EV policy: Petrol two-wheelers to be barred from registration in Delhi from 2028Delhi is set to ban new petrol two-wheeler registrations from April 2028. Electric models will be mandatory for new two-wheeler registratio...
14 Apr, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
Delhi EV registrations rise 29%, petrol vehicles retain dominanceDelhi's electric vehicle registrations surged by 29 percent in 2025-26. Petrol vehicle registrations also increased, showing a mixed market...
10 Apr, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
Delhi’s invisible chokehold: NO2 pollution hits 7-year high, traffic and industry prime culpritsDelhi's average nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) levels have reached their highest since 2018, exceeding national and WHO standards. Vehicular exhaus...
25 Dec, 2025, 01.37 PM IST
Farmers in Punjab recycle crop waste, aim to reduce pollutionIn Punjab, many farmers have joiined the fight against seasonal air pollution by sending their crop stubble to recycling facilities. This m...
17 Nov, 2025, 01.39 PM IST
Clean air or clean data: Survey raises doubt on Delhi's AQI dataConcerns are mounting over the accuracy of Delhi's air quality monitoring as ground checks reveal questionable practices. Water sprinkling ...
08 Nov, 2025, 06.00 PM IST
Delhi’s AQI sees unexpected sharp drop, lowest reading in three years for OctoberDelhi's air quality dramatically improved, dropping from a three-year October high to 'moderate' levels. This significant shift, without ra...
01 Nov, 2025, 05.16 PM IST
Delhi rain after cloud seeding fails: Experts reveal why govt’s Rs 3.2-crore experiment fell flat, what it means for pollution and weatherDelhi's ambitious cloud seeding project, costing over 3 crore rupees, has failed to produce significant rainfall. Three trials were conduct...
29 Oct, 2025, 07.48 AM IST
No air pollution in Gurgaon? All Haryana AQI monitoring stations have been defunct since AprilHaryana's air quality monitoring network, comprising 29 stations, has been offline since April 2, leaving a data void as peak pollution sea...
29 Jul, 2025, 04.45 PM IST
What is the real cost of traffic jams for Delhi commuters? Here's an eye-opening accountOn Monday, VIP movements caused significant traffic jams in central Delhi, leading to a substantial waste of 46,000 litres of fuel and 44 l...
19 Mar, 2025, 11.37 AM IST
Pollution in Delhi a year-round challenge, not just a winter affair: CPCBDelhi experiences high levels of pollution throughout the year, not just in winter. Primary pollutants include dust and ozone, with signifi...
13 Mar, 2025, 03.39 PM IST
February 2025 hits record temperatures: What scientists reveal about the causes and consequencesFebruary 2025 experienced unusually warm temperatures, marking the highest average minimum temperature since 2017, with a peak on February ...
01 Mar, 2025, 11.02 AM IST
Budget: India to strengthen climate resilience, energy transition with new initiatives02 Feb, 2025, 07.05 PM IST
Delhi pollution: GRAP causing more problems that it solves?Delhi's winter air pollution fight faces a challenge. GRAP measures aim to reduce pollution but create new problems. Construction bans hurt...
23 Dec, 2024, 12.51 PM IST
SC says year-round ban on firecrackers needed: Will it be a short-term fix or a step towards cleaner air?Delhi is pushing for a permanent ban on firecrackers in its bid to combat severe air and noise pollution, particularly during the winter mo...
14 Dec, 2024, 12.24 PM IST
Delhi Pollution: Coal plants' target miss to add to the deadly smogIndia's efforts to combat severe air pollution face a setback as most coal-fired power plants are expected to miss a deadline for installin...
20 Nov, 2024, 10.16 AM IST
Gurugram urges private firms to opt for work from home as pollution hits 'severe+' levelsDue to 'Severe+' air quality in Gurugram, the city administration is mandating a 50% work-from-home policy for private institutions and cor...
19 Nov, 2024, 05.48 PM IST
Windy weather rescues Delhi's air quality: Cleanest post-Diwali in 8 years for Noida and Greater Noida tooDelhi's post-Diwali air quality improved due to favourable weather, despite increased stubble burning and local emissions. Some areas refra...
02 Nov, 2024, 10.25 AM IST