Delhi's AQI hits 451 ahead of Diwali, GRAP-II curbs enforced across NCRDelhi air quality: Air quality in Delhi deteriorated significantly as the overall AQI reached severe levels before Diwali. Several areas re...
03 Nov, 2026, 09.06 AM IST
Delhi Metro announces 20 additional trips on weekdays amid GRAP-II curbsDelhi Metro Rail Corporation will operate 20 additional train trips on weekdays. This initiative increases total extra services to 40 amids...
02 Nov, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
Diwali firecracker curbs: SC sets two time periods for fireworks, bans bursting near hospitalsThe Supreme Court has permitted the use of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR for Diwali on specific dates. Firecrackers must not be used near...
02 Nov, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
BS-IV vehicles barred, WFH mandates, construction ban: Delhiās winter pollution crackdown beginsDelhi has introduced measures to address winter air pollution, including vehicle restrictions and construction curbs. Many government and p...
01 Nov, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
MCD to hire 1,066 staff for mosquito control; clears Rs 923.6 crore for road-sweeping projectThe Municipal Corporation of Delhi has authorized the hiring of 1,066 contractual staff to enhance efforts against mosquito-borne diseases,...
31 Oct, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
Delhi-NCR pollution: CAQM orders construction ban, 50% work-from-home from November 5 to 20The Commission for Air Quality Management has implemented a ban on construction activities in Delhi-NCR from November 5 to 20. This measure...
31 Oct, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
Not inclined to completely ban firecrackers, says SC; stresses implementation of ordersThe Supreme Court expressed reluctance in imposing a complete ban on firecrackers during a recent hearing. The bench indicated that effecti...
29 Oct, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Delhi's decades-long battle against air pollution: From dusty skies to AI-powered monitoringDelhi has faced significant air pollution issues, prompting numerous studies and legal actions over the decades. Interventions such as the ...
24 Oct, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Delhi Metro adds extra weekday trips as GRAP-I kicks in from October 22 to combat air pollutionThe Delhi Metro will run 20 additional weekday train trips from October 22 after GRAP-I was implemented across Delhi-NCR to tackle worsenin...
21 Oct, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Delhi-NCR Grap-1 restrictions: From crackdown on diesel vehicles to traffic curbs, check full list of restrictions and other detailsDelhi pollution news: Delhi-NCR's air quality has declined into the poor category, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management to a...
21 Oct, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
Delhi-NCR invokes GRAP-I as AQI rises to 244, air quality likely to remain āpoorāThe Commission for Air Quality Management has invoked Stage-I of GRAP across Delhi-NCR after Delhi’s AQI rose sharply from 179 on October 2...
21 Oct, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
Delhi's pollution battle could face another challenge: Punjab records more stubble fires than last year as paddy harvesting gathers pacePunjab recorded 174 stubble-burning incidents between September 15 and October 13, 2026, up from 134 during the same period last year. Sate...
15 Oct, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
Delhi pollution rules: What changes from October 1 as new rules impact private cars, buses, delivery fleets & school transportDelhi winter plan: Delhi is poised to introduce stricter vehicle regulations aimed at reducing winter pollution levels. This includes banni...
01 Oct, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
Delhi-NCR vehicle owners alert: No new petrol, diesel or CNG LGVs below 3,500 kg from 2027; more models to come under new curb from 2028. Check who will be affectedDelhi-NCR regulations will mandate electric light goods vehicles from 2027. Only electric N1 light goods vehicles will be allowed to be reg...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Relaxed curbs over air pollution to continue till further orders: SCThe Supreme Court extended relaxed pollution curbs in Delhi-NCR. The court sought expert advisors for the air quality commission. A complet...
12 Dec, 2024, 08.34 PM IST
Supreme Court slams Commission for Air Quality management over lack of inaction on stubble burningThe Supreme Court has criticised the Commission for Air Quality Management for not taking action against stubble burning. The court highlig...
03 Oct, 2024, 01.22 PM IST
SC asks CAQM to apprise it about steps taken to curb pollution, stubble burningThe Supreme Court has asked the Commission for Air Quality Management to explain the steps being taken to curb air pollution from crop resi...
24 Sep, 2024, 06.10 PM IST