The draft Electric Vehicle Policy 2026–2030 offers incentives like a 100% road tax waiver for electric cars and stresses on expanding the charging infrastructure to encourage a gradual transition from petrol and diesel vehicles. The policy is linked to the Right to Clean Air under Article 21.

Delhi govt’s draft EV Policy bans petrol 2-wheelers from 2028, waives 100% road tax for electric vehicles

The IMD issued a fog alert for the night of December 29 and the morning of December 30, warning of dense to very dense fog across Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of north, east and northeast India.

Fog disrupts over 150 flights in Delhi as air quality remains in 'very poor' category

Over half of the monitoring stations in Delhi (25 out of 40) reported their AQI falling in the 'severe' category at 7 am. With particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5), Vivek Vihar recorded an AQI of 458, followed by Wazirpur, touching the AQI level of 443.

Delhi chokes under smog as AQI slips into ‘severe’ category at 402; flights, trains disrupted

The environment minister also noted that the authorities are closely monitoring weather conditions in the national capital due to the possibility of adverse weather.

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Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari highlighted the country’s heavy reliance on fossil fuels, noting that India spends nearly Rs 22 lakh crore annually on importing them.

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The increase in pollution coincided with the first cold wave of the season in the national capital, as Delhi experienced the coldest December day to date on Saturday, with the maximum temperature reaching 16.9 degrees Celsius, 5 degrees below normal.

Cold wave, dense fog push Delhi air quality near ‘severe’ levels; IMD issues 'orange alert'

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra voiced disappointment over Parliament’s failure to take up a discussion on air pollution during the Winter Session, which ended earlier in the day. She said the matter required urgent attention and should be taken up in the next session.

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During a press conference, Sood emphasised the government dedication to addressing pollution through long-term administrative reforms and policy measures.

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Following the ban, netizens flooded social media with memes, mocking the move taken by the Delhi government and accusing the authorities of not making proper efforts to combat air pollution in the city.

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Multiple countries, including the UK, Canada and Singapore, advised their nationals to stay indoors and take preventive measures, such as using masks while travelling or going outdoors, as the national capital’s air quality remained in the ‘severe’ category for the third consecutive day.

Delhi air crisis: Multiple nations including UK, Canada issue advisory as AQI remains in ‘severe’ category

Lapses such as poor road maintenance, failure in dust mitigation, accumulation of municipal and construction waste, and repeated incidents of open burning was highlighted as major reasons for the deteriorating AQI in Delhi.

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Classes up to Class IX move fully online, Class XI shifts to hybrid from today as Delhi’s AQI nears Severe Plus and GRAP Stage IV kicks in. All details inside.

Delhi schools shut classrooms again as AQI crosses into 'severe plus' category. Details inside

The pollution level was marginally higher than yesterday despite the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-IV in effect across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).

Delhi wakes up to another day of thick smog, AQI remains in 'severe' category

Delhi-NCR faces emergency curbs as the air quality plunged to the 'Severe +' category, prompting stage IV of the GRAP measures. 


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Rijiju’s remarks followed Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s call for an in-depth, forward-looking debate on the air pollution crisis. Gandhi urged all parties to steer clear of blame games and work together to find effective solutions.

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Global studies have found that toxic air pollution is having a severe toll on the health of Indians, with rising rates of respiratory diseases and other health issues linked to poor air quality. Despite mounting evidence, the Indian government has denied a direct link between air pollution and public health, stating that other factors play a more significant role.

Air Pollution: Studies Reveal Toxic Air is Taking Toll on Indians, Indian Government Denies

The air quality in Delhi continued to deteriorate and recorded a slight increase in minimum temperature on Saturday as a western disturbance began affecting the city. Strong winds, which help disperse pollutants, are likely to bring some relief to the city’s air.

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The worst Air Quality Index (AQI) level of 381 was recorded in Delhis Mundka at 7 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Delhi records coldest night, AQI continues to settle in very poor quality

Punjab and Haryana farmers in order to evade detection by polar satellites have shifted stubble burning from the early afternoon to early evening hours.

Farm fires going uncounted? ISRO study points to shift in stubble-burning time

Several cities in California are in the grips of something called Tule fog, or a radiation fog, worsening air quality and becoming a health hazard. The visibility also drops, posing a problem for drivers. In the past, it has led to huge vehicle pile-ups on highways.

California in the grips of Delhi-like smog: Radiation fog hits 20 counties in Central Valley

The warning of the Delhi CM comes amid the national capital experiencing one of the most toxic stretches of winter in recent years. Since November, Delhi has experienced “very poor” air quality (AQI 300-400) or worse on approximately 30 days.

‘Will not hesitate to...’: Delhi CM's strict warning to officials amid worsening air pollution

Based on the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the AQI of Delhi jumped from 130 on October 1 to a staggering 428 by November 11, before falling to 327 on November 26 in the 'Very Poor' category.

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Delhi remains the worst-affected state in three of the four seasons, with a yearly population-weighted PM2.5 average of 101 µg/m³, nearly 2.5 times the national standard and 20 times the WHO benchmark.

Delhi emerges as India’s most polluted region: Here's what CREA study finds more on major AQI breach

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