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    Air Pollution News

    Delhi's new drone plan: Spotting burning, dust, encroachment, emergency response

    The draft policy proposes expanding the use of drones across surveillance, environmental monitoring and emergency response.
    Cities
    Updated 52 minutes ago

    Mumbai building approvals may be revoked if air pollution norms flouted

    A view of the skyscrapers in the smog at Mahalaxmi in Mumbai.
    Cities
    Updated 23 hours ago

    NGT seeks report from Haryana pollution board, ₹1.7-crore still to be recovered from 22 stone-crusher units in Mahendragarh

    <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5.3 crore imposed on 88 units for past violations; one more unit pays after HSPCB’s May report. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 3 days ago

    Costs, infra gaps hindering electrification of school buses: Experts

    Industry and policy experts at the India Clean Transportation Summit (ICTS) 2026 during the session on “Generation E: Electrifying India’s School Bus Fleet”
    Cities
    Updated 2 days ago

    1 year target set for vehicle replacement scheme in Delhi, Haryana, UP

    Ministry of road transport and highways (MoRTH) secretary V Umashankar said the ministry was targeting 230,000 truck and bus registrations under the scheme within a year, with an interim target of 25,000 registrations by the end of October.
    Cities
    Published 7 days ago

    ‘Results visible next winter’: MoRTH secy on Delhi-NCR fleet renewal scheme

    New Delhi emerged as the most polluted capital, with an annual average of 99.6µg/m³, nearly 20 times the World Health Organization (WHO)’s safe limit, in the annual World Air Quality Report 2025 by IQAir.
    India News
    Published 8 days ago

    CPCB fails to file Mahendragarh pollution report, NGT issues notice

    The CPCB said it will submit its findings before the next hearing. (Hindustan Times)
    Cities
    Published 9 days ago

    The urban design trap - Gurugram floods, bakes and chokes for the same reason

    Gurugram, India-August 24, 2026: School buses remain stuck on a waterlogged road following heavy monsoon rain at Subhash Chowk near Sector 47 in Gurugram, India, on Monday, 24 August 2026.(Photo by Hindustan Times)
    Ht Insight
    Published 9 days ago

    India Open to be moved to Guwahati in 2028

    The 2028 India Open Super 750 tournament will be held in Guwahati.
    Sports
    Published 13 days ago

    From lungs to brain: Delhi’s pollution may have a deeper health cost

    From lungs to brain: Delhi’s pollution may have a deeper health cost
    Cities
    Published 14 days ago

    Could your home be affecting lung health? Doctor warns about indoor pollutants

    Dust is a major pollutant that is found indoors.
    Lifestyle
    Updated 16 days ago

    Danish shuttler flags pollution in Delhi, won't mind paying USD 5000 fine

    Denmark's Anders Antonsen hits a return during a match.
    Sports
    Updated 20 days ago

    Locals flag illegal scrap burning in Faridabad’s Pali

    A spot check by HT on Thursday found heaps of unsegregated wet and dry waste dumped along the farm fields.
    Cities
    Published 23 days ago

    ₹843 cr of pollution cess unspent, 280 days’ data missing, Delhi Assembly told

    843 crore in pollution cess unspent; 280 days’ data missing, as per the CAG report.
    Cities
    Updated 25 days ago

    ‘Lung cancer is not just a smoker’s disease’: Oncologist shares 6 risk factors

    Dr. Prriya Eshpuniyani emphasises that lung cancer risk factors extend beyond smoking, including environmental and genetic influences.
    Lifestyle
    Published 26 days ago

    5 everyday indoor habits that may quietly affect your lung health

    Improving indoor air quality is essential for maintaining respiratory health.
    Lifestyle
    Published 30 days ago

    NGT admits plea against DG sets in DLF Phase 1 parks, seeks replies

    NGT admits plea against DG sets in DLF Phase 1 parks, seeks replies
    Cities
    Published 33 days ago

    Farm fires not sole cause of Delhi-NCR winter smog, Centre tells Rajya Sabha

    The findings also suggest that vehicular emissions, industrial activity, construction dust and atmospheric chemical reactions contribute to poor air quality throughout the year.
    Cities
    Updated 36 days ago

    CAQM directs Punjab, Haryana to get drones to track stubble fires in real time

    Punjab and Haryana governments will starts procuring drones to tracks instances of crop burning in their states as per CAQM's orders.
    India News
    Updated 39 days ago

    Why are more non-smokers getting lung cancer? Pulmonologist explains the risks

    Reasons why healthy non-smokers are being diagnosed with lung cancer.
    Lifestyle
    Published 41 days ago

    Union min directs Ggm to focus on clean air for NCR

    Union Minister Bhupender Yadav underscored the need for stronger coordination between the Centre and the Haryana government to improve air quality across the NCR.
    Cities
    Published 43 days ago

    Make buses comfortable to beat urban congestion

    People run to catch a DTC bus at the Super Bazar bus stop at Rajiv Chowk, in New Delhi.
    Opinion
    Published 50 days ago

    BMC to outsource Mumbai’s air quality monitoring

    Air pollution has surged in Mumbai, leading to a host of health complications for residents. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 52 days ago

    Green norm ‘violation’: PSPCL deposits half of ₹4.86-cr fine, seeks NGT relief on balance

    PSPCL has challenged the CAQM’s order before the NGT, contending that it has a strong prima facie case and that the penalty deserved to be set aside on the grounds raised in its appeal. (HT)
    Cities
    Published 52 days ago

    70% polluting industries in Hisar lack PNG network access, NGT told

    According to the report, only 41 industries are located on or near the existing arterial PNG pipeline and can be connected within 45 days of signing a GSA with Haryana City Gas. (HT Photo for representation)
    Cities
    Published 52 days ago

    Govt nod for ₹17.6cr framework to curb Delhi dust pollution

    The project will be carried out by the CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) and the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), said officials.
    Cities
    Published 53 days ago

    HC questions fresh objections to charcoal phase-out, backs MPCB’s clean fuel push

    HC questions fresh objections to charcoal phase-out, backs MPCB’s clean fuel push
    Cities
    Published 54 days ago

    Delhi to monitor construction pollution using AI, dust sensors

    Officials said the portal will map construction sites and use AI to assess five key dust-control parameters. (HT PHOTO)
    Cities
    Published 54 days ago

    Amit Shah to launch plantation drive, 300 e-buses in Delhi

    An online registration portal has also been opened to facilitate public participation in the campaign (HT)
    Cities
    Updated 61 days ago

    Gynaecologist reveal which stage of pregnancy is most vulnerable to pollution

    Which stage of pregnancy is most vulnerable to pollution.
    Lifestyle
    Published 61 days ago
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