Delhi pollution
Delhi GRAP IV Implementation: Complete Guide to Restrictions and Exemptions During Severe Air Pollution
Dec 17, 2025 01:18 pm CST
Delhi has implemented Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as air quality reaches severe levels. This comprehensive guide details all current restrictions including school closures, 50% office capacity, BS-VI vehicle requirements, construction bans, and tandoor prohibitions, while outlining essential services that remain operational during this environmental emergency.
Punjab CM Challenges BJP: Delhi's Severe Pollution Persists Despite Absence of Stubble Burning
Dec 17, 2025 12:41 am CST
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann questions BJP's narrative on pollution sources as Delhi's AQI reaches dangerous levels between 450-500 while Punjab reports no stubble burning incidents. Mann highlights that Punjab farmers have reduced stubble burning by 70-80%, yet Delhi's air quality crisis continues unabated, suggesting other factors are responsible for the capital's pollution problems.
Delhi's Political Battle Over Pollution: Kejriwal Defends Vipassana As Air Quality Reaches Critical Levels
Dec 15, 2025 11:00 am CST
Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal criticizes current CM Rekha Gupta for mocking Vipassana meditation amid Delhi's worsening pollution crisis. As the city's AQI soars to a season-high of 461, political tensions escalate with AAP and BJP trading accusations over who bears responsibility for addressing the severe air quality situation affecting millions of residents.
Kejriwal Accuses Delhi CM Gupta of Manipulating Air Quality Data with Water Spraying Tactics
Dec 09, 2025 12:58 am CST
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has publicly criticized current CM Rekha Gupta for allegedly manipulating pollution data by spraying water near AQI monitors. The controversy erupted after Gupta compared AQI to temperature measurements and defended the practice of using mist sprayers at pollution hotspots, sparking a heated political debate between AAP and BJP over Delhi's deteriorating air quality management and data transparency.
Delhi Air Quality Improves from Very Poor to Poor Category Despite Persistent Smog Conditions
Nov 30, 2025 11:17 am CST
Delhi experiences slight improvement in air quality with AQI shifting from 'very poor' to 'poor' category, though toxic smog continues to blanket the city. Government monitoring efforts face criticism as health experts warn of reduced life expectancy from prolonged exposure to polluted air, triggering calls for parliamentary debate on the environmental crisis.
Supreme Court Admits Limitations in Solving Delhi-NCR Air Pollution Crisis
Nov 27, 2025 03:57 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India acknowledged it has "no magic wand" to immediately solve Delhi-NCR's severe air pollution problem, promising continuous monitoring instead of seasonal attention. Led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, the Court recognized the complex nature of the pollution crisis and committed to regular hearings to address the ongoing health emergency affecting the national capital region.
Delhi Congress Leaders Protest Air Pollution Crisis With Oxygen Masks and Cylinders: Demands Immediate Action
Nov 27, 2025 02:02 am CST
Delhi Congress leaders staged a dramatic protest against the capital's dangerous air pollution levels by conducting a press conference wearing masks and carrying oxygen cylinders. With AQI levels at 335, leaders highlighted the impact on construction workers and demanded immediate action from the BJP government to address this growing health emergency that has persisted for 12 days.
Delhi's Air Quality Crisis: 13 Days of 'Very Poor' AQI With No Relief in Sight
Nov 27, 2025 01:24 am CST
Delhi continues to struggle with 'very poor' air quality for the 13th consecutive day, recording an AQI of 327. With vehicular emissions contributing 21.6% to pollution levels and no improvement expected soon, health experts are recommending regular diagnostic screening for vulnerable populations to detect early signs of pollution-related health issues.
Delhi's Toxic Air Forces Child Into Surgery: Mother Shares Devastating Impact of Pollution Crisis
Nov 26, 2025 07:48 pm CST
A Delhi mother shares her heartbreaking story of how severe air pollution led to her young son's two-year battle with respiratory illness, ultimately requiring surgery. Sakshi Pahwa's viral testimony highlights the devastating health consequences of Delhi's toxic air quality on children and the urgent need for environmental action to protect vulnerable populations.
Delhi's Toxic Air Inspires Viral "Oxygen Mask Wedding" Video as Residents Turn to Satire
Nov 10, 2025 09:33 pm CST
As Delhi's air quality reaches dangerous levels, residents are responding with dark humor through viral content like the "oxygen mask wedding" video, which features a couple in respiratory protection instead of traditional wedding attire. This creative satirical response highlights the severity of the pollution crisis while social media platforms overflow with memes about the city's increasingly unbreathable air.