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Despite curbs, Gurugram lights up in firecrackers, wakes to toxic haze

From Sushant Lok to Sohna Road, rules were ignored on Diwali night; activists decried weak enforcement and the myth of ‘green crackers’. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Published on Oct 22, 2025, 5:07 AM IST

Indo-Gangetic Plains blanketed in smog as post-Diwali air worsens

Experts warn of worsening winter inversion as pollution spikes driven by fireworks and local emissions engulf NCR and Indo-Gangetic regions. (Sakib Ali/HT)

Published on Oct 22, 2025, 4:46 AM IST

Post-Diwali air in Noida remains ‘very poor’

The comparison with past years only highlighted the decline. In 2023, the AQI on Diwali day (November 12) was 189 in Noida and 165 in Greater Noida—both “moderate. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Published on Oct 22, 2025, 4:10 AM IST

Ghaziabad records least pollution spike on Diwali in 3 yrs

According to the official AQI figures, the city during the Diwali day (October 31, 2024) and the day after recorded a pollution spike of 33 points in 2023 with AQI figures of 273 and 306, respectively. In 2023, the spike was 143 points, with Diwali day AQI on November 12, 2023, at 143 and 329 a day after. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Published on Oct 22, 2025, 3:56 AM IST

Post-Diwali smog chokes Haryana: Jind records worst air quality in India

A view of the smoggy morning weather in Gurugram on Tuesday. (Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)

Published on Oct 22, 2025, 3:54 AM IST

Air pollution in Delhi: Working proactively on artificial rain, says CM

CM Gupta also stated that the government is promoting electric vehicles to reduce pollution and improve the city's environment to curb the pollution.

Published on Oct 21, 2025, 10:25 PM IST

GRAP-2 restrictions in Delhi NCR: Do’s and don’ts to brave the toxic haze

What restrictions does GRAP-2 impose on Delhi NCR residents?

Updated on Oct 28, 2025, 4:38 PM IST

Meerut’s AQI rises to ‘severe’ category post Diwali

Smog envelopes Meerut on Tuesday morning. (HT Photo)

Updated on Oct 21, 2025, 7:04 PM IST

Irresponsible to burst firecrackers beyond 10 pm: Delhi Minister Ashish Sood

Sood said the air quality index (AQI) at Anand Vihar in East Delhi was 943 at 5 am and around 390 in Shahdara.

Published on Oct 21, 2025, 6:34 PM IST

'People should have...': Delhi minister's bizarre reply on cause of pollution

A man Jogs amidst heavy smog at Kartavya Path, in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Updated on Oct 21, 2025, 1:40 PM IST

'…not Diwali's crackers': BJP blames Punjab as Delhi chokes amid toxic air

'…not Diwali's crackers': BJP blames Punjab as Delhi chokes amid toxic air

Updated on Oct 21, 2025, 3:27 PM IST

Lamps, laughter and lingering haze: India glows bright on Diwali

Guwahati, Oct 20 (ANI): Students of Cotton University make rangoli on the occasion of Diwali, in Guwahati on Monday. (ANI Photo)

Updated on Oct 21, 2025, 6:19 AM IST

Delhi set to celebrate a green cracker Diwali amid ‘severe’ AQI warning

Most worryingly, Delhi’s past attempts to regulate crackers have failed miserably. Despite years of bans, the city’s skies have turned grey every Diwali night. (HT)

Updated on Oct 20, 2025, 12:02 AM IST

GRAP 2 restrictions in Delhi day before Diwali: What’s allowed and what’s not

GRAP 2 restrictions in Delhi day before Diwali: What’s allowed and what’s not

Published on Oct 19, 2025, 9:19 PM IST

GRAP 2 restrictions imposed in Delhi ahead of Diwali as air quality plummets

Smog Gun sprays water to control pollution levels as Air Quality dropped to poor category near Rashtrapati Bhawan, in New Delhi on Sunday. (ANI Photo/ Sumit)

Updated on Oct 20, 2025, 1:27 AM IST

GB Nagar admin to crack the whip on farm fires, open burning

The directions come amid the deteriorating air quality in the National Capital Region (Sakib Ali /HT)

Published on Oct 19, 2025, 4:14 AM IST

Delhi's AQI 'poor' for 5th consecutive day on Dhanteras, Ghaziabad most polluted

A layer of smog seen engulfed deteriorating the air quality in early hours of the morning at Shadipur in New Delhi, on Saturday, October 18, 2025.

Updated on Oct 18, 2025, 7:25 PM IST

Experts share tips for protection from Diwali pollution

Experts share tips for protection from Diwali pollution

Published on Oct 18, 2025, 4:17 PM IST

Pulmonologist reveals if masks really protect you from pollution

According to the pulmonologist, N95 or KN95 masks are most effective.

Updated on Oct 18, 2025, 12:35 PM IST

Delhi Diwali: Supreme Court's nod to green crackers draws mixed reactions

Several Delhiites have been overjoyed at the thought of being able to burst crackers this Diwali, without worrying about any legal implications.

Published on Oct 15, 2025, 5:00 PM IST

GRAP-1 in Delhi-NCR ahead of Diwali: Key restrictions you must know

Anti-smog guns being used to spray water droplets to curb air pollution in New Delhi.

Updated on Oct 15, 2025, 9:47 AM IST

Delhi's AQI improves after consistent winds, may worsen after Oct 15

Delhi saw a pleasant evening with the minimum temperature at 19.6°C on Sunday. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

Updated on Oct 13, 2025, 4:35 AM IST

9 days to D-Day: The fault in Centre’s ‘green cracker’ plan

Most worryingly, Delhi’s past attempts to regulate crackers have failed miserably. Despite years of bans, the city’s skies have turned grey every Diwali night. (HT)

Published on Oct 11, 2025, 3:56 AM IST

Ahead of Diwali, Delhi govt wants SC to allow ‘green crackers’: What are they?

Green crackers are a type of eco-friendly fireworks that have been developed by CSIR-NEERI.

Updated on Oct 6, 2025, 9:48 PM IST

Sana Malik Shaikh supports Deonar residents in opposition to animal incinerator

Sana Malik Shaikh supports Deonar residents in opposition to animal incinerator

Published on Sep 30, 2025, 5:52 AM IST

Gurugram’s curse: Milked by the state that ignores its plight

The State’s abdication of responsibility is now catching up — not just the monsoon, but every spell of rain makes death traps out of drains (HT Photo)

Published on Sep 29, 2025, 7:25 PM IST

Delhi air quality worsens as pollution season starts, AQI at 169

Delhi's pollution on Saturday was largely due to the formation of a cyclonic circulation that pulled dust into the city.

Updated on Sep 27, 2025, 9:35 PM IST

Toxic smog returns to Navi Mumbai, residents blame industrial emissions

Navi Mumbai, India - Sept. 26, 2025:Navi Mumbai chokes on smog and chemical haze; Citizens suffer health issues at Koperkhairne in Navi Mumbai, India, on Friday, September 26, 2025. (Photo by / HT PHOTO) (HT PHOTO)

Published on Sep 27, 2025, 4:46 AM IST

Lucknow’s Aishbagh lake revival on cards

Lucknow’s Aishbagh lake revival on cards

Published on Sep 25, 2025, 4:14 AM IST

Separate ritual pool proposed to stop pollution of Mumbai's Banganga lake

Separate ritual pool proposed to stop pollution of Mumbai's Banganga lake

Published on Sep 24, 2025, 8:05 PM IST

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