Heavy rainfall disrupts normal life in Mumbai; rail services hit, routes closed

IANS | July 6, 2026 10:04 AM

Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) Continuous heavy rainfall has severely affected normal life in Mumbai and adjoining regions, prompting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to issue a weather advisory warning of intense rainfall, strong winds, and high tides. Railway services have also been disrupted due to waterlogging and landslides, while authorities have urged citizens to avoid travelling between Mumbai and Pune until further notice.

E20 petrol has saved Rs 1.90 lakh crore forex, blending is global practice: Govt

IANS | July 5, 2026 5:37 PM

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) The Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme has emerged as a key pillar of India's energy transition and biofuel strategy, which has saved the country's foreign exchange by reducing crude oil imports, lowered greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthened farmers' incomes through new market opportunities, according to a government factsheet issued on Sunday.

Maharashtra on high alert amid heavy rain forecast; CM urges vigilance, shares emergency helpline numbers

IANS | July 4, 2026 6:58 AM

Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ Office (CMO) urged citizens to remain vigilant after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast heavy rainfall across Mumbai, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Konkan and parts of central Maharashtra between July 4 and July 6.

'Fear-mongering claims': Govt trashes social media claims on harmful effects of E20 petrol

IANS | July 3, 2026 5:32 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas on Thursday dismissed as false and misleading information being spread on social media platforms that ethanol blended petrol (E20) is harmful for vehicles, causes higher pollution, and leads to water wastage in the production of crops for ethanol.

‘Stop using plastic bag’: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta’s call to citizens

IANS | July 3, 2026 3:35 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday called upon citizens to join environment conservation and observe International Plastic Bag Free Day by switching to green options.

Bioplastics can become Maharashtra's next Rs 25,000 crore growth engine

Sanjay Jog | July 3, 2026 12:50 PM

Mumbai, July 3 (IANS) In a major push to tackle plastic pollution and position Maharashtra as a green manufacturing hub, the MahaYuti government has approved the Maharashtra Bioplastics Policy 2026, aimed at promoting bioplastics manufacturing through a comprehensive package of incentives and dedicated funding.

India highlights efforts in combatting climate change at UNESCAP committee session

IANS | July 2, 2026 6:00 PM

Bangkok, July 2 (IANS) Jagpreet Kaur, First Secretary of the Embassy of India in Bangkok, on Thursday highlighted India’s efforts in combatting climate change during her statement at the 9th session of the Committee on Environment and Development (CED9) of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP).

Two people killed, nine others injured as rains wreak havoc in Pakistan's Punjab

IANS | July 2, 2026 3:07 PM

Islamabad, July 2 (IANS) At least two people were killed and nine others injured in rain-related incidents in Pakistan's Punjab in the past 24 hours, according to the Rescue 1122 statement on Thursday, local media reported.

India underlines key principles at Informal HODs meeting on plastic pollution

IANS | June 30, 2026 6:46 PM

Nairobi, June 30 (IANS) India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Adarsh Swaika, on Tuesday led the country's delegation at the Informal Heads of Delegations (HODs) meeting in Nairobi ahead of the next session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop the instrument on plastic pollution.

Seoni's jumbo custard apple earns prestigious GI Tag, boosting farmers' fortunes in MP

IANS | June 29, 2026 2:47 PM

Bhopal, Jun 29 (IANS) In a significant boost to Madhya Pradesh’s horticultural heritage, the iconic Jumbo Custard Apple (Sitafal) from Seoni district has been officially granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai.

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Heavy rainfall disrupts normal life in Mumbai; rail services hit, routes closed

E20 petrol has saved Rs 1.90 lakh crore forex, blending is global practice: Govt

Maharashtra on high alert amid heavy rain forecast; CM urges vigilance, shares emergency helpline numbers

'Fear-mongering claims': Govt trashes social media claims on harmful effects of E20 petrol

‘Stop using plastic bag’: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta’s call to citizens

Bioplastics can become Maharashtra's next Rs 25,000 crore growth engine

India highlights efforts in combatting climate change at UNESCAP committee session

Two people killed, nine others injured as rains wreak havoc in Pakistan's Punjab

India underlines key principles at Informal HODs meeting on plastic pollution

Seoni's jumbo custard apple earns prestigious GI Tag, boosting farmers' fortunes in MP

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