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
Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of deliberately politicizing Diwali and Hinduism.
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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
Delhi residents are grappling with severe air pollution post-Diwali, reporting breathing difficulties and eye irritation
Delhi's air quality worsened sharply after Diwali, reaching the 'Very Poor' category on the Air Quality Index. The city
During very poor air quality, residents may face breathing discomfort, while severe levels can impact even healthy indiv
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
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
Millions celebrated Diwali 2025 nationwide. Ayodhya set a Guinness World Record for lighting over 2.6 million lamps. Mar
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
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
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
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
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
Discover the 7 best budget-friendly air purifiers under Rs 5,000 for Diwali 2025. Combat indoor air pollution with affor
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,
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
Climate litigation on the rise in India amid growing environmental concerns: UN Report
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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
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
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
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
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
Bigg Boss Kannada's studio in Bidadi has been ordered to shut down immediately by the Karnataka State Pollution Control
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
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
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
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
A new dashboard by Climate Trends and IIT-Delhi reveals air pollution's deep impact on Indian public health, linking PM2
India witnessed a 30% surge in environment-related crimes in 2023, totaling 68,994 cases, primarily due to tobacco-linke
How THIS surprising food could protect your lungs
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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.
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
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
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
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
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 Supreme Courts sharp intervention once again lays bare the institutional apathy that continues to haunt Indias fight
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
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
'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
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
Supreme Court, however, granted six months for filling up promotional posts in State pollution control boards, CAQM and
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
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
Why Smoker's Disease is rising among the millennials and Gen Zs
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Delhi plans artificial rain experiment by mid-October
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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
Delhi Gears Up for Winter Smog With 17-Point Action Plan
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Indore tops Swachh Vayu Survekshan, but lags on PM10 levels; Delhi figured at 32nd position
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Madhya Pradesh government approves promoting vehicle scrapping under RVSF to control air pollution
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Indore, Amravati, Dewas top rankings for clean air efforts under NCAP
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Your Hairstyle Could Cause Air Pollution Comparable To Busy Traffic, Study Warns
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Lucknow Diary | Now, AI-based solution to help check food fraud
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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
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
Air pollution reducing average life expectancy by 3.5 years, says study
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KATHMANDU, Aug 18: Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel on Monday called for regional cooperation to address the crisis of
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
SC halts coercive action against owners of old vehicles in Delhi-NCR; to re-examine 2018 ban
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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
You can get lung cancer in Delhi without smoking, warns shocking new study
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Minnesota is grappling with severely degraded air quality, ranking among the worst globally due to Canadian wildfire smo
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
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
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.
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
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
A Chandigarh student's dream of attending Hansraj College, Delhi University, hangs in the balance as his parents object
Meghalaya, Assam panels to push for cleaner air in Byrnihat
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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),
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
CHANDIGARH: Demanding the declaration of No-Go-Area zones for waste dumping, burning and landfills, over 100 geo-tagged
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
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)
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
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.
If successful, this initiative could become a regular method to fight pollution in Delhi and possibly other cities in In
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
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