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Monday, February 2, 2026
TopicToxic emissions

Topic: toxic emissions

Toxic air is driving people out of India’s cities, threatening urban growth

As toxic air drives families out of metropolises, India faces health, economic and demographic shifts in its urban landscape.

Air quality crisis in Delhi & Gurugram, where actual vehicle emissions far exceed what lab tests show

New Delhi: Delhi and Gurugram’s poor air quality has been a defining feature of the regions for decades, with vehicle emissions being one of the...

As Delhi battles pollution, power plants around the capital set to miss emissions deadline

Ten coal-fired plants, including Vedanta Ltd., Larsen & Toubro Ltd. and Uttar Pradesh Power Corp, are expected to install pollution-control devices to curb deaths linked to toxic emissions.

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India needs derivatives for high economic growth. STT hike is a bad move

A sound tax system is one based on the ability to pay or economic surplus. But the STT taxes the circulation of capital and not its returns, making it deeply distortionary.

Seafood industry welcomes Budget’s fisheries push. ‘Lays groundwork for becoming global player’

Exporters said the Budget’s proposals to increase duty-free import limits on processing, create 500 reservoirs and support fisheries startups will boost the marine industry.

More boots, bigger budget: Agnipath outlay jumps 58%, Army’s share the largest

With recruitments under Agnipath set to rise, the Union Budget has significantly increased spending, with the Army taking nearly 87% of the total outlay. 

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.