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Friday, December 12, 2025
TopicDelhi pollution

Topic: Delhi pollution

SC says govt ‘constitutionally obligated to ensure pollution-free environment’. The Delhi AQI case so far

The top court Monday ordered the implementation of GRAP IV measures across all states in NCR until further orders, even if AQI drops below 300.

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 air quality worsens to ‘severe plus’, records AQI of 484 & visibility of 150 metres

Stricter measures under GRAP 4 including ban on truck entry and suspension of construction came into force Monday.

Ban on entry of trucks, temporary construction halt. GRAP Stage-4 curbs set to come into effect

Centre’s air quality panel has suggested online classes for Classes 6-9 and Class 11, besides recommending that offices in work at 50% capacity, with the rest working from home.

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.

Delhi chokes as air quality remains in ‘very poor’ category with AQI 355

5 stations -- Anand Vihar, Jahangirpuri, Wazirpur, Rohini, & Mundka -- reported air quality in the severe category, with AQI levels above 400.

Farm fires caused just 4% of Delhi’s air pollution, vehicles main culprit, finds pre-Diwali analysis

Number of bad air days increased as compared to same period in 2023 & 2022, according to CSE. Local sources in Delhi & neighbouring areas responsible for this, it adds.

Global media takes note of Kashmir’s mandate on BJP & Ladakh people’s quest for autonomy

In UP & Himachal, International media notes, it's now mandatory for restaurants to publicly display names of owners & employees, a move seen as an attack on Muslim workers & establishments.

With 401 AQI, Delhi air turns ‘severe’ again

The increase in AQI levels comes after the Centre removed curbs including a ban on construction work on linear projects and the entry of polluting trucks in Delhi.

Delhi records AQI of 394, air quality deteriorates to ‘very poor’ category

Increase in AQI levels comes after Centre removed stringent curbs, including a ban on construction work and the entry of polluting trucks in Delhi following drop in pollution levels.

On Camera

IndiGo cancellations made TV news do the unexpected — question the Modi government

Republic TV was the harshest of them all: “The (civil aviation) minister has done a bad job,” said prime time anchor Arnab Goswami.

IndiGo’s profits dipped, most airlines sunk into losses last fiscal even as flier numbers soared

Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.

Dubai Tejas crash revives focus on advanced, fully automated safety systems

Dubai airshow crash & pilot death have rekindled concerns over pilot safety, and need for smarter automated systems that can step in when G-forces, temporary loss of consciousness hit the pilot.

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.