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'Pollution a bigger threat to India than tariffs': Gita Gopinath at Davos

Former IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath says pollution is a bigger risk to India's economy than tariffs, hurting productivity, raising health costs and affecting investor confidence

'Pollution a bigger threat to India than tariffs': Gita Gopinath at Davos
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 2:41 PM IST

Delhi AQI stays 'very poor', but rain forecast gives hope of some relief

Overall AQI in Delhi on Thursday morning was 312, with several pollution hotspots; IMD has forecast rain this week which could wash away pollutants and provide temporary relief to residents

Delhi AQI stays 'very poor', but rain forecast gives hope of some relief
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 9:25 AM IST

SC orders Delhi-NCR to implement CAQM's long-term air pollution plan

The Supreme Court told Delhi government and NCR agencies to act without delay on CAQM's long-term air pollution plan and submit clear timelines for compliance

SC orders Delhi-NCR to implement CAQM's long-term air pollution plan
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 5:04 PM IST

Delhi AQI improves marginally but remains 'very poor'; relief unlikely

Delhi's air quality showed marginal improvement on Wednesday but remained in the 'very poor' category, with AQI at 339. Forecasts suggest little relief as pollution levels are expected to persist

Delhi AQI improves marginally but remains 'very poor'; relief unlikely
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 11:29 AM IST

Delhi sees worst January air quality in 5 years; Grap stage IV curbs on

Despite a slight improvement on Tuesday, Delhi is witnessing its worst January air quality in five years, with Grap Stage IV restrictions continuing amid unfavourable weather and dense fog

Delhi sees worst January air quality in 5 years; Grap stage IV curbs on
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 11:45 AM IST

Delhi air quality remains 'severe' as IMD issues alert for fog, cold wave

Delhi's air quality remained in the severe category on Monday, with several areas recording AQI above 400 as fog and cold wave continue to blanket the capital

Delhi air quality remains 'severe' as IMD issues alert for fog, cold wave
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 8:52 AM IST

Delhi AQI remains 'very poor' amid dense fog; Grap III curbs reimposed

Several areas in Delhi slipped into severe levels; Grap Stage III has been enforced as cold wave and dense fog disrupt daily life

Delhi AQI remains 'very poor' amid dense fog; Grap III curbs reimposed
Updated On : 17 Jan 2026 | 11:21 AM IST

Delhi air quality stays 'very poor' amid cold wave, dense fog; AQI at 348

The national capital continued to breathe very poor air as pollution levels stayed high; a cold wave and widespread fog reduced visibility and added to travel disruptions across the region

Delhi air quality stays 'very poor' amid cold wave, dense fog; AQI at 348
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 12:03 PM IST

Delhi AQI remains 'very poor' as city sees season's lowest temperature

Delhi's air quality stayed above 350 amid the cold wave, raising health concerns as dense fog disrupted travel and temperatures remained well below normal

Delhi AQI remains 'very poor' as city sees season's lowest temperature
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 11:24 AM IST

Delhi air quality stays 'very poor' amid cold wave and persistent fog

Unfavourable winter conditions and weak winds prevented dispersion of pollutants, keeping Delhi's air quality in the 'very poor' category

Delhi air quality stays 'very poor' amid cold wave and persistent fog
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 11:32 AM IST

Delhi air quality dips to 'very poor' as IMD issues cold wave alert

Delhi's air quality worsened to the 'very poor' category as temperatures fell to near-freezing levels, with the IMD issuing a cold wave alert and pollution levels crossing 300 at several monitoring st

Delhi air quality dips to 'very poor' as IMD issues cold wave alert
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 10:35 AM IST

CAQM conducts special inspection of industrial units in Naraina Cantonment

During the inspection drive, all locations mentioned in the complaint were visited, and every industrial unit found operational at the time of inspection was examined

CAQM conducts special inspection of industrial units in Naraina Cantonment
Updated On : 10 Jan 2026 | 9:53 PM IST

Delhi air remains 'very poor' as rain fails to bring respite; AQI at 363

Fog and cold grip the capital as overall AQI stays in the very poor range at 363 early on Saturday, with multiple hotspots recording dangerous pollution levels despite recent rain

Delhi air remains 'very poor' as rain fails to bring respite; AQI at 363
Updated On : 10 Jan 2026 | 9:24 AM IST

Air as an electoral issue: Cricket pullouts may push action in North India

Foreign cricket teams refusing to play in North India could spur government to act

Air as an electoral issue: Cricket pullouts may push action in North India
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 11:22 PM IST

Delhi air quality remains 'very poor' despite early morning rain across NCR

Delhi's overall AQI climbed to 325 at 8 am, with Anand Vihar and Nehru Nagar among the worst-polluted sites; 27 of 39 stations record air quality in the 'very poor' category

Delhi air quality remains 'very poor' despite early morning rain across NCR
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 9:22 AM IST

Delhi cold wave persists for third day; air quality remains 'poor'

Delhi continued to reel under bone-chilling cold wave conditions for the third day as daytime temperatures dropped sharply and air quality stayed poor, with the IMD warning of more cold days ahead

Delhi cold wave persists for third day; air quality remains 'poor'
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 11:08 AM IST

Delhi AQI slips back to 'poor' as dense fog disrupts flights and travel

Delhi-NCR records 'poor' air quality as AQI rises to 292, with dense fog affecting visibility and causing flight delays, travel disruptions

Delhi AQI slips back to 'poor' as dense fog disrupts flights and travel
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 9:18 AM IST

Air quality in Delhi improves slightly, but cold wave, fog continue

Delhi's air quality improved to an AQI of 248, but cold wave and dense fog continue to disrupt travel and daily life, with most pollution drifting in from neighbouring NCR districts

Air quality in Delhi improves slightly, but cold wave, fog continue
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 9:18 AM IST

Delhi AQI today: Air quality improves to 'poor'; Grap III curbs lifted

Air quality in Delhi improved slightly with AQI improving to 'poor' and prompting CAQM to ease some curbs. However, fog and low visibility are expected to cause some travel disruptions

Delhi AQI today: Air quality improves to 'poor'; Grap III curbs lifted
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 9:10 AM IST

Grap III restrictions lifted in Delhi-NCR as AQI level falls to 236

CAQM revokes Grap III curbs across Delhi-NCR after AQI improves to 'poor' levels, aided by strong winds. However, restrictions under Grap I and II will continue to remain in force across NCR

Grap III restrictions lifted in Delhi-NCR as AQI level falls to 236
Updated On : 02 Jan 2026 | 9:08 PM IST