Recent changes to India's rural job scheme highlight deep fiscal fault lines. States argue their autonomy is eroding as the Centre pushes co-financing. Explore the data on tax shares, cesses, and political penalties.
Delhi recorded its highest December PM2.5 levels since 2018, averaging 211 µg/m³. Pollution peaked at 392 µg/m³, driven by year-round emissions, not just farm fires. Read the full analysis.
Delivery workers in Delhi demand 'pollution surcharge' and protective gear from e-commerce companies during hazardous air quality days. Their call for fair compensation highlights health risks faced by platform workers.
Delivery workers in Delhi demand 'pollution surcharge' and protective gear from e-commerce companies during hazardous AQI days. Read about their key demands.
Gurgaon sees minimal pollution curbs despite NCR crisis. Experts question data reliability and call for proactive action. Read the full analysis here.
Doctors in Bengaluru report a significant 20-30% increase in patients suffering from pollution-linked health issues like breathlessness and cough. Learn about the symptoms and public health impact.
Nagpur's Hingna industrial estate faces severe air, water, and noise pollution from RMC plants, threatening worker health and productivity. Industry body demands urgent government action. Read the full report.
Despite clear causes for 25 years, India's air pollution crisis worsens. Delhi's winter script repeats as solutions are ignored. Read why science is sidelined in the fight for breathable air.
Punjab Pollution Control Board seizes assets worth ₹79.93 crore of an ethanol plant in Gurdaspur for groundwater contamination. Read about the enforcement action.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta personally cleaned Ring Road, announcing intensified measures & Rs 10 crore per MLA for dust-resistant roads to combat pollution. Read about the govt's action plan.
Haryana's pollution board imposed over Rs 45 crore in penalties on 400+ units but recovered under 1%. The NGT has taken note, seeking answers on stalled environmental restoration.
Residents of Bachupally, Hyderabad, report intensified chemical air pollution causing health crises. With 5000 exposed, locals demand action from pollution board. Read more.
Delhi tackles severe air pollution. Authorities mandate industries to install monitoring devices and expedite control measures. Experts highlight key pollution sources.
Doctors across Delhi-NCR report a sharp rise in severe, pollution-linked ailments in children, from infants to teens. Read how toxic air is triggering surgeries, hospitalizations, and even lung attacks.
Uttar Pradesh power consumers face a record fuel surcharge of 5.56% in December, drawing criticism over Rs 51,000 crore consumer surplus. Consumer groups plan to challenge the UPPCL move.
National Pollution Control Day, observed on Dec 2, marks the Bhopal Gas Tragedy & highlights pollution's deadly health impact, causing 8.1 million deaths in 2021. Learn risks and solutions.
Delhi traffic police at Kalindi Kunj face severe health crises from toxic air, with CT scans revealing black dots in lungs. A 2022 study confirms outdoor workers' plight. Read their struggle.
Delhi's sole dedicated pollution clinic at RML Hospital reports a surge in mental health, skin, and cardiac issues linked to toxic air. Doctors warn of a silent public health emergency.
The Central Government has admitted in Parliament that untreated wastewater is entering Chandigarh's N-Choe seasonal rivulet. Learn about the pollution sources and the city's sewage treatment challenges.
A 5-year-old boy in Noida required surgery for pollution-linked breathing problems after moving to Delhi-NCR. Doctors report 30% rise in allergy cases due to worsening air quality.
Rahul Gandhi demands urgent action plan for Delhi's air pollution crisis, questions PM Modi's silence and claims powerful stakeholders benefit from pollution. Read more.
Bombay High Court forms 5-member committee to inspect Mumbai construction sites for air pollution compliance. Panel includes BMC, MPCB officials and civil society members. Read more about the court's action.
New study reveals alarming air pollution risks for pregnant women in India. Learn how to protect maternal and fetal health from toxic air quality.
US announces dramatic fee increases for foreign visitors to national parks starting 2026. Indian travelers face $250 passes, additional $100 surcharges at popular sites.
Uttar Pradesh bans diesel autorickshaws in Noida, Ghaziabad to tackle severe air pollution. New regulations effective immediately across key NCR districts.
Delhi's air quality deteriorates to severe levels with AQI hitting 400. Learn about the health impacts and immediate measures needed to combat this toxic crisis.
Discover which pollution mask works best in Indian cities. Learn about N95, KN95 effectiveness, proper fit, and protection against PM2.5 particles for healthier breathing.
Discover the hidden symptoms of air pollution exposure in India. Learn to identify subtle health warnings and protect yourself from toxic air quality.
Supreme Court judges express grave concern over Delhi's dangerous air quality crisis, demanding immediate government action to protect public health from toxic pollution.
Delhi's air pollution reaches emergency levels as Supreme Court intervenes. Learn about the urgent measures being implemented and how it affects residents' health.