Delhi Govt Draft EV Policy 2026: ₹3,954.25 Cr Outlay, 100% Road Tax Exemption for Cars up to ₹30 Lakh

Delhi Winter Action Plan: BS-VI Entry Curbs, 50% WFH, Construction Ban Nov 1-Jan 31

Delhi has formalized a permanent winter action plan with vehicle curbs (BS-VI entry restriction), 50% work-from-home mandate, construction bans, and doubled parking charges from November 1. This institutionalized approach under CAQM marks a shift from reactive to proactive pollution management, a key theme for environment and governance exams.

MP Revives Bus Network After 21 Years: 351 Buses Under PM e-Bus Sewa, Gadkari Warns on Safety

Madhya Pradesh has revived its public bus network after 21 years, launching 351 buses under PM e-Bus Sewa and Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Sewa. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari issued warnings on bus safety and corruption, while pushing for a shift to electric buses. This marks a major shift from the defunct MPSRTC to a PPP model with strict safety checks.

X-Band Doppler Weather Radar to be Commissioned in Wayanad by Dec 2026 After 298 Deaths in 2024 Landslides

Wayanad district in Kerala, hit by deadly landslides in 2024 and 2026, will get an X-band Doppler weather radar by December 2026 to improve extreme weather forecasting. The radar, to be installed at Pulpally, will cover 100 km radius and help disaster management authorities.

Odisha Mandates Suspension of Hydropower Generation to Prioritise Drinking Water and Irrigation Needs

Odisha has mandated that hydropower generation be suspended if reservoir water levels fall below critical thresholds, prioritizing drinking water and irrigation. This decision, amid low storage and El Niño concerns, highlights the water-energy nexus and has implications for energy security and agricultural resilience. For exams, this links to water resource management, energy policy, and disaster preparedness.

Tamil Nadu CM Seeks National Project Status for Godavari-Cauvery-Gundar River Link: SPV Proposed

Tamil Nadu CM pushes for the Godavari-Cauvery-Gundar river linking project, a key inter-state water transfer initiative, seeking 'National Project' status and a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for fast-track execution. This is crucial for augmenting TN's surface water resources and addressing drinking/irrigation needs, especially in southern districts.

Godavari-Cauvery-Gundar Link: TN CM Demands Full Execution to Save 5 Drought-Prone Districts

Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay has appealed to PM Modi for full execution of the Godavari-Cauvery-Gundar river linking project, as the current NWDA plan to link Godavari-Pennar-Palar-Vellar would only benefit northern districts. The project, if implemented as per earlier plan, could provide permanent irrigation and drinking water to five southern districts facing drought, utilizing 1,100 TMC of Godavari water.

Karnataka Parks & BMLTA Amendments Shield Tunnel Road Project; 5% Park Land Use Allowed

The Karnataka government has passed two controversial bills amending the Parks (Preservation) Act and the BMLTA Act, which critics allege are designed to shield the Chief Minister's pet Tunnel Road project from three pending PILs in court. The amendments allow the state to use 5% of protected park land for public infrastructure and grant retrospective approval to projects initiated between 2022-2026, potentially bypassing legal scrutiny.

Karnataka Targets 66 GW Power Capacity by 2030; Clean Energy, Pumped Storage, Solar Park Expansion

Karnataka has unveiled a 10-year roadmap to scale its installed power capacity from 39 GW to 66 GW by 2030, with a strong focus on clean energy. The plan includes pumped storage, battery storage, solar park expansion, and significant private investment. This is crucial for students as it links to India's renewable energy targets, energy security, and state-specific schemes like PM-KUSUM.