air pollution

Supreme Court reproach should be a wake-up call for pollution watchdog

January 08, 2026 7:18 am

AQI data show that Delhi's poor air burden is not a seasonal aberration but a round-the-year challenge that varies in intensity across months, weeks, days, even hours

Hina Khan expresses concern over Mumbai's deteriorating air quality, says 'can't even breathe'

January 07, 2026 3:00 pm

In many Indian cities, doctors are noticing a sharp increase in individuals reporting a persistent cough, chest heaviness, and breathlessness, even among those with no previous lung issues, said Dr Sulaiman Ladhani, consultant pulmonologist, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central

Polls & Issues: An invisible emergency: Why voters want 'clean air' on poll agenda

January 06, 2026 7:10 pm

Cleaner air dominates voters’ wishlist, with many urging candidates to treat air pollution as an emergency — an invisible crisis whose impact is often not immediately tangible.

To clean Delhi’s air, change the way it moves

January 08, 2026 1:19 pm

If Delhi is serious about addressing air pollution, it must treat public transport not as a supplementary option but as the backbone of urban life.

AQI still ‘poor’; 65% pollutants came from outside city in 2025: CREA report

January 04, 2026 5:40 am

The air quality in Delhi-NCR is likely to deteriorate further in the coming days, according to the forecast.

Delhi chokes through December: Worst pollution levels since 2018

December 31, 2025 12:51 pm

The monthly average this December marks a sharp reversal after relatively lower pollution levels last year.

Why is no one talking about Kolkata’s air pollution?

January 05, 2026 2:25 pm

Imagine if each PM 2.5 spike demanded a ministerial statement the way a central-state fund release does. That would be politics worthy of India’s second-most-polluted metro

New in the New Year: MCD's 2026 goal — repair over 1,000 Delhi roads to fight dust pollution

December 30, 2025 9:49 am

The civic body recently submitted the reconstruction plans to the government for the financial year 2026-27. In its proposal, the MCD underlined that the South Zone and several zones in Outer Delhi such as Narela and Najafgarh need the maximum repairs.

Real-time data, source identification: Delhi govt set to develop AI-enabled data system with IIT Kanpur to combat air pollution

December 29, 2025 5:03 am

This evidence will enable agencies to act at the source of pollution, rather than resorting to blanket bans and reactive measures,” the official statement read.

Delhi AQI remains in ‘very poor’ category today, equivalent to smoking 13 cigarettes a day

December 27, 2025 2:10 pm

Pollutant levels remained alarmingly high, with PM2.5 recorded at around 299 micrograms per cubic metre and PM10 at 400 micrograms per cubic metre.

How polluted air may weakens the health benefits of exercise

December 04, 2025 4:57 pm

Study finds that polluted air weakens health benefits after exercise.

Bronchitis: Signs to watch out for amid winter pollution

December 04, 2025 10:41 am

These are the signs you should watch out for bronchitis amidst the ongoing winter pollution in Delhi-NCR.

6 essential oils that help with internal cleansing amid air pollution

November 25, 2025 4:05 pm

Essential oils are not a cure, but certain plant-based oils may support internal cleansing by aiding detox pathways.

What is the link between air pollution and diabetes?

November 19, 2025 9:19 am

Here's everything you need to know about the link between air pollution and diabetes.

Subtle signs that indicate air pollution is affecting you

November 17, 2025 4:01 pm

These are subtle signs that actually indicate that you are getting affected by air pollution.

Smog smothers Delhi-NCR for second day as AQI stays in ‘severe’ zone

November 12, 2025 6:01 pm

A thick haze blanketed Delhi-NCR for the second straight day, with air quality remaining in the ‘Severe’ category and key areas like Wazirpur and Bawana recording AQI levels above 450.

Air pollution: Major risks to watch out for

November 12, 2025 12:34 pm

As the AQI index reads 'hazardous for many parts of Delhi, Delhi NCR and Noida, here are six major risks to watch out for.

In Pictures: Thick Smog Blankets Delhi as AQI Soars Past 560

November 08, 2025 4:13 pm

Delhi woke up to a thick blanket of smog today as the city’s air quality dipped to the “hazardous” category. The AQI crossed 560 in several areas, reducing visibility and prompting health advisories

Is there a link between air pollution and dementia?

October 24, 2025 4:12 pm

New study shows that air pollution is linked to dementia. Here's everything you need to know about it.

Take a cue from Manushi Chhillar's visit to Kasauli and plan a trip to these hill stations near Delhi for a breath of fresh air

November 27, 2024 11:26 am

Plan your own tranquil escape to these serene hill stations near Delhi, perfect for a quick getaway from the choking hazard of threatening AQI levels.

Air pollution is reducing life expectancy by a year: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:09 pm

How much traffic the KMP Expressway, inaugurated by PM Modi, will cut: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:10 pm

The Kundli-Manesar-Palwal expressway is expected to help decongest the roads of Delhi and hence help cut down some of the pollution in the national capital. Here’s how much decongestion it is expected to lead to.

Mapping Delhi’s air quality, the week after Diwali: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

A look at the Air Quality Index during the week after Diwali in Delhi shows the amount of damage firecrackers have done with a little input from stubble burning in Punjab.

The impact of stubble burning on Delhi’s air pollution: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

Stubble burning is the deliberate setting fire of the straw stubble that remains after wheat is harvested. The smoke from this practice is often blamed as a major factor in Delhi’s air pollution. This is what the data says.

How pollution killed over 1 lakh children in 2016: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:12 pm

Over 1.25 lakh children in India below the age of five died in 2016 due to the impact of polluted air and almost one in five children who die from toxic air exposure across the world is from India, a new study by the World Health Organisation has sai

Supreme Court puts a partial ban on firecrackers just before Diwali

June 22, 2020 6:13 pm

The Supreme Court has put a partial ban on firecrackers and asked central and state pollution boards to monitor air quality a week before and after Diwali. Here’s what the court said.

Pollution levels drop a bit in Delhi: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:18 pm

Some good news for the people of Delhi. A slew of measures taken by multiple agencies on the city’s air pollution problem seem to have actually produced a slight respite. See more: https://bit.ly/2M2t86i

Air pollution is reducing life expectancy by a year: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:18 pm

Airports Authority of India organizes Cycle Expedition for Green and Clean India

February 15, 2016 4:32 pm

New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): Air pollution and green house gas emissions are posing severe challenges to our health. Sensitizing people on issues relating to pollution, Airports Authority of India organized the All India Relay Cycle Expedition 2015-16 with green India and clean India messages. The aim of the cycle relay was to spread awareness on pollution control and promote cycling as a healthy practice. The expedition was flagged off by senior officials of Airports Authority of India from Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan in New Delhi. Seventy-five cyclists will cover more than 1,600 kilometers, touching over 20 cities spread over 5 states in a span of 23 days. The 5-leg expedition will cover Gwalior, Kota, Udaipur, Jaipur and will return to New Delhi on 9th March. Cycling is one of the most sustainable and environment-friendly transportation modes and the Airports Authority of India is initiating a green campaign in this direction for its own staff. Apart from promoting healthy and environment friendly habits, Airports Authority of India also undertakes several sports related initiatives and organizes sports activities throughout the country. As part of the green initiative, Airports Authority of India has also installed solar lighting in new terminals, water harvesting and the sewage water is being used for horticulture.

Tandoors Contributing To Delhi's Air Pollution: IIT Kanpur Study

January 13, 2016 12:51 pm