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'

Manjinder Singh Sirsa alleges AAP’s role in pollution surge, urges Kejriwal to stop ‘dirty politics’

Delhi lifts GRAP-3 restrictions as schools and government offices resume regular operations

Earlier in the day, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa stated that the government planned to conduct its first cloud seeding exercise, provided weather conditions were suitable.

Delhi artificial rain prep begins: Aircraft departs from Kanpur for cloudseeding, trial underway

J&K forceful conversion: Amit Shah assured abducted Sikh girls in J&K will soon return to families, says Manjinder Sirsa

Karan Johar on 'drug party' controversy: I don’t react very well to these baseless accusations

MLA who acussed Bollywoood actors of being in 'drugged state' now writes open letter, demands accountability

After legal notice Manjinder Sirsa reiterates allegations against Delhi speaker Ram Niwas Goel