Delhi air pollution

Air purifier not luxury, PIL before Delhi High Court seeks reclassification as medical devices, challenges 18% GST

December 24, 2025 2:10 pm

Delhi High Court PIL air purifier: The PIL says that imposing the highest GST slab on air purifiers during an ongoing air pollution crisis infringes on the fundamental right to life and clean air under Article 21.

For a choking Delhi, going electric is the way out

December 23, 2025 8:08 am

Delhi cannot solve a structural problem through seasonal theatrics. What it needs is a permanent clean-transport war room and a unified five-year mission

On Day 3 of enforcement drive in Delhi, less non-BS VI compliant vehicles on road, peak hours remain a hassle

December 21, 2025 12:28 pm

As traffic police personnel continued frenetic checks for vehicles flouting norms, the congestion worsened, especially when officers stopped a vehicle for inspection.

How IIT-Kanpur is using mobile labs and AI to map solutions for Delhi’s pollution

December 22, 2025 11:29 am

The team stationed a state-of-the art lab at two locations — Anand Vihar and Dwarka — to pinpoint where Delhi’s pollution comes from and how it can be solved.

Express Impact: In dust bowl of Rohini, how Delhi govt plans to clear the air

December 22, 2025 11:35 am

The visit follows a report by The Indian Express on December 19, which flagged that North West Delhi’s Rohini continues to grapple with dust pollution even as flying squads of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) had raised concern over high visible dust on 12 of 57 roads in the area during an inspection earlier this month.

Non-compliant with BS-VI norms in Delhi: 2,768 vehicles checked at borders, 460 ordered to return, 289 challans issued

December 19, 2025 4:04 am

Overall, 460 vehicles were ordered to return from the borders after being found non-compliant with BS-VI norms.

Cleaning Delhi’s air requires a Delhi-specific plan

December 19, 2025 7:26 am

On Day 1 of Delhi traffic curbs, roads from Jaipur, Surajkund see more toll collectors than cops

December 19, 2025 2:44 am

“Are BS-IV vehicles registered in Delhi also banned?” one policeman asked his colleague.

No respite in sight, Delhi AQI worsens, likely to turn ‘severe’ over weekend

December 19, 2025 4:18 am

The day also saw Delhi recording its coldest December day so far this season.

Here’s how to check if Delhi’s new pollution curbs will stop your vehicle

December 19, 2025 3:12 pm

The Delhi govt has barred non-BS VI private vehicles registered outside the city and those without a valid pollution certificate from entering the Capital. Here's how you can check the BS emissions of your vehicle.

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

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.