Delhi-NCR invokes GRAP-I as AQI rises to 244, air quality likely to remain ‘poor’The 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 winter pollution countdown begins: Three new restrictions to be introduced after AQI rises to 179 after DussehraDelhi's AQI has risen to 179 ahead of the winter pollution season, with forecasts pointing to poor air quality. The government has announce...
21 Oct, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
Delhi to ban non-BS-VI vehicles from November 1 as winter pollution plan kicks inDelhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced vehicle restrictions for BS-VI emission standard non-compliant vehicles starting November 1. The...
20 Oct, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Delhi MCD anti-pollution plan: Civic body unveils plans to tackle yearly winter pollution this yearDelhi MCD has unveiled a winter anti-pollution plan focused on reducing road dust and other local pollution sources. The civic body will us...
07 Oct, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Delhi air pollution: MCD fines fail to deter violators as AQI hits season’s worst levelDelhi’s pollution-control efforts are facing fresh questions after MCD records showed that only a small fraction of fines imposed for const...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Air today, widen plan for tomorrowDelhi’s early pollution-control measures ahead of winter, including higher parking charges, staggered office timings, 50% work-from-home an...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Delhi announces construction ban, parking charges to double, orders WFH under Winter Pollution Plan: Check full list of measuresDelhi winter pollution news: Delhi government has announced new measures to combat pollution and manage construction activities. Starting N...
28 Sep, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Delhi construction ban: Dust-generating work barred from Nov 1, complete ban from Dec 10To combat rising pollution, the Delhi government has declared a ban on all dust-causing demolition and civil construction work starting Nov...
28 Sep, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Haryana cuts stubble fires by 91 pc since 2021; steps up air pollution measures ahead of winterHaryana has made notable strides in minimizing paddy stubble-burning events while implementing enhanced pollution management strategies. Th...
25 Sep, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
India’s street food paradox: Cleaner cities, but where do vendors go?Street-food vendors in India are facing tighter enforcement as cities reclaim pavements and push for cleaner public spaces. But without des...
20 Sep, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitionsBRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
How strong is Apple’s first foldable iPhone? The $1,999 iPhone Duo has IP68 protection, but Apple says its water and dust resistance can fade over timeApple has unveiled the cutting-edge iPhone Duo foldable phone, encased in a resilient titanium frame and equipped with an advanced hinge de...
10 Sep, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
India's clean air rankings are out: Lucknow, Rourkela & Kalinga Nagar emerge at the top; see which cities made the list & which landed at the bottomLucknow, Rourkela, and Kalinga Nagar received awards for their clean air initiatives. These cities were honored for their performance under...
07 Sep, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
Twenty-five years after 9/11, Americans still live with its legacyScott Larsen followed his father into the New York City Fire Department after his death on September 11th. Dr. Michael Crane dedicated his ...
07 Sep, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
7 months, 7 fronts: States draw up action plan for pollution seasonStates submitted action plans for Delhi-NCR's pollution season. Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav reviewed these plans for implementatio...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
Bullet train with a desi makeover: Next year, your journey on this 250 kmph homegrown train will come with features that could completely change your travel experienceBy March 2027, India is expected to unveil its first domestically developed high-speed train prototype, marking a major step towards buildi...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Delhi to halt construction from December 10 to January 20 to curb winter pollutionDelhi will ban all construction from December 10 to January 20. This measure aims to tackle worsening air pollution during winter months. L...
21 Aug, 2026, 01.56 PM IST