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Delhi reintroduces car rationing to curb pollution

Private cars with even and odd number plates will only be allowed on alternate days from 13 to 17 November. Car rationing was trialled last year, but it’s not clear whether it helped to bring down pollution. Pollution levels are 30 times the World Health Organization’s recommended limit in some areas. Delhi’s chief minister has called the city a “gas… Read more »

India dashes hopes of Saarc talks revival

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NEW DELHI: India on Thursday dashed any hopes of reviving the Saarc process, saying the regional grouping could only function in an atmosphere free from terrorism. Equally, the government reiterated that it would engage in security groups like the “quadrilateral” as long as it advanced Indian interests. “India is open and willing to work with like minded countries on issues that advance… Read more »

How India’s battle with climate change could determine all of our fates

India’s population and emissions are rising fast, and its ability to tackle poverty without massive fossil fuel use will decide the fate of the planet Damian Carrington and Michael Safi in Rajghat Monday 6 November 2017 03.36 ESTLast modified on Monday 6 November 2017 07.44 EST “It’s a lucky charm,” says Rajesh, pointing to the solar-powered battery in his window that he has smeared with turmeric as… Read more »