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Delhi wakes up to post-Diwali smog amid reports of air quality index crossing ‘hazardous’ 2,000

Delhi residents left gasping for breath night after Diwali

The Independent UK · Nov 9

Delhi breathes worst Diwali-eve air in a decade as fireworks push pollution towards ‘severe’ category

Indian capital was ranked world’s most polluted major city on Saturday

The Independent UK · Nov 8

Nov-Jan ban on non-Delhi vehicles below BS-VI standards to be in force every year

Delhi government plans to ban non-Delhi-registered vehicles below BS-VI emission standards beginning November 1. This ban will continue annually until January 31 to improve air quality. Vehicles using Compressed Natural Gas or electric power are exempted from these restrictions. The transport department is enforcing rules with 250 personnel at key…

The Economic Times · Nov 7

Delhi air turns hazardous; AQI touches 605, GRAP-II vehicle curb enforced at Gurgaon border

Delhi AQI: Among the worst-affected locations, Punjabi Bagh recorded an AQI of 452, followed by Dhaula Kuan at 417, ITO at 418, RK Puram at 423 and Ghazipur at 410. The air quality around India Gate stood at 414, with all these locations falling in the severe category.

The Economic Times · Nov 4

Get ready to pay double for parking in Delhi: MCD plans to hike charges at 400 parking lots under GRAP-II; what two-wheeler and car owners need to know

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is likely to double parking charges at around 400 surface parking lots from Wednesday under GRAP-II pollution-control measures. The proposal is awaiting clearance from the civic body's law department and the competent authority. Currently, MCD charges Rs 20 per hour for four-wheelers and Rs…

The Economic Times · Nov 3

Green crackers: Where can you buy them in Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida and Ghaziabad? How to identify if it is real or polluting cracker?

Green crackers list: Green crackers are low-emission fireworks developed to reduce air and noise pollution compared with conventional firecrackers. With the Supreme Court allowing their use in Delhi-NCR on November 7 and 8, 2026, consumers are looking for authorised markets to purchase them ahead of Diwali. These crackers use a…

The Economic Times · Nov 3

Bombay HC invokes secular spirit, slams 'petty mindset', says restore Dia Mirza clip

The Bombay High Court expressed discontent over the removal of Dia Mirza's eco-friendly Diwali campaign video. Political objections led to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's decision to delete the clip. The court emphasized the need for a secular approach in environmental awareness efforts. Justice Gokhale criticized local politicians for not advocating…

The Economic Times · Nov 3

BJP attacks Dia Mirza, Naseeruddin Shah over 'selective' environmental concerns

BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia criticized actors Dia Mirza and Naseeruddin Shah for what he called selective outrage regarding environmental issues. He noted their silence during pollution spikes associated with other religions' festivals while targeting Hindu celebrations. The Bombay High Court expressed skepticism over a video Mirza produced for an eco-friendly…

The Economic Times · Nov 3

Restrictions in place as toxic air pollution spikes across India and Pakistan ahead of Diwali

Restrictions on fire works, polluting vehicles and construction activities have already been unveiled ahead of Diwali

The Independent UK · Nov 3

Bombay HC slams row over Dia Mirza's Diwali video, directs BMC to re-upload clip

The Bombay High Court expressed discontent over the removal of Dia Mirza's video promoting an eco-friendly Diwali. This decision came after objections from certain political figures who labeled the campaign as anti-Hindu. The court emphasized the message was important for environmental awareness, irrespective of individual beliefs. Consequently, the court ordered…

The Economic Times · Nov 3