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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicAir pollution

Topic: air pollution

Delhi’s toxic smog is choking the cops on the streets. N95 masks, handkerchiefs ‘not enough’

Several officers on daily duty continue to suffer from cough, throat aches & burning eyes. Health experts argue exposure to pollution can lead to permanent lung damage & more.

A new automobile scrappage policy is needed. Link it with emissions

We must look to experiences from Norway and China to see how well-designed incentives work toward accelerating EV adoption.

Toxic smog persists over India’s north; Delhi pollution remains severe

Pollution is a major problem every winter as cold, heavy air traps dust, emissions, and smoke from farm fires started illegally in Punjab and Haryana.

Watch CutTheClutter: Understanding how toxic our air is & what will fix it

In Episode 1554 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains the science behind the hazardous air quality and why pollution is a year-round challenge.

Delhi’s AQI at 494, one of the ‘worst pollution spells’ since 2022

Many localities including Ashok Vihar, Bawana, Dwarka, Jahangirpuri, Mundka, Najafgarh and Patparganj record 500 AQI.

Blanket of smog envelopes parts of Delhi as AQI remains in ‘severe’ category

The AQI was recorded at 406 on 8 am Saturday morning. Health concerns include respiratory issues, eye irritation, and increased risk of cardiovascular problems.

Amid rising pollution, Delhi primary schools to stay shut, classes to shift online

Following implementation of GRAP-III measures to mitigate the effects of air pollution and worsening AQI, Delhi Metro will add 20 extra trips Friday onwards.

Toxic smog blankets north India, cuts off visibility; Delhi pollution ranks ‘severe’ 2nd day in a row

Farm fires to clear fields of paddy stubble in preparation for planting of wheat in the north has risen steadily this week to almost 2,300 on Wednesday from 1,200 Monday.

As Delhi chokes, city hospitals see surge in patients reporting ‘incessant cough, pounding headache’

At Delhi's RML Hospital, India's 1st pollution OPD, doctors said patients began trickling in from early October as pollution levels rose. They are now seeing 10-12 patients per week.

Delhi residents struggle with low visibility and breathlessness; AQI ‘very poor’ at 361

A dense layer of smog engulfed the national capital Wednesday morning; residents complained of eye irritation, runny nose and cough.

On Camera

India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief says India, China carried out ‘readjustment’ of troops. ‘Trying to increase trust factor’

While both India and China have carried out disengagement in Eastern Ladakh, the process of de-escalation is still under discussion & has not been agreed upon.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.