Delhi Air Pollution
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Speed News: AAP alleges AQI manipulation as BJP blames Punjab for Delhi’s pollution crisis
Originals | Nov 09, 2026, 07:01 PM ISTDelhi battles severe post-Diwali pollution as AAP alleges AQI manipulation and BJP blames Punjab. BJP targets Congress over Kharge’s Diwali-Eid remark. Punjab records 1,152 farm fires on Diwali, the season’s highest daily spike. Catch all the latest updates on today’s Speed News.
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Delhi's air quality 'very poor' morning after Diwali as AQI hits 366, thick smog engulfs capital
Delhi | Nov 09, 2026, 06:51 AM ISTA thick layer of smog engulfed several parts of Delhi on Monday morning, significantly reducing visibility as the national capital choked under toxic air after Diwali. The Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 366, falling in the 'very poor' category.
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Delhi-NCR's air in 'very poor' category on Diwali, may turn 'severe' from November 9
Delhi | Nov 08, 2026, 11:51 PM ISTAccording to Central Pollution Control Board's Sameer app, the AQI was recorded in 'very poor' category on Diwali. However, experts have warned that it might turn 'severe' from November 9 for subsequent days.
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'Hope you all are enjoying Delhi's weather': Supreme Court's retort as AQI inches towards 'severe'
India | Nov 06, 2026, 02:54 PM ISTA three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant has taken serious observations over the deteriorating AQI in Delhi-NCR. The remarks came as the AQI has inched towards the 'severe' category mark.
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Delhi air quality slips to 'severe' category ahead of Diwali, AQI touches 428
Delhi | Nov 02, 2026, 09:57 AM ISTThe deterioration comes days after Delhi recorded its cleanest October air in over a decade, with Stage I restrictions under GRAP now in force. Pre-BS-VI vehicles registered outside Delhi cannot enter the national capital until January 31.
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Delhi offices to operate at 50% capacity; construction barred till Nov 20 amid pollution concerns
Delhi | Oct 31, 2026, 11:47 PM ISTOffices in Delhi-NCR have been directed to allow 50 per cent staff to work from home amid concerns over pollution in the region. Also, all construction and demolition activities have been barred from November 5 till November 20.
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Delhi's new vehicle entry rules begin November 1: Is your vehicle BS6 compliant? Here’s how to check
Business | Oct 26, 2026, 05:11 PM ISTThe Transport Department estimates that this Delhi Government rule may affect more than 10 lakh vehicles in the NCR cities of Gurugram, Faridabad, Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad.
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Can an N95 mask protect you from Delhi's polluted air? Chest specialist explains
Health | Oct 22, 2026, 01:20 PM ISTDelhi's poor air quality has raised concerns about respiratory health. A chest specialist explains how N95 and N99 masks can help reduce exposure to fine particles and why wearing a mask correctly is essential.
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Delhi winter pollution plan from Nov 1: No fuel without valid PUCC, non-BS-VI vehicles barred
Business | Oct 20, 2026, 11:12 PM ISTDelhi will roll out its winter pollution action plan from November 1, including fuel restrictions for vehicles without a valid PUCC and an entry ban on non-BS-VI vehicles registered outside the capital until January 31.
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GRAP-1 restrictions imposed in Delhi-NCR as AQI slips into 'poor' category
Delhi | Apr 16, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTDelhi-NCR has been placed under Stage 1 restrictions of the Graded Response Action Plan after the AQI rose to 226. Officials said pollution levels increased due to unfavourable weather and are likely to remain poor for the next two days.
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GRAP 2 restrictions revoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves amid changing weather conditions
Delhi | Feb 18, 2026, 06:43 PM ISTThe air quality improved as light rain was witnessed at different parts of Delhi on Wednesday with the minimum temperature settling at 15.8 degrees Celsius, 4.8 degrees above the season's average.
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'Delhi feels like a gas chamber,' says Yogi Adityanath; hails Uttar Pradesh's good environment
Uttar Pradesh | Feb 15, 2026, 02:31 PM ISTUttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said that one of the biggest global challenges today is environmental degradation, while speaking at an event in Gorakhpur.
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Dense fog engulfs Delhi, visibility drops below 50 metres, flight operations likely to be affected
Delhi | Feb 02, 2026, 08:32 AM ISTVisibility dropped to less than 50 metres in many areas, severely impacting the movement of vehicles on major roads and highways. At this time, officials warned that conditions could deteriorate further as the morning progressed.
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Delhi air pollution: GRAP 3 restrictions revoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves
Delhi | Jan 22, 2026, 06:01 PM ISTOn Tuesday, the Centre's pollution watchdog had revoked curbs under Stage-4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR as the capital's air quality improved.
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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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GRAP-4 curbs reimposed in Delhi-NCR as AQI becomes 'severe' again
Delhi | Jan 17, 2026, 11:36 PM ISTDelhi air pollution: The development comes a day after it had reimposed GRAP-3 restrictions in the capital. GRAP categorises air quality into four stages -- 'poor' (AQI 201-300), 'very poor' (AQI 301-400), 'severe' (AQI 401-450) and 'severe plus' (AQI above 450).
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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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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: Sirsa flags key challenges, says expert panel formed for solutions
Delhi | Jan 15, 2026, 03:20 PM ISTDelhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa flagged major pollution challenges at India TV's Pollution Ka Solution Conclave. He announced that the Delhi government has set up an expert committee to devise effective strategies to tackle the capital's air crisis.
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Delhi air pollution: Restrictions under GRAP-3 revoked as air quality improves in NCR
Delhi | Jan 02, 2026, 11:35 PM ISTDelhi air pollution: In view the prevailing trend of air quality, the CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP decides to revoke all actions as envisaged under Stage-3 of the extant GRAP, with immediate effect, in the entire NCR, the CAQM said in the notification.