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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

Delhi eases pollution curbs amid ‘better’ air forecast; decrease in cold

A layer of smog covers the ITO area as the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded '331' in the 'Very Poor' category in New Delhi on Thursday

Published on Jan 23, 2026, 7:40 AM IST

GRAP-3 pollution curbs revoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves

GRAP-3 pollution curbs revoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves

Updated on Jan 22, 2026, 8:56 PM IST

After HT report, AIIMS may install HEPA filters

A student wears a face mask due to increased air pollution in winter. (HT Archive)

Published on Jan 22, 2026, 3:38 AM IST

Delhi’s toxic air is as bad indoors as it is outdoors

People are seen out during a hazy morning near Moti Bagh in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Updated on Jan 21, 2026, 9:38 AM IST

Delhi AQI above 400: Nutritionist recommends antioxidant-rich diet

Exposure to air pollution can have drastic effects.

Published on Jan 19, 2026, 4:57 PM IST

Worsening AQI, GRAP-4 in place: Are schools open? What changes in Delhi-NCR

With schools adjusting to hybrid learning and outdoor activities curtailed, the impact on daily life is significant in Delhi-NCR amid rising air pollution levels.

Published on Jan 19, 2026, 9:01 AM IST

Reporter’s diary: Gurugram vents as RWAs meet civic officials

At HT Gurugram’s RWA meet, pollution talk widened into raw conversations on roads, waste, enforcement gaps and residents’ daily fatigue. (HT Photo)

Published on Jan 19, 2026, 7:46 AM IST

Citizens’ group asks to expand electric cremation facilities across Delhi

The appeal is based on findings from a recent demand assessment survey conducted across Delhi.

Published on Jan 18, 2026, 3:28 AM IST

Adjusting to Delhi-NCR pollution, with a smile

Though the pollution issue has been raised prior to quite a few elections now, our politicians have realised it isn’t a deal breaker for the voting populace. (ANI)

Published on Jan 18, 2026, 12:09 AM IST

Delhi NCR's hazardous AQI envelopes India Open: Is sports the new casualty?

World No. 3 Danish shuttler Anders Antonsen’s withdrawal from the ongoing India Open 2026 in Delhi has sparked a wider debate.

Published on Jan 16, 2026, 11:49 AM IST

41 real-time monitoring stations to track Yamuna pollution by March

The stations will measure flow, pH, biological oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), total suspended solids (TSS), total nitrogen (TN), total phosphorus (TP), ammonium, dissolved oxygen, temperature and conductivity. (HT Archive)

Published on Jan 16, 2026, 4:12 AM IST

118 AQI: Citizens say air quality will decide their vote

118 AQI: Citizens say air quality will decide their vote. (Photo by Vijay Bate/HT Photo)

Published on Jan 15, 2026, 6:44 AM IST

Foreigner's air purifier turns black in 2 months, internet reacts with concern

Social media users expressed disbelief, concern and frustration over Delhi’s air quality.

Published on Jan 11, 2026, 5:47 PM IST

Bengaluru buyers shun main-road homes, prefer bylanes amid pollution concerns

Bengaluru real estate update: Homebuyers are increasingly choosing bylane apartments 100–200m from main roads to avoid dust, pollution, and noise, shifting demand to quieter, interior-facing units. (Representational Image)

Updated on Jan 11, 2026, 10:20 AM IST

Delhi shows marginal respite in air quality, AQI improves to ‘poor’ category

According to the Air Quality Early Warning System, air quality is expected to remain in the ‘moderate’ category on January 6, deteriorate to ‘poor’ on January 7 and 8, and stay in the ‘poor’ to ‘very poor’ range over the subsequent six days.

Updated on Jan 5, 2026, 7:39 PM IST

Salmonella to E Coli: Lethal mix found in Indore’s water after deadly outbreak

Doctors and experts, however, criticised the delay in testing, saying the lag likely contributed to deaths as polymicrobial infections require rapid pathogen identification for targeted treatment. (PTI)

Updated on Jan 4, 2026, 5:49 AM IST

Woman shares why returning to Delhi no longer feels like coming home

A woman on Reddit, who grew up in Delhi for 23 years, says returning home fills her with nostalgia and sadness.

Published on Jan 3, 2026, 1:51 PM IST

New year, same story: Chill, fog, ‘very poor’ air continue in Delhi

A huge crowd throngs India Gate to celebrate the New Year in New Delhi, India, on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

Updated on Jan 2, 2026, 6:47 AM IST

Dutch techie says 2 months in India left him constantly sick: ‘Want to breathe’

A Dutch techie flags India's pollution problem, citing health issues he has been experiencing.

Published on Dec 30, 2025, 2:22 PM IST

The fight for Delhi’s clean air begins at home

Noida,India-December 22, 2025:Amid rising air pollution levels, A Florist ventured out on a foggy and cool morning, with a blanket of toxic smog covering Delhi-NCR, in Noida, India, on Monday ,December 22, 2025. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)

Published on Dec 29, 2025, 10:32 PM IST

Two key restrictions under GRAP-4 to be made permanent in Delhi

"You will not get petrol anywhere without a PUCC certificate until next orders," Sirsa said.

Updated on Dec 28, 2025, 10:37 AM IST

Delhi cracks down on erring vehicles to curb pollution

Checks at the Delhi-Ghaziabad border over the past week. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

Published on Dec 27, 2025, 3:16 AM IST

Another day of only ‘poor’ air in Delhi, IMD says respite temporary

The average AQI over the course of the day better demonstrated the deterioration in the air quality. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Published on Dec 26, 2025, 3:46 AM IST

‘Religious sentiments are hurt': 3 AAP leaders booked for Santa Claus skit

The case was lodged on Thursday over the skit which shows Santa Claus facing obstacles for Christmas celebrations due to the pollution crisis in Delhi.

Updated on Dec 25, 2025, 10:40 PM IST

Delhi woman in Bengaluru says city ‘should be national capital of India’

Simridhi Makhija, who has recently relocated to Bengaluru, said she had spent over 70 days in the city.

Published on Dec 25, 2025, 3:28 PM IST

CAQM lifts GRAP-4 curbs as Delhi air turns ‘Poor’, retains GRAP 1–3 restrictions

On Wednesday, a shallow to moderate fog enveloped several parts of the city in the morning hours. (Vipin Kumar/HT PHOTO)

Published on Dec 25, 2025, 4:10 AM IST

US woman shares how she survives Delhi pollution: 'Indoor air is most important'

In the video, Fischer pointed out that Delhi’s worst pollution is seasonal.

Published on Dec 24, 2025, 6:55 PM IST

GRAP-4 revoked as Delhi AQI 'improves', but certain curbs remain | Details

New Delhi: The India Gate shrouded in a layer of smog as people make their way during a cold winter morning, at Kartavya Path, in New Delhi.

Updated on Dec 24, 2025, 8:39 PM IST

'No PUC, No Fuel’ rule to stay in Delhi even after GRAP-IV ends, says Sirsa

Vehicles commute through the Barapullah flyover area covered with smog.

Updated on Dec 28, 2025, 4:04 AM IST

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