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Supreme Court Mandates BS-4 Compliant Engines for Delhi Vehicles to Combat Air Pollution
Dec 17, 2025 09:03 pm CST
The Supreme Court has modified its order on vehicle restrictions in Delhi, now requiring BS-4 compliant engines or newer to operate in the capital. This decision targets older vehicles with BS-III engines that emit significantly higher pollutants, as data shows they contribute substantially to Delhi's severe air pollution. New initiatives including PUCC enforcement and traffic system improvements are being implemented to address the city's deteriorating air quality.
Delhi Minister Apologizes for Severe Pollution Crisis as BJP and AAP Exchange Blame Over Air Quality Management
Dec 16, 2025 08:54 pm CST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has apologized for the capital's pollution crisis while blaming the previous AAP government. As Delhi's AQI hovers at 381 in the "very poor" category, political tensions escalate between BJP and AAP, with international implications as Singapore issues an advisory for its citizens in India. The ongoing crisis has sparked demands for immediate discussions in the Lok Sabha as politicians exchange accusations over responsibility for the deteriorating air quality.
Delhi Implements Mandatory Online Classes for Nursery to Class 5 Students as Air Quality Reaches Severe Levels
Dec 15, 2025 10:12 pm CST
The Delhi government has mandated virtual learning for nursery to Class 5 students across all schools due to severe air pollution, with AQI reaching 427. Previously optional, online classes are now compulsory until further notice as 27 monitoring stations recorded 'severe' air quality levels across the capital city.
Delhi Airport Operations Impacted by Dense Fog and Severe Air Pollution: Aviation Ministry Reviews
Dec 15, 2025 08:33 pm CST
Civil Aviation officials inspected Delhi airport operations as dense fog caused 100 flight cancellations and 300+ delays. The CAT III landing system remained operational despite challenges, while the city's AQI reached a critical 456, prompting environmental reviews for the Delhi-NCR region.
Delhi Air Quality Crisis: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's Claims Contradict Record Post-Diwali Pollution Data
Dec 06, 2025 08:39 pm CST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta claims the capital "maintained air quality" during Diwali, despite official data showing PM2.5 levels reached 488 micrograms per cubic metre - nearly 100 times WHO limits and the worst post-Diwali air quality in five years. AQI readings hit 345, continuing a concerning upward trend despite Supreme Court restrictions on fireworks.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Denies Stubble Burning Link to Delhi's Worsening Air Quality Crisis
Nov 19, 2025 12:42 am CST
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has rejected claims that agricultural smoke from his state contributes to Delhi's air pollution crisis, citing wind patterns and timing of harvests. Meanwhile, Delhi continues to struggle with "very poor" air quality levels as political blame games intensify between AAP and BJP over the worsening environmental situation in the national capital region.
Delhi's Air Quality Shows Improvement: CAQM Postpones Stage 3 Restrictions
Nov 09, 2025 11:58 pm CST
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided against implementing stricter Stage 3 restrictions in Delhi as air quality shows improvement. Despite remaining in the "very poor" category with AQI levels decreasing from 391 to 365, forecasts suggest conditions will stabilize, allowing current Stage 1 and 2 measures to continue throughout the National Capital Region.
Delhi Air Quality Improves to 'Poor' Category from 'Very Poor' as AQI Drops to 294
Oct 29, 2025 02:18 am CST
Delhi's air quality improved marginally on Tuesday, shifting from 'very poor' to 'poor' category with AQI dropping to 294. Despite improvement, 16 monitoring stations still reported 'very poor' air quality, with Siri Fort remaining the most polluted at AQI 347. Forecasts predict 'poor' to 'very poor' conditions to continue through October.
Delhi Plans Cloud Seeding Within Days as Air Quality Deteriorates Before Diwali Celebrations
Oct 15, 2025 05:53 pm CST
Delhi Environment Minister announces imminent cloud seeding operations as air quality worsens ahead of Diwali. With GRAP-1 restrictions already in place and Supreme Court allowing green crackers, the capital city is employing multiple strategies to combat its notorious winter pollution that reduces residents' life expectancy by nearly 12 years compared to WHO guidelines.