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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicDelhi AQI

Topic: Delhi AQI

Delhi skies covered with thick layer of smog, AQI in ‘very poor category’ at 397

Only two stations reported 'poor' air quality as the AQI recorded at DTU-Delhi was 266, and IHBAS Dilshad Garden was 287.

Delhi air deteriorates, AQI remains in ‘severe’ category

The overall AQI in Delhi was recorded as 413, with several monitoring stations in the city recording alarming levels of pollution, with readings surpassing 400 in most areas.

GRAP-III in Delhi-NCR: Construction halted as air quality turns ‘severe’

CAQM said calm winds & ‘unfavourable weather conditions’ caused AQI to rise to 425. Under GRAP-III, industries using ‘unapproved fuels’ must halt operations & agencies should intensify water sprinkling.

Delhi’s AQI monitors didn’t go blank just on Diwali. Hundreds of hours of October PM2.5 data missing

EXCLUSIVE: ThePrint analysed PM2.5 data from all 39 AQI stations across the capital for the month of October and found some glaring gaps.

Who was enemy no 1 at Delhi’s pollution protest? Capitalism

One after another, the barely 20 protestors present spoke about unchecked development, the reckless exploitation of natural resources, and the greed of industrialists that capitalism inevitably fuels.

Delhi air pollution: AQI recorded at 271, remains in ‘poor’ category

A layer of smog settled over various parts of the city Thursday morning with low visibility affecting several areas of the city.

Not just Delhi’s AQI, IQ level of TV news anchors is in the ‘very poor’ category

Delhi's air pollution barely got airtime on TV. The debates were all about BJP vs AAP

Delhi’s AQI stays under ‘very poor’ category, GRAP-2 measures in place

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa Tuesday highlighted the efforts in controlling Delhi's pollution, stressing that pollution levels have remained stable.

IMD issues ‘yellow alert’ for Delhi, rain & thunderstorms likely today

A ‘yellow alert’ under the IMD’s colour-coded warning system indicates the need to 'be aware' of potentially impactful weather.

Visibility drops to zero in parts of the city, over 100 flights delayed due to Delhi fog

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the IGI Airport experienced very dense fog with visibility recorded at 0 metres.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.