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Delhi Bars Entry of Non-BS VI Vehicles, Fuel Denied Without Pollution Certificate as Anti-Pollution Drive Begins
New Delhi – December 18, 2025 In a major step to curb rising air pollution, the Delhi government has enforced strict vehicle restrictions from Thursday, barring the entry of vehicles that do not meet BS-VI emission standards into the national capital. As part of the new measures, fuel stations across Delhi will also refuse fuel to vehicles that do not carry a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate. The move comes into effect amid worsening air quality in Delhi and neighbouring regions...
Kerala Organ Trafficking Probe Reveals Donors Sent to Tajikistan Along With Iran, NIA Tells Court
Kochi – December 18, 2025 The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has uncovered new and troubling details in the Kerala organ trafficking case, revealing that the network involved had sent kidney donors not only to Iran but also to Tajikistan for illegal organ transplants. The information came to light during the agency’s ongoing investigation into the racket, which allegedly targeted financially vulnerable individuals across India. According to the NIA, two persons from Odisha were taken...
Parliament Clears SHANTI Bill, Opening India’s Nuclear Power Sector to Private Companies
New Delhi, December 18: Parliament on Thursday approved the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, marking a major shift in India’s nuclear power policy by allowing private companies to enter and operate in the sector. The legislation was passed after being cleared by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday and represents one of the most significant reforms in India’s nuclear energy framework in decades. The SHANTI Bill was introduced in Parliament...
Passenger Vehicle Sales in India Jump 22% in November After GST Cuts, Strong Festive and Wedding Demand
New Delhi, December 18: India’s passenger vehicle market recorded strong growth in November 2025, with retail sales rising sharply on the back of steady post-festive demand, recent GST rate cuts, and higher buying during the winter wedding season, according to a report released on Thursday. The report by ratings agency ICRA said passenger vehicle retail sales increased 22 per cent year-on-year in November. However, sales were lower compared to October, falling 29 per cent month-on-month,...
UP Expressways Speed Limit Cut to 80 km/h Amid Dense Fog to Boost Road Safety
Lucknow | December 17, 2025 In a major move to improve road safety during winter months, the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) has announced a reduction in speed limits on all expressways across the state from 120 km/h to 80 km/h. The new limit, aimed at curbing accidents caused by dense fog, will be effective immediately and remain in force until February 15, officials said. Uttar Pradesh, which has the largest network of expressways in the country, has witnessed...