India, Oct. 4 -- Petrol pumps will deny fuel to vehicles without valid PUC certificates year-round, using digital databases for verification.

The Delhi government has begun preparations for the upcoming 'pollution season', announcing a series of measures aimed at reducing emissions, dust and vehicular congestion during the critical winter months. Under the new regulations for the 2026-27 winter season, dust-generating construction and demolition activities will be prohibited across Delhi from November 1 to February 28. The government has also announced a 50% work from-home arrangement for employees of government and private offices during the four month period, while parking charges at authorised parking facilities will be doubled. The gov...