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The Mumbai pilot suggests the next phase may be 'healthy buildings', where indoor air quality becomes a core part of infrastructure rather than an afterthought Mumbai's real estate sector is set to pilot a new proposition that goes beyond location, design and amenities -- the air residents breathe. In what is being positioned as a first for the city, developer Superb Realty has partnered deep-tech firm Praan to deploy an AI-powered air purification system across a large-scale development spanni ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Even as India recorded a marginal improvement in air quality in 2025, cities across the country -- including Mumbai -- continue to grapple with pollution levels far exceeding global safety norms, according to the latest World Air Quality Report released in March.India's annual average PM2.5 concentration dipped by 3% to 48.9 µg/m³ in 2025, still nearly ten times higher than the WHO guideline. The country now ranks as the sixth most polluted globally, behind Pakistan, Bangladesh, Tajikis ...Read More >
According to an analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air , Ghaziabad recorded the highest PM10 concentration in the country at 215 micrograms per cubic metre, followed by Delhi at 201 micrograms per cubic metre and Noida at 195 micrograms per cubic metre. The findings underline that pollution levels in the national capital are still more than three times higher than the national standard of 60 micrograms per cubic metre, pointing to persistent air quality challenges. The rep ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: Gurugram has been ranked the most polluted city in the country for March 2026. Haryana accounted for four of India's top ten most polluted cities: Faridabad, Manesar, Bahadurgarh and Gurugram, as per the report of Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). It further noted that Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh remained the most polluted city overall for the entire 2025-26 financial year. Data further showed that nine of Haryana's 24 monitored cities exceeded the National Ambient ...Read More >
Gurgaon: Gurgaon ranked as the most polluted city in India in March 2026, recording a monthly average PM2.5 concentration of 116 µg/m³. The level is nearly twice India's national ambient air quality standard (60 µg/m³) and far above the WHO guideline of 15 µg/m³.Haryana accounted for four of the 10 cities, followed by two each from Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, and one each from Rajasthan and Gujarat. Other places in the top 10 included Bahadurgarh, Faridabad, Singrauli, Mandideep, Ghaziabad ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Delhi continued to remain among the most polluted cities in the NCR region in 2025-26, recording an annual average PM10 level of 201 micrograms per cubic metre, despite a 17 per cent reduction compared to the 2017-18 baseline, as per a new study. According to an analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), Ghaziabad recorded the highest PM10 concentration in the country at 215 micrograms per cubic metre, followed by Delhi at 201 micrograms per cubic ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Delhi continued to remain among the most polluted cities in the NCR region in 2025-26, recording an annual average PM10 level of 201 micrograms per cubic metre, despite a 17 per cent reduction compared to the 2017-18 baseline, as per a new study. According to an analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), Ghaziabad recorded the highest PM10 concentration in the country at 215 micrograms per cubic metre, followed by Delhi at 201 micrograms per cubic ...Read More >
New Delhi, About 33 prototypes shortlisted under Delhi government's 'innovation challenge' to find solutions for the air pollution issue are set to enter the second phase for trials, according to officials familiar with the matter. These include solar-powered pole-mounted dust traps, filterless smoke and dust carbon-capturing device, electrostatic mist sprayers, models for smart dust-suppression and monitoring systems, and retrofitting vehicle-mounted air purifiers to improve emission quality o ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Monday directed civic and transport agencies to expedite field trials of 22 innovations shortlisted under the Delhi government's Innovation Challenge to tackle the capital's persistent air pollution problem. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Sirsa with officials from multiple agencies, including Delhi Transport Corporation, New Delhi Municipal Council, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Delhi Fire Service, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is leading an intensified push against air pollution, with the state Government accelerating its flagship Innovation Challenge to deliver scalable, real-world solutions for cleaner air. The focus was on accelerating trial runs for 22 groundbreaking innovations selected from 284 nationwide entries. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa chaired a high-level review meeting with senior officials from Delhi Transport Corporatio ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi government is accelerating trial runs of innovative technologies aimed at tackling air pollution, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Monday. Chairing a high-level review meeting with officials from multiple agencies, including DTC, NDMC, MCD, Delhi Fire Service, DTIDC and the Health Department, the minister directed authorities to expedite permissions, logistics, and infrastructure su ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi government is accelerating trial runs of innovative technologies aimed at tackling air pollution, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Monday. Chairing a high-level review meeting with officials from multiple agencies, including DTC, NDMC, MCD, Delhi Fire Service, DTIDC and the Health Department, the minister directed authorities to expedite permissions, logistics, and infrastructure su ...Read More >
Delhi-NCR recorded a maximum temperature of 37°C on April 2 with clear skies and no storm activity. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for April 4, forecasting rain and gusty winds Delhi-NCR weather conditions continue to fluctuate, with successive western disturbances bringing spells of rain to the region. While showers are occurring repeatedly, they are not expected to significantly impact temperatures at present. According to forecasts, rainfall is likely between April 3 and April 5. However ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): The national capital was hit by a sudden change in weather patterns on Friday as a thick blanket of dust covered New Delhi, reducing surface visibility during the morning. The weather shift brought a dense blanket of dust to the city, obscuring the skyline and affecting visibility from Gol Dak Khana to Central Delhi and surrounding areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky for the rest of the day, with the possibility ...Read More >
New Delhi: With a report listing Uttar Pradesh's Loni as the world's most polluted city, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday called for a complete revamp of the National Clean Air Programme, seeking a sharper focus on reducing PM2.5 levels, which he described as a "severe public health disaster" across the country. The former environment minister said Loni near Ghaziabad is steeped in Indian mythology as well as history and has many important places of worship reflecting the country's com ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) With a report listing Uttar Pradesh's Loni as the world's most polluted city, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday called for a complete revamp of the National Clean Air Programme, seeking a sharper focus on reducing PM2.5 levels, which he described as a "severe public health disaster" across the country. The former environment minister said Loni near Ghaziabad is steeped in Indian mythology as well as history and has many important places of worship reflecting the c ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Experts have flagged the leniency of the central government's new plastic waste management rule, questioning its effectiveness. The rule, notified today, promotes the burning of plastic to produce energy and allow carry forward the target of recycling and reuse. The new Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2026, will replace the 10-year-old regulation and will come into effect at the start of the new financial year. The draft amendment of the rule was issued in June 2025 to ga ...Read More >
MUMBAI: At a time when rising fuel prices and possible LPG shortages are a growing cause for concern, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay is unperturbed. Reason: it is in possession of a solution that allows its campus kitchens to continue functioning even during a gas crisis. Using its own patented biomass gasification technology, the institute has successfully converted fallen leaves into a reliable cooking fuel. According to a post on the official social media handle of IIT Bomba ...Read More >
Aero O2 restores up to 90% oxygen, detoxifies, and revitalizes homes New Delhi, Delhi, India - Business Wire India Orient Electric Limited, part of the USD 3 billion CKA Birla Group, today unveiled Aero O2, a first-of-its-kind lifestyle innovation that evolves the ceiling fan from simple air movement to active air revitalization. Powered by patented Bio-Oxy Plasma ION+ Technology, Aero O2 is India's first oxygen-enriching fan designed to create a fresher, more energizing indoor atmosphere for ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31: Orient Electric Limited, part of the USD 3 billion CKA Birla Group, today unveiled Aero O2, a first-of-its-kind lifestyle innovation that evolves the ceiling fan from simple air movement to active air revitalization. Powered by patented Bio-Oxy Plasma ION+ Technology, Aero O2 is India's first oxygen-enriching fan designed to create a fresher, more energizing indoor atmosphere for modern urban homes. Also Read | Impact Subs in Today's IPL Match for Punjab Kings and G ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 31 (ANI): The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay developed an indigenous technology to combat the rising prices and potential shortages of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). Through its patented biomass gasification technology, the institute has successfully converted dry leaves into cooking fuel. Also Read | Sikkim State Lottery Result Today 6 PM Live: Dear Prestige Tuesday Lottery Result of March 31 2026 Declared Online, Watch Lucky Draw Winners List. ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 31 (ANI): The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay developed an indigenous technology to combat the rising prices and potential shortages of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). Through its patented biomass gasification technology, the institute has successfully converted dry leaves into cooking fuel. This technology is the culmination of nearly a decade of research, which began in 2014 under Professor Sanjay Mahajani. Sanjay Mahajani, speaking to reporter ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Around 40 per cent of India's districts have no government-operated air quality monitoring station, leaving millions without reliable, real-time information on the air they breathe, a study released on Tuesday said. The analysis, 'Air Quality Data Accessibility in India: Distribution, Gaps, and Network Correlations', was released by Airvoice, a global company which develops solutions for monitoring and managing air quality. To carry out the study, the authors of the report analysed ...Read More >
Kishangarh: Endless white plains glowing under the sun, no pine trees, no chill in the air, yet the scenery looks straight out of a winter postcard. Many confuse it for Bolivia's Salt Flats, snow-clad Gulmarg or even scenic Switzerland. This picturesque location, which has become a popular reel destination, is Asia's largest marble waste dumping yard in Kishangarh in Ajmer district of arid Rajasthan. The dumping site, where over 700 tankers carrying around 22 lakh litres of marble slurry are e ...Read More >
Patna: Bihar witnessed a remarkable air quality moment on Saturday as Munger recorded the lowest air quality index (AQI) in the entire country, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) bulletin.Munger posted an impressive AQI of 29, placing it at the top of the cleanest cities list nationwide owing to favourable climatic conditions. It was followed by Srinagar with 35, and Nagaon in Assam, Madikeri in Karnataka and Maihar in Madhya Pradesh, all recording an AQI of 37.Two other cit ...Read More >
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Friday underlined the need for strict implementation and enforcement of its direction to scientifically dispose of construction and demolition (C&D) waste from across the National Capital Region (NCR). The direction will come into force from April 1. According to CAQM's Direction No. 97, all municipal bodies and development authorities across the NCR will have to establish at least one collection point for C&D waste within a 5x5 km radius unde ...Read More >
On February 14, the country's capital had seen past the cold days and it was, in fact, a warm day for this time of the year. And yet, when the maximum temperature in the city crossed 25 degrees Celsius, its air quality index (AQI) was at a level that was "hazardous"- a figure above 300. Summer arrived early this year in India, but even when temperatures have hit 35 degrees Celsius in Delhi NCR, bad air quality refuses to go away. The air we breathe continues to choke us silently, even though it ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, who was last seen in 'Singham Again', is questioning the authorities in the Maharashtra administration over their failure to curb the air pollution in the entertainment capital of the country. On Thursday, the actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and shared the AQI data of the city. The picture shows the average AQI of Mumbai to be around 150. She wrote in the picture, "This city & its children are choking! ...Read More >
CHENNAI: By the time the fourth T20I between India and South Africa in Lucknow was officially called off on Wednesday, two and a half hours had passed. It was supposed to be a 6.30PM toss and 7 PM start at the Ekana Stadium, but after multiple inspections every half hour by the umpires, the match was abandoned a little after 9.30PM. "The fourth India-South Africa T20I is called off due to excessive fog," said the BCCI in a statement. While the official word came hours later, long before the sch ...Read More >
The National Capital Delhi continued to reel under hazardous air conditions on Tuesday as the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 378 at around 7 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The National Capital Delhi continued to reel under hazardous air conditions on Tuesday as the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 378 at around 8 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the C ...Read More >
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