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Farm fires drive Delhi’s ‘severe’ smog as stubble share touches high of 22%

Published on Nov 13, 2025 24:57 IST

A farmer burns stubble in a crop field in Punjab. (REUTERS)

SC seeks report from Punjab, Haryana on steps to curb stubble burning

By Monday, the amicus informed the court that there is a possibility that the AQI could cross into the ‘severe plus’ category (above 450) (REUTERS)

Published on Nov 13, 2025 24:22 IST

Centre issues updated advisory to states, UTs for tackling air pollution

Students going to school in a smoggy and cold morning amid rising levels of air pollution.The Air Quality Index (AQI) rising, Noida recorded an AQI of 406 in the morning, in Noida, India.

Published on Nov 12, 2025 11:02 IST

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 on Nov 12, 2025 02:14 IST

AQI tops 400-mark, Delhi sees 1st ‘severe’ air day of the season

CPCB data showed 33 of Delhi’s 39 monitoring stations in ‘severe’ range as PM2.5 levels touched 600 µg/m³ in northern parts of the city. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Updated on Nov 12, 2025 01:09 IST

Union environment minister takes stock of Delhi-NCR pollution

ITO covered in a layer of smog on a day when the AQI plummeted to the “severe” level. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Published on Nov 11, 2025 22:20 IST

Can air pollution harm your unborn baby? Know how poor AQI affects pregnancy

Air pollution can put your baby at higher risk of developing asthma later in life!

Published on Nov 11, 2025 11:30 IST

Dietitian shares 3 nutrition tips to focus on during high pollution levels

For those living in high-pollution areas, nourishment should come from whole, seasonal foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, seeds and nuts.

Updated on Nov 11, 2025 10:49 IST

What's allowed and what's not as GRAP-III imposed in Delhi amid AQI spike

According to data from central pollution control board (CPCB)'s Sameer app, several active stations across Delhi-NCR recorded ‘severe’ AQI levels at around 11 am on Tuesday.

Updated on Nov 11, 2025 07:17 IST

GRAP-III imposed, pollution curbs tightened in Delhi as AQI breaches 400-mark

Delhi AQI Pollution News: AQI of Delhi fell into the ‘severe’ category for the first time on Tuesday,

Updated on Nov 11, 2025 11:12 IST

Delhi AQI breaches 400-mark amid pollution concerns, Bawana worst-hit

Anti-smog gun spraying water to curb the air pollution at India Gate, in New Delhi on Monday.

Updated on Nov 11, 2025 04:58 IST

Delhi Police file FIR after protest at India Gate over pollution, stray dog ruling

Some of the protesters claimed online that they had been served notices to appear before a magistrate for violating laws. (PTI)

Published on Nov 11, 2025 24:04 IST

FIR against protesters for agitation at India Gate over pollution, street dogs ruling

Protesters hold placards in front of India Gate during a protest against air pollution in New Delhi on Sunday. (Reuters)

Published on Nov 10, 2025 14:08 IST

7,000 FIRs, no action: Punjab sits on farm fire cases

Prior to 2024, cases were filed under the equivalent section of the Indian Penal Code Section 188.

Updated on Nov 9, 2025 23:55 IST

Delhi's air quality improving, says pollution body; no GRAP 3 for now

Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) indicated that the overall air quality is likely to stay in the "very poor" category in the coming days.

Published on Nov 9, 2025 16:54 IST

67 stubble burning cases mark season’s highest single-day spike in Haryana

The highest number of cases were from Fatehabad —19 cases, followed by 17 in Jind and 9 in Hisar. (File)

chandigarh news

Published on Nov 9, 2025 16:53 IST

Delhi man’s video of clogged air purifier filter goes viral. Watch

A Delhi man posted a video of a pitch black air purifier filter, and viewers reacted with shock.

Updated on Nov 9, 2025 14:44 IST

Why FIRs over farm fires in Punjab go nowhere: Political hot potato, explained

A farmer burns paddy stubble at a field in a village in Patiala

Updated on Nov 9, 2025 11:32 IST

AIIMS-trained neurologist shares 5 ways to stay safe from Delhi's air pollution

Delhi’s air is getting worse every winter and people are literally breathing poison as the city converts into a gas chamber.

Updated on Nov 9, 2025 02:38 IST

Gurugram DC orders strict GRAP compliance to curb air pollution

Transport, municipal, and pollution control departments told to intensify checks on diesel vehicles and construction sites to cut air pollution. (PTI)

Published on Nov 8, 2025 23:16 IST

Karachi ranked 4th most polluted city in the world as ‘hazardous’ smog sets in

Karachi has been witnessing "hazardous smog" amid a significant drop in minimum temperature.

Published on Nov 8, 2025 22:02 IST

Noida, Ghaziabad gasp for air as October air pollution hits five-year high

Vehicles move along National Highway 9 amid low visibility caused by smog on a Saturday morning. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 8, 2025 19:22 IST

‘Frustratingly relevant’: Shashi Tharoor shares old post about Delhi pollution

Air Quality Index of the National Capital has largely remained in the ‘very poor’ category over the past week, with the government undertaking pollution measures.

Updated on Nov 8, 2025 16:00 IST

Why GRAP-3 is not yet in force when AQI is not far from ‘severe’ in Delhi-NCR

Delhi-NCR has seen breaches of the AQI 350 mark already.

Updated on Nov 8, 2025 15:55 IST

Experts weigh in on the hidden health impact of Delhi air pollution beyond lungs

Experts advise reducing exposure and wearing masks as temporary solutions to protect yourself from pollution.

Published on Nov 8, 2025 10:51 IST

Curbs on vehicles, staggered office hours: What's allowed, what's not in Delhi

As of 3 pm on Saturday, Bawana in Delhi had the worst AQI reading at 410.

Updated on Nov 8, 2025 11:45 IST

Bengaluru oncologist warns lung cancer is rising among non-smokers

Not every cough is harmless, and not every lung cancer story begins with a cigarette.

Updated on Nov 8, 2025 09:41 IST

Punjab: Recurring fires in biogas plant stores raises pollution concerns

Jaloor claimed that such fires are frequent in old stacks of straw bales but that authorities fail to act (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Published on Nov 8, 2025 02:34 IST

Delhi government office hours changed amid alarming pollution. Check new timings

Vehicles moves through a thick layer of smog, at ITO Yamuna Bridge in New Delhi, on Friday.

Updated on Nov 8, 2025 06:13 IST

Need to dispel myth of human body adapting to air pollution: Expert

Need to dispel myth of human body adapting to air pollution: Expert

Published on Nov 7, 2025 21:54 IST

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