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With new plan, Delhi may see less polluted winter
April 07, 2026 12:17 am
The fact that the government has announced specific plans targeting reducing emissions at source, rather than vague generalities, is an indicator of real intention.
Top 10 most and least polluted countries in the world 2025-26: Where does India stand?
March 27, 2026 6:00 am
Top 10 most and least polluted countries in the world 2025-26: The countries with the cleanest air were predominantly found in Oceania, whereas Central and South Asia recorded the highest levels of air pollution, according to latest IQAir World Air Quality Report.
Eye on tackling air pollution, Delhi govt ties up with IIT-Madras to study “smog-eating” coatings on roads
March 23, 2026 5:06 am
The project, funded by the Delhi government and led by Professor Somnath C Roy of IIT Madras, will begin with laboratory testing before moving to field trials in Delhi, though the areas for those trials are yet to be decided.
To tackle impression of 'massive pendency', SC closes 40-year-old MC Mehta case
March 13, 2026 3:49 am
The top court also directed the registry to file fresh suo moto case on issues concerning air pollution in NCR
No key PM2.5 reduction targets in Noida’s air pollution action plan in contrast to Ghaziabad, Greater Noida
February 10, 2026 10:29 am
While Greater Noida and Ghaziabad have set PM2.5 reduction targets and committed to expanding air monitoring stations, Noida’s action plan does not specify any such targets.
I trusted this air purifier in Delhi’s toxic winter: No regrets
February 06, 2026 9:14 am
The Philips AC4221 is a mid-range, smart air purifier that ticks all the boxes I had set for enduring some of Delhi’s worst months indoors.
‘Environment treated as secondary concern, not survival infrastructure’: Experts say Union Budget fails to prioritise clean air for Delhi
February 05, 2026 8:17 am
Kothari said air pollution or environment did not find any explicit mention in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget speech, but large sums were being channelled towards coal, nuclear power and carbon capture technologies.
‘Declare it national health emergency’: Rahul Gandhi demands Parliament discussion on air pollution
February 02, 2026 4:43 am
The financial and healthcare burden being imposed on citizens due to air pollution is ‘extremely dangerous,’ Rahul Gandhi said on Sunday.
'It’s the placebo effect you pay for': Why this Rs 13,499 air purifier is actually perfect for the ‘sad reality' of NCR homes
February 02, 2026 9:52 am
The Forbes 355 Surround 360° Air Purifier is a practical, easy-to-use device that works quietly in a corner to lower indoor pollution.
To achieve sporting supremacy, India must tackle the pollution challenge head-on
January 26, 2026 12:29 pm
India must take a bold step forward, mandate pollution audits in sports policies, support resilient sports infrastructure and event management, and enact nationwide AQI protocols before the Commonwealth Games 2030
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Delhi CM flags off 200 e-buses to boost pollution-free public transport
April 17, 2026 4:59 pm
She also flagged off the Delhi-Rohtak intercity bus service and inaugurated the Madanpur Khadar bus terminal and a new building at the East Vinod Nagar Depot
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.
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
50 shades of grey: How capital is choking under 'severe' air quality for 5 days now
November 09, 2020 8:01 pm
The blanket of smog over Delhi thickened on Monday, reducing visibility in parts of the city to just 400 metres as the air quality remained "severe" for the fifth consecutive day.
Delhi air pollution: Top five air purifiers you can purchase right now from Mi Air Purifier 2C to Dyson Pure Cool Link
November 05, 2019 9:47 pm
Delhi air pollution: Here's a list of the best air purifiers you can purchase right now, ranging from Rs 6,499 to Rs 29,900.
Odd-even rule kicks in as pollution level in Delhi remains severe
November 05, 2019 7:18 am
Air quality in Delhi-NCR remained in the “severe” category” for the seventh consecutive day on Monday even as odd-even traffic scheme came into effect in the morning.
Delhi pollution: AQI remains in 'severe' category
November 03, 2019 9:25 am
Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) continued to remain in the ‘severe’ category Saturday and stood at 480 at 8 am, according to data by the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).
LOVE in times of SMOG: Delhi photographer's mask-themed couple photo shoot goes viral
December 01, 2017 10:42 am
Delhi-based photographer, Ashish Pareek woke up to murky skies and was perturbed. So with a couple he decided to capture their love aganist the backdrop of iconic location but with a mask, he take on city pollution and recent Delhi smog.
Delhi wakes up to thick smog, little visibility; IMA, CM Kejriwal press panic button
November 07, 2017 3:57 pm
Delhi is in ‘public health emergency state’, declared IMA. IMA president Dr K K Aggarwal requested people to avoid stepping out and asked schools to remain closed. Describing the city as a “gas chamber”, the CM has requested Education Minister Manish Sisodia to consider closing schools for a few days
DELHI AIR POLLUTION VIDEOS
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.
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