
The seasonal deterioration of air quality in the NCR in winter is caused by low wind speeds and a shallow atmospheric mixing layer, limiting the dispersion of pollutants and increasing the risk of prolonged episodes of poor air quality.

Sewage is now seen as a resource in India. Treated wastewater is replacing freshwater use in industries. Projects are underway to supply treated water to refineries and power plants. This initiative aims to reduce freshwater extraction and protect rivers. It …
Study maps the potential catastrophic consequences for the country’s electricity infrastructure in the absence of safeguards against inundation

The dip comes against the backdrop of ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, a key oil-producing region, which have spiked global energy prices and prompted power plants to ramp up coal usage for energy security.