NEW DELHI, March 11, 2026 — Delhi has once again been identified as the most polluted city in India for the 2024-25 period, according to a new report by research group Climate Trends. Based on an analysis of air quality monitoring data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the national capital recorded the highest … Read more
NEW DELHI, March 11, 2026 — The Delhi air quality in Hauz Khas has been recorded in the ‘poor’ category today, with the real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 109 as of 4:11 PM local time. According to the report from the source URL, the area saw a significant spike in pollution levels during … Read more
NEW DELHI, March 9, 2026 — Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal delivered a scathing critique of the persistent air quality crisis in the national capital, labeling it an “ongoing crime” against its residents. Speaking during a parliamentary discussion on the functioning of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Maliwal presented a grim picture … Read more
NEW DELHI, March 6, 2026 — Ghaziabad has been identified as the most-polluted city in India for the winter season of 2025-26, according to a comprehensive air-quality analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). The report, based on data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), places Noida and Delhi … Read more
NEW DELHI, March 3, 2026 — Delhi air quality deteriorated once again on Tuesday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) slipping into the ‘poor’ category. According to the report from the source URL, the city recorded an overall AQI of 220 at 8 AM, a sharp spike from the 176 recorded at the … Read more
NEW DELHI, March 1, 2026 — The Delhi air quality in Mukherjee Nagar has reached “Unhealthy” levels today, with the real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 167. According to the report from the source URL, the primary drivers of this deterioration are elevated concentrations of PM2.5 and Ozone, posing significant health risks to the … Read more
NEW DELHI, Feb 28, 2026 — A staggering 85 per cent of India’s population—more than 1.2 billion people—lives outside the reach of any measurable real-time Delhi air quality monitoring, according to the 2026 State of India’s Environment report. While the national capital maintains a robust network, the report highlights a critical “monitoring blind spot” across … Read more
NEW DELHI — Delhi has recorded its poorest Delhi air quality for February in three years, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 234 through February 26. According to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), this year’s AQI levels represent a significant decline compared to the previous … Read more
NIMLI, RAJASTHAN — Breathing toxic air is now 16 times more lethal than the COVID-19 pandemic in India, leading pediatrician Dr. Sanjeev Bagai revealed today during the Anil Agarwal Dialogue (AAD) 2026. Speaking at the event organized by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), Bagai highlighted a staggering public health crisis, noting that while … Read more
NEW DELHI: In a recent hearing before the Delhi High Court, the Delhi government submitted that it cannot amend the annual school sports calendar to prohibit outdoor sporting events during the winter months, even as air pollution levels in the National Capital Region remain a significant health concern. Case Background The Court was hearing a … Read more