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Monday, February 16, 2026
TopicDelhi smog

Topic: Delhi smog

Delhi’s annual pollution ‘ritual’ & its economic toll, & the politics of India-Pakistan cricket rivalry

Bloomberg looks at how Indian capital's toxic air crisis is fuelling public anger against the govt. BBC says India vs Pakistan match is never just about the game.

ThePrint photos of the week: A Sahara crown jewel gathering dust, central Delhi from a smoggy lens

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

Delhi govt pushes ahead with cloud seeding, sets aside Rs 3 cr

To test efficacy of cloud seeding in curbing air pollution, BJP-led Delhi govt plans five trials beginning later this month in city's outskirts. IIT Kanpur will oversee implementation.

Watch your Vitamin D level in smoggy Delhi as UV rays are blocked, warns AIIMS doctor  

Dr R. Goswami, professor of endocrinology at AIIMS, says ‘sunshine exposure’ is best way to get Vitamin D, highlights long-term impact of deficiency on human body.

How Adani could steal Modi’s thunder in parliament & what’s fuelling Delhi’s smog crisis

Global media highlights the serious implications of US charges against Adani for India's business reputation. It also notes the distinct phenomenon of 'resort politics' in the country.

Delhi’s vehicular fumes contribute 17% of air pollution Monday. Crop burning, no wind make it worse

Till Saturday, a majority of Delhi’s pollution load was from stubble fires (25.10%), followed by vehicular emission (12.58%), & contamination from neighbouring states.

With Delhi AQI ‘severe’ for 3rd day, GRAP-III measures enforced. How these aim to tackle city’s smog

Graded Response Action Plan Stage III came into effect in NCR region today, imposing strict ban on various construction activities & on entry of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles.

Toxic smog blankets north India, cuts off visibility; Delhi pollution ranks ‘severe’ 2nd day in a row

Farm fires to clear fields of paddy stubble in preparation for planting of wheat in the north has risen steadily this week to almost 2,300 on Wednesday from 1,200 Monday.

Toxic smog wreathes Delhi as winter nears, drives air quality in some areas into ‘severe range

According to the earth sciences ministry, Delhi’s overall score on an air quality index (AQI) was ‘very poor’ at 384 and was likely to stay there until Thursday.

How incentivising farmers to adopt ex-situ solutions could be key to solving Punjab’s stubble problem

A CSTEP report aims to help Punjab meet its 2024 target of consuming 5.96 mn tonnes of rice straw via methods like converting stubble into energy for industries, power plants & brick kilns.

On Camera

The debate about spheres of influence reorders India’s position

New world reordering tests New Delhi’s strategic autonomy, balancing ties without succumbing to exclusive dominance zones.

Urban co-op banks doubled loan book in 5 yrs, but stuck at under 2% of credit market—Sahakar Trends

UCBs accounted for 1.8% of total industry credit in September 2025—down from 2.2% five yrs ago—showing that they are losing ground to faster PSU banks.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.