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November 27, 2025, 03:03 PM - 5 min read
Several cities across the globe have battled thick smog, severe pollution levels and have made it to the world’s most polluted list. However, they have also battled the challenges with policies that are inclusive, effective and lasting. As Delhi turns to cloud seeding, mist sprayers, anti-smog guns and artificial rain for some respite, it should also look at others that are leading by example.
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November 20, 2025, 08:28 AM - 5 min read
The proposed changes shift stricter measures to earlier stages, with some stage 4 advisories now applying at stage 3 and stage 3 measures at stage 2.
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November 14, 2025, 12:46 PM - 2 min read
There was a slight respite for NCR dwellers after toxicity levels in the air seemed to have settled on Friday, bringing AQI from the ‘severe’ to ‘very poor’ category, which is still hazardous for health
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November 13, 2025, 10:23 AM - 2 min read
The ‘severe’ category of air quality remained in place for the third day in a row as the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed an AQI reading of 404 in its morning air quality bulletin
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November 9, 2025, 12:36 PM - 3 min read
On Saturday, air quality in the national capital remained in the 'very poor' category in the morning as Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reading stood at 355 as of 8 am.
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November 3, 2025, 12:19 PM - 4 min read
The Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress launched sharp criticism on Monday as Delhi continued to be shrouded in dense smog, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) hovering between the ‘poor’ and ‘very poor’ categories for several days.
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October 26, 2025, 12:08 PM - 3 min read
Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh asserted that air pollution is a public health catastrophe and a national security threat to our society, healthcare system, and future workforce.
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October 24, 2025, 09:04 PM - 6 min read
Delhi’s air quality hits hazardous levels post-Diwali, sparking outrage as green crackers fail to curb pollution and systemic inaction persists.
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October 21, 2025, 01:17 PM - 3 min read
The day after Diwali, New Delhi woke up to a thick and heavy layer of smog as the air quality deteriorated to the 'Very Poor' category on Tuesday morning, with most monitoring stations marked in the 'Red Zone' of pollution.
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October 9, 2025, 03:41 PM - 4 min read
Rheumatologists have warned that rising PM2.5 pollution in Delhi-NCR is fuelling rheumatoid arthritis, turning healthy individuals into patients and escalating the autoimmune crisis.
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September 17, 2025, 04:53 PM - 3 min read
SC has directed CAQM, CPCB, and state pollution boards to prepare a detailed winter air quality plan within three weeks, citing severe manpower shortages and rising smog.
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September 17, 2025, 01:28 PM - 2 min read
Supreme Court has directed CAQM, CPCB, and state boards to submit measures within three weeks to tackle rising air pollution ahead of winter.
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