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‘Cold day’ likely in Delhi, predicts IMD; air quality remains toxic

Updated on Dec 21, 2025 03:58 IST

Air quality in Delhi neared the ‘severe’ mark on Sunday as toxic smog covered the city. At 8 am on Sunday, the AQI stood at 387.

Toxic smog engulfs Delhi; AQI expected to remain ‘severe’ for coming days

New Delhi, India – Dec. 20, 2025: A passenger train moves through dense fog on a cold winter morning at Tilak Marg station in New Delhi, India, on Saturday, December 20, 2025.

Updated on Dec 21, 2025 02:47 IST

Private AQI reading firms under UPPCB lens over conflicting data

Officials stressed the need for standardisation across private platforms to avoid public confusion. (For representation)

Published on Dec 21, 2025 24:58 IST

A prescription for getting Delhi to breathe fine again

Enforce without remorse the retrenchment of air-polluting vehicles after a verification of their quality levels after pollution checks. These vehicles do no less damage to national safety than infiltrators. (PTI)

Published on Dec 20, 2025 15:26 IST

Delhi makes PUC certificate mandatory amid pollution: Here is how to get one

Delhi environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that vehicles without a PUC certificate will not be be provided fuel at petrol pumps.

Published on Dec 20, 2025 14:16 IST

Delhi under orange alert as fog persists, air quality remains ‘very poor’

Moderate fog is likely at many places in the city, with dense fog in isolated places, an IMD official said. (Raj K Raj/ HT Photo)

Published on Dec 20, 2025 04:24 IST

'Strict measures must': Centre gives air ultimatum to Delhi authorities

A man covers his face as he navigates through fog and pollution in Dwarka.

Updated on Dec 19, 2025 23:42 IST

Ensure visibly better air in Delhi-NCR within a week, minister tells authorities

A morning commuter wears a mask during commute. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)

Updated on Dec 20, 2025 04:43 IST

Take necessary steps to improve Delhi-NCR AQI within a week : Bhupender Yadav

Yadav reviewed the individual presentations on measures taken by the state governments. (@EnvironmentPib)

Updated on Dec 19, 2025 13:19 IST

Delhi in pollution chokehold as visibility drops, ‘severe’ AQI in places

Some flights were cancelled at the Delhi airport this morning as dense fog and low visibility continued.

Updated on Dec 19, 2025 05:38 IST

Chandigarh’s AQI continues to be ‘poor’ for 2nd straight day

According to the daily AQI bulletin released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Chandigarh recorded an AQI of 266 on Thursday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

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Published on Dec 19, 2025 02:30 IST

Orange alert as dense fog grips Gautam Budh Nagar, Ghaziabad; AQI ‘very poor’

Motorists have been advised to use low-beam headlights even during daytime fog, switch off music systems to remain alert to surrounding traffic sounds, and apply brakes gradually. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Phot)

Published on Dec 18, 2025 23:10 IST

Delhi air on verge of ‘severe’ again, 27 flights cancelled

The Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway on Thursday morning. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

Published on Dec 18, 2025 21:48 IST

SP leader says ‘burning bodies causing pollution’, invites BJP's sharp attack

File photo of SP leader RK Chaudhary and BJP leader Giriraj Singh.

Published on Dec 18, 2025 17:21 IST

Dehradun air quality slips to ‘poor’ as AQI touches 294, PM2.5 dominant pollutant

Dehradun recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 294. (Representative photo)

Published on Dec 18, 2025 12:09 IST

Fortis psychiatrist explains how exposure to air pollution affects mental health

Air pollution impacts cognitive wellbeing.

Published on Dec 18, 2025 11:50 IST

Fog blankets India as winter chill grows: Visuals from Delhi, Mumbai, Punjab, UP

Dense fog and poor air quality disrupted visibility and delayed trains, prompting advisories from airports and authorities. (HT photo)

Published on Dec 18, 2025 06:03 IST

Thick fog, AQI spike continue in Delhi as curbs kick in: Check worst-hit areas

The average Delhi AQI stood at 358 at 8 am on Thursday, falling in the 'very poor' category

Published on Dec 18, 2025 04:20 IST

‘Delhi pollution now in Lucknow’: Akhilesh Yadav after cricket match abandoned

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Yadav claimed that pollution from Delhi had reached Lucknow, saying the issue was not fog but smog, adding that the “worsening” air quality had affected the hosting of the international match.

Updated on Dec 18, 2025 01:14 IST

New Delhi: SC asks MCD to consider shutting border toll plazas

The court directed MCD to take a reasoned decision within a week and communicate it to NHAI and CAQM. (Sanjay Sharma)

Published on Dec 17, 2025 22:38 IST

Bamboo park Baansera records cleaner air, lower heat than Delhi greens: DTU study

The findings suggest that bamboo-based urban green infrastructure can serve as an effective buffer against air pollution, contribute to localised cooling, mitigate heat stress and enhance environmental conditions in dense urban settings (HT Archive)

Published on Dec 17, 2025 21:48 IST

Bengaluru man says Delhi NCR air left him spitting blood, wants to return home

A Bengaluru man recalled falling sick during a stay in Delhi NCR.

Published on Dec 17, 2025 17:27 IST

Hybrid classes for Classes I–V to continue in Gurugram amid poor air

Under the existing order, all schools in Gurugram, including government and private institutions, are required to conduct primary classes in hybrid mode, allowing students to attend either online or offline.

Updated on Dec 17, 2025 09:24 IST

Delhi AQI remains in ‘very poor’ category. Check area-wise list

Delhi's AQI worsened significantly, with levels reaching 378 in Bawana and various areas falling into very poor categories.

Updated on Dec 17, 2025 05:16 IST

No stubble burning in Punjab: Mann asks for reason behind Delhi pollution crisis

Mann's remarks came on a day Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa apologised for the air pollution crisis in the national capital and acknowledged its impact on children's health.

Published on Dec 16, 2025 23:09 IST

Only BS-6 vehicles can enter Delhi if GRAP 3, 4 in effect

In effect, the new orders on Tuesday represent an incremental effort in tackling the sheets of poisonous air that regularly blanket the Capital every winter, jeopardising the lives of its 25 million residents, causing untold health impairments, and harming India’s global reputation. (Sanchit Khanna/HT)

Updated on Dec 16, 2025 23:25 IST

Kavita Seth cancels Mood Indigo show due to Delhi AQI: ‘I experienced choking’

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Published on Dec 16, 2025 11:57 IST

Delhi govt suspends in-person classes upto Class 5 over bad air quality

Delhi School Parents Association president said it was a step in the right direction (Sunil Ghosh / HT)

Published on Dec 15, 2025 23:12 IST

Smog cancels over 200 flights, classes 1-5 go online: Delhi's alarming AQI

The AQI at 8:05 pm stood at 410, according to the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) Sameer app.

Updated on Dec 15, 2025 19:05 IST

Delhi schools shift to online mode for students up to Class V as AQI worsens

School students seen out on a cold wintery morning in New Delhi

Updated on Dec 15, 2025 15:36 IST

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