Mumbai’s air quality improved on Tuesday, with the AQI dropping to 41, which is considered “good”. Experts say winds from the Arabian Sea helped clear pollutants, though overall pollution sources in the city still remain.

Delhi has begun testing a new “smog-eating” technology that uses special coatings or materials to break down harmful pollutants in the air. Authorities want to see whether this method can help reduce pollution levels in selected areas.

Strong rural demand, policy support, and festive season boost drive auto sales to record highs in FY26, while electric vehicles see rapid adoption across segments.

Ageing truck fleets in India are set to drive a multi-year replacement cycle, offering growth opportunities for OEMs despite recent industry slowdown.

Authorities have found serious and repeated failures by industries in Delhi-NCR to follow pollution rules. Many units are either ignoring emission standards or not using proper control equipment.

Environmentalists call for concrete provisions in the budget to curb pollution.

We are focusing on major pollution sources through targeted actions in every area,” Sirsa said, stressing a balanced approach across transport, industry, waste management, dust control and public awareness.

Once A Seasonal Problem, Toxic Levels Now Persist Across All Seasons

According to government data, national capital Delhi had only 79 good-to-satisfactory AQI days. That's less than 22% of the whole year.

But No Focus On Secondary Aerosols That Keep Pollution High, Say Experts

The Supreme Court of India has asked the Centre to prepare a plan to shift coal-based power plants out of the National Capital Region. The court said this is needed to tackle serious air pollution in Delhi and nearby areas.

Yet To Be Integrated With CPCB Network Amid Raging Row

Delhi's new air quality monitoring stations show only a minor impact on pollution calculations, with average AQI changing by just one point so far.

ના અહેવાલ મુજબ, જાન્યુઆરીથી સપ્ટેમ્બર 2024 સુધીમાં, 2.7 લાખ પેટ્રોલ ટુ-વ્હીલર્સ અને ફક્ત 26,613 ઇલેક્ટ્રિક ટુ-વ્હીલર્સ નોંધાયા હતા

The year has been marked by implementation in welfare and transport, greater coordination with the Centre, and ongoing challenges in pollution control.

Expert Committee’s Report Suggests Quality Audits And Improved Labs

Faridabad’s annual average levels of PM10 — tiny dust particles harmful to health — remain more than 2.5 times above India’s safe limit. Even though the city has cut these pollution levels somewhat over the past five years, it has spent only about half of its allotted anti-pollution budget under the government’s clean-air programme.

Monday’s new stations take the network to 46 in total for the 1,483 sq km city – giving the Capital an air quality monitor for every 32 sq km.

Six areas, including South Extension Part-1, Majnu Ka Tila, and Mayur Vihar Phase-3, are largely congested on weekends and market days.

The report highlights the poor implementation of the mandatory PUCC rule in Delhi. Although the rule requires vehicles to carry a valid pollution certificate, enforcement remains inconsistent. Many vehicle owners rush to petrol pumps for last-minute checks due to fear of fines.