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Air Pollution In Delhi News

Just 7 in 100 two-wheelers electric: Data shows scale of transition required in Delhi

The overall rise in registrations points to a rise demand for two-wheelers in Delhi, with over one million units added in just two years

Published 107 days ago

Rain brings relief from heat in Delhi, GRAP-2 measures lifted amid ‘poor’ AQI

Weather forecasts show this respite is temporary, with the maximum set to rise again from Thursday onwards. (Vipin Kumar/HT PHOTO)

Updated 170 days ago

How air pollution fuels the rise of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Breathing in danger? Pulmonologist explains how air pollution is stealthily fueling COPD rates.

Published 221 days ago

Sirsa vows strict action against those violating GRAP-4 curbs as AQI nears 400

The maximum temperature in Delhi was recorded at 16.9 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature being 6.1 degrees Celsius.

Updated 231 days ago

Transport dept denies fuel to 2,800 vehicles without PUC certificates in Delhi

The Delhi government said monitoring and strict enforcement will continue in the coming days to reduce vehicular emissions and provide immediate relief to public health.

Published 232 days ago

Smog cancels over 200 flights, classes 1-5 go online: Delhi's alarming AQI

The AQI at 8:05 pm stood at 410, according to the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) Sameer app.

Updated 236 days ago

Delhi's choking air forces Singapore to issue advisory for nationals

The Singapore High Commission asked its nationals to pay heed to the instructions issued by the Delhi government regarding the 'severe' AQI.

Updated 236 days ago

Delhi cardiologist shares guidelines to ensure personal safety as AQI worsens

Breathing clean air is a daily choice — and small habits, as per Dr Chopra, create a big impact.

Published 247 days ago

Centre warns Delhi-NCR industries amid growing pollution, sets Dec 31 deadline

CPCB Chairperson said that industries have also been told to install air pollution control devices by December 31, failing which action will follow,

Published 248 days ago

Cardiologist says pollution worsens outcomes for kids born with heart defects

Keep kids healthy this season: Practical tips to guard them against air pollution and its effects.

Published 253 days ago

Fresh protests at India Gate over rising air pollution in Delhi | Watch

The incident comes days after people had also staged a protest at the same spot, demanding that the government implement policies to curb air pollution in the national capital and its adjoining regions on November 9.

Updated 258 days ago

'Nobody doing anything': Aaditya Thackeray on rising air pollution in Delhi

Thackeray alleged that since schools are running in hybrid mode and employees are compelled to take sick leaves, productivity is getting affected.

Published 258 days ago

Delhi's poor AQI raises alarm for arthritis patients, city sees joint pain surge

Winter chill and poor air are enough to worsen stiffness in patients and increase pain in patients with Osteoarthritis (OA) or Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

Published 262 days ago

Delhi AQI stays ‘severe’: GRAP-3 in place, schools go hybrid

With the air quality worsening each day, the Delhi government implemented stage-III of its graded response action plan (GRAP), which was started with immediate effect on Tuesday.

Published 269 days ago

Delhi PWD to hire 200 anti-smog guns to combat rising air pollution

An anti-smog gun is a device to combat air pollution which will spray atomised water to settle the dust and other suspended particles in the atmosphere.

Published 274 days ago

Delhi covered in toxic smog: Check areas with worst AQI today

Delhi covered in toxic smog: Check areas with worst AQI today

Updated 274 days ago

Delhi AQI slips to ‘very poor’ category, no respite likely in coming days

AQI.in has termed the air in NCR as bad as smoking over 9.8 cigarettes a day for Gurugram residents, and 9.2 for those in Delhi.

Updated 275 days ago

Delhi bans entry of commercial goods vehicles below BS-IV norms from November 1

An anti-smog gun sprays water droplets to curb air pollution as air quality deteriorates across northern India, at North Campus, in New Delhi, Friday, Oct. 31, 2025.

Published 281 days ago

No cloud seeding in Delhi today, announces IIT Kanpur. Here's why

A Cessna aircraft was used for cloud-seeding trial over parts of Delhi on Tuesday.

Updated 283 days ago

Delhi air turns ‘very poor’ after witnessing slight improvement | Check AQI here

People walk amid smog as the air quality in Delhi worsens.

Updated 286 days ago

Toxic air sparks political row in Delhi as BJP, AAP trade blame

Manjinder Singh Sirsa alleged deliberate stubble burning, while AAP’s Bharadwaj said Sikh farmers were being wrongly targeted for politics. (Arvind Yadav/HT)

Published 291 days ago

As pollution soared on Diwali night, Delhi’s air monitors fail at key moments

The majority of Delhi’s 39 continuous ambient air quality monitoring stations (CAAQMS) went offline for hours, creating significant data gaps.

Updated 290 days ago

Centre seeks time on plea to lift Delhi-NCR firecracker ban

The court earlier noted total bans fail without mechanisms, citing illegal mining in Bihar. (AFP)

Updated 304 days ago

Delhi pollution: Why GRAP-1 was imposed across NCR & what are the restrictions?

GRAP stage 1 restrictions enforced in Delhi NCR as air quality worsens

Updated 448 days ago

GRAP 4 curbs return in Delhi-NCR as pollution levels rise amid cold wave

GRAP 4 restrictions invoked in Delhi-NCR after air quality turns severe amid cold wave

Updated 600 days ago

After SC order on GRAP measures, all schools in Delhi to resume physical classes

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported that Delhi's air quality improved to 'moderate' category on Thursday.

Published 611 days ago

Delhi records AQI of 273, marking second day of improved yet 'poor' air quality

A view of foggy winter morning view amid rising air pollution in Delhi, (Sunil Ghosh/Hindustan Times )

Published 614 days ago

Pollution-related health issues found in every Delhi-NCR family, claims survey

Thick blankets of smog continue to engulf the Delhi-NCR region as both pollution and winter levels rise.

Updated 626 days ago

Delhi AQI alert: Can pollution affect skin? Doctor warns of psoriasis, acne

Air pollution can trigger conditions such as acne, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis.

Published 627 days ago

Delhi air quality today 60 times more toxic than WHO limit. What experts said

The AQI in the national capital, for an 24-hour average, was recorded at a severe level of 488.

Published 627 days ago

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