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Delhi pollution: BJP makes BIG claims, accuses AAP for forcing Punjab farmers to...

Amid alarming air pollution, the BJP-led Delhi government is set to use artificial rain through cloud seeding between Oc

DNA India 21 Oct 2025 4:06 pm

Delhi air pollution: BJP minister points fingers at AAP; Sirsa says Punjab farmers forced to burn stubble, releases videos

Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of deliberately politicizing Diwali and Hinduism.

The Times of India 21 Oct 2025 3:29 pm

News18 Afternoon Digest: AAP, BJP Spar Over Delhi Air Pollution As AQI Worsens & Other Top Stories

We are also covering: Niece Of Sanjay Roy, Convict In RG Kar Rape-Murder Case, Found Dead At Her Alipore House

News18 21 Oct 2025 2:40 pm

Air pollution: Haryana records 'very poor', Punjab 'poor' levels; Bahadurgarh, Jind among worst-hit cities

On Tuesday morning, Haryana's air quality took a nosedive, categorizing it as 'very poor' with Bahadurgarh leading the d

The Times of India 21 Oct 2025 12:16 pm

It's their smoke: BJP's Amit Malviya blames AAP's Punjab govt for Delhi's rising pollution

BJP leader Amit Malviya has accused the AAP-led Punjab government of causing Delhi's severe air pollution by continuing

The Economic Times 21 Oct 2025 12:02 pm

Delhi air pollution: Residents complain of breathing difficulties, irritation in eyes after AQI surge

Delhi residents are grappling with severe air pollution post-Diwali, reporting breathing difficulties and eye irritation

The Times of India 21 Oct 2025 11:51 am

Delhi-NCR pollution soars after Diwali fireworks; AQI in 'very poor' category; Check 10 most polluted areas in Delhi

Delhi's air quality worsened sharply after Diwali, reaching the 'Very Poor' category on the Air Quality Index. The city

DNA India 21 Oct 2025 11:47 am

Air quality around the country deteriorates after Diwali, air pollution levels rose sharply across major cities

During very poor air quality, residents may face breathing discomfort, while severe levels can impact even healthy indiv

The Hindu Businessline 21 Oct 2025 10:23 am

Delhis air pollution 15 times WHO limit; parts of city reel under severe pollution

Delhi most polluted major city in the world on Tuesday (October 21, 2025) morning, according to IQAirs (a Swiss air qual

The Hindu 21 Oct 2025 10:13 am

Rajasthan air quality in 'poor' category after Diwali, AQI hits 318 in Bhiwadi

Following Diwali, a thick smog has enveloped Rajasthan and Delhi, with air pollution levels rising sharply. Rajasthan's

The Economic Times 21 Oct 2025 10:12 am

Diwali 2025 lights up India: From Ayodhya to Kanyakumari, how the nation glowed in dazzling night of lights

Millions celebrated Diwali 2025 nationwide. Ayodhya set a Guinness World Record for lighting over 2.6 million lamps. Mar

The Economic Times 20 Oct 2025 8:08 pm

Farm fires in Pakistans Punjab worsen air quality across region, says experts

CHANDIGARH: Farmers in Punjab are not solely responsible for the regions worsening air quality, as stubble-burning incid

The New Indian Express 19 Oct 2025 1:25 pm

Pakistan's Punjab farm fires worsen regional air, account for 35% of all detected cases

CHANDIGARH: Farmers in Punjab are not solely responsible for the regions worsening air quality, as stubble-burning incid

The New Indian Express 19 Oct 2025 1:25 pm

Delhi wakes up to poor air quality ahead of Diwali, AQI hits 284

Delhi's air is cloaked in a toxic haze, with an alarming AQI of 284 recorded close to ITO. Cyclists struggling to catch

The Economic Times 19 Oct 2025 10:42 am

New Delhi weather forecast: Enjoy a sunny weekend despite poor air quality

New Delhi awakens to a sunny, warm Saturday, with temperatures reaching 33.4C, ideal for outdoor activities. However, ye

The Times of India 19 Oct 2025 6:09 am

Collector calls for public participation to make Guntur clean and green

The Collector urged residents to use public transport and bicycles at least once a week to reduce air pollution and help

The Hindu 18 Oct 2025 4:51 pm

Diwali 2025: 7 budget-friendly air purifiers under Rs 5,000 to combat indoor air pollution, check top deals on Amazon, Flipkart, and Croma

Discover the 7 best budget-friendly air purifiers under Rs 5,000 for Diwali 2025. Combat indoor air pollution with affor

DNA India 18 Oct 2025 8:44 am

Ahead Of Winter, Delhi Steps Up Measures To Combat Air Pollution

Delhi's winter anti-pollution plan for 2025-26 is now active, with authorities stepping up measures across dust control,

NDTV 17 Oct 2025 7:11 am

Global analysis finds 15 million in India affected by 2024-25 wildfires, UP most impacted

A recent global report highlights that wildfires affected 15 million individuals in India during the 2024-25 period, wit

The Economic Times 16 Oct 2025 2:26 pm

SCs green firecracker verdict a historic step: CM

Gupta says ruling balances cultural sentiment and environmental responsibility, allows Delhi people for the first time i

The Hindu 16 Oct 2025 1:29 am

How green crackers offer a cleaner option amid pollution concerns

NEW DELHI: As India gears up for Diwali celebrations, green crackers have emerged as a cleaner alternative to traditiona

The New Indian Express 15 Oct 2025 9:26 pm

South India to see heavy rain; Delhi experiences cool mornings as AQI slips into Poor Category

South India braces for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms as the southwest monsoon retreats, making way for the northeast

The Times of India 15 Oct 2025 7:23 am

SC to hear PIL seeking directions to States, UTs to ensure mandatory check on passenger bus' loading capacity

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the PIL next week, seeking directions to all the States and Union Terr

The New Indian Express 13 Oct 2025 10:59 am

Delhi's air quality remains poor, clear skies predicted for the week

Delhi will experience sunny skies and pleasant temperatures on Monday. However, air quality remains poor, with residents

The Economic Times 13 Oct 2025 7:48 am

Mira-Bhayandar launches Miyawaki urban forest; 8,600 trees planted to boost green cover

Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation inaugurated an urban forest at its solid waste management site, planting 8,600 nati

The Times of India 12 Oct 2025 12:22 pm

Delhi's Air Quality Nears 'Poor' As Winter Chill Begins To Set In

As winter chill in Delhi has begun to set in, the city is bracing for another seasonal surge in air pollution as the Air

NDTV 11 Oct 2025 10:40 pm

Climate litigation on the rise in India amid growing environmental concerns: UN Report

NEW DELHI: A recent United Nations report reveals that climate litigation is on the rise in India, marking it as one of

The New Indian Express 11 Oct 2025 12:35 pm

Delhi government to pay Rs 50 lakh to innovators to curb air pollution

The challenge will focus on two main areas - reducing emissions from BS-IV or below BS-IV vehicles and capturing PM2.5 a

Mid Day 11 Oct 2025 8:35 am

Govt. to offer50 lakh for innovation to curb air pollution: Sirsa

Environment Minister says achieving clean air requires 24x7 innovation;L-G urges citizens to join governments efforts, s

The Hindu 11 Oct 2025 12:11 am

Delhi pollution driving rise in rheumatoid arthritis, say doctors

Delhi's smog is increasingly linked to a rise in rheumatoid arthritis cases, with doctors warning that air pollution is

The Economic Times 10 Oct 2025 4:56 pm

Delhi To Develop 17 Urban Forests To Boost Green Cover, Combat Air Pollution

The Delhi government is set to transform 15 scattered patches of vacant land across the national capital into dense urba

NDTV 8 Oct 2025 12:43 am

Delhi's first artificial rain trial postponed due to weather conditions

Delhi's first artificial rain trial is postponed. The aircraft is ready in Meerut. The trial will happen when weather co

The Economic Times 7 Oct 2025 9:19 pm

Bigg Boss Kannada: Pollution board orders closure of iconic Bengaluru studio; host Kichcha Sudeep stunned

Bigg Boss Kannada's studio in Bidadi has been ordered to shut down immediately by the Karnataka State Pollution Control

The Times of India 7 Oct 2025 2:14 pm

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta to move SC to allow green firecrackers on Diwali, says, 'Govt will...'

Green crackers are eco-friendly fireworks developed by CSIR-NEERI in India. They do not contain harmful chemicals and re

DNA India 6 Oct 2025 11:05 pm

Red Fort Turning Black? Study Reveals Impact Of Delhi's Air Pollution On The Iconic Monument

The fort's red sandstone walls are turning black due to air pollution, specifically the high levels of sulfur dioxide an

NDTV 6 Oct 2025 12:45 pm

CAQM empowers DCs to take penal action against govt officials who fail to curb stubble burning

CHANDIGARG: To check stubble burning, the Deputy Commissioners in Punjab, Haryana, several districts of Rajasthan, Uttar

The New Indian Express 4 Oct 2025 12:18 pm

File complaints againstlax officials over stubble burning:CAQM todistrict officials

New directive aims at strengthening fight against air pollution,empowers top district head across Punjab, Haryana, Rajas

The Hindu 4 Oct 2025 12:55 am

Millions dont know theyre at risk of diabetes, anaemia, and respiratory illnesses, but the one step that could lower disease prevalence

A new dashboard by Climate Trends and IIT-Delhi reveals air pollution's deep impact on Indian public health, linking PM2

The Economic Times 1 Oct 2025 12:43 pm

Environment-related offences increased by 30%, tobacco-linked crimes dominate the green violation figures in 2023

India witnessed a 30% surge in environment-related crimes in 2023, totaling 68,994 cases, primarily due to tobacco-linke

The Times of India 1 Oct 2025 9:08 am

How THIS surprising food could protect your lungs

New research indicates that diet can protect lungs from air pollution, especially in women. A study of 200,000 participa

The Times of India 28 Sep 2025 7:04 am

Supreme Court allows green cracker production, bans sale in Delhi-NCR

The court noted that while curbing air pollution is vital, an absolute ban is impractical and often unenforceable.

The Hindu Businessline 26 Sep 2025 4:00 pm

World Environmental Health Day 2025: Indoor Air Pollution Impacts Every Indian Home

On World Environmental Health Day 2025, as the world rallies behind Clean Air, Healthy People, Indian families must conf

NDTV 26 Sep 2025 10:26 am

Delhi govt., IIT Kanpur sign MoU for artificial rain trials

Five trials planned from October 7-11 as emergency measure to combat rising air pollution;historic milestone, says CM; S

The Hindu 26 Sep 2025 1:48 am

First cloud seeding trial in Delhi between October 7-9

Delhi will conduct its first cloud seeding trial in northwest Delhi between October 7 and 9 to tackle air pollution, Env

The Economic Times 25 Sep 2025 6:58 pm

World Lung Day 2025: Top pulmonologists share tips to keep your lungs healthy

Lung diseases are increasing due to air pollution, smoking, and post-COVID complications, affecting all ages. Early sign

The Times of India 25 Sep 2025 9:11 am

Toxic smog may be eroding brain health, worsening Dementia: Study

Delhi's air pollution poses a threat to the brain health of older adults. High levels of PM2.5 are linked to increased r

The Economic Times 21 Sep 2025 1:11 pm

Wake-Up Call on Air Pollution

The Supreme Courts sharp intervention once again lays bare the institutional apathy that continues to haunt Indias fight

Daily Excelsior 21 Sep 2025 5:10 am

Heavy Rain Over Hyderabad? City Partly to Blame

A lesser known but a serious contributor to the rainfall events is the air pollution in Hyderabad, particularly dust pol

Deccan Chronicle 19 Sep 2025 12:40 am

SC for plan to deal with air pollution

NEW DELHI, Sept 17:The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the CAQM, CPCB and State Pollution Control Boards to come out

Daily Excelsior 18 Sep 2025 5:05 am

'Why not arrest a few errant farmers for indulging in stubble burning?': SC asks Punjab government

NEW DELHI: Concerned over the usual spike in pollution levels in winter, the Supreme Court asked the Punjab government o

The New Indian Express 17 Sep 2025 3:55 pm

SC Seeks Plan From CAQM, CPCB, State Boards To Deal With Air Pollution In 3 Weeks

The Supreme Court directed the CAQM, CPCB and state pollution control boards to come out with measures to prevent air po

News18 17 Sep 2025 2:51 pm

Supreme Court asks CAQM, CPCB, State boards to come out with plan to deal with air pollution in three weeks

Supreme Court, however, granted six months for filling up promotional posts in State pollution control boards, CAQM and

The Hindu 17 Sep 2025 1:27 pm

SC asks CAQM, CPCB, state boards to come out with plan to deal with air pollution in 3 weeks

The Supreme Court has instructed the CAQM, CPCB, and state pollution control boards to implement measures addressing air

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2025 1:22 pm

Delhi To Have 10 Namo Van To Boost Green Cover, Combat Pollution: Rekha Gupta

Delhi government will develop 10 Namo Van across the city to enhance green cover and combat air pollution, Chief Ministe

NDTV 15 Sep 2025 4:21 pm

Why Smoker's Disease is rising among the millennials and Gen Zs

A recent study reveals that COPD, or Smokers' Disease, is impacting younger individuals. Doctors in Delhi are observing

The Economic Times 14 Sep 2025 1:02 pm

Delhi plans artificial rain experiment by mid-October

The Delhi government is gearing up for an artificial rain trial. The trial is expected to happen by October 15. Official

The Economic Times 13 Sep 2025 4:00 pm

No PUC, No Fuel: Maharashtra's New Plan To Fight Air Pollution Before Winter

The Maharashtra government is set to implement a new policy to combat violations of air pollution control norms by motor

Bloomberg Quint 12 Sep 2025 10:44 am

Delhi Gears Up for Winter Smog With 17-Point Action Plan

With Delhi's dreaded smog season just weeks away, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday reviewed the cit

NDTV 10 Sep 2025 12:15 am

Indore tops Swachh Vayu Survekshan, but lags on PM10 levels; Delhi figured at 32nd position

Indore, India's cleanest city, topped the 'Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2025' for air pollution mitigation, despite a slight P

The Times of India 9 Sep 2025 11:14 pm

Madhya Pradesh government approves promoting vehicle scrapping under RVSF to control air pollution

BHOPAL: In a bid to control air pollution, the Madhya Pradesh government has decided to promote the scrapping of vehicle

The New Indian Express 9 Sep 2025 10:14 pm

Indore, Amravati, Dewas top rankings for clean air efforts under NCAP

Indore, Amravati, and Dewas were recognized as top performers in air pollution reduction under the National Clean Air Pr

The Economic Times 9 Sep 2025 3:14 pm

Your Hairstyle Could Cause Air Pollution Comparable To Busy Traffic, Study Warns

A typical 10-20 minute hair styling routine using common hair care products and heated tools can release alarming levels

NDTV 2 Sep 2025 8:19 pm

Lucknow Diary | Now, AI-based solution to help check food fraud

Researchers at the CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP) in Lucknow have developed an AI-

The New Indian Express 2 Sep 2025 7:26 am

Villagers complain about severe air pollution by ethanol manufacturing unit

The petitioners from Thuraiyoor say children, elderly people, pregnant women, and patients of various ailments are the w

The Hindu 1 Sep 2025 6:45 pm

Metals, sulphate in air pollution mixture may worsen asthma

Metals, particularly nickel and vanadium, and sulphate particles- components of fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) c

The Shillong Times 31 Aug 2025 3:40 am

Air pollution reducing average life expectancy by 3.5 years, says study

NEW DELHI: Air pollution is reducing the average life expectancy in India by 3.5 years, nearly twice the impact of child

The New Indian Express 29 Aug 2025 7:50 am

Nepal president calls for regional cooperation to address climate change crisis in Hindu Kush Himalaya

KATHMANDU, Aug 18: Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel on Monday called for regional cooperation to address the crisis of

Daily Excelsior 18 Aug 2025 4:41 pm

After Top Court Relief To Old Cars, Delhi Tests Tech To Clean Up Truck Fumes

In a bid to tackle one of the worst sources of air pollution, Delhi has begun testing retrofitting devices that promise

NDTV 13 Aug 2025 10:45 pm

SC halts coercive action against owners of old vehicles in Delhi-NCR; to re-examine 2018 ban

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directedno coercive action to be taken against the owners of 10-year-old diesel

The New Indian Express 12 Aug 2025 7:58 pm

Why Monsoon Triggers Respiratory Illnesses In India; 5 Ways To Stay Safe

Monsoon brings welcome relief but also triggers respiratory health issues like cold, flu, asthma and pneumonia, due to h

NDTV 6 Aug 2025 4:18 pm

You can get lung cancer in Delhi without smoking, warns shocking new study

Delhi faces a growing lung cancer crisis, with air pollution emerging as a major risk factor, especially among non-smoke

The Economic Times 1 Aug 2025 1:35 pm

Minnesota, Wisconsin struggle to breathe as smoke from Canada sends air quality to worst levels. How can you protect yourself?

Minnesota is grappling with severely degraded air quality, ranking among the worst globally due to Canadian wildfire smo

The Economic Times 31 Jul 2025 8:08 pm

Texas lake hits 100% capacity after 15 years officials urge caution amid flooding fears

Heavy rains filled Lake Buchanan in Texas, a first since 2005. Authorities released water to prevent floods. The lake re

The Economic Times 29 Jul 2025 7:51 pm

No air pollution in Gurgaon? All Haryana AQI monitoring stations have been defunct since April

Haryana's air quality monitoring network, comprising 29 stations, has been offline since April 2, leaving a data void as

The Economic Times 29 Jul 2025 4:45 pm

Air pollution exposure linked to higher dementia risk, major study finds

A new study links air pollution to a higher risk of dementia. Researchers reviewed many studies with millions of people.

The Economic Times 28 Jul 2025 6:24 am

Stubble burning in Punjab? Not this year, govt unveils aggressive new strategy to stop it cold

Punjab is implementing a tech-driven strategy to combat stubble burning, utilizing satellite surveillance and real-time

The Economic Times 27 Jul 2025 10:18 am

Car Emissions, Air Pollution Linked To Higher Dementia Risk: Study

Regular exposure to air pollution, including that coming from car exhaust emissions, can increased your risk of dementia

NDTV 25 Jul 2025 1:12 pm

Please mere baapu ko: Chandigarh student goes viral after father stops him from joining top DU college where Shah Rukh Khan studied

A Chandigarh student's dream of attending Hansraj College, Delhi University, hangs in the balance as his parents object

The Economic Times 21 Jul 2025 9:16 am

Meghalaya, Assam panels to push for cleaner air in Byrnihat

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 18: The Meghalaya Assemblys Environment Committee is preparing to engage with its Assam c

The Shillong Times 19 Jul 2025 1:19 am

Delhi to conduct cloud seeding trials in September to combat air pollution: Environment Minister

The trials, earlier planned for early July, were postponed after inputs from the India Meteorological Department (IMD),

The Hindu 18 Jul 2025 4:29 pm

Delhis refuelling ban: simple policy, but imprecise

Delhis fuel-denial policy reflects urgency to act on air pollution, but rules alone wont deliver clean air

The Hindu 11 Jul 2025 7:00 am

In defence of Delhis old-vehicle ban

End-of-life vehicles make a significant contribution to air pollution in the city and its neighbourhood; though a rollba

The Hindu 10 Jul 2025 12:41 am

Study links air pollution to preterm births, low birth weight in India

The study has also found that Bihar, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh bear the brunt of the reproductive consequences

The Hindu 7 Jul 2025 6:30 am

Delhis bold plan: cloud seeding to fight air pollution

Delhi is preparing to fight air pollution with a bold experiment artificial rain. In a first for India, the city plans

The Hindu 6 Jul 2025 9:16 pm

Controlling Air Pollution with Air Pollution Tolerant Plants

By K K Sharma,Former Director Agriculture Jammu In a bid to tackle rising air pollution and urbanization challenges, Jam

The Northlines 3 Jul 2025 9:44 pm

13% Children Born Prematurely. 17% With Low Birth Weight In India: Report

India's demographic health survey 2019-21 reveals that 13 per cent of children were born prematurely, and 17 per cent wi

NDTV 3 Jul 2025 2:34 pm

India's health survey data reveals 13% children born prematurely, 17% with low birth weight

NEW DELHI: India's demographic health survey 2019-21 reveals that 13 percent of children were born prematurely, and 17 p

The New Indian Express 3 Jul 2025 2:12 pm

Air pollution is a greater threat than tobacco, says doctor

He said the rise of non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disorders has overtaken commu

The Hindu 3 Jul 2025 1:02 am

More than 100 illegal waste sites flagged in Haryana Aravallis, citizens demand No-Go-Area designation

CHANDIGARH: Demanding the declaration of No-Go-Area zones for waste dumping, burning and landfills, over 100 geo-tagged

The New Indian Express 1 Jul 2025 4:03 pm

Delhi: Artificial rain project postponed to August-end amid monsoon

Delhi's cloud seeding project is now delayed. It was planned to combat air pollution. The new schedule is from August 30

The Economic Times 1 Jul 2025 3:20 pm

Delhi: No sale of diesel, petrol to vehicles above 10, 15 years of age from tomorrow

New Delhi: Starting Tuesday, the Delhi government is planning to stop the sale of petrol and diesel to end-of-life (EoL)

The Siasat Daily 30 Jun 2025 10:45 pm

Delhi-NCR: Delhiites gear up for FIRST-EVER artificial rain from..., know how it will work

In a first, the Delhi government is gearing up for artificial rain through cloud seeding, aiming to reduce air pollution

DNA India 29 Jun 2025 6:22 pm

Delhi to Get First Artificial Rain in July

Cloud seeding trial from July 411 aims to combat air pollution; IIT Kanpur leads project with IMD and DGCA coordination.

Deccan Chronicle 29 Jun 2025 2:57 pm

Delhi to witness first-ever artificial rain to tackle air pollution, expected to take place between..., here's how it will work

If successful, this initiative could become a regular method to fight pollution in Delhi and possibly other cities in In

DNA India 29 Jun 2025 10:32 am

First-ever artificial rain in Delhi likely from July 4 to 11: Environment Minister

All necessary clearances obtained, city about to take a historic step in mitigating air pollution, says Manjinder Singh

The Hindu 29 Jun 2025 1:13 am

Delhi to see its first-ever artificial rain to combat air pollution in July

Delhi is gearing up for its first artificial rain initiative between July 4 and 11, aiming to combat air pollution. The

The Economic Times 28 Jun 2025 7:38 pm