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Delhi AQI stays in ‘very poor’ category, experts say volcanic ash effect not yet visible

The ash clouds from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano reaching India, environmentalist Vimlendu Jha said that the ash clouds will not 'immediately impact' Delhi's AQI.

How an ash cloud produced by a volcanic eruption in Ethiopia reached India

The Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted for the first time in about 10,000 yrs Sunday. Experts say ash may affect air traffic due to reduced visibility, but won't have major impact on air quality.

Delhi air remains ‘very poor’ with AQI at 363, capital wakes up to thick blanket of smog

Visuals from AIIMS and Safdarjung Hospital showed reduced visibility due to the smog despite the GRAP-III in effect across Delhi, according to the pollution board.

Delhi covered in smog as AQI stands at 396

The air quality is expected to remain in the 'very poor' category from November 23 to November 26, according to the Air Quality Early Warning System (EWS) forecast.

15 arrested for ‘using chilli spray’ on police during anti-pollution protest at India Gate

New Delhi DCP Devesh Kumar Mahla stated that the protest was held at the C hexagon on India Gate, obstructing official work and blocking the road.

‘Our land is not for sale.’ Indigenous peoples finally have a voice at COP30

Indigenous lands deliver the world’s most effective responses to the climate crisis, from curbing deforestation to storing carbon. Yet they remain without formal recognition.

Belém COP30 ends with a flutter as climate finance plan sidesteps fossil fuel truth

India reaffirms support to COP30 declaration, says any attempt to reopen issues that have already been gavelled would set 'a dangerous precedent'. 

India reaffirms support to COP30, welcomes key outcomes

In an address during the closing plenary, Indian representatives said that climate change issues cannot be brushed under the carpet, & parties have started to reverse this trend.

Delhi air pollution remains ‘very poor’, AQI stands at 381

According to the CPCB’s Sameer app, 13 monitoring stations in Delhi reported air quality in the 'severe' category, while 25 stations recorded 'very poor' air quality with readings above 300.

Global gap in adaptation finance is widening, warns India at COP30

In contrast, Environment Minister Bhupender Yaday says, India is mainstreaming adaptation through the National and State Action Plans through domestic budget allocations.

On Camera

‘Delhi winters’ is a legend. Now it’s just air anxiety

The wealthy float above the crisis—insulated in air-purified cars, weekend getaways at farmhouses, and vacations timed perfectly to coincide with Delhi’s worst weeks.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

What’s expected from Putin’s India visit in December—Defence Secretary explains

ThePrint had previously reported that India & Russia are talking about 5 more regiments of the S-400, but no contracts are to be signed during the Russian president's visit.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.