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Summer soars in Delhi at 40°C, Grap 1 invoked as air quality turns ‘poor’

People cover themselves to escape the intense heat at Connaught Place, in New Delhi on Thursday.

Updated on Apr 17, 2026, 8:06 AM IST

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Updated on Apr 30, 2026, 6:54 PM IST

Temperature continues to rise, crosses 40°C in parts of Delhi

Across stations, the Ridge in north Delhi recorded the highest temperature at 40.7°C. (Arvind Yadav/HT photo)

Published on Apr 16, 2026, 4:46 AM IST

Delhi to feel the heat as temp expected to rise this week

Visitors at Red Fort on Sunday afternoon (Vipin Kumar/ HT)

Published on Apr 13, 2026, 3:36 AM IST

NCAP: Delhi cuts PM10 by 17% in 7 years, but NCR still worst

Early morning pollution haze over Noida recently. (Sunil Ghosh /HT Photo)

Published on Apr 8, 2026, 4:02 AM IST

Kevin Pietersen praises Mumbai's air quality, hits back at 'paid post' claims

Kevin Pietersen described Mumbai’s air quality as “the best I’ve ever experienced”.

Updated on Mar 31, 2026, 5:15 PM IST

Indian man in US plans return to Bengaluru, says city's 'issues' are the appeal

The man said that issues often highlighted about Bengaluru are precisely what draw him to the city.

Published on Mar 24, 2026, 10:07 PM IST

Navi Mumbai civic body pushes for anti-pollution programme, zero-dust policy to tackle toxic air

Navi Mumbai, India - December 10, 2025: NMMC uses an anti smog gun truck as a preventive measure to tackle Air Pollution at Vashi, in Navi Mumbai, India, on Sunday, November 12, 2023. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ Hindustan Times) (HT PHOTO)

Published on Mar 24, 2026, 5:26 AM IST

Delhi Economic Survey 2025-26: Delhi logs zero farm fires, air quality improves

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta along with cabinet ministers at the Delhi Budget session on Monday. (HT Photo)

Published on Mar 24, 2026, 4:16 AM IST

Delhi records max temp of 29.7 deg C, partly cloudy skies expected on Tuesday

New Delhi, India – March 23, 2026: A view of the Delhi Vidhan Sabha under cloudy skies during morning rain in New Delhi, India, on Monday, March 23, 2026. (Photo by Raj K Raj / Hindustan Times)

Updated on Mar 23, 2026, 9:15 PM IST

Delhi logs lowest annual PM2.5, PM10 levels since 2015, excluding Covid year: Econ survey

Delhi logs lowest annual PM2.5, PM10 levels since 2015, excluding Covid year: Econ survey

Published on Mar 23, 2026, 2:50 PM IST

Light rain likely in Gurugram as temperatures set to rise this week

Maximum temperature to rise by up to 7°C over four days. Gusty winds and shifting patterns recorded during weather transition. (Sanjeev Verma/HT)

Updated on Mar 23, 2026, 7:55 AM IST

‘Worsening AQI one of the reasons why I am moving out of Gurugram’

Kapoor recalls visiting Gurugram in 2007, long before she eventually moved to the city. (HT)

Published on Mar 21, 2026, 3:28 AM IST

Air quality breaches 200 mark in Delhi-NCR; CAQM decides against imposing GRAP-1 restrictions

Air quality breaches 200 mark in Delhi-NCR; CAQM decides against imposing GRAP-1 restrictions

Published on Mar 18, 2026, 7:07 PM IST

Delhi breathes easier after 157 days as AQI improves to 119

New Delhi, India - March 16, 2026: Blooming flowers are seen at Central Park, Connaught Place, under a clear blue sky,in New Delhi, India, on Monday, March 16, 2026. (Photo by Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times)

Updated on Mar 16, 2026, 9:43 PM IST

Anti-pollution GRAP measures in Delhi completely revoked as AQI drops to 119

With AQI relatively low, and the weather pleasant, people were seen spending time outdoors at the Safdarjung Tomb in New Delhi.

Updated on Mar 16, 2026, 8:11 PM IST

Residents seek development of green spaces in Noida sectors 116–117

The demand comes amid rapid residential development in the surrounding sectors (HT)

Published on Mar 15, 2026, 3:58 AM IST

IMD says Delhi may see light rain, forecasts dip in temperature

Delhiites have enjoyed a pleasant weekend so far. File photo of a clear sky above the Feroz Shah Kotla Fort on Friday.

Updated on Mar 14, 2026, 8:49 PM IST

NDMC expands network of mist sprayer project to curb pollution

NDMC expands network of mist sprayer project to curb pollution

Published on Mar 14, 2026, 7:04 PM IST

Delhi's new L-G runs into a family at a cafe, kids ask about AQI: What he said

Taranjit Singh Sandhu with some locals at a Delhi cafe.

Updated on Mar 14, 2026, 6:30 PM IST

Pune civic chief unveils 8-point plan to improve city’s infra

The roadmap was discussed during a meeting held at the Pune district collector’s office, bringing together senior officials from several departments. (HT FILE)

Published on Mar 14, 2026, 3:20 AM IST

Ludhiana: Harvesting ahead, administration gears up to curb stubble burning

The aim is to educate and motivate farmers to adopt eco-friendly alternatives for managing crop residue. (HT Photo)

Published on Mar 13, 2026, 8:48 AM IST

Delhi logs season’s hottest day at 36.8 degrees C, relief likely next week

People feed birds under a clear blue sky along the roadside near Rajghat in New Delhi.

Published on Mar 12, 2026, 8:51 AM IST

Delhi was most polluted city during 2024-25 followed by Patna: Study

Delhi was most polluted city during 2024-25 followed by Patna: Study

Published on Mar 11, 2026, 6:18 PM IST

Residents, activists march in Kandivali to oppose mangrove cutting for Versova–Dahisar coastal road

Mumbai, India. Mar 06, 2026 - Citizens from the Charkop area held a march to save the mangroves and green spaces in Charkop, Kandivali. Nearly 45,000 mangroves are set to be lost due to the proposed northern extension of the Mumbai Coastal Road between Versova and Bhayandar. Mumbai, India. Mar 06, 2026. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Published on Mar 7, 2026, 8:06 AM IST

Gurugram’s air 5 times worse than national standards last winter: Study

The analysis is based on Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS) data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) between October 1, 2025, and February 28. (Parveen Kumar/ht)

Published on Mar 7, 2026, 4:22 AM IST

Ghaziabad most-polluted city in India during 2025-26 winters: Report

Ghaziabad most-polluted city in India during 2025-26 winters, followed by Noida and Delhi: Report

Published on Mar 6, 2026, 6:25 PM IST

Pollution from Thane, Panvel adding to Mumbai's bad air: High Court

The court had taken suo motu cognisance in October 2023 of rising pollution levels in the metropolis, noting that the air quality index frequently fluctuated between “good, satisfactory, moderate, poor, very poor and severe”.

Updated on Mar 6, 2026, 12:15 PM IST

Gurugram residents protest over dust on SPR, key roads

CAQM notices, Grap fines and survey findings underline gaps in mitigation even as GMDA says 75% of drain work is complete. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Published on Mar 3, 2026, 7:47 AM IST

Hottest Feb day in three years as Delhi records 32.5 degrees Celsius; AQI turns poor

Hottest Feb day in three years as Delhi records 32.5 degrees Celsius; AQI turns poor

Published on Feb 28, 2026, 8:30 PM IST

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