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Australia Launches 'Landmark' Bill to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16
Australia's government has introduced a bill in parliament that aims to ban social media for children under 16. The proposals are the highest age limit set by any country, and would have no exemption for parental consent and no exemption for pre-existing accounts.
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Pollution Curbs Tightened, Delhi-NCR Schools Must Remain Shut After GRAP 3
The Centre's pollution watchdog on Wednesday revised the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), mandating the closure of schools in Delhi and NCR districts under Stages 3 and 4 of the plan.
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Can Nebulisers Help Curb Breathing Issues Due To Pollution?
Given these risks, managing respiratory health becomes crucial in high-pollution settings. While measures like air purifiers and masks help reduce exposure, nebulisers offer a direct way to alleviate symptoms caused by polluted air.
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Delhi Chokes, Supreme Court Flags "Wrong Approach" In Enforcing GRAP Curbs
As Delhi's air quality plunged to the 'severe-plus' category this morning, the Supreme Court today pulled up authorities over the delay in implementing tough restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to tackle the bad air days
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GRAP 4 In Delhi NCR; Can You Drive Your Car? What's Allowed And What's Not
Commission of Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage 4 in Delhi NCR to curb the level of air pollution.
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Delhi Pollution Highlights: “Don't Relax Curbs Without Informing Us”, Top Court Tells Delhi Government
Delhi-NCR Air Pollution Live Updates: Delhi's air quality plunged to 'severe plus' for the first time this season, forcing the government to implement Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) - an anti-pollution plan.
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How GRAP-4 Anti-Pollution Curbs May Impact Major Projects In Delhi
Delhi's air quality plunged to 'severe plus' for the first time this year on Sunday night, forcing the government to implement Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
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Amid Pollution Curbs, Staggered Timings For Delhi Government Offices
The Delhi government has banned private BS III petrol and BS IV diesel vehicles, prohibited the entry of interstate non-electric-CNG buses, certain categories of construction activities as the city choked under 'severe'-category air pollution.
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Supreme Court's Demolition Verdict Will Help Curb Organised Crime: UP
The Uttar Pradesh government, which has been receiving flak from various quarters over "bulldozer action", Wednesday hailed the Supreme Court's verdict on the matter.
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Meta to Offer Less Personalised Ads in Europe to Appease Regulators
Meta Platforms plans to offer Instagram and Facebook users in Europe the option to receive "less personalised ads". These ads will also target users based on age, gender, and location, with some being unskippable for a few seconds.
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Explained: What The Latest Science Shows Us About Climate Change
This year's UN climate summit - COP29 - is being held during yet another record-breaking year of higher global temperatures, adding pressure to negotiations aimed at curbing climate change.
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Explained: How Methane Emissions Threaten Climate Goals
Fast-rising methane emissions could undermine efforts to limit global warming by mid-century, prompting scientists and policymakers to urge aggressive action to curb output of the potent greenhouse gas.
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COP29: What Is The Latest Science On Climate Change?
This year's U.N. climate summit - COP29 - is being held during yet another record-breaking year of higher global temperatures, adding pressure to negotiations aimed at curbing climate change.
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Haryana Doubles Fine For Stubble Burning, Rs 1.65 Lakh Collected In Fines
In a stricter move to curb air pollution, the Haryana government has doubled the fine for stubble burning, now for two acres of land the farmers will have to pay an environmental compensation fee of Rs 5,000 up from Rs 2,500
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Pakistan Limits Outdoor Activities To Curb Air-Pollution Related Illness
Pakistan's Punjab province banned most outdoor activities and ordered shops, markets and malls in some areas to close early from Monday to curb illnesses caused by intense air pollution.
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Australia Launches 'Landmark' Bill to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16
Australia's government has introduced a bill in parliament that aims to ban social media for children under 16. The proposals are the highest age limit set by any country, and would have no exemption for parental consent and no exemption for pre-existing accounts.
-
Pollution Curbs Tightened, Delhi-NCR Schools Must Remain Shut After GRAP 3
The Centre's pollution watchdog on Wednesday revised the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), mandating the closure of schools in Delhi and NCR districts under Stages 3 and 4 of the plan.
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Can Nebulisers Help Curb Breathing Issues Due To Pollution?
Given these risks, managing respiratory health becomes crucial in high-pollution settings. While measures like air purifiers and masks help reduce exposure, nebulisers offer a direct way to alleviate symptoms caused by polluted air.
-
Delhi Chokes, Supreme Court Flags "Wrong Approach" In Enforcing GRAP Curbs
As Delhi's air quality plunged to the 'severe-plus' category this morning, the Supreme Court today pulled up authorities over the delay in implementing tough restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to tackle the bad air days
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GRAP 4 In Delhi NCR; Can You Drive Your Car? What's Allowed And What's Not
Commission of Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage 4 in Delhi NCR to curb the level of air pollution.
-
Delhi Pollution Highlights: “Don't Relax Curbs Without Informing Us”, Top Court Tells Delhi Government
Delhi-NCR Air Pollution Live Updates: Delhi's air quality plunged to 'severe plus' for the first time this season, forcing the government to implement Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) - an anti-pollution plan.
-
How GRAP-4 Anti-Pollution Curbs May Impact Major Projects In Delhi
Delhi's air quality plunged to 'severe plus' for the first time this year on Sunday night, forcing the government to implement Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
-
Amid Pollution Curbs, Staggered Timings For Delhi Government Offices
The Delhi government has banned private BS III petrol and BS IV diesel vehicles, prohibited the entry of interstate non-electric-CNG buses, certain categories of construction activities as the city choked under 'severe'-category air pollution.
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Supreme Court's Demolition Verdict Will Help Curb Organised Crime: UP
The Uttar Pradesh government, which has been receiving flak from various quarters over "bulldozer action", Wednesday hailed the Supreme Court's verdict on the matter.
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Meta to Offer Less Personalised Ads in Europe to Appease Regulators
Meta Platforms plans to offer Instagram and Facebook users in Europe the option to receive "less personalised ads". These ads will also target users based on age, gender, and location, with some being unskippable for a few seconds.
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Explained: What The Latest Science Shows Us About Climate Change
This year's UN climate summit - COP29 - is being held during yet another record-breaking year of higher global temperatures, adding pressure to negotiations aimed at curbing climate change.
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Explained: How Methane Emissions Threaten Climate Goals
Fast-rising methane emissions could undermine efforts to limit global warming by mid-century, prompting scientists and policymakers to urge aggressive action to curb output of the potent greenhouse gas.
-
COP29: What Is The Latest Science On Climate Change?
This year's U.N. climate summit - COP29 - is being held during yet another record-breaking year of higher global temperatures, adding pressure to negotiations aimed at curbing climate change.
-
Haryana Doubles Fine For Stubble Burning, Rs 1.65 Lakh Collected In Fines
In a stricter move to curb air pollution, the Haryana government has doubled the fine for stubble burning, now for two acres of land the farmers will have to pay an environmental compensation fee of Rs 5,000 up from Rs 2,500
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Pakistan Limits Outdoor Activities To Curb Air-Pollution Related Illness
Pakistan's Punjab province banned most outdoor activities and ordered shops, markets and malls in some areas to close early from Monday to curb illnesses caused by intense air pollution.
