Diwali 2026: You can't control outdoor air pollution, but 6 things you can do to improve indoor air quality during Diwali firecracker season without an air purifierDiwali festivities, while joyous, often contribute to heightened air pollution from firecrackers and outdoor emissions. To combat indoor ai...
06 Nov, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Delhi pollution: Supreme Court to go by expert opinion on plea for online classes if AQI risesSupreme Court is evaluating expert opinions concerning potential school closures amid worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR. The average Air Q...
06 Nov, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Happy polluted Diwali! Get ready for severe air pollution as AQI monitoring agency sounds warning this yearDelhi AQI News: Get ready for severely polluted Delhi this year as the national capital is likely to face severe air pollution this year, w...
06 Nov, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Travel platforms and hotels see uptick in bookings for DiwaliAn impressive uptick in Diwali travel bookings has been recorded this year, surpassing last year's figures. Online travel sites report a bo...
06 Nov, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Delhi's AQI 'very poor' for fourth day, set to get 'severe'The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 369 at 4 pm on Thursday, compared to 377 recorded at the same time on Wednesday, accor...
06 Nov, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
As Delhi AQI worsens, govt conducts two cloud-seeding trials at 30,000 metre height to explore artificial rainDelhi Cloud Seeding News: The Delhi government has conducted two rounds of cloud-seeding trials near IGI Airport in the last 15 days to exp...
05 Nov, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Delhi air turns hazardous; AQI touches 605, GRAP-II vehicle curb enforced at Gurgaon borderDelhi AQI: Among the worst-affected locations, Punjabi Bagh recorded an AQI of 452, followed by Dhaula Kuan at 417, ITO at 418, RK Puram at...
04 Nov, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
Bombay HC asks BMC to restore Dia Mirza’s Diwali video, questions politicians’ remarksThe Bombay High Court asked BMC to restore Dia Mirza’s Diwali video after BJP leaders objected to her inclusion in the civic body’s anti-po...
03 Nov, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
Bombay HC invokes secular spirit, slams 'petty mindset', says restore Dia Mirza clipThe Bombay High Court expressed discontent over the removal of Dia Mirza's eco-friendly Diwali campaign video. Political objections led to ...
03 Nov, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
BJP attacks Dia Mirza, Naseeruddin Shah over 'selective' environmental concernsBJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia criticized actors Dia Mirza and Naseeruddin Shah for what he called selective outrage regarding environmenta...
03 Nov, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Bombay HC slams row over Dia Mirza's Diwali video, directs BMC to re-upload clipThe Bombay High Court expressed discontent over the removal of Dia Mirza's video promoting an eco-friendly Diwali. This decision came after...
03 Nov, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
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 witnesses AQI spike ahead of Diwali; GRAP II kicks inAccording to the air quality forecast provided by IMD/IITM, Delhi's overall air quality is likely to stay in the 'Very Poor' category in th...
03 Nov, 2026, 12.41 AM 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
BMC takes down actor Dia Mirza's pollution-free Diwali video after BJP leader's objectionThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation removed a video featuring Dia Mirza promoting an eco-friendly Diwali. This decision followed objecti...
02 Nov, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Dia Mirza's Diwali video row explained: Why BMC deleted Bollywood actress' pollution-free videoDia Mirza recently faced controversy after her Diwali video message was reportedly removed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. The v...
02 Nov, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
Bengal warns of strict action for firecracker norms violations, urges people to exercise restraintThe West Bengal government is initiating strict measures against firecracker violations during Kali Puja and Diwali. Authorities emphasize ...
29 Oct, 2026, 02.33 PM IST