NEW DELHI, March 24, 2026 — India has been ranked as the sixth most polluted country globally in the 2025 World Air Quality Report released on Tuesday. Despite a recorded decline in specific particulate matter concentrations over the last year, the report by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir confirms that India continues to face … Read more
NEW DELHI, March 23, 2026 — In a targeted effort to improve Delhi Air Quality, a new pilot project has been launched to test the effectiveness of photocatalytic coatings on urban infrastructure. The initiative involves applying specialized chemical layers to public surfaces to determine if they can actively neutralize nitrogen oxides and other harmful gases … Read more
NEW DELHI, March 22, 2026 — In a major financial move aimed at regional infrastructure and environmental health, the Delhi government has approved the payment of ₹3,700 crore in pending dues for the Eastern and Western Peripheral Expressways. The payment is intended to settle land acquisition costs for the two critical bypasses that divert non-destined … Read more
NEW DELHI, March 20, 2026 — In a major medical initiative, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi has announced a comprehensive study to investigate the direct correlation between deteriorating Delhi Air Quality and the rising incidence of lung cancer among non-smokers. The research aims to provide clinical evidence on how prolonged exposure … Read more
NEW DELHI, March 19, 2026 — A significant weather shift has led to the coldest March day in six years for the national capital, accompanied by the best Delhi Air Quality recorded in 157 days. Following widespread rainfall across the National Capital Region (NCR), the city’s maximum temperature plummeted nearly 10 degrees below the seasonal … Read more
NEW DELHI, March 18, 2026 — Several parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) experienced heavy rain and thunderstorms on Wednesday, providing a significant shift in Delhi Air Quality and local temperatures. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast indicating that the region is likely to see continued rainfall and gusty … Read more
NEW DELHI, March 17, 2026 — In a significant development for the region’s residents, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has ordered the immediate withdrawal of all remaining restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). The decision follows a consistent improvement in Delhi Air Quality, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) sustaining … Read more
NEW DELHI, March 14, 2026 (IIT-Madras) — In a specialized effort to combat persistent Delhi Air Quality challenges, the Delhi government has announced a partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras to study the effectiveness of “smog-eating” surfaces. The collaboration aims to evaluate how photocatalytic coatings applied to urban infrastructure can chemically neutralize … Read more
NEW DELHI, March 13, 2026 — In a historic move, the Supreme Court of India has formally closed the long-standing public interest litigation (PIL) filed by environmentalist M.C. Mehta regarding Delhi air pollution. The case, which remained active for four decades, has been the primary vehicle for nearly every major environmental intervention in the national … Read more
NEW DELHI, March 13, 2026 — Public health experts and doctors are raising urgent alarms over potential disruptions in the supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). They warn that any shortage or significant price hike could force millions of households to revert to traditional cooking fuels like firewood and cow dung, undoing years of progress … Read more