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delhi smog news

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 10:04 am IST

Flight operations hit at Delhi's IGI airport due to dense fog | What is CAT III?

Airport authorities urged passengers to contact their respective airlines and check for changes, if any on their flight schedules.
Updated on Dec 30, 2025 01:40 am IST

I drive in fog regularly. Should I switch to yellow fog lights or keep white one

Fog lights are mounted low and aimed downward to illuminate the road surface close to the vehicle. (AI Generated Representational Image)
Updated on Dec 25, 2025 04:22 pm IST

Delhi AQI ‘very poor’ amid dense fog; over 150 flights delayed at IGI airport

Youths jog amid dense smog during a winter morning in New Delhi amid fog.
Updated on Dec 22, 2025 12:01 pm IST

How ADAS Technology Can Make Driving in Dense Fog Safer on Indian Roads

Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems combine multiple active safety features that can assist the driver simultaneously. (Representative Image)
Updated on Dec 19, 2025 12:13 pm IST

Cardiologist warns of winter heart attack spikes from smog and cold air risks

In addition to a sudden drop in temperature during winter, which can often reduce body temperature, this can lead to a sudden spike in blood pressure and a heart attack.
Published on Dec 19, 2025 12:00 pm 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 11:33 am 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 09:50 am IST

No hilly escape from Delhi pollution? AQI nears 300 in Dehradun

As per the data by CPCB, the 24-hour average AQI of Dehradun stood at 294 at 4 pm on Wednesday, falling in the ‘poor’ category.
Updated on Dec 18, 2025 12:02 pm IST

Delhi AQI ‘very poor’; fog delays more than 300 flights, over 120 cancelled

The wind direction changed to westerly on Monday and also increased in speed. (HT photo)
Updated on Dec 16, 2025 01:00 pm IST

Low visibility leads to pile-up accidents in NCR, 4 die

More than 15 vehicles collided on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway due to dense fog near Raniyala village (HT)
Published on Dec 16, 2025 04:04 am IST

As AQI soars, will Delhi turn to artificial rain? What happened to the trials

On Monday morning, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 452.
Updated on Dec 16, 2025 02:23 am IST

Woman in Bengaluru vows to move parents out of Delhi amid worsening AQI

After returning from Bengaluru, a woman said Delhi’s air left her coughing and pushed her to plan relocating her parents for their health.
Published on Dec 18, 2025 09:00 am IST

Golden Retriever uses nebuliser amid Delhi smog: ‘Diagnosed with bronchitis’

Delhi’s air quality was nearly at the ‘severe’ level on Thursday.
Updated on Nov 22, 2025 12:02 am IST

How Delhi’s hazardous AQI is leaving its peak concert season gasping for breath

With AQI levels routinely crossing 400, the same months that usually keep musicians busiest are now leaving them breathless, and increasingly helpless.
Published on Nov 20, 2025 12:36 pm IST

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

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.
Published on Nov 07, 2025 10:13 pm IST

Delhi AQI slips to ‘very poor’ category, no respite likely in coming days

AQI.in has termed the air in NCR as bad as smoking over 9.8 cigarettes a day for Gurugram residents, and 9.2 for those in Delhi.
Updated on Nov 25, 2025 04:30 pm 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 03, 2025 06:00 pm IST

Delhi air quality falls back to 'very poor' category, AQI at 373

A thick layer of smog engulfs the Kartavya Path as the AQI level increases to severe, in New Delhi on Thursday.
Published on Oct 30, 2025 06:17 pm IST

Smog woes: Delhi-NCR's morning cyclists, walkers hit pause as AQI worsens

Cycling groups across Delhi-NCR have rescheduled their meetups due to the 'severe' spike in AQI.
Published on Oct 24, 2025 02:46 pm IST

Delhi AQI severe: Residents opt for air purifying plants, collect free saplings

Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) remains in the 'very poor’ to ‘severe’ range, days after Diwali. Experts suggest which air-purifying plants to add to your interiors.
Updated on Oct 24, 2025 02:34 am IST

‘Delhi’s air in shambles, SC chose crackers over right to live’: Amitabh Kant

New Delhi, Oct 21 (ANI): Thick layer of smog engulfs the national capital, reducing visibility and worsening air quality across New Delhi, on Tuesday.( ANI photo/ Atul Kumar yadav)
Updated on Oct 21, 2025 03:20 pm IST

No winter or crackers yet, why is Delhi air worsening already?

Meteorological conditions are expected to be unfavourable over the next few days.
Updated on Oct 16, 2025 02:18 pm IST

What the fog? Delhiites react on X as visibility takes a dip in chilly Delhi NCR

Delhiites react on X as visibility takes a dip in chilly Delhi NCR
Published on Jan 15, 2025 06:35 pm IST

India Gate to Qutub Minar: Delhi's famous monuments disappear in smog

India Gate: Before and after smog
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 04:29 pm IST

Why those early morning walks are a hazard for you

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Doctors emphasise that exercising outdoors in poor air conditions can amplify the harmful effects of pollution on the body. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)
Published on Dec 18, 2024 11:44 am IST

Recycling crop stubble is the simplest solution for Delhi’s annual smog problem

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Smog in Delhi, where AQI has remained 'very poor'
Published on Dec 10, 2024 06:23 pm IST

Noxious nightmare in Delhi

A Metro train near the Akshardham Temple on Monday afternoon. The dense smog blanket has completely covered the city in a shroud despite it being peak afternoon. (Raj K Raj /HT PHOTO)
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 05:18 am IST

Sales of air purifiers, masks surge in Delhi amid ‘severe’ air pollution

A commuter adjusts her face mask as air quality continues to remain "severe" in New Delhi. Air quality in the national capital worsened, with air pollution levels nearing 500 across several monitoring stations in Delhi.
Published on Nov 18, 2024 07:02 pm IST