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Farm fires, a court rap, and a marathon trolled: Delhi AQI chokehold tightens

Street performers at work near the Red Fort even as a layer of smog engulfs the area amid deteriorating air quality in Delhi on Monday, November 3.

Updated on Nov 3, 2025, 5:57 PM IST

Delhi AQI stays 'very poor', likely to worsen this week: What's causing it?

On Sunday as well, the national capital’s AQI remained in the ‘very poor’ category.

Updated on Nov 3, 2025, 10:31 AM IST

Delhi Air Pollution: How many air purifiers should I have in my home?

Delhi Air Pollution: For a 1500 sq ft, 3BHK apartment in Delhi NCR, three to four high-CADR air purifiers are needed for effective protection when AQI exceeds 600. (Arvind Yadav/HT)

Published on Nov 2, 2025, 9:59 AM IST

No entry to these vehicles from today in Delhi | Check details on restrictions

The move aims to address the worsening air quality in Delhi and nearby regions.

Updated on Nov 1, 2025, 9:35 AM IST

Delhi winter unsuitable for cloud seeding, reveals study amid pollution woes

Smog on a winter morning. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Updated on Nov 1, 2025, 5:42 AM IST

Delhi bans entry of commercial goods vehicles below BS-IV norms from November 1

An anti-smog gun sprays water droplets to curb air pollution as air quality deteriorates across northern India, at North Campus, in New Delhi, Friday, Oct. 31, 2025.

Published on Oct 31, 2025, 9:49 PM IST

Artificial rain in Delhi: Why cloud seeding trials have been put on hold

Video grab of the aircraft that was used to carry out the cloud seeding activity.

Published on Oct 31, 2025, 1:31 PM IST

Delhi AQI improves slightly, still ‘poor’; cloud seeding put on hold

The cloud seeding attempts on Tuesday did not produce the desired results.

Updated on Oct 31, 2025, 6:58 AM IST

Panchkula’s air turns worst in country

Panchkula recorded an Air Quality Index of 334 on Wednesday, which is considered “very poor” and can cause respiratory illness on prolonged exposure. (Sant Arora/HT)

Published on Oct 30, 2025, 8:56 AM IST

2 sorties, 16 flares: What happened, what didn't during Delhi cloud seeding

In this photo shared by Indian Institute of Technology, a plane takes off from Kanpur for New Delhi for a cloud seeding trial to combat air pollution in the capital, India, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. (Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, via AP)

Updated on Oct 30, 2025, 7:15 AM IST

Experts call for tackling emission sources, dismiss cloud-seeding ‘quick fix’

The Delhi government undertook two trials, and each time, fired off eight chemical flares containing silver iodide and sodium chloride compounds. (AP)

Updated on Oct 29, 2025, 2:12 AM IST

Delhi to conduct second cloud seeding trial today, 9 such trials planned

Kanpur: The aircraft to be used for the first cloud-seeding trial in the national capital takes off from Kanpur, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025.

Updated on Oct 28, 2025, 4:07 PM IST

Delhi to ban entry of non-BS VI commercial vehicles from November 1

Vehicles seen on the Signature Bridge in Delhi on a polluted morning.

Published on Oct 28, 2025, 1:14 PM IST

Artificial rain in Delhi today? Cloud seeding plane leaves from Kanpur

People walk along a road amid low visibility caused by worsening air quality in New Delhi.

Updated on Oct 28, 2025, 1:24 PM IST

Artificial rain likely in Delhi today: How will cloud seeding be conducted?

The trial in Delhi will be conducted to tackle the crisis of air pollution.

Updated on Oct 28, 2025, 10:46 AM IST

NGT directs closure of garbage dump 50m from AIIMS

NGT directs closure of dhalao 50m from AIIMS

Published on Oct 28, 2025, 6:16 AM IST

Haze lingers over Delhi; cloud seeding may happen today

Morning smog at the railway tracks in Dwarka in south-west Delhi, on Monday. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)

Updated on Oct 28, 2025, 8:50 AM IST

Eye surgeon says pollution and screen time is driving dry eye cases in Delhi

Delhi's poor air quality is causing dry eyes among the city's residents.

Published on Oct 27, 2025, 9:05 PM IST

Punjab logs 122 new farm fire cases, tally reaches 743

Typically, farm fires can contribute up to 35% of Delhi’s total PM 2.5 levels. (HT Archive)

Published on Oct 27, 2025, 5:24 AM IST

Pulmonologist shares simple tips to protect your eyes and lungs from pollution

Amidst the rising pollution, it is important to take care of your eyes and lungs.

Published on Oct 25, 2025, 2:44 PM IST

Advocate’s plea before NHRC seeks urgent guidelines to curb firecracker pollution and protect living beings

Advocate’s plea before NHRC seeks urgent guidelines to curb firecracker pollution and protect living beings

Published on Oct 25, 2025, 6:14 AM 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, 2:46 PM IST

Delhi AQI remains in ‘poor’ to ‘severe’ categories ahead of artificial rain plan

New Delhi, India - Oct. 23, 2025: : A dense layer of smog engulfs Anand Vihar Road, worsening air quality in New Delhi, India, on Thursday, October 23, 2025. (Photo by RAJ K RAJ / Hindustan Times)

Published on Oct 24, 2025, 7:57 AM 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, 2:29 AM IST

Water inflow upped to flush Yamuna in Delhi ahead of Chhath Puja

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inspects a Chhath ghat. (HT Photo)

Published on Oct 23, 2025, 3:22 AM IST

Delhi’s AQI deteriorates for third straight day

This was the highest AQI recorded so far this season – up from 351 recorded on Tuesday and 345 on Monday (ANI photo)

Updated on Oct 23, 2025, 5:46 AM IST

Delhi artificial rain on hold: What is the plan, how does it work?

Earlier reports had said that the trial could take place any day after Diwali.

Updated on Oct 22, 2025, 9:36 PM IST

Delhi's artificial rain plan on hold despite post-Diwali AQI spike: Here's why

A boy sits on the bank of the Yamuna river amid rising air and water pollution at Kalindi Kunj in New Delhi on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

Updated on Oct 23, 2025, 2:36 AM IST

‘Free bijli ka kya karu agar zinda nahi’: Redditors slam Delhi’s post-Diwali AQI

The thick smog not only reduced visibility but also posed serious health risks. (Arvind Yadav/HT)

Updated on Oct 22, 2025, 11:22 AM IST

Air quality in Pune remains ‘moderate’ on main Diwali day

Air quality in Pune remains ‘moderate’ on main Diwali day

Published on Oct 22, 2025, 6:08 AM IST

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