘We pleaded but they kept assaulting’: The full story of attacks during Kanwar Yatra in UP

A spate of violence has marked the Kanwar Yatra in Uttar Pradesh, with incidents of assault flaring up along the route, and no arrests in most cases.

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From 'Purab aur Paschim' to 'Kranti': A look at Manoj Kumar's cinematic legacy on his birthday

In the annals of Indian cinema, there are few figures as iconic as veteran actor Manoj Kumar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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