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Gurugram residents write to PM seeking ban on Aravalli mining

Published on Jan 19, 2026 24:39 IST

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

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 07:12 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 05:45 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 17, 2026 23:12 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 16, 2026 22:20 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 16, 2026 21:54 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)

chandigarh news

Published on Jan 16, 2026 01:56 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 24:34 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 15, 2026 22:22 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 17:58 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 04:34 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 14:58 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 05:45 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 05:13 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 12, 2026 22:08 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 01:10 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 06:35 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)

chandigarh news

Published on Jan 10, 2026 24:22 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 9, 2026 22:54 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 10:11 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 8, 2026 22:08 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 07:44 IST

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

upsc file image

Updated on Jan 8, 2026 02:33 IST

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 01:22 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 24:00 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 7, 2026 23:46 IST

CAQM conducts ‘Operation Clean Air’ in Delhi

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

Published on Jan 7, 2026 23:34 IST

UPSC Daily News Summaries: Essential current affairs for January 7

UPSC file image

Published on Jan 7, 2026 02:34 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 01:28 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 5, 2026 22:26 IST

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