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NMMC shuts down 19 construction sites to curb air pollution

NMMC shuts down 19 construction sites to curb air pollution

Published on Jan 8, 2026, 6:52 AM IST

Day 3 of Winter Session a washout as BJP protests against Atishi’s alleged remarks on religious guru

BJP legislators storm the Well of the House on Wednesday. (Arvind Yadav/HT)

Published on Jan 8, 2026, 5:30 AM IST

Delhi sees spike in heart emergencies after pollution surge: Study

The study covered over 41,000 hospital admissions from selected tertiary care hospitals. (Arun Thakur)

Published on Jan 8, 2026, 5:16 AM IST

CAQM conducts ‘Operation Clean Air’ in Delhi

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

Published on Jan 8, 2026, 5:04 AM IST

UPSC Daily News Summaries: Essential current affairs for January 7

UPSC file image

Published on Jan 7, 2026, 8:04 AM IST

Citizens’ charters put pollution, redevelopment at centre of civic poll pitch

Citizens’ charters put pollution, redevelopment at centre of civic poll pitch

Published on Jan 7, 2026, 6:58 AM IST

AAP leaders wear gas masks in protest against Delhi pollution

Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Legislative Assembly Atishi with AAP leaders protest over air quality in the national capital on Monday (Hindustan Times)

Published on Jan 6, 2026, 3:56 AM IST

Delhi govt outlines 2026 agenda, focuses on infra, air pollution and Yamuna

The first day of Delhi Winter session. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

Published on Jan 6, 2026, 3:42 AM IST

Dense fog blankets Delhi, flight operations affected at IGI Airport

IndiGo stated that flight operations in Leh had been temporarily suspended due to snowfall.

Published on Jan 5, 2026, 10:36 AM IST

Activists oppose narrow Aravalli definition at Gurugram gathering

The event featured poetry recitation, role-play and discussions on the ecological “deterioration” of the Aravalli range. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Jan 5, 2026, 7:24 AM IST

Amid Delhi’s cold, a ‘heated’ winter session begins today

HT picture

Updated on Jan 5, 2026, 9:04 AM IST

Gurugram: MCG chief conducts ground recce to check pollution hotspots

Citizen inputs shaped the route, with activists flagging ongoing construction on SPR despite partial dust removal on Golf Course Extension Road. (HT)

Published on Jan 4, 2026, 4:30 AM IST

Karnal: Rights panel orders night checks to curb pollution from Kaithal mills

The HHRC bench led by chairperson justice Lalit Batra and comprising members Kuldip Jain and Deep Bhatia were hearing a complaint filed by sarpanch of Khushhal Majra village Sarbjit Kaur and other residents. (HT Photo for representation)

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

Stage-III GRAP curbs lifted across NCR as Delhi air quality improves

The Commission for Air Quality Management has lifted Stage-III restrictions across the National Capital Region as Delhi's Air Quality Index showed significant improvement.

Updated on Jan 2, 2026, 9:50 PM IST

Cardiologist shares hacks for heart to stay healthy in winter

Winters can exert stress on the cardiovascular system. Know what to do to reduce it and keep heart healthy.

Published on Jan 2, 2026, 5:52 PM IST

83 anti-smog guns deployed by Delhi Metro, more to come: CMO

According to officials, there is a plan to install 20 more anti-smog guns (ANI)

Published on Jan 2, 2026, 3:44 AM IST

Faridabad oncologist shares early warning signs of lung cancer in women under 50

Lung cancer rates among women under 50 are increasing, often surpassing those in men.

Published on Jan 1, 2026, 7:00 AM IST

Gurugram woman launches hunger strike over air pollution

Protesters stressed non-violence, mask use and civic discipline while demanding systemic fixes. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Published on Dec 31, 2025, 10:06 PM IST

CAQM allows BS-VI petrol two-wheelers in delivery fleets till 2026

Experts said clearer commercial EV licensing norms and charging infrastructure are needed to support full electrification of fleets. (HT Archive)

Published on Dec 31, 2025, 10:04 PM IST

A miracle survival, free fall before sun: Images that took over internet in 2025

Among the images that caught the world's eye and captured some of the significant events of 2025 are shown in the image - Nepal's gen Z protests (L), Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad (M), and the viral 'The fall of Iracus' image.

Updated on Dec 31, 2025, 5:47 PM IST

Infra sites that were pulled up improve on compliance, but fail to curb pollution

At the Metro 2B site, where ready mix concrete plants are operational, workers were seen sweeping the road

Published on Dec 31, 2025, 7:12 AM IST

Air Pollution, ‘Sheesh Mahal’ and CAG reports on govt’s agenda in Winter Session

Air Pollution, ‘Sheesh Mahal’ and CAG reports on govt’s agenda in Winter Session

Published on Dec 31, 2025, 3:38 AM IST

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 on Dec 30, 2025, 7:00 PM IST

Dutch techie says 2 months in India left him constantly sick: ‘Want to breathe’

A Dutch techie flags India's pollution problem, citing health issues he has been experiencing.

Published on Dec 30, 2025, 2:22 PM IST

Cool mornings persist as AQI worsens

Mumbai, India – 29, Dec 2025: Heavy smog covers the high rise building, at South Mumbai in Mumbai, India, on Monday, Dec 29, 2025. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)

Published on Dec 30, 2025, 6:56 AM IST

‘Resigning due to Delhi pollution level’: Akums Pharma’s finance head steps down

New Delhi: The India Gate shrouded in a layer of smog. The national capital's Air Quality Index (AQI) moved to 'very poor' from 'severe' on Tuesday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Published on Dec 29, 2025, 6:35 AM IST

Delhi govt, IIT Kanpur to collab for data-driven decision

An environment department official said the plan is to initially carry out a pilot project – on a few wards – to assess data generation through low-cost sensors. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Dec 29, 2025, 4:46 AM IST

Delhi stays trapped under high pollution, dense fog

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) official said the body was monitoring the situation and a meeting of the Graded Action Plan (GRAP) sub-committee would likely be called if it worsens.

Published on Dec 29, 2025, 4:36 AM IST

No fuel without PUCC, non-BS6 vehicles barred: What Delhi’s permanent curbs mean

Vehicles line up to obtain PUCC as Delhi begins enforcing fuel restrictions on vehicles without a valid PUCC across the National Capital Region (NCR), in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

Updated on Dec 28, 2025, 12:13 PM IST

Fog, low winds bring Delhi AQI near ‘severe’ level; over 150 flights delayed

Delhi’s AQI was on the brink of breaching the “very poor” category on Sunday.

Updated on Dec 28, 2025, 10:36 AM IST

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