'Pollution Has Been Reduced To A Blame Game'

'Most pollution boards across the country have unused funds. There is practically no reason why pollution should not be a political priority.' IMAGE: A view of India Gate as dense smog engulfs the......

CJI considers virtual hearings due to Delhi's air pollution

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, while considering the possibility of shifting Supreme Court hearings to the virtual-only mode due to the severe air pollution, said he felt unwell when he went......

Delhi orders 50% WFH for govt, private offices as air quality worsens

Delhi government offices and all private establishments in the city will function with 50 percent staff strength, and the rest will work from home under stage three of the Graded Response Action......

India celebrates Diwali with fervour, Delhi AQI worsens

Buildings were decorated with colourful lights and earthen lamps dotted houses as people across the country thronged temples and celebrated Diwali with pomp on Monday. IMAGE: Women dressed in......

The 7-seater EV that redefines 'base model' at 19.95 lakh

The XEV 9S is poised to disrupt the market, specifically with its entry-level variant called the 'Pack One Above', which offers a level of equipment rarely seen in base models, writes Rajesh......

Tracking air: As Delhi AQI worsens, experts call for long-term solutions

Air quality index (AQI) soared past 350 level in parts of Delhi on Thursday and experts cautioned that as weather turns colder it may breach the 400-mark ceiling and enter the ‘severe’......

Delhi's Fuel Ban On 15-year-old Vehicles Finds No Backers

The Delhi government has announced that vehicles older than 15 years will be denied fuel at petrol pumps starting April 1. Kindly note the image has only been published for representational......

Bad air quality may breathe fresh life into health insurance business

General insurance companies are likely to see a surge in demand for health insurance in the coming months due to falling air quality in the country. IMAGE: Activist Ashok Kumra runs a campaign to......

Disha Patani Is Diwali-Ready

Katrina prefers denims during Diwali... Kajol has a question... Kartik takes Vidya to Kolkata... Photograph: Kind courtesy Disha Patani/Instagram Disha Patani is Diwali-ready.   Photograph:......

BCCI shuffles Test venues! Delhi misses out on SA Test

Kolkata, Delhi swap Tests against Windies and SA IMAGE: The first Test of the South Africa series, starting November 14, 2025, will now be held at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, instead of the initially......

Delhi air not ideal, but we have to play: Bangladesh coach

Delhi's air quality index (AQI) read an alarming 460 on Sunday! IMAGE: An aerial view shows residential buildings and a stadium shrouded in smog in New Delhi, October 27, 2023. Photograph: Altaf......

Delhi smog steals spotlight: SL-Bangla tie in jeopardy

Uncertainty looms over Lanka-Bangla World Cup clash due to severe air pollution IMAGE: Bangladesh braved hazardous conditions to train on Saturday evening, wearing masks at the Feroz Shah......

Shakib steers B'desh to victory amid 'time out' drama

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, in New Delhi, on Monday. - SCORECARD IMAGE: Shakib Al Hasan scored 82 to help Bangladesh win against Sri Lanka in the World......