The Centre's air pollution mitigation body is examining a plan to install dust sensors along key stretches of Delhi and the adjoining NCR region to monitor road dust, one of the major contributors to the capital's particulate pollution load.
The air quality in the national capital continues to deteriorate with the Air Quality Index (AQI) level above 400 in the 'severe' category in multiple stations at 8 am, despite the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-III in effect across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has implemented an innovative 'Solar on Track' project at the Namo Bharat Depot in Duhai, where solar panels have been installed on the tracks. This is a first-of-its-kind initiative in any RRTS or Metro system in India.
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Punjab and Haryana governments to file a status report on the measures taken to curb stubble burning, contributing to the air pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR.
In its notice dated November 10, 2025, the Commission expressed concern that despite repeated directions and review meetings, incidents of stubble burning continue to be reported from Fatehabad district.
The air quality in the national capital continued to deteriorate on Wednesday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 413 at 8 am, placing it in the 'severe' category, even as the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-III remains in effect across Delhi and the National Capital
With air quality in Delhi worsening, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced that schools up to class 5 will switch to hybrid mode, offering both online and physical classes.
The CAQM has invoked Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan across NCR as Delhi's air quality worsened to 'Severe' with an AQI of 425 on Tuesday morning.
In June 2025, CAQM had directed for zero tolerance for open waste burning, enhanced night-time surveillance, and intensified citizen awareness campaigns in collaboration with RWAs, industry associations, and local bodies. These measures can contribute in reduction in open waste burning in
Meanwhile, several states across the country have been placed on high alert, with police forces intensifying checks and tightening security measures to prevent any untoward incident.
This comes after Jammu and Kashmir Police recovered about 360 kgs of inflammable material and ammunition from Haryana's Faridabad and nabbed two accused, Dr Muzammil and Aadil Rather.