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Tuesday, November 4, 2025
TopicDelhi air pollution

Topic: Delhi air pollution

Dusting off Delhi’s air — clean construction must replace blanket bans

In FY 2022–23, Delhi estimated that 1.46 million tonnes of C&D waste from various government departments would be recycled, but achieved only a third of this amount.

Up in the air: New IIT study tells us why Delhi climate not suited for cloud seeding

Delhi govt's cloud seeding efforts this week completely failed. Delhi IIT study uses parameters such as cloud temperature, water vapour levels, humidity in Delhi during October to February.

0.1 mm of rain in Noida & AQI down by 20 points—how Delhi’s cloud seeding trial went

Moisture content remained low at 10-15%, which is not ideal for cloud seeding, but this situation is suitable for judging effectiveness in low-moisture conditions, says IIT Kanpur.

ThePrint photos of the week: Post-Diwali pollution in Delhi & Yamuna clean-up drive for Chhath

In PhotosOfTheWeek we bring you pictures clicked by ThePrint’s photojournalists, video journalists and reporters this past week.

Delhi NCR’s air quality remains ‘very poor’, Thursday morning’s overall AQI at 362

The second phase of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-2) restrictions is already in place to tackle the impact of the severely degrading air quality.

It doesn’t matter who rules Delhi — AAP or BJP. Diwali madness is now an annual ritual

There’s a definition of madness that seems well suited to today’s Delhi: doing the same thing again and again and expecting a different result.

Pollution does not appear to be an emergency for Indian govt, writes global media amid Diwali smog

Reports in international publications also say Modi is 'risking farmers' wrath' with trade talks with Trump administration, and tariffs have hit India’s garment manufacturing hub hard.

Delhi’s air quality slips to ‘very poor’ after Diwali, experts blame crackers & unfavourable weather

This year was the first time that the sale and limited use of firecrackers allowed in Delhi after they were banned in 2020 due to ill-effects on health and the environment.

How you can save your skin in Delhi’s pollution season

Navigating life in a polluted city is a challenge, but it doesn’t mean you have to surrender your skin’s health.

UP, MP emerge as new stubble burning hotspots, beating usual suspects Punjab & Haryana. Here’s why

Satellite data shows that between 1 and 14 October, 158 fires were reported in UP, and 70 in MP. Punjab and Haryana recorded only 39 and 9 fires respectively.

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Govt shutdown, rate cut — US policy paralysis has created an opportunity for India

A depreciating dollar and abundant liquidity provide an opportunity to explore the rupee’s potential regional role. This represents a significant step toward monetary autonomy.

Nvidia worth $5 trillion: What does it mean for the market?

The chipmaker at the heart of the AI revolution may be the most influential stock in Wall Street history. Nvidia has been the primary driver of the market’s gains since the start of 2023.

Launch of India’s heaviest comms satellite is a level up for its soaring military ambitions. Here’s how

ISRO’s LMV3 rocket set off the CMS-03 satellite from Sriharikota Sunday. It weighs 4,410 kg, will primarily serve Indian Navy and has a life of at least 15 years.

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.