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

Published on Nov 7, 2025 16:43 IST

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.

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

Updated on Nov 7, 2025 05:38 IST

Delhi AQI spikes sharply to 700+; dust and toxic smog envelop capital

Updated on Nov 7, 2025 05:59 IST

Delhi blanketed in grey haze as farm fires, firecrackers spike AQI by 100 points

The day’s dominant pollutant was PM 2.5 — fine particulate matter from combustion sources — compared to ozone and PM 2.5 a day earlier, indicating a shift toward pollution from burning rather than atmospheric reactions. (Sanchit Khanna/ HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 7, 2025 01:54 IST

Delhi pulmonologist says cold air and pollution in winter can wreck your lungs

As winter sets in, Delhi's air quality tends to deteriorate, posing a significant threat to respiratory health. If you experience persistent or recurring symptoms of respiratory issues, consult a doctor to prevent long-term consequences. (Freepik)

Published on Nov 6, 2025 10:00 IST

Internet abuzz with 999+ Delhi AQI pics. What do monitors show?

Viral screenshots on social media claimed that AQI in Delhi shot up to 999.

Updated on Nov 6, 2025 09:33 IST

Cancer surgeon shares 6 food groups to reduce lung cancer risk due to pollution

Delhi's rising AQI is contributing to the increased risk of lung cancer.

Published on Nov 6, 2025 08:24 IST

In 2023, 13.5% deaths in Haryana linked to poor air: Study

The study also found that ambient particulate matter pollution led to more disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) in 2023. (HT Photo)

Published on Nov 5, 2025 22:48 IST

Prayagraj chokes as UP’s most polluted city in September

For representation only (File)

Published on Nov 5, 2025 17:25 IST

Hormone health expert shares ways to biohack your body against Delhi's pollution

Delhi's AQI has skyrocketed once again.

Published on Nov 5, 2025 11:59 IST

As Delhi breathes ‘poor’ air, China offers help to tackle pollution crisis

In Delhi, a week after cloud seeding trails, the air quality which although saw marginal improvement today with the overall AQI recorded at 228 at 9 am, it still remained under the ‘poor’ category.

Published on Nov 5, 2025 11:34 IST

Apollo cardiovascular surgeon warns polluted air increases heart attack risk

Protecting the heart from the effects of pollution requires reducing exposure, promoting cleaner air initiatives, and increasing public awareness.

Updated on Nov 4, 2025 05:54 IST

Russian cardiologist reveals 6 things that ‘actually harm your heart health’

Cardiovascular health isn’t just about exercise and salads. It’s sleep, stress, air, access, and even your gut.

Updated on Nov 4, 2025 02:51 IST

‘Want clear air, not excuses’, says Rahul as Delhi AQI worsens; BJP hits back

A thick layer of smog engulfs the Raisina Hill as the AQI levels worsen in Delhi.

Published on Nov 4, 2025 02:18 IST

83% dip in field fires but air quality still bad in Haryana

As one drives from city to village, stubble bales loaded tractor-trailers are now a common scenario. Bales scattered in farms have now taken the place of ash-filled fields, where farmers are transforming the stubble into profit. (HT Photo)

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Published on Nov 4, 2025 24:34 IST

‘Could barely see the sun’: Foreigner’s grim take on thick smog in Delhi

The foreigner said that once he reached Delhi, he saw everything was engulfed in thick smog.

Published on Nov 3, 2025 22:29 IST

'Cleanest' Delhi air in a decade: Big BJP claim as Rahul Gandhi slams pollution

In a post on his X handle, Rahul Gandhi said that the air in Delhi is becoming poisonous, but the BJP governments keep changing their excuses.

Updated on Nov 3, 2025 19:20 IST

Farm fires, a court rap, and a marathon trolled: Delhi AQI chokehold tightens

Street performers at work near the Red Fort even as a layer of smog engulfs the area amid deteriorating air quality in Delhi on Monday, November 3.

Updated on Nov 3, 2025 12:27 IST

‘India Gate disappeared’: AAP, Cong take potshots as toxic air chokes Delhi

India Gate engulfed in a thick layer of smog amid poor air quality in Delhi

Updated on Nov 3, 2025 10:46 IST

Season's worst Delhi air at AQI 366, to enter ‘severe’ category soon

A haze seen covering the sky in Delhi on Sunday. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 3, 2025 01:17 IST

Delhi PWD to install ₹3.24-cr misting system in Ashok Vihar to cut dust

A similar set up on Lodhi Road, which was installed earlier this year. (HT Archive)

Published on Nov 2, 2025 22:42 IST

‘Marathon in 400 AQI': In pollution chokehold, Delhi holds fitness events

The marathon, organised by the Indian Air Force, was flagged off from the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Sunday.

Updated on Nov 2, 2025 14:28 IST

'Everyone can't leave Delhi, but...': Doctor's advice as AQI keeps worsening

A man on the lawns of Kartavya Path amid a thick layer of smog as the AQI keeps rising in the national capital. Delhi's air quality was in the 'very poor' and 'severe' categories in most places on Sunday, November 2.

Updated on Nov 2, 2025 11:15 IST

Orthopaedic surgeon reveals 7 warning signs of rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease.

Published on Nov 2, 2025 05:19 IST

Delhi Air Pollution: How many air purifiers should I have in my home?

Delhi Air Pollution: For a 1500 sq ft, 3BHK apartment in Delhi NCR, three to four high-CADR air purifiers are needed for effective protection when AQI exceeds 600. (Arvind Yadav/HT)

Published on Nov 2, 2025 04:29 IST

Delhi wakes up to foggy morning as AQI slumps to ‘very poor’ category

Commuters walk amid pollution at Kartavya Path, in New Delhi on Saturday.

Updated on Nov 2, 2025 05:35 IST

India Gate disappears behind haze as Delhi AQI deteriorates. Watch

With smoke and fog reducing visibility across the city, the air quality deteriorated on Saturday at 303 compared to 218, a day earlier.

Published on Nov 1, 2025 21:55 IST

PMC asks bakery, restaurant owners to shift to green energy instead of coal and wood

There are around 1,000 bakeries operating in the city, with 750 of them in the city, while the remaining are in the suburbs. Bakery owners said they are willing to adopt cleaner energy sources, provided they receive adequate support from the civic body and other government agencies. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOA)

Published on Nov 1, 2025 16:58 IST

Faridabad pulmonologist explains lifestyle changes to improve lung function

Dr Chabbra shares tips to improve lung health and reduce damage from smoking and pollution.

Published on Nov 1, 2025 15:22 IST

1 of 7 deaths in Delhi in 2023 linked to air pollution: Study

A dense layer of smog envelops Delhi on a winter morning. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Published on Oct 31, 2025 21:36 IST

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