A bench headed by outgoing Chief Justice BR Gavai directed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to file a detailed report on their efforts to improve Delhi's air quality.

SHOCKING! 'Only 9 of 37 air monitor stations were active on Diwali': Delhi's air pollution data out

Delhi’s post-Diwali smog worsened due to stubble burning, fireworks, and weak winds, exposing political hypocrisy and failed climate action.  People in India's capital struggle to breath in toxic air. How did we reach here, once again?

Desolation by Smog: Politics polluted Indian capital Delhi, and we're GRAPpling with our own mess, once again

The authorities said there are just not enough clouds to begin with. The IMD said that  no favourable cloud window is expected before October 25.

Artificial rain to fight air pollution? Delhi to get cloud seeding, but there's one problem

Delhi's air quality remains in the 'very poor' category for third straight day, with weak winds worsening pollution levels. The situation is expected to persist till Saturday

Delhi's air quality hits ‘very poor’ for third consecutive day as wind speed slows down

Delhi tops list as world's most polluted city; Mumbai, Kolkata, Lahore, and Karachi make top 10

'Severe' Air quality hits Delhi-NCR after Diwali, AQI soars to record highs

Watch video: Delhi has ramped up its anti-pollution measures ahead of Diwali, deploying water sprinklers at India Gate with its first artificial rain experiment via cloud seeding planned for the coming days.

Watch | Delhi deploys water sprinklers at India Gate as air quality worsens ahead of Diwali

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms to continue on Thursday. 

Delhi-NCR rains: Heavy rainfall results in waterlogging; city records cleanest July in 10 years

To enforce the old vehicle ban, as per reports, one traffic police officer would be stationed at each of Delhi's 350 identified petrol pumps – specifically to stop older vehicles from refuelling.

STOP! Your old petrol and diesel car might be BANNED from Delhi fuel pumps. All you need to know

The IMD has also confirmed that the monsoon has advanced to North India, covering most parts of Himachal Pradesh, the entire Ladakh and Kashmir regions, as well as most of Jammu and some parts of Punjab.

Monsoon set to hit Delhi tomorrow, IMD issues 'yellow' alert for rain

All diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years will be detected by installed Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras and an alert will be sent to the command center and enforcement teams.

No fuel for old vehicles in Delhi registered anywhere in India from July 1 - Check details here

The AQI of Gurugram deteriorated alarmingly on June 19, recording very poor at 333 compared to the relatively satisfactory quality of Delhi.

Not Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru- find out this Indian city with alarming poor air quality

India News: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) confirmed that this was the first time in 2025 that Delhi had recorded a "satisfactory" AQI.

Delhi breathes cleanest air in 3 years; AQI at ‘satisfactory’ level for first time in 2025

India news | CAQM said it promptly withdrew the GRAP-4 restrictions owing to its vast impact on daily life and disruption to a large number of stakeholders

Pollution curbs relaxed in Delhi following rains but GRAP-3 still in effect

India news | The AQI rose sharply on Wednesday to 386 from 275 a day earlier as dense fog enveloped the city, leading to “extremely low mixing height and ventilation coefficient.”

GRAP-4 restrictions back in Delhi amid soaring AQI: Check what’s allowed and prohibited

Delhi recorded an average AQI of 370 on Saturday (Dec 21), falling in the “very poor” category as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), while Thursday (Dec 19) and Friday (Dec 20) recorded air quality over 400 in the “severe” category



India: Delhi’s AQI remains 'very severe'; IMD predicts light rain, dense fog in coming days

Delhi’s air quality remained in the “very poor" category at 388 on Sunday (Dec 22) with a thin layer of fog engulfing the national capital and reducing visibility amid the cold wave conditions.

Regions including Anand Vihar, Bawana, Burari, Dwarka, ITO, Jahangirpuri, North Campus DU, etc., recorded 'severe plus' levels of air quality.



Delhi chokes as AQI soars to 423, IMD issues orange alert amid dense fog conditions

India's national capital, New Delhi, woke up to a chilly morning on Thursday (Dec 19) as the temperatures dropped to 7 degrees Celsius. At the same time, the capital's air quality fell into the "severe category" as the AQI increased to 423, as stated by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB); any AQI exceeding or equal to 400 is critical.

Delhi-NCR once again implemented Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) on Monday, December 16, after the air quality in the national capital declined rapidly amid the cold wave and the city breached the 400 mark on the Air Quality Index.

GRAP-4 restrictions reimposed in Delhi-NCR. Check what is allowed and banned

Earlier, the GRAP Stage-III and IV restrictions were revoked in the national capital on December 5 after the air quality improved in the region. However, the AQI levels dipped once again in Delhi, prompting the centre’s air quality panel to re-invoke Stage III of GRAP



Delhi witnessed an average Air Quality Index or AQI of 375 in the month of November, with 303 being the lowest, as per latest data. The air quality in the Indian national capital remained in the ‘very poor’ or worse category throughout the month.

Delhi pollution: Even the best air Delhiites breathed in November was of 'very poor' category

Amid rising tensions with Yemen's Houthi rebels, multiple missiles were fired on Saturday at three US warships in the Red Sea, though none was hit and there were no casualties, the US military was quoted as saying by international agency AFP.

Delhi’s ‘very poor’ air chokes economy, deals $300mn blow to local businesses

Air quality in the Indian capital New Delhi has once again deteriorated to the 'severe' category, with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 401 by 6:00 pm (local time) on Friday (Nov 22).

Delhi AQI rises to 'severe' again after brief respite; SC raps AAP govt over 'failure' to enforce GRAP 4

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Watch | Delhi deploys water sprinklers at India Gate as air quality gets 'poor'

Delhi-NCR rains result in waterlogging; city sees cleanest July in 10 years

STOP! Your old petrol and diesel car might be BANNED from Delhi fuel pumps

Monsoon set to hit Delhi tomorrow, IMD issues 'yellow' alert for rain

No fuel for old vehicles in Delhi from July 1. Check details here

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Pollution curbs relaxed in Delhi following rains but GRAP-3 still in effect

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India: Delhi’s AQI remains 'very severe'; IMD predicts light rain, dense fog in coming days

India: Delhi’s AQI remains 'very severe'; IMD predicts light rain, dense fog in coming days

Delhi chokes as AQI soars to 423, IMD issues orange alert amid dense fog conditions

Delhi chokes as AQI soars to 423, IMD issues orange alert amid dense fog conditions

GRAP-4 restrictions reimposed in Delhi-NCR. Check what is allowed and banned

GRAP-4 restrictions reimposed in Delhi-NCR. Check what is allowed and banned

Delhi pollution: Even the best air Delhiites breathed in November was of 'very poor' category

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Delhi AQI rises to 'severe' again after brief respite; SC raps AAP govt over 'failure' to enforce GRAP 4