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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicDelhi air pollution

Topic: Delhi air pollution

Delhi air quality ‘poor’, Nehru Nagar records highest AQI

The air quality in the national capital improved to 'poor' after remaining in the 'very poor' category for three consecutive days.

Delhi AQI sees slight improvement drops to 269, from ‘very poor’ to ‘poor’ category

Despite the slight shift in pollution levels, a thick layer of smog engulfed the national capital, with several areas recording a 'very poor ' air pollution rating.

‘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.

As volcanic ash enters Delhi, AQI records at 384, remains in ‘very poor’ category

A thick layer of smog enveloped the capital Friday morning, with many areas across the city recording a 'severe' AQI reading.

Gujarat vows not to repeat slip ups from 2010 Commonwealth Games & ‘lethal air’ endangering young lives

International press quotes officials in Gujarat saying they won’t repeat 2010’s mistakes; Delhi’s hazardous air quality crisis, and tributes to actor Dharmendra also in news.

‘Delhi blast accused also young, educated, brainwashed’—Police’s analogy for ‘pro-Hidma’ AQI protesters

The parallel was drawn as Delhi Police sought remand of the accused protesters. A group of six was remanded to three-day custody of the police.

‘Digital India’, but no WFH? Government employees ask Centre for respite from pollution

Air quality in Delhi NCR through most of November has been ‘very poor’ or ‘severe’, with doctors advising people to avoid long exposure to outdoor pollution as far as possible.

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.

Delhi pollution protest: 22 students in judicial custody for ‘chilli spraying cops, pro-Hidma slogans’

Police allege the protest, held under banner of Delhi Co-ordination Committee for Clean Air, near India Gate was unauthorised, accused protesters of encircling Parliament Street station.

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.

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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.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

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.