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Supreme Court seeks plan to tackle pollution in 4 weeks

The court directions came after the CAQM submitted a status report dated January 20. (Amal KS/HT PHOTO)

Published on Jan 22, 2026, 3:52 AM IST

284 stop work notices issued to curb air pollution, BMC tells HC

Mumbai…22nd November 2011…News… Bombay Municipal corporation headquarters in Mumbai…HT photo by Hemant Padalkar (Hindustan Times)

Published on Jan 21, 2026, 7:34 AM IST

Delhi’s toxic air is as bad indoors as it is outdoors

People are seen out during a hazy morning near Moti Bagh in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Updated on Jan 21, 2026, 9:38 AM IST

The real air we breathe in Delhi: At AIIMS, at a school and inside a home

In corridors and semi-sheltered areas, pollution levels were almost indistinguishable from those outdoors, the readings showed. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jan 21, 2026, 12:20 PM IST

Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee formulates air action plan to check air pollution

The AQI reached the very poor category on only one day on December 20, 2025, submitted the DM. (HT Photo for representation)

Published on Jan 20, 2026, 7:38 AM IST

UPPCB to launch source study at 4 monitoring stations in Ghaziabad city

As part of the study, the selected team will be required to put up equipment near the four monitoring stations, 24x7, to detect spikes in air pollution and patterns. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Published on Jan 20, 2026, 6:40 AM IST

GMDA plans revamp of 64km footpath network to boost pedestrian safety

Authority targets safer walking and cycling by 2026; traffic data shows 141 pedestrian deaths in 2025, highlighting urgent need. (HT Archive)

Published on Jan 19, 2026, 6:28 AM IST

Gurugram residents write to PM seeking ban on Aravalli mining

Activists called the hills NCR’s last natural shield, urged no-mining status, native forest restoration and long-term legal safeguards. (HT Photo)

Published on Jan 19, 2026, 6:09 AM IST

Delhiwale: Usha’s daily daring excursions

Everyday, the woman gets up and dresses in a suit, a sweater and her super-warm red jacket. (Mayank Austen Soofi)

Updated on Jan 19, 2026, 12:42 PM IST

Delhi AQI crosses 400: Pulmonologist and nutritionist reveal ways to stay safe

With air quality deteriorating, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked Grap Stage 4 emergency restrictions on Saturday evening.

Updated on Jan 18, 2026, 11:15 AM IST

GMDA plans citywide green belt upkeep to curb dust pollution

Residents highlighted neglected stretches at Rajiv Chowk, Sector 14 and Basai Road as GMDA cited utility delays along Dwarka Expressway. (HT Archive)

Published on Jan 18, 2026, 4:42 AM 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)

Published on Jan 17, 2026, 3:50 AM 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

Published on Jan 17, 2026, 3:24 AM IST

National Clean Air Programme: Punjab sees drop in particulate matter but air quality remains poor

The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Environment in 2019 to reduce particulate matter (PM10) in over 130 cities by focusing on agriculture, brick kilns, transport, and waste sectors through city action plans. (HT File)

Published on Jan 16, 2026, 7:26 AM IST

Ghaziabad municipal corporation proposes ₹80 cr project to ‘dust proof’ 30 roads

The proposal will be put forward in an upcoming meeting to be held for clearing works with the help of infrastructure development funds. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Published on Jan 16, 2026, 6:04 AM IST

MCD begins final push for 2025–26 budget; focus on air, health

Standing committee chairperson Satya Sharma added that priority has been given to sanitation in Delhi (HT photo)

Published on Jan 16, 2026, 3:52 AM IST

More trouble for India Open as bird droppings halt match

Officials cleaning bird droppings during the India Open. (Sanchit Khanna/HT)

Updated on Jan 15, 2026, 11:28 PM IST

Is smog a hidden risk for male fertility? Gynaecologist explains the link

Eating a diet rich in antioxidants, which include tomatoes, sweet potatoes, melon, carrots, pumpkin seeds, fish, walnuts, blueberries and pomegranates, is the key to having healthy sperm cells.

Published on Jan 15, 2026, 10:04 AM IST

World No.2 Antonsen says he withdrew from India Open due to Delhi pollution

File image of Denmark’s Anders Antonsen. (AFP)

Published on Jan 14, 2026, 8:28 PM IST

‘Pollution, traffic woes’: Problems Mumbaikars want solved as BMC polls approach

Polling for the 2,869 seats spread across 893 wards in Maharashtra’s municipal corporations will begin at 7.30 am.

Published on Jan 14, 2026, 11:15 AM IST

TN celebrates ''Bhogi'' with bonfires leading to mild smog early Wednesday

TN celebrates ''Bhogi'' with bonfires leading to mild smog early Wednesday

Published on Jan 14, 2026, 10:43 AM IST

Union minister meets Delhi CM: Plan to cut NCR pollution by 15-20% by 2027

Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav (Archive)

Published on Jan 13, 2026, 3:38 AM IST

Citizen audit flags reversal of Sena–BJP manifesto promises in Mumbai civic governance

Citizen audit flags reversal of Sena–BJP manifesto promises in Mumbai civic governance

Published on Jan 11, 2026, 6:40 AM IST

Delhi airport issues advisory, warns of flight delays amid dense fog

As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) surged to 361, falling under the "very poor" category until 7 am.

Published on Jan 10, 2026, 12:05 PM IST

Ludhiana: NGT seeks reply from PPCB, CPCB over Tajpur dyeing complex pollution

Dyeing units have been generating flying ash massively, say activists. (HT Photo)

Published on Jan 10, 2026, 5:52 AM IST

11 years vs 11 months: BJP and AAP trade charges over pollution record

Delhi Assembly winter session on Friday. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Jan 10, 2026, 4:24 AM IST

44 pc Indian cities face chronic air pollution, only 4 pc covered under NCAP: Report

44 pc Indian cities face chronic air pollution, only 4 pc covered under NCAP: Report

Published on Jan 9, 2026, 3:41 PM IST

‘Medical device tag for air purifiers will disrupt the market’

The petition said air purifiers cannot be treated as a luxury item, given the crisis caused by worsening air pollution in Delhi-NCR.

Published on Jan 9, 2026, 3:38 AM IST

Delhi air remains 'poor' with AQI 277, smog covers city as winter chill persists

A view of Rashtrapati Bhavan covered in a layer of smog, in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Updated on Jan 8, 2026, 1:14 PM IST

UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz: Dhurandhar, Vedanta, Anil Agarwal, Trump, UN

upsc file image

Updated on Jan 8, 2026, 8:03 AM IST

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