How to check AQI in your city and protect yourself from rising air pollution: 5 essential tips to followChecking the Air Quality Index is crucial for understanding pollution levels and health impacts. Individuals with respiratory issues need t...
12 Nov, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
Delhiās Diwali pollution started before the fireworks. What five years of action have achievedDelhi’s air was already severely polluted before Diwali, with average PM2.5 levels in the week before the festival reaching 236 micrograms ...
12 Nov, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Mystery of Delhi's missing PM2.5 dataIf data went missing, so, too, it seems, did political will and judicial authority that were supposed to make this Diwali different. Accord...
11 Nov, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
Noida, Ghaziabad schools to hold classes up to Class 5 in hybrid mode from ThursdayStarting this Thursday, schools in Gautam Buddh Nagar district will introduce hybrid classes for students through Class 5. This shift is a ...
11 Nov, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
Pakistan blames India's Diwali fireworks for Lahore's toxic airThe northern Pakistani city of Lahore topped Swiss group IQAir's ranking of the world's most polluted major cities for a second day on Tues...
11 Nov, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
AQI differences with private apps due to different methodology, not data under-reporting: CPCBThe Central Pollution Control Board clarified the differences in Air Quality Index readings from private applications and its platform. It ...
10 Nov, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
As Delhi gasps for clean air, parliamentary panel skips hearing on air pollutionA Parliamentary committee in Delhi removed the air pollution issue from its upcoming meeting agenda on November 17. Congress member Ajay Ma...
10 Nov, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Delhi's Diwali pollution puzzle: Updated data shows massive spikes, gaps remainOn Diwali night, alarming gaps in air quality monitoring data raised serious concerns about pollution levels in Delhi. Some monitoring stat...
10 Nov, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Can closing windows keep wildfire smoke out? How much smoke still gets in and do air purifiers work?Closing windows can reduce how much smoke from wildfires gets indoors, but some can still seep in. A 2026 NIST experiment found that a port...
10 Nov, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Delhi air pollution: Health experts warn of health risks as even healthy people report symptomsDoctors from AIIMS and Apollo Hospitals report that Delhi's severe air pollution causes respiratory issues among healthy individuals. Dr. V...
10 Nov, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Air quality deteriorates in north India post-Diwali; Delhi records highest AQI since 2021A significant increase in air pollution was observed across north India following the recent Diwali celebrations. The Air Quality Index (AQ...
09 Nov, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
'Data eclipse': Questions over Delhi AQI data as several monitoring stations go offline on Diwali nightDelhi recorded its most polluted Diwali in five years, with the average AQI touching 376, but questions have emerged over the reliability o...
09 Nov, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
Congress slams Modi govt for being in 'denial' on impact of air pollution on mortalityCongress general secretary Jairam Ramesh condemned the Modi government for denying air pollution's significant mortality impact. He referre...
09 Nov, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Group health insurance claims: 5 common claim deductions and disputes employees should know aboutMost group plans cover pre-existing diseases from day one, and individual employees are not medically underwritten. Barring a few exception...
09 Nov, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
Congress' Ajay Maken flags missing PM2.5 data at 25 Delhi stations on Diwali nightAjay Maken raised concerns about the lack of PM2.5 data at 25 air quality monitoring stations on Diwali night. He noted that pollution leve...
09 Nov, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
Healthcare needs stronger partnerships between hospitals and insurersAditya Birla Health Insurance CEO and Manipal Hospitals MD-CEO argue that India's healthcare system must move beyond transactional relation...
09 Nov, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
ET Graphics: Smog season is here, againDelhi’s air quality has deteriorated, as pollution levels reached alarming rates in neighbouring cities as well. Major factors contributing...
07 Nov, 2026, 01.25 AM IST