Delhi NCR air quality
Violent Clash at Delhi Air Pollution Protest: Police Officers Attacked with Pepper Spray at India Gate
Nov 24, 2025 01:02 am CST
Environmental demonstrators protesting Delhi's dangerous air quality levels clashed with police at India Gate, resulting in multiple officers being injured by pepper spray. The unprecedented confrontation occurred when protesters breached barricades and refused to clear pathways needed for emergency vehicles, escalating tensions between environmental activists and law enforcement in India's pollution-stricken capital.
Delhi Implements GRAP-2 Anti-Pollution Measures as AQI Reaches 'Very Poor' Category Ahead of Diwali
Oct 20, 2025 02:22 am CST
Delhi has activated GRAP-2 anti-pollution measures as the city's Air Quality Index reaches 302, falling into the 'very poor' category ahead of Diwali. The Commission for Air Quality Management has implemented restrictions on coal, firewood, and diesel generators, with experts warning that air quality will likely worsen after festival celebrations due to firecracker usage and unfavorable weather conditions.