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

Updated on Dec 28, 2025 05:06 IST

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

Cutting GST rates on air purifiers will ‘open a Pandora’s box’: Centre tells Delhi HC

Additional solicitor general K Venkataraman, appearing for the Centre, argued that any move to slash GST rates could not be decided in isolation. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Dec 26, 2025 22:00 IST

Shared cabs, electric taxis part of Delhi govt’s plan to curb pollution

The Delhi CM said it is imperative to reduce number of vehicles on roads. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

Updated on Dec 27, 2025 07:09 IST

Barabanki girl receives PM Bal Puraskar for her innovation

President Droupadi Murmu conferring Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on Pooja Pal in New Delhi on December 26. (Sourced)

Published on Dec 26, 2025 16:45 IST

Protect your hair from rising pollution: 4 tips to restore the shine

How to treat hair in pollution

Published on Dec 26, 2025 11:00 IST

Delhi minister cites fresh western disturbance, urges anti-pollution steps

The minister urged residents to remain vigilant and continue to follow pollution control measures despite the relaxation of restrictions. (Photo for representation)

Published on Dec 26, 2025 08:52 IST

Delhi air turns ‘very poor’ again; Jahangirpuri, Anand Vihar worst-hit

Jahangirpuri and Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 395, highest amongst all 40 stations.

Published on Dec 26, 2025 06:19 IST

Air pollution India's biggest health crisis since Covid, warn doctors

Air pollution India's biggest health crisis since Covid, warn doctors

Published on Dec 26, 2025 03:12 IST

Work at bullet train site in BKC halts, air pollution violations flagged

The stop-work notice was issued by the BMC to contractors at the construction site on Wednesday. (Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times)

Published on Dec 26, 2025 24:06 IST

One-third of Delhi’s PM2.5 is ammonium sulfate: Study

In addition to respiratory effects, cardiovascular risks are also significant (HT photo)

Published on Dec 25, 2025 22:10 IST

Bharadwaj, 2 other AAP leaders booked for ‘hurting’ religious sentiments

Bharadwaj, in a post on X, said that they were trying to raise the issue of air pollution through the skit (PTI)

Published on Dec 25, 2025 22:08 IST

Southern Haryana districts top state in secondary PM2.5 pollution: CREA

CREA data for 2024 shows ammonium sulphate concentrations near 19–20 µg/m³, with secondary pollution surging sharply during winter and post-monsoon. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Published on Dec 25, 2025 02:09 IST

MCD initiates action against 470 restaurants, clubs for violating trade license norms

A separate committee will be formed to ensure safety and fire regulations are being complied in private primary schools. (HT archive)

Published on Dec 24, 2025 22:36 IST

‘2/3rd of city’s NCAP funding lying unused’

Delhi environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that this year, the government will ensure that 100% utilisation of NCAP funds is carried out. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Published on Dec 24, 2025 22:32 IST

High court raps BMC for ‘doing nothing’ to mitigate air pollution in Mumbai

The court was hearing a suo-motu public interest litigation taken up in 2023 and a bunch of intervention applications filed recently after the air quality index dropped substantially.

Published on Dec 24, 2025 22:30 IST

Apollo Hospital neurologist warns air pollution affects brain, increases stroke

Long-term exposure to air pollution is linked to many neurological disorders, like Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's disease, and ADHD and autism in kids.

Updated on Dec 24, 2025 02:59 IST

Devise concrete plans to curb air pollution: HC to BMC, MPCB

Gavel and law books (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Dec 24, 2025 01:26 IST

Gurugram: MCG fines 274 violators ₹14.1 lakh in a week

MCG commissioner Pradeep Dahiya said controlling air pollution is among the civic body’s top priorities. “All Grap directions are being implemented strictly.

Published on Dec 23, 2025 22:40 IST

Most bldg sites flouting air pollution norms: HC body

(Shutterstock)

Published on Dec 23, 2025 24:12 IST

Docs slam Centre’s denial of lung disease, pollution link

Visibility reduces as fog, paired with pollution, engulfs the city on Monday. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

Published on Dec 22, 2025 22:36 IST

Grap IV: Gurugram DC orders staggered office hours, urges WFH

Private institutions have been advised to adopt work from home as authorities seek cooperation to reduce peak-hour vehicular load. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Published on Dec 21, 2025 23:52 IST

Delhi CM calls for reducing reliance on pvt vehicles

CM urged increased use of public transport to tackle pollution. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

Published on Dec 21, 2025 22:26 IST

Chandigarh’s air quality turns very poor as winter chill intensifies

Commuters on their way amid foggy weather in Chandigarh. (Keshav Singh/HT)

chandigarh news

Published on Dec 21, 2025 02:06 IST

North India gripped by cold wave, dense fog; flight operations hit

A cold day is declared when temperatures fall below 10°C and the maximum temperature remains 4.5 to 6.4 degrees below normal. A severe cold day occurs when the departure exceeds 6.5 degrees.

Updated on Dec 21, 2025 07:48 IST

Delhi HC declines plea against non-BS-VI vehicle entry ban, cites SC hearing

The curbs target BS-III and BS-IV vehicles during severe pollution episodes, triggered when AQI exceeds 450 under GRAP norms. (Sakib Ali/HT)

Published on Dec 20, 2025 22:30 IST

Over 100K PUC certificates issued in 3 days amid crackdown: Delhi Minister

Pankaj Kumar Singh said EV registrations crossed one lakh in 10 months and 3,518 electric buses were added to the public transport fleet. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Published on Dec 20, 2025 22:28 IST

MCG issues advisory banning open fires to curb winter air pollution in Gurugram

The directions were issued to all resident welfare associations (RWAs), industries, commercial establishments (HT)

Published on Dec 20, 2025 22:08 IST

Delhi govt will roll out new EV policy in next fiscal, says CM

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta (HT Archive)

Published on Dec 20, 2025 17:29 IST

Sirsa vows strict action against those violating GRAP-4 curbs as AQI nears 400

The maximum temperature in Delhi was recorded at 16.9 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature being 6.1 degrees Celsius.

Updated on Dec 20, 2025 17:32 IST

AQI nears 400-mark in Delhi as city braces for ‘severe’ air despite curbs

A dense layer of smog engulfed the city throughout the morning hours on Saturday.

Updated on Dec 20, 2025 15:06 IST

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