Motorist drives through foggy weather conditions in New Delhi on December 14, 2025. | Photo credit: Sushil Kumar Verma Delhi grappled with toxic fumes on Sunday (December 14, 2025) as the air quality entered the ‘severe’ category at 459, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. A thick layer of smog covered the city at […]
The air quality data showed that most of the 39 monitoring stations in Delhi recorded an AQI above 300, which fell in the ‘very poor’ category. Areas such as Anand Vihar (371), Bawana (371), Burari Crossing (384), Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (331), Mundka (343), Narela (386) and Rohini (363). Air quality in the national capital further […]
Delhi has banned entry of all non-Delhi registered commercial vehicles below BS-IV norms from November 1, 2025, to curb pollution. The CAQM drive focuses on vehicle emissions, with exceptions for BS-VI, CNG, LNG and electric vehicles entering the capital. Delhi has banned entry of all non-Delhi registered commercial vehicles below BS-IV norms from November 1, […]
A complete ban on fireworks in Delhi-NCR has been lifted as the Supreme Court gave a nod to the release of green fireworks between October 18 and 21 within a limited time limit. The court said the fireworks can only be set off between 6am and 8am and then between 8pm and 10pm. A complete […]