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Delhi Extends EV Policy Till March 2026

The Delhi government has extended its existing Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy until 31 March 2026, or until a revised version is approved. The decision was made during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday.According to Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh, the draft of the new policy will undergo broader public consultation before being finalised, prompting the extension to allow time for thorough stakeholder engagement.The consultation process will include inputs from citizens, environmental groups, academic institutions, industry experts, and private firms. Key fo..

Ather Crosses 400 Fast Chargers in Maharashtra

Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ather Energy announced on Thursday that it has surpassed 400 fast charging points under its Ather Grid network across Maharashtra.The company's fast charging infrastructure now spans 35 cities in the state, including key urban centres such as Mumbai, Nashik, Pune, and Nagpur."Crossing 400 fast chargers in the state is about giving riders the assurance that they'll always find a charger when they need one. As we expand our retail presence, the charging network will continue to grow in tandem to make EV ownership truly seamless," said Ravneet Singh Phokela, Chie..

Chennai Lags Behind in Air Quality Progress Under NCAP

Chennai has shown only a modest improvement in air quality despite being part of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) since its launch in 2019. According to data shared by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in the Lok Sabha, PM10 levels in the city dropped by just 12.1 per cent in 2024–25 compared to 2017–18.This is significantly lower than the progress seen in cities like Mumbai (44 per cent), Kolkata (37 per cent), and Delhi (15.8 per cent). Chennai’s annual PM10 average reduced from 66 µg/m³ in 2017–18 to 58 µg/m³ in 2024–25—just under the National Amb..