Delhi was ranked the sixth most polluted city in the country in October, behind neighbouring Ghaziabad and Noida, according to a study.

The situation has become more alarming after recent reports of heavy salinity in NCR's groundwater and severe faecal contamination in Delhi's water supply lines surfaced.

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Commission for Air Quality Management to file an affidavit detailing the measures undertaken to prevent Delhi-NCR's air quality from deteriorating.

In a relief for vehicle owners, the Delhi government has lifted the one-year restriction on applications for No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for deregistered vehicles.

Doctors say that the toxic cocktail of smoke, particulate matter, and chemical residues released during firecracker burning is not only harmful for the lungs, but for the eyes as well.

Thirty-five-year-old Rekha Sharma, a resident of Nehru Place, leaves for work early in the morning for Noida, masked up and with an inhaler in her bag.

With Noida International Airport (Jewar) opening soon, many favourite tourist spots are about to feel much closer. From Agra to Rishikesh, here is how the new airport will shrink travel time and expand your getaway list.

The sudden exposure to smoke, toxic gases, and fine particulate matter has left the elderly, children, pregnant women, and those with chronic respiratory or cardiac illnesses struggling to cope.

The DRI has dismantled a narcotics manufacturing and distribution network operating across the Delhi-NCR region and seized contraband worth about Rs 109 crore and arrested 26 foreign nationals.

UGC warned that taking admission in the 'self-styled institution' may jeopardize the career of the students.

Both CPCB and IQAir follow different methods of calculating air quality index, resulting in different numbers.

In this article, we delve into exercise tips you should follow right now according to ensure a safe workout which doesn't increase your exposure to the poor air quality.

With Delhi-NCR's air quality classified as "severe", indoor cooking can worsen air inside your home. From ventilation to stove safety and safe food handling, here's how to cook smarter when the city's air is at risk.

The air is hazy, heavy, and hard to ignore. The national capital recorded the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 350 at 8 am.

With Delhi-NCR's air quality hitting "severe" levels, morning outdoor exercise poses serious health risks, especially for older adults and children. Here's why and what to do instead.

Delhi-NCR AQI After Diwali: The national capital Delhi woke up to 'very poor' air after a night of fireworks on Diwali, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 347 at 7am.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in New Delhi continued to be in the "very poor" category on Friday morning, as the national capital gears up for the upcoming Diwali weekend with the festival of lights being celebrated on Monday.

Learn about how Dengue cases are rising in the capital and its surrounding regions and learn how to safeguard yourself

Diwali celebrations lead to air pollution due to the burning of crackers and the climactic change. Read on as we discuss impact of high AQI on health and how to stay safe.

Green crackers are less polluting than traditional firecrackers, but they still add to pollution, said Arvind Kumar, Delhi's top chest surgeon, labelling green crackers a "misnomer."

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) cases seem to be rising in Delhi-NCR, and experts suggest that prolonged exposure to toxic air, especially PM2.5, nitrogen oxides and ozone, may be the triggers.

The 'Naturally Sweetened' section features items made with natural ingredients such as dates, fruits, or purees, including dishes like Date & Nut Smoothie, Banana Pancakes, and Apple Cinnamon Oats.

Cloud seeding is the process of adding special substances like silver iodide and dry ice to clouds to make it rain or snow in areas experiencing water scarcity, less snowfall, or to reduce hail and clear fog.

As Delhi-NCR braces for another Diwali under a haze of toxic smog, Dr Ravi Shekhar Jha from Fortis Hospital, Faridabad, explains how fine particulate matter and harmful gases damage the lungs.