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Sunday, February 1, 2026
TopicClean air

Topic: clean air

Can democracy really function if citizens cannot breathe freely?

When the environment becomes toxic, all other rights fall like dominoes.

Meghalaya town, not Delhi, had ‘most polluted’ air in 2023 — report on 5 yrs of govt clean air scheme

'Tracing The Hazy Air 2024' report released by Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air found 6 of 10 cities with worst air pollution in 2023 not part of Centre's National Clean Air Programme.

Here’s the secret ingredient to improve children’s learning ability in schools

With many receiving relief funding, schools may be tempted to spend it on the latest gadgets. But first, we need to prioritise the most basic need.

Clean air could become a new global currency. Are we ready for the expenses?

Air pollution exacerbates existing inequities. WHO's research shows that more than 90% of air pollution deaths occur in low and middle-income countries.

Delhi’s clean power goal has a problem — idled fossil fuel plants

The pandemic has left nearly half of India’s thermal power capacity idled, with the cost overhang impeding investment toward renewables and grid improvements.

On Camera

From populism to productivity—why the Budget 2026 makes a structural turn

The Budget proposals seek to balance sustained high economic growth with fiscal discipline and structural transformation.

Sitharaman proposes a new National Institute of Design in eastern India. ‘A good push’

The Indian fashion design industry had a market value of approximately ₹15.1 lakh crore in 2023 and is expected to reach around Rs 45.3 lakh crore by 2032.

10X Budget beef-up for Intelligence Bureau capex, after Pahalgam & Red Fort terror attacks

After lapses exposed by terror attacks at Pahalgam and Delhi's Red Fort, Centre has hiked Intelligence Bureau's expenditure for investments in long-term assets from Rs 257 cr to Rs 2,549 cr. 

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.