Gadkari also raised concerns over India’s heavy dependence on fossil fuels, pointing out that the country spends nearly Rs 22 lakh crore annually on imports.

Delhi's toxic air has drawn strong remarks from within the ruling BJP, with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari saying that two days in the national capital gives him an infection.

Due to the fog and haze-induced low visibility in Delhi-NCR, flight take-offs and landings may be slower than usual.

A thick blanket of toxic smog engulfed the national capital on Wednesday morning, pushing air pollution levels into the "very poor" category.

As Delhi struggles with air pollution, a fresh political battle erupted on Tuesday after Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena sent a sharply worded letter to former Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal.

The Bombay High Court pulled up the civic authorities and the pollution control board, saying that while it was not against development or halting construction activities in the city, it only sought strict compliance with norms to curb air pollution.

As Delhi chokes under toxic smog, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday acknowledged that the transport sector contributes significantly to pollution and stressed the urgent need to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

The CAQM in NCR and adjoining areas has issued formal showcause notices to six major coal-based thermal power plants within 300 kilometres of Delhi, proposing a total environmental compensation of Rs 61.85 crore.

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena wrote to former chief minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, accusing his government of "11 years of neglect and criminal inaction" and holding him responsible for the air pollution situation In Delhi.

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