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Topic: NCAP

25 of 130 cities under National Clean Air Programme see spike in pollution levels

Govt launched the programme with aim of improving air quality in 130 cities. A majority of the cities did witness a reduction in PM10 levels, Lok Sabha was informed.

City acing clean air action plan at bottom of PM10 levels survey? CSE points to govt data opacity

NCAP focuses only on PM10 reduction, and 64% of all funds are used for dust control measures, finds CSE; recommends green municipal bonds and transparency in SVS ranking criteria.

India’s National Clean Air Programme hasn’t curbed pollution. It needs Swachh Bharat-like push

The National Clean Air Programme should evolve beyond just guidelines and become a mission that ties financial incentives to air quality outcomes.

India readying Bharat NCAP for safer cars but curbing violations can make big difference too

The New Car Assessment Programme or NCAP is a standard of car-safety testing. It involves crashing a brand-new vehicle to rate it on the safety scale.

On Camera

Telecom is India’s next Atmanirbhar champion—with 4G rollout as a milestone

Fifteen operators across 9 countries have inquired about India's technology, and nations like Kenya, Mauritius, Papua New Guinea, and Egypt have shown concrete interest in Indian 4G and 5G stacks.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.