Indian Capital New Delhi was ranked Friday morning (Nov 1) the most polluted city in the world by IQAir, following Diwali celebrations on the night of Oct 31. The Swiss firm in its real-time pollution rankings put Delhi at the top, with air-quality index (AQI) reaching 388 at Anand Vihar station at 10am.

Delhi becomes world’s most-polluted city post Diwali; minister still congratulates residents

Delhi’s air quality has dropped to the ‘poor’ category, urging the authorities to implement Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has enforced the restriction in the entire National Capital Region (NCR).

GRAP Stage-I enforced as AQI in Delhi-NCR worsens to ‘poor’ category

Delhi saw some improvement in its air quality for some days, but pollution levels still remain high in the air. On Tuesday morning (Nov 21), Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 323 in the “very poor” category, as per the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).

Delhi air remains in 'very poor' category with AQI at 323; no major relief from pollution for next few days

After a short-lived relief induced by rainfall late last week, air quality in Delhi turned ‘severe’ again following Diwali night. On Tuesday (Nov 14), the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi’s RK Puram area stood at 417.

Delhi AQI update: Air quality turns severe again as ruling AAP shifts blame to BJP

Delhi’s air quality was recorded in the ‘very poor’ category as the residents openly flouted the Supreme Court’s order on firecrackers. On Monday (Nov 13), a thick smog blanketed the entire city, reversing the relief brought out by rains the previous day that had significantly improved the air quality in the national capital.

Delhi govt blames BJP for ‘very poor’ air quality, says anti-pollution curbs will continue

Delhi air pollution: Rain in Delhi and Noida improves AQI, more showers likely. Air pollution has choked Delhi, Now the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has proposed the idea of "artificial rain" to reduce pollution levels in the national capital. But will it help? Watch this story to know more

Delhi air pollution: Rain in Delhi and Noida improves AQI, more showers likely

Delhi India's political pulse in one of the world's most rapidly rising metropolises is grappling with the crisis that spotlights the urgency of addressing climate goals. The city's air quality has plummeted below acceptable standards in recent days landing it on the global list of the most polluted cities in the world. But what's the economic role of this predicament take a look.

Delhi AQI: Delhi chokes as air quality worsens, AQI stands over 400

India's capital New Delhi has been enveloped by thick smog as air pollution worsened, which led to an increase in the concentrations of fine particles in the air above acceptable limits.

New Delhi: It's not entirely stubble burning. What else is fueling air pollution?

In a sharp remark slamming the politicising of the air crisis, the Supreme Court said that, the choking air quality is responsible for the "murder of people's health".It also asked the state governments to take steps to stop stubble burning.

Delhi air crisis: Top court says 'choking air responsible for murder of people'

People in New Delhi woke up to a thick layer of toxic haze on Friday, and some schools were ordered to be shut for two days as the air quality index (AQI) entered the "severe" category in several parts of the Indian capital. A filthy smog forms over Delhi every winter as cold, heavy air traps construction dust, vehicle emissions and smoke from crop stubble burning in neighbouring states, causing a surge in respiratory illnesses among the city's 20 million people.

Delhi AQI: Air pollution in India's New Delhi turns 'severe', Delhi AQI stands at 468

The air quality in the national capital took a nosedive on Monday morning, slipping into the 'Very Poor' category as the Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 306, up from 302 recorded on Sunday afternoon, according to data provided by SAFAR-India.

Delhi's air quality in 'very poor' category for 5th day in a row, certain parts record AQI above 400

The air quality in the national capital deteriorated on Tuesday as a high level of dust pollution was seen in various parts of Delhi and The National Capital Region. Eric Njoka brings you the report.

Dust winds in Delhi increase | India climate news updates

The hazardous quality of air in India's capital New Delhi and the National Capital Range (NCR) surrounding it, received a gloomy stamp of approval from a new government study.

Winter fog in Indian capital a toxic cocktail of pollutants: Govt study

On Thursday, nearly all monitoring stations in the Indian capital saw the air quality index (AQI) break the "severe" and "dangerous" classifications, prompting calls for the closure of schools.

Indian capital Delhi bad air 'crime against humanity', graded response action plan launched

Every year post the Diwali festival, the national capital Delhi is seen clouded with hazardous and unbreathable air. And it is squarely blamed either on stubble burning, as it coincides with crop harvesting season and fireworks.

Biomass burning rather than firecrackers makes Delhi’s air quality poor, says IIT Delhi study

Schools, colleges and offices will re-open on November 29 in India’s national capital Delhi, the state’s environment said on Wednesday, as the city’s air quality showed signs of marginal improvement.

Delhi to reopen schools, offices on Nov 29 as air quality improves marginally

Delhi often ranked the world’s most polluted capital, faces extremely bad air in winter due to the crop stubble burning, emissions from transport, coal-fired plants outside the city, and other industrial emissions, open garbage burning, and dust.

Delhi AQI remains between 'severe' and 'hazardous', schools & colleges to remain close

the deteriorating air quality in and around the Indian capital has become a matter of high concern. A layer of eye-stinging smog continues for the 8th day. The govt. has put out an advisory for people living in Delhi NCR regions.

Delhi: Layer of eye-stinging smog continues for 8th day

It's that time of the year when the Indian capital turns to a gas chamber, the air quality has significantly worsened once again. The average air quality index in New Delhi is 315 which falls in the very poor category.

India: Delhi's AQI enters 'very poor' category for the 1st time in this season

Delhi`s overall air quality entered the `moderate` category on Tuesday as the city`s Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 173, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).

Delhi's air quality improves, enters 'moderate' category

The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi remained in the `very poor` category on Monday, according to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), which is the Ministry of Earth Science`s air quality monitor.

Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category

Delhi's air quality turned "severe" on Saturday with slow wind speed allowing the accumulation of "locally generated" pollutants, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials.

Delhi's air quality 'severe'; moderate fog next 2 days: IMD

Choking back exhaust fumes, 22-year-old Rihana Saif stands at a traffic signal in India`s capital New Delhi, holding a sign mounted on a bamboo stick imploring motorists to turn their engines off.

Red light? Then turn engine off, Delhi urges motorists amid heavy pollution

Delhi woke up to a grey morning as an apocalyptic smog blotted out the sun from the sky and smudged landmarks from view with air quality inching closer to ''emergency'' levels on Tuesday.

Delhi-NCR's air quality on brink of 'emergency'