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After 3 ‘poor’ air days, Delhi AQI improves to ‘moderate’

Experts attributed the temporary relief to strong winds. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)

Published on Feb 09, 2026 04:30 am IST

Delhi-NCR could see electric-only car registrations from 2030

The panel has proposed an immediate phase-out of BS-I, BS-II and BS-III vehicles in Delhi-NCR. It is also examining a five-year window to remove BS-IV vehicles from the region. (AI-generated representative image)

Published on Feb 05, 2026 11:27 am IST

High nitrogen dioxide levels choked Delhi's January air at many stations: Study

High nitrogen dioxide levels choked Delhi's January air at many stations: Study

Published on Feb 04, 2026 06:58 pm IST

Thick fog engulfs Delhi-NCR as air quality turns 'very poor', AQI stands at 312

The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was 312 at approximately 7 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category. (Praful Gangurde/HT Photo/For representation)

Published on Feb 04, 2026 10:45 am IST

Why Mumbai looks hazy even when air quality is ‘moderate’

Mumbai, India - Jan. 30, 2026:Heavy smog seen over city skyline at Marine drives in Mumbai, India, on Friday, January 30, 2026. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times) (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)

Published on Jan 31, 2026 07:58 am IST

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Dense smog near Vijay Chowk as Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) continues to remain in the ‘Severe’ category, in New Delhi on Monday.(ANI)

Thick smog across Delhi, zero visibility in several areas | Photos

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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on pollution crisis, Yamuna cleanup & more | HTLS 2025

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on pollution crisis, Yamuna cleanup & more | HTLS 2025

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