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Dust from Delhi roads key pollution contributor: Study

Dust on a major Delhi road. (HT Archive)

Published on Mar 19, 2026, 5:44 AM 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

‘Rules exist, lack of enforcement is the problem': Environment lawyer

Photo for representation

Updated on Mar 14, 2026, 11:11 AM IST

Hyderabad safer than other metros, Musi riverfront project will proceed, says CM Revanth Reddy

Hyderabad safer than other metros, Musi riverfront project will proceed, says CM Revanth Reddy

Updated on Mar 9, 2026, 10:30 PM IST

BMC sanctions Chimbai beach cleaning project

Chimbai Beach in Mumbai (Pic for representation/HT Photo)

Published on Mar 9, 2026, 5:32 AM IST

Haryana Assembly budget session: 407 plots to villagers suffering from Panipat power plant pollution

BJP MLA Ghanshyam Dass had asked whether village Ratanpura is facing problem of severe pollution due to fly ash emanating from Deenbandhu Chotu Ram Thermal Power plant in Yamunanagar. (HT Photo for representation)

Published on Mar 7, 2026, 4:40 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

Activist writes to Delhi pollution board over missing Yamuna data since Jan

In a letter to the DPCC chairperson, activist Pankaj Kumar said the latest analysis report on the Yamuna’s water quality and major drains has not been published since January.

Updated on Mar 7, 2026, 2:07 PM IST

Heart surgeon explains whether not smoking protects you from lung cancer

Smoking is a major cause of developing lung cancer.

Published on Mar 6, 2026, 4:09 PM IST

Tree cover up, forests shrinking, pollution rising in rivers in Maharashtra: Economic Survey

Tree cover up, forests shrinking, pollution rising in rivers in Maharashtra: Economic Survey

Published on Mar 6, 2026, 2:34 PM IST

Delhi: Kejriwal to appear before privilege committee over ‘phansi ghar’ row

Kejriwal said he will appear before the committee on March 6 at 3 pm. (Hindustan Times)

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

Green forum urges KMDA to prevent Kolkata lake from pollution during Holi

Green forum urges KMDA to prevent Kolkata lake from pollution during Holi

Updated on Feb 28, 2026, 6:38 PM IST

What is driving Mumbai’s rising pollution levels? How it compares with Delhi

Despite health concerns, officials claimed no adverse effects have been recorded. (Photo by Punit PARANJPE / AFP)

Published on Feb 26, 2026, 10:53 AM IST

Aaditya Thackeray writes to BMC chief, seeks halt to construction amid smog

Mumbai, India - Feb. 22, 2026:Opposition party addresing to media during th press conference ahead of Budget Assembly Session at Shiv Sena (UBT) party office, Nariman Point in Mumbai, India, on Sunday, February 22, 2026. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times) (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)

Published on Feb 23, 2026, 5:18 AM IST

Pollution has no respect for national boundaries: Rakesh Sharma

Mumbai- India ---Indian cosmonauts Rakesh Sharma and Shubhanshu Shukla and cricketer Sachin Tendulkar participate in a session at Mumbai Climate Week at BKC in Mumbai, India on 18 2026 - ( Photo By/ HT ).

Published on Feb 19, 2026, 7:04 AM IST

NGT orders to demarcate Ganga floodplains across 13 districts

Representational image (Sourced)

Published on Feb 15, 2026, 4:30 AM IST

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 9, 2026, 4:30 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 5, 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 4, 2026, 6:58 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 4, 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, 7:58 AM IST

Sarfaraz forced to wear mask during Ranji match due to rising pollution

Sarfaraz Khan, left, wears a mask while fielding on the first day of Mumbai's Ranji Trophy match against Delhi.

Updated on Jan 30, 2026, 8:32 AM IST

Facial cleansers for clear, dirt-free skin: 8 top-rated picks

Best facial cleanser for a dirt free skin

Published on Jan 28, 2026, 10:10 AM IST

Delhiwale: Home without a balcony

There is no balcony in this spacious sixth-floor apartment in Sahibabad. (Mayank Austen Soofi)

Updated on Jan 28, 2026, 3:48 PM IST

Froth reappears in Yamuna despite record defoamer use

Environmentalists said low temperatures help stabilise froth bubbles, but stressed that foaming is only a symptom of deeper pollution.

Updated on Jan 27, 2026, 4:03 PM IST

'Filled with human waste': UK biologist tests Ganga water, sparks discussion

The video drew strong reactions online.

Published on Jan 26, 2026, 6:41 PM IST

Can Gurugram become the next Singapore? Social media post sparks debate

A social media post claiming that Gurugram is the only Indian city capable of becoming the next Singapore has triggered a debate on urban infrastructure and quality of life. (Photo for representational purposes only)

Updated on Jan 27, 2026, 7:35 AM IST

Delhi rain brings down AQI, city sees cleanest air in 3 months

Delhi breathes easy as rain clears the haze, revealing crisp skies and cleaner air across the capital on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

Published on Jan 25, 2026, 6:38 AM IST

Pollution bigger issue for India than tariffs: Gita Gopinath

Pollution bigger issue for India than tariffs: Gita Gopinath

Updated on Jan 23, 2026, 9:33 PM IST

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