Air Pollution

India has the second-highest incidence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (CoPD) in the world, after China. What you need to know about CoPD and the cost of treatment for the chronic lung disease in India.

Delhi air quality dips to 'very poor' as smog persists; AQI at 303

Despite a slight improvement from the recent weeks, several parts of the city remained shrouded in a dense layer of toxic smog.

Air purifier demand jumps up to 20-fold as AQI spikes in Delhi, Mumbai

The increase in new buyers suggests that air purifiers are no longer a seasonal purchase but as something consumers engage with throughout the year, companies say

Bengaluru founder moves to polluted Delhi, says she feels ‘sick every time I step out’

YourStory founder Shradha Sharma described the Delhi air pollution as an 'existential crisis' and urged India’s startup community to step up.

Delhi's hot air balloon plans meet with skepticism, memes online: 'Be the first to breathe toxic air'

While the Delhi Development Authority pitched the rides as part of a broader plan to activate the Yamuna riverfront with eco-friendly attractions, users were quick to point out the irony of promoting hot air balloons in a city battling hazardous air quality.

UK-based founder urges people to move out of Delhi, Mumbai: 'Could literally taste, smell the pollution'

'Please leave this city for your own sake. Buying a property here does not make sense either. Same for Mumbai,' Kunal Kushwaha shared.

Stubble burning cases spike outside Punjab as Delhi’s air worsens

Even as stubble burning becomes more dispersed, Delhi’s air quality remains poor

'Citizens treated like criminals': Rahul Gandhi slams govt over detention of protesters demanding clean air in Delhi

Scores of people, including parents and environmental activists, staged a protest at India Gate on Sunday against the worsening air quality in the national capital.

Delhi-NCR air pollution: Why the Supreme Court declined an urgent hearing on Monday

Before a bench comprising CJI BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran, the Supreme Court was urged to list the matter for urgent hearing, stressing the “constantly deteriorating” air conditions in the capital.

5 Indian cities with the cleanest air right now — perfect escapes from Delhi’s toxic smog

Escape Delhi’s toxic smog with these 5 Indian cities that boast the cleanest air right now. From Meghalaya to Darjeeling, discover fresh-air destinations with AQI under 50.

OPINION | Beyond Quick Fixes: India’s air pollution crisis demands a paradigm shift in development  

Sanghnomics: We are treating largely symptoms of a deeper malaise. The solution is to check reckless consumerism that has become the driving force of modern economic models

Delhi’s air quality improves 11% after Diwali, but relief may be short-lived

Moneycontrol analysis shows post-Diwali improvement in more than half of the past 11 years

Delhi begins October with cleanest air in years as farm fires hit record low

Average AQI hovers near 110, the lowest early-October reading since 2015; Punjab and Haryana fires down nearly 90 percent

10 common childhood allergy triggers parents should never ignore

Childhood allergies are often caused by dust pollution, food and even toys. From dust mites and pet dander to pollen and smoke, there are several triggers. Discover the various types, their preventive tips, and treatment options

Heart attack causes: Air pollution can raise risk of heart diseases, stroke

Air pollution is not just a problem for the lungs, it can strain the heart too. From healthy diet tweaks to smarter outdoor routines, here are 5 daily habits that may help shield your heart from pollution’s hidden dangers.

Why are so many young people getting lung cancer, and what can be done?

Embrace a new narrative this World Lung Cancer Day. Lung cancer isn’t a smoker problem, it’s everybody’s problem. And with awareness, action and science, we can make sure the next generation has the right to breathe easily.

Air pollution linked to risk of dementia, says new study 

Air pollution, particularly three types of pollutants, has been linked to a rising risk of developing dementia. A new study published in The Lancet Planetary Health explains how inhaling these toxic particles can impact the lungs, trigger brain inflammation, cause respiratory diseases, and pose certain heart risks.

Could city air fuel memory loss? Tiny pollutants now linked to dementia, warn scientists

Air pollution may be more dangerous than it once use to be. It not only damages your lungs and hearts but may also increase the risk of dementia. New evidence shows that air pollution, especially fine particles from vehicles and industry, may increase the risk of dementia. Uncover the link between PM2.5, NO₂, and soot with cognitive decline, dementia

Government cautions against air quality report rankings, cites data gaps

In a written statement, the minister also clarified that there is no conclusive evidence linking air pollution as the sole cause of death.

Explained: Centre's U-turn on installing anti-pollution systems in thermal power plants

Justifying its reversal of the mandate, the environment ministry said current exposure levels provide no credible evidence to suggest that sulphur dioxide (SO₂), under prevailing ambient conditions, is a major public health concern.

Delhi government seeks Rs 1,000 crore from Centre to combat air pollution: Parvesh Verma

According to the CPCB, an AQI of 0-50 is considered good, with minimal health impact, 51-100 is satisfactory, with minor breathing discomfort for sensitive individuals, 101-200 is moderate, 201-300 is Very Poor, and 401-500 is severe.

8 alarming health risks of air pollution, from asthma to heart damage, strokes, more

Health effects of air pollution: Pollution affects not just lungs, it damages hearts, triggers strokes, and harms unborn babies. Keep these causes in mind and take preventive tips to save your health.

Delhi govt to set up centre for real-time monitoring of air quality, water pollution

Presenting the 2025-26 Delhi budget, Gupta declared allocation of Rs 506 crore for the environment and forest departments.

Mumbai's BMC directs eateries to shift to CNG, piped gas by July or face action

The BMC has issued a directive to local vendors, hotels, restaurants and dhabas not to resort to wood or coal as fuel, and the transition is to be completed by July 8, 2025.

Nithin Kamath says Bryan Johnson debunked a myth that only Delhi has air quality problem

Zerodha CEO Nikhil Kamath said after recording the podcast with brother Nikhil Kamath, he got an AQI meter for their JP Nagar office located in a 'quiet corner of Bengaluru' but was 'shocked' to see the reading to be more than 120.