A new study published in Science has challenged this view, suggesting the genetic contribution might be considerably higher.

Several parts of the national capital woke up to dense fog on Monday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining in the moderate to poor categories according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.

India's fight against toxic air just took a hit. The 2026-27 Budget allocated only Rs 1,091 crore to pollution control - down from Rs 1,300 crore last year.

Several parts of Delhi and the wider National Capital Region (NCR) witnessed light rain during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a drop in the maximum temperature for today.

The air quality in Delhi has shown slight deterioration this January compared to last year, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) till January 30 standing at 307, compared to 306 during the same period in 2025, according to an analysis

The Delhi government on Friday released Rs 500 crore to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to stabilise sanitation services, repair damaged roads and curb dust pollution.

Sarfarz Khan, his brother Musheer and several other Mumbai players wore masks on the field as an air pollution row erupted in a Ranji Trophy match against Delhi.

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday orally observed that the impact of air pollution on the economy needed to be examined and just uttering "harsh words will not yield any results".