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Noida, Ghaziabad see ‘very poor’ air for third day

The CPCB classifies air as “good” when the AQI is 50 or lower, as ‘satisfactory’ when it is between 51 and 100, as “moderate” when it is between 101 and 200, as “poor” when it is between 201 and 300, as “very poor” when it is between 301 and 400 and “severe”. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)
others
Published on Nov 05, 2025 05:18 AM IST

Delhi ranks sixth most polluted city in October. This Haryana city tops chart

In the early morning, drivers can be seen moving with the red lights of their vehicles on, along the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, in Ghaziabad,
india news
Updated on Nov 04, 2025 05:29 PM IST

Indian founder in London says clean air is luxury, calls Delhi winters survival

An Indian founder living in London sparked debate after saying clean air was the biggest blessing abroad.
trending
Published on Nov 04, 2025 06:00 PM IST

How to protect your skin from pollution and smog: Expert tips to prevent damage

How to protect your skin from pollution
health
Published on Nov 04, 2025 10:00 AM IST

Delhi air quality remains ‘very poor’, nears ‘severe’ level: Top points

The AQI slipped to the ‘very poor’ category at the start of this month.
india news
Updated on Nov 04, 2025 12:01 PM IST

Farm fires, a court rap, and a marathon trolled: Delhi AQI chokehold tightens

Street performers at work near the Red Fort even as a layer of smog engulfs the area amid deteriorating air quality in Delhi on Monday, November 3.
india news
Updated on Nov 04, 2025 12:00 AM IST

Delhi AQI stays 'very poor', likely to worsen this week: What's causing it?

On Sunday as well, the national capital’s AQI remained in the ‘very poor’ category.
india news
Updated on Nov 03, 2025 06:00 PM IST

Delhi Air Pollution: How many air purifiers should I have in my home?

Delhi Air Pollution: For a 1500 sq ft, 3BHK apartment in Delhi NCR, three to four high-CADR air purifiers are needed for effective protection when AQI exceeds 600. (Arvind Yadav/HT)
technology
Published on Nov 02, 2025 09:59 AM IST

CM Bhagwant Mann alleges plot to defame Punjab over Delhi’s air crisis

Addressing the new recruits, including 73 medical officers and 50 women health workers, CM Bhagwant Mann said that the Punjab government has provided a record 56,856 government jobs to the youth in the last 3.5 years. (Sourced)
chandigarh news
Published on Nov 02, 2025 06:04 AM IST

No entry to these vehicles from today in Delhi | Check details on restrictions

The move aims to address the worsening air quality in Delhi and nearby regions.
india news
Updated on Nov 02, 2025 09:00 AM IST

Delhi winter unsuitable for cloud seeding, reveals study amid pollution woes

Smog on a winter morning. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
delhi news
Updated on Nov 01, 2025 09:00 PM IST

Delhi bans entry of commercial goods vehicles below BS-IV norms from November 1

An anti-smog gun sprays water droplets to curb air pollution as air quality deteriorates across northern India, at North Campus, in New Delhi, Friday, Oct. 31, 2025.
india news
Published on Oct 31, 2025 09:49 PM IST

Artificial rain in Delhi: Why cloud seeding trials have been put on hold

Video grab of the aircraft that was used to carry out the cloud seeding activity.
india news
Published on Oct 31, 2025 01:31 PM IST

Delhi AQI improves slightly, still ‘poor’; cloud seeding put on hold

The cloud seeding attempts on Tuesday did not produce the desired results.
india news
Updated on Oct 31, 2025 06:58 AM IST

Panchkula’s air turns worst in country

Panchkula recorded an Air Quality Index of 334 on Wednesday, which is considered “very poor” and can cause respiratory illness on prolonged exposure. (Sant Arora/HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Nov 01, 2025 12:02 PM IST

2 sorties, 16 flares: What happened, what didn't during Delhi cloud seeding

In this photo shared by Indian Institute of Technology, a plane takes off from Kanpur for New Delhi for a cloud seeding trial to combat air pollution in the capital, India, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. (Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, via AP)
india news
Updated on Oct 30, 2025 11:59 AM IST

Experts call for tackling emission sources, dismiss cloud-seeding ‘quick fix’

The Delhi government undertook two trials, and each time, fired off eight chemical flares containing silver iodide and sodium chloride compounds. (AP)
delhi news
Updated on Oct 29, 2025 03:35 PM IST

Delhi to conduct second cloud seeding trial today, 9 such trials planned

Kanpur: The aircraft to be used for the first cloud-seeding trial in the national capital takes off from Kanpur, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025.
india news
Updated on Oct 28, 2025 04:07 PM IST

Delhi to ban entry of non-BS VI commercial vehicles from November 1

Vehicles seen on the Signature Bridge in Delhi on a polluted morning.
india news
Published on Oct 28, 2025 01:14 PM IST

Artificial rain in Delhi today? Cloud seeding plane leaves from Kanpur

People walk along a road amid low visibility caused by worsening air quality in New Delhi.
india news
Updated on Oct 28, 2025 01:24 PM IST

Artificial rain likely in Delhi today: How will cloud seeding be conducted?

The trial in Delhi will be conducted to tackle the crisis of air pollution.
india news
Updated on Oct 28, 2025 10:46 AM IST

NGT directs closure of garbage dump 50m from AIIMS

NGT directs closure of dhalao 50m from AIIMS
delhi news
Published on Oct 28, 2025 06:19 AM IST

Haze lingers over Delhi; cloud seeding may happen today

Morning smog at the railway tracks in Dwarka in south-west Delhi, on Monday. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)
delhi news
Updated on Oct 28, 2025 08:50 AM IST

Eye surgeon says pollution and screen time is driving dry eye cases in Delhi

Delhi's poor air quality is causing dry eyes among the city's residents.
health
Published on Oct 28, 2025 02:59 PM IST

Punjab logs 122 new farm fire cases, tally reaches 743

Typically, farm fires can contribute up to 35% of Delhi’s total PM 2.5 levels. (HT Archive)
delhi news
Published on Oct 27, 2025 05:24 AM IST

Pulmonologist shares simple tips to protect your eyes and lungs from pollution

Amidst the rising pollution, it is important to take care of your eyes and lungs.
health
Published on Oct 26, 2025 03:02 PM IST

AQI in five Haryana cities worse than Delhi

A thick layer of smog engulfs the Delhi-Gurugram Expressway near Signature Tower Chowk in Gurugram on Friday. (Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)
chandigarh news
Published on Oct 25, 2025 06:52 AM IST

Advocate’s plea before NHRC seeks urgent guidelines to curb firecracker pollution and protect living beings

Advocate’s plea before NHRC seeks urgent guidelines to curb firecracker pollution and protect living beings
mumbai news
Published on Oct 25, 2025 06:14 AM IST

Smog woes: Delhi-NCR's morning cyclists, walkers hit pause as AQI worsens

Cycling groups across Delhi-NCR have rescheduled their meetups due to the 'severe' spike in AQI.
htcity delhi junction
Published on Oct 24, 2025 02:46 PM IST

Delhi AQI remains in ‘poor’ to ‘severe’ categories ahead of artificial rain plan

New Delhi, India - Oct. 23, 2025: : A dense layer of smog engulfs Anand Vihar Road, worsening air quality in New Delhi, India, on Thursday, October 23, 2025. (Photo by RAJ K RAJ / Hindustan Times)
india news
Published on Oct 24, 2025 11:59 AM IST
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