World No. 2 shuttler Anders Antonsen has officially withdrawn from the India Open 2026, citing extreme pollution levels in New Delhi. This marks the third consecutive year Anders has opted out of the Super 750 event.
BJP leader Maneka Gandhi on Monday spoke strongly against use of fire-crackers in the wake of severe challenge of air pollution faced by Delhi and National Capital Region, saying there "is no such thing as green firecrackers" and that "those who use firecrackers the most are the same ones
Businessman Robert Vadra on Tuesday expressed concern over the deteriorating air quality in the national capital, saying that all political parties must rise above politics and work collectively to address the serious issue of air pollution in Delhi.
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said that air pollution in Delhi-NCR is primarily driven by two key parameters--PM2.5 and PM10--with emissions from vehicles, industries, construction dust, and adverse meteorological conditions playing a major role. In an exclusive interview wit
Manali is witnessing a surge in tourist footfall ahead of Christmas and New Year. Along with that, to escape the pollution, they are flocking to popular tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh.
Congress leader Manickam Tagore on Saturday took a dig at Union Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju over his remarks on the Lok Sabha not taking up discussion on air pollution in Delhi-NCR and alleged that the government was not sincere and had no intention to take up the debate even thoug
Members Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, and Bansuri Swaraj will raise concerns over the deteriorating air pollution and its impact on public health in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR).
In his notice, Tagore cited the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 461 in Delhi, categorised as "Severe Plus," marking the highest level this season.
CM Rekha Gupta noted that flying dust is a major contributor to pollution in Delhi; therefore, wall-to-wall roads are an effective solution for ensuring long-term dust control along road edges. She instructed MLAs to ensure that all new construction or repair works adhere strictly to the
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday emphasised that he had brought up the issue of pollution in Delhi and other major cities during the parliamentary discussions. He asserted that this is an issue that every party will agree upon and urged them
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta assured residents that the government is taking action on all fronts to tackle pollution in the National Capital. She further reiterated that the fight against pollution in Delhi is ongoing in a continuous mission mode.