Air Pollution
India has 5 of world's 10 most polluted cities; Loni in UP tops with alarming PM2.5 levels: Global air quality report
The 2025 IQAir World Air Quality Report reveals PM2.5 levels from 9,446 cities across 143 countries. Five Indian cities and four Pakistani cities rank among the world's top 10 with the highest pollution levels.
1 min read24 Mar 2026Delhi weather today: National capital wakes up to overcast skies, rain lashes parts of city — Check IMD forecast
The IMD has forecast a cloudy Monday for Delhi, with the possibility of light rain and thunderstorms. The maximum and minimum temperatures in Delhi will be around 30°C and 17°C, respectively.
2 min read23 Mar 2026Bengaluru most resilient to air pollution among big Indian cities in 2024-25; Delhi and Patna worst hit: Study
A latest study highlights Bengaluru's resilience to air pollution, ranking it the least polluted among major Indian cities in 2024-25. In contrast, Delhi and Patna face dire air quality challenges, with severe pollution episodes exacerbated by meteorological conditions.
2 min read11 Mar 2026Delhi just had its hottest March day in 50 years — and IMD warns it's only going to get worse
Delhi temperature to spike further, hitting 38°C, says IMD, as national capital records hottest March in 50 years. The weather office has forecast partly cloudy skies for Monday.
2 min read9 Mar 2026Health ministry issues new safety norms for firecracker makers
India has an annual incidence of seven firecracker-related injuries per 100,000 population, underscoring the need to contain what the framework describes as a ‘preventable epidemic’ of festive trauma.
6 min read27 Feb 2026Will ECC be scrapped? Nitin Gadkari questions Delhi on green initiatives amid levy charge
Nitin Gadkari questioned the MCD's green initiatives and called for scrapping the Environment Compensation Charge on commercial vehicles. He expressed concern about misuse of funds collected for pollution control and suggested alternative funding from the Delhi govt instead of retaining the levy.
2 min read26 Feb 2026Nadir Godrej cites Beijing and Los Angeles, asks why Delhi and Mumbai can’t tackle pollution, urges citizens to act
Nadir Godrej said India’s pollution crisis can be solved through public pressure and stricter enforcement, citing Beijing and Los Angeles as examples. Speaking at Mumbai Climate Week, he urged the Maharashtra government to act
2 min read18 Feb 2026Air pollution, lifestyle factors why Indians suffer heart attacks 10 years earlier than Westerners, say cardiologists
Young Indians face heightened heart disease risks due to chronic stress, unhealthy diets and pollution. Genetic factors also play a role. Senior cardiologists emphasize the importance of early screenings and lifestyle modifications to mitigate these risks and enhance overall cardiovascular health.
4 min read13 Feb 2026Delhi weather today: Residents wake up to pleasant winter morning; check AQI, IMD forecast
Delhi's average Air Quality Index (AQI) improved on Thursday to ‘poor’ from ‘very poor’ levels on Wednesday. IMD forecasts clear skies and shallow fog for the day. Check AQI and full forecast here.
2 min read5 Feb 2026Budget bets on more monitors to tackle India’s pollution crisis
The government has proposed a financial outlay of ₹1,091 crore in the budget for 2026-27 to strengthen monitoring and implementation of pollution control measures across the air, water and noise pollution categories.
5 min read2 Feb 2026