India's ethanol push is entering a new phase. After achieving its target of 20 percent ethanol blending in petrol ahead of schedule, the government has now launched e85 fuel and plans to roll it out through 50 to 100 dedicated stations across Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur.


The Economics of India's Ethanol Push

India is bracing for a major weather shift as a fresh Western disturbance brings widespread rain, thunderstorms and strong winds across several states. From Delhi-NCR to Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, the India meteorological department has issued multiple alerts, signalling relief from the intense heatwave, but also warning of possible disruptions.


Sudden Weather Shift Sparks Nationwide Alerts

Delhi is witnessing a noticeable shift in weather as night temperatures rise and the cold wave eases. Early February is expected to bring warmer days, with maximum temperatures climbing to around 24–25°C across the national capital.


Delhi Weather Shifts, Cold Wave Eases,  Minimum Temp Jumps 

A Supreme Court ruling adopting a narrow 100-metre elevation rule to define the Aravalli Hills has triggered major debate and concern. Experts warn the rule could remove protection from over 90% of the range, opening it to mining and real estate activity and causing serious ecological damage such as desertification, water scarcity, and pollution affecting Delhi-NCR. Although mining is completely banned in Delhi-NCR, protesters have taken to the streets in Udaipur and Jodhpur, demanding an immediate review of the decision.

Aravalli Row: 100-Meter Height Rule on Aravalli Hills Triggers Protests and Ecological Concerns 

Delhi NCR’s air quality dips to ‘severe’ with AQI at 425. CAQM enforces GRAP Stage III, restricting construction, older vehicles, and bus entries.

Delhi NCR air quality dips to severe, GRAP 3 imposed to curb pollution

Dr Sujata Sarabhai, Head of Burns, Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery at the hospital, confirmed that between October 19 and 20, the Centre-run Safdarjung Hospital received 129 burn cases on Diwali alone, where 111 patients suffered minor burns and were treated on an OPD basis.

Over 250 burn injury cases reported in Delhi hospital after Diwali, Safdarjung leads with 129 cases

Delhi’s air quality deteriorated on Tuesday morning after a large number of people in the national capital region or NCR celebrated Diwali with firecrackers on Monday night. Thirty-three out of 36 monitoring stations recorded pollution levels in the ‘red zone’, indicating ‘very poor’ to ‘severe’ air quality across the national capital.


India: Delhi NCR wakes to toxic smog, AQI plummets a day after Diwali

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) had earlier ordered to ban such vehicles from getting fuel in Delhi from July 1, regardless of where they were registered.

Delhi old vehicles ban to be imposed from November 1: All you need to know to avoid having your car scrapped

Diwali 2025 sees New Delhi bustling with festive cheer as markets fill with shoppers and traffic worsens across Delhi-NCR ahead of the Festival of Lights.


Diwali 2025: Delhi-NCR traffic snarls worsen ahead of festival of lights

The Supreme Court allowed the bursting of firecrackers from 6 am to 8 am and again from 8 pm to 10 pm within the designated period. The sale of green crackers will also be allowed only between 15 and 25 October at specified sites.

What exactly are green crackers? Will it turn the sky black this Diwali in Delhi NCR?

The moon is finally out in Delhi-NCR. Women across the regions are breaking their day-long Nirjala fast.

Karwa Chauth 2025: UP Women Light Up Holy Diyas

Have you been feeling unusually unwell lately? You're not alone. A recent survey shows 69% of households across Delhi-NCR are reporting viral symptoms like fever, cough, and fatigue. Doctors confirm the H3N2 strain of influenza is driving the surge — with more hospitalisations for pneumonia, bronchitis, and respiratory issues than usual. Find out how bad it is, and what to look out for.


Delhi-NCR hit by severe H3N2 infections, hospitals report surge

The Supreme Court has modified its earlier August 11 order on stray dogs in Delhi-NCR. The bench stayed the blanket ban on releasing picked-up dogs, stating they must be vaccinated, dewormed, sterilised, and then released — except in cases of rabid or aggressive behaviour. Public feeding is now restricted to designated zones, and all states and UTs are now party to the case. What does this mean for civic bodies, animal lovers, and citizens?

SC's rule on stray dog relocation in Delhi-NCR | Final order today

India’s capital, New Delhi, experienced heavy rainfall overnight, causing flooding on key roads and traffic slowdowns. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for North, West, South, South East, and Central Delhi, warning of very heavy rain with lightning and thunderstorms. Ghaziabad is also under red alert, while Gautam Buddha Nagar faces a yellow alert for thunderstorms and lightning.


Delhi-NCR Wakes Up to Heavy Rain; Red Alert Issued

A new Supreme Court bench hearing the plea over the previous verdict of removal of stray dogs off Delhi NCR streets and into shelters within eight weeks asked the civic bodies how they implemented the order before it became public

'Local authorities not doing what they should do': SC reserves order on pleas challenging removal of Delhi NCR stray dogs

Indian Supreme Court vs Stray Dogs: The order sounds good but can it survive reality?

Notably, it was the second earthquake in a week, that jolted India's National Capital Region. On Thursday, another earthquake of 4.4 magnitude hit Delhi NCR.

Earthquake tremors felt in Delhi-NCR, second time in a week

Based Vulnerability Atlas of India (1997) report, 6.5 per cent of houses in Delhi have high damage risk, and 85.5 per cent of houses have moderate damage risk. A vast number of multistorey reinforced concrete buildings in Delhi could pose a serious risk during the quake.

Massive earthquake likely to hit Delhi in future? Here's what disaster management authority says

All diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years will be detected by installed Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras and an alert will be sent to the command center and enforcement teams.

No fuel for old vehicles in Delhi registered anywhere in India from July 1 - Check details here

Beat the heat - 7 drinks to hydrate yourself in Delhi NCR’s high temperature

Punjab farmers march to Delhi today to demand a discussion on Minimum Support Price (MSP) and have various other demands, what are they? Watch here to learn more!

Delhi Farmers Protest Explained: Why Are Farmers Protesting and What Are Their Demands?

Torrential rainfall submerged the entire Delhi-NCR on Friday (June 28), bringing the city to a standstill amid severe traffic jams and widespread waterlogging in various areas.

Delhi-NCR receives the highest rainfall in 88 years, deluge brings city to standstill

Heavy rains lashed various parts of India's national capital as people got relief from intense heat and sultry weather. According to news agency ANI, Munirka, Sarita Vihar and other parts of Delhi received heavy downpours as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted more showers during the week.

Heavy rains in Delhi-NCR bring respite from intense heat, more showers expected in the week

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The Economics of India's Ethanol Push

Sudden Weather Shift Sparks Nationwide Alerts

Delhi Weather Shifts, Cold Wave Eases, Minimum Temp Jumps

Aravalli Row: 100-Meter Height Rule on Aravalli Hills Triggers Protests and Ecological Concerns

Delhi NCR air quality dips to severe, GRAP 3 imposed to curb pollution

Over 250 burn injury cases reported in Delhi hospital after Diwali

India: Delhi NCR wakes to toxic smog, AQI plummets a day after Diwali

Delhi old vehicles ban to be imposed from November 1: All you need to know

Diwali 2025: Delhi-NCR traffic snarls worsen ahead of festival of lights

What are green crackers? Will it turn the sky black this Diwali in Delhi NCR?

Karwa Chauth 2025: UP Women Light Up Holy Diyas

Delhi-NCR hit by severe H3N2 infections, hospitals report surge

SC's rule on stray dog relocation in Delhi-NCR | Final order today

SC's rule on stray dog relocation in Delhi-NCR | Final order today

Delhi-NCR Wakes Up to Heavy Rain; Red Alert Issued

SC reserves order on Delhi NCR stray dogs case, raps local authorities

India's top court vs Stray Dogs: The order sounds good but can it survive?

Earthquake tremors felt in Delhi-NCR, second time in a week

Massive earthquake likely to hit Delhi in future? Here's what NDMA revealed

No fuel for old vehicles in Delhi from July 1. Check details here

Beat the heat - 7 drinks to hydrate yourself in Delhi NCR’s high temperature

Delhi Farmers Protest Explained: Why Are Farmers Protesting and What Are Their Demands?

Delhi-NCR receives the highest rainfall in 88 years, deluge brings city to standstill

Heavy rains in Delhi-NCR bring respite from intense heat, more showers expected in the week