Delhi Pollution
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'Neither complete ban nor 24-hour permission': Supreme Court seeks middle ground on firecrackers
India | Sep 30, 2026, 01:24 PM ISTThe Supreme Court said a middle ground needed to be found by specifying the hours during which firecrackers could be used and identifying the types that would be permitted.
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Will winter arrive early in Delhi? City records lowest minimum temperature in September since 2008
Delhi | Sep 29, 2026, 10:43 AM ISTThen the temperatures were lower on September 29 and 30, 2000, when the city recorded minimum temperatures of 20.6 and 20.7 degrees Celsius, respectively. However, these readings are not part of the "since 2001" comparison.
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Delhi to strengthen 'no PUC, no fuel' policy from October 1 under pollution measures: Sirsa
Delhi | Sep 28, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTEnvironment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced that vehicle without a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate will not be allowed to refuel at petrol pumps in Delhi starting October 1.
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Delhi govt announces winter pollution measures: Construction ban from December 10 to January 20
Delhi | Sep 28, 2026, 01:16 PM ISTDelhi government announces curbs on dust-generating demolition and outdoor construction, a complete construction ban from December 10 to January 20, higher parking charges and revised office timings to tackle winter pollution.
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Delhi swelters under intense heat as mercury touches 43.6°C; IMD issues yellow alert for next 3 days
Delhi | May 24, 2026, 08:01 PM ISTSeveral parts of Delhi-NCR recorded even higher readings during the day. The Ridge and Aya Nagar were among the hottest locations, both touching 44.6°C. Other areas also saw extreme heat, with Lodhi Road at 43.8°C, Palam at 43.7°C, and Safdarjung at 43.6°C.
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GRAP-1 curbs imposed in Delhi-NCR as air quality turns poor amid scorching heat
Delhi | May 19, 2026, 07:18 PM ISTWith air quality worsening once again and temperatures continuing to soar, authorities have reimposed Stage 1 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR.
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CAQM unveils major anti-pollution push across Delhi-NCR; electric 3-wheelers to become mandatory
Delhi | May 15, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTThe policy will then expand to high vehicle-density NCR districts — including Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat, Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddha Nagar — from January 1, 2028.
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Explained: What's behind the sudden dusty weather and low visibility across Delhi-NCR
Delhi | Mar 10, 2026, 11:43 AM ISTDelhi dust pollution: Dust-laden winds blew from Balochistan, Central Pakistan, which caused this situation in the national capital of Delhi.
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Delhi parking fees to double during GRAP 3 and 4 pollution alerts
Delhi | Jan 21, 2026, 07:46 PM ISTDelhi AQI: By increasing parking charges, authorities aim to reduce traffic congestion and limit vehicular emissions, which are major contributors to Delhi’s worsening air quality.
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GRAP 4 restrictions revoked in Delhi-NCR following improvement in air quality
Delhi | Jan 20, 2026, 05:54 PM ISTGRAP 4 restrictions revoked in Delhi-NCR following improvement in air quality. GRAP-4 restrictions were reimposed on January 17 after air quality in the National Capital Region slipped back into the ‘severe’ category.
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Rekha Gupta, Delhi CM, unveils comprehensive 4-year blueprint to slash air pollution | Details
Delhi | Jan 17, 2026, 08:34 AM ISTBy Jan 31, 2026, a pilot initiative will roll out at 10 major metro stations, deploying e-autos, bike taxis, and feeder cabs for seamless last-mile links. Delhi Metro currently spans 395 km and plans to reach 500 km, serving 30-35 lakh daily passengers.
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Delhi-NCR implements GRAP 3 measures as AQI forecast turns 'severe'
Delhi | Jan 16, 2026, 11:28 PM ISTGrap 3 curbs in force in Delhi-NCR as air quality expected to turn 'severe' in coming days, said CAQM.
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Pollution Ka Solved Conclave: What is the central government's roadmap to tackle Delhi's pollution?
News | Jan 16, 2026, 02:44 AM ISTPollution in Delhi has become an annual crisis, affecting millions of lives each year. Speaking exclusively at India TV's Conclave on this critical issue, Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav outlined a roadmap to tackle Delhi's suffocating pollution.
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Pollution Solution Conclave: What measures is CM Rekha Gupta taking to reduce pollution in Delhi?
News | Jan 15, 2026, 11:58 PM ISTAt India TV's 'Pollution Solution Conclave', Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta spoke candidly about air pollution. During the event, she explained how her government is working to reduce pollution.
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'Zero strikes by sanitation workers in just 11 months of our government': Delhi Minister Ashish Sood
Delhi | Jan 15, 2026, 09:22 PM ISTDelhi minister Ashish Sood attended India TV's 'Pollution ka Solution' Conclave and spoke about the steps taken by the government to curb pollution and promote cleanliness in the city.
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Pollution Ka Solution Conclave: 'Committed to tackling Delhi’s toxic air issue,' says CM Rekha Gupta
Delhi | Jan 15, 2026, 08:00 PM ISTDelhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta rebuked the previous government for pollution in Delhi.
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Pollution Ka Solution Conclave: Delhi air pollution a 'health emergency', says CAQM member
India | Jan 15, 2026, 08:01 PM ISTSpeaking at the Pollution Ka Solution Conclave by India TV in New Delhi, Amit Bhatt said that electric vehicles (EVs) need to be promoted and the government needs to formulate policies for them accordingly. The manufacturers should also be pushed to make more EVs, he noted.
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Pollution Ka Solution Conclave: Doctors explain how toxic air is increasing miscarriage, birth risk
Health | Jan 15, 2026, 08:05 PM ISTDoctors at India TV's Pollution Ka Solution Conclave warn that rising air pollution is acting like a slow poison for pregnant women, increasing the risk of miscarriage, preterm birth, low birth weight, and long-term health issues in children.
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Pollution Ka Solution Conclave: Economist Laveesh Bhandari seeks R&D-driven solution to toxic air
India | Jan 15, 2026, 05:18 PM ISTHe emphasised that strengthening public transport is essential in any case and must be significantly improved to address the pollution challenge effectively. Bhandari said there were ample clean energy options available and argued that fossil fuels should be taxed.
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Pollution Ka Solution Conclave: Mohan P George and Prof Dr Bhola Ram Gurjar speak about pollution
India | Jan 15, 2026, 03:18 PM ISTMohan P George, Former Additional Director & Senior Scientist, Delhi Pollution Control Committee and Prof Dr Bhola Ram Gurjar, Director NITTTR, Chandigarh, speak about pollution control at India TV's 'Pollution Ka Solution Conclave.'