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Transport sector contributed 10.65% to pollution on Sunday: DSS data

DSS is the city’s only operational pollution-tracking model, being run by Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) in Pune. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 18, 2026 22:58 IST

Grap-4 returns as Delhi AQI blows past 400 again

During rehearsals for the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk, in New Delhi on Saturday. (PTI)

Updated on Jan 18, 2026 24:39 IST

Delhi: DPCC files affidavit in NGT on rising waste mounds

DPCC also noted that a new Waste to Energy (WTE) plant of 3000 tonnes per day capacity is proposed at Narela-Bawana. (Arvind Yadav/Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jan 17, 2026 22:06 IST

The tomb of Lodi dynasty founder lies neglected in isolated lanes of Chirag Delhi

The compound is in a dilapidated condition. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 17, 2026 22:04 IST

Delhi’s minimum temperature at 4.4°C as AQI remains ‘very poor’

The minimum temperature is likely to be around 7-9°C by Sunday and 8-10°C by Monday. (ANI photo)

Updated on Jan 17, 2026 04:12 IST

Delhi Zoo official ‘replaced’ in fallout of jackal death row

Four jackals had escaped the zoo premises in November. (HT Archive)

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 22:40 IST

With Delhi’s AQI forecast to worsen, CAQM rolls out Grap Stage 3

Delhi’s 24-hour average AQI was recorded at 354 (“very poor”) on Friday afternoon, worsening from 343 the previous day. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 22:20 IST

From dust traps to clean-air tech: IIT-Delhi hosts innovations to curb pollution

From dust traps to clean-air tech: IIT-Delhi hosts innovations to curb pollution

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 21:54 IST

NGO slams NHAI for ‘blatant violations’ in highway projects before NGT

The NGO also cited a Hindustan Times report dated January 16, 2026, stating that it “exposes serious and glaring discrepancies between the number of saplings claimed to have been planted and the saplings actually found on site under compensatory afforestation schemes undertaken for Urban Extension Road-2 (UER-2) (above). (HT Archive)

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 21:44 IST

Cold wave conditions abate after 5 days as Delhi records a min temp of 4.3°C

Moderate to dense fog enveloped parts of the city in the early hours of the day. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 04:16 IST

Changes little on ground: Gig workers as platforms vow to drop 10-min delivery

With a bulk of their earnings dependent on a higher volume of deliveries, the pressure to make quick deliveries, they said, would remain. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 14, 2026 03:19 IST

Delhi Speaker issues notice to senior Punjab cops over FIR in Assembly video

“Misuse of House for political ambitions will not be tolerated,” Speaker Vijender Gupta said. (Delhi Government)

Updated on Jan 10, 2026 23:06 IST

Delhi: Edu minister announces fund boost to Narela Education City plan

Residential facilities for faculty and staff are also planned within the university campuses, Sood said. (Vipin Kumar/Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jan 10, 2026 23:02 IST

At 4.2°C, Delhi records coldest temperature this season; AQI remains ‘very poor’

The minimum temperature is expected to be around 5-7°C on Saturday, according to forecasts by the IMD. (ANI photo)

Updated on Jan 10, 2026 04:03 IST

AI, clean energy, net-zero push in NDMC budget

NDMC Chairperson Keshav Chandra during the press conference on NDMC Budget 2026-27 on Wednesday (HT)

Updated on Jan 9, 2026 22:46 IST

MCD House sees war of words between Delhi mayor and AAP leaders

The mayor alleged that AAP leaders were undermining the dignity of the House (HT)

Updated on Jan 9, 2026 22:16 IST

Delhi shivers at season-low minimum of 4.6°C

A foggy morning at Kartavya Path. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 9, 2026 21:50 IST

Rain expected in parts of Delhi as mercury dips 2.3 degrees below normal to 4.6°C

A yellow alert remained in place for moderate to dense fog in parts of the city. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 9, 2026 04:14 IST

CAQM conducts ‘Operation Clean Air’ in Delhi

According to officials, the inspection was conducted across major NDMC jurisdictions.

Updated on Jan 7, 2026 23:34 IST

Delhi air quality dips again, to stay in ‘very poor’ till mid week

New Delhi, India - Jan. 4, 2026: People are seen on a cold and foggy afternoon at Central Park, Connaught Place, as temperatures drop, in New Delhi, India, on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

Updated on Jan 5, 2026 24:47 IST

Delhi’s air quality slips back into ‘very poor’ zone

CAQM officials confirmed that no review meeting was held to consider reimposing stage-3 measures. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 4, 2026 22:06 IST

2 of 6 waterbodies in Mundka contain sewage: Report

“No sewage was found reaching four water bodies,” the report mentioned. (Representative photo)

Updated on Jan 4, 2026 21:40 IST

Delhi air quality dips again; AQI close to 300, fog disrupts 170 flights

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a yellow alert for Sunday, warning of moderate to dense fog in the early hours of the day (HT photo/ Raj K Raj)

Updated on Jan 4, 2026 04:59 IST

Air quality dips again, fog leads to 60 flight cancellations in Delhi

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also issued a yellow alert for Sunday, warning people of a possible moderate to dense fog in multiple parts of the city. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 3, 2026 22:34 IST

Delhi: JNU’s student body cries foul over inquiry notices by police

Officials of the university did not respond to queries on the matter.

Updated on Jan 3, 2026 22:24 IST

Delhi: Strong surface winds improve air quality

The CAQM clarified that preventive and regulatory actions prescribed under GRAP Stages I and II will continue to remain in force to ensure that air quality does not deteriorate again,

Updated on Jan 3, 2026 05:00 IST

RWAs, employers to be fined for staff’s bonfire: Delhi govt

The move comes amid persistently high pollution levels in the Capital and a sharp jump in complaints of open burning.

Updated on Jan 2, 2026 23:16 IST

PM Modi to inaugurate exhibit of sacred Buddha relics on Saturday

The relics at the exhibition are said to be among the most significant Buddhist finds ever made in India. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 2, 2026 23:12 IST

Delhi teacher suspended without cause, says order came after post against stray dog directive

Directives over the stray dog menace have caused multiple differences among different stakeholders. (Archive/AP)

Updated on Jan 2, 2026 21:56 IST

Commercial cooking gas prices to go up across country

On Thursday, oil marketing companies increased the price of a 19-kilogramme commercial LGP cylinder by <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>111 (REUTERS)

Updated on Jan 1, 2026 22:18 IST

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