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Before you scrap your old car, check pros and cons of Delhi’s new EV policy that could pay you Rs 50,000 to go electric

Before you scrap your old car, check pros and cons of Delhi’s new EV policy that could pay you Rs 50,000 to go electric

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As the national capital continues to battle foul air, the Delhi government had announced plans last week to incentivise the retrofitting of old petrol and diesel cars and their conversion into electric vehicles (EVs) under its new EV policy. “Under this proposal, the government is planning to provide an incentive of Rs 50,000 for the first 1,000 old vehicles retrofitted into EVs. The plan is under consideration, and a final decision will be taken after Cabinet approval,” an official had said. While retrofitting your petrol and diesel vehicle offers benefits ranging from lower maintenance costs to more regulatory compliance, it is not without its own challenges. According to experts, the nascent market, high GST rates on retrofit kits, and reduced financial benefit for owners in the long run are some key deterrents. ALSO READ | Delhi govt gives in-principle nod to run privately-owned EVs as shared taxis As per a research note from JMK Research and Analytics, an energy consultancy, a vehicle owner could incur 60-70% of the cost of a newly purchased EV just …

Singapore High Commission’s advisory on air pollution triggers war of words

Singapore High Commission’s advisory on air pollution triggers war of words

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Delhi choked under a thick blanket of smog on Monday, December 15, 2025, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) settling at 498, which falls in the higher spectrum of ‘severe’ category. | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma The Opposition parties sharpened their attack on the Rekha Gupta-led government over the continuing public health crisis after the Singapore High Commission issued a warning regarding air pollution in the national capital. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) termed it an “international embarrassment” while the Congress sought Ms. Gupta’s resignation. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused the Opposition of engaging in “petty politics”. The party’s Delhi unit chief, Virendra Sachdeva, claimed such advisories to be a “normal practice”. He said, “Whenever weather conditions worsen in any country or city, foreign governments often issue advisories for their citizens residing there.” The advisory posted by Singapore High Commissioner Simon Wong on X cited the restrictions imposed under Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan, including a ban on construction and demolition activities, and the Delhi government’s advisory to citizens to …

‘Apocalypse movie’: As Delhi air pollution worsens, video of thick smog engulfing Noida high-rise sparks outcry | Trending News

‘Apocalypse movie’: As Delhi air pollution worsens, video of thick smog engulfing Noida high-rise sparks outcry | Trending News

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Delhi woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Monday as the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 454 at 7 am. Amid outrage over worsening air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR), a video of a high-rise society in Noida, engulfed in thick smog, has triggered netizens’ ire. The now-viral video, shared by a vlogger, Pamela Mukherjee, shows a high-rise society covered in smog, making the region look like a hill station. In the video, two women can be heard emphasising the zero visibility in the area. “Aisi halat mein hmlog reh rahe hain (This is the state in which we are living),” a woman says. “Kuch dikh hi nhi hai (nothing is visible),” another woman says, adding that they could only see the “black” smog. “It is so scary, maine pehli baar apni life mein iss tarah ki smog dekhi hai (I am seeing this for the first time in my life),” she says. Sharing the video, Mukherjee wrote, “What is this ??? AQI or deadly Air Pollution… Are we really …

‘It’s Like Putting Children In Gas Chambers’: SC Objects To School Sports Amid Toxic Delhi Air | India News

‘It’s Like Putting Children In Gas Chambers’: SC Objects To School Sports Amid Toxic Delhi Air | India News

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Last Updated:November 19, 2025, 13:48 IST The bench intervened after concerns were raised over several NCR schools preparing to hold annual sports meets despite the Air Quality Index dipping into dangerous ranges. File photo of toxic air blanketing Delhi. (Representative/PTI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to consider directing schools across the Delhi–NCR region to postpone sports and athletic events scheduled for November–December, citing hazardous pollution levels. A bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran made the observation while hearing the ongoing MC Mehta matter on worsening air quality. According to LiveLaw, the bench intervened after concerns were raised over several NCR schools preparing to hold annual sports meets despite the Air Quality Index dipping into dangerous ranges. Senior advocate Aparajita Singh, appearing as amicus curiae, told the court that several schools are holding sports amid toxic air. “Children are most vulnerable, holding sports now is like putting them in gas chambers,” she submitted, reported LiveLaw Taking note of the submission, the …

Delhi pollution crisis: Residents, students stage protest at Jantar Mantar

Delhi pollution crisis: Residents, students stage protest at Jantar Mantar

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Citizens and students stage a protest against Air Pollution at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on November 18, 2025. | Photo Credit: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap Hundreds of Delhiites, including students from JNU, Delhi University and Jamia Millia Islamia, staged a protest at Jantar Mantar on Tuesday (November 18, 2025) demanding immediate action to improve the national capital’s air quality. Delhi has been battling persistently “very poor” air post-Diwali, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) staying above 300 for days. On Tuesday, the city woke up to another day of toxic haze, recording an overall AQI of 344, while four monitoring stations reported pollution levels in the “severe” category, according to CPCB data. Citizens and students stage a protest against Air Pollution at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on November 18, 2025. | Photo Credit: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap Protesters wore industrial-grade respiratory masks as symbolic props and held placards, including ones that read, “Delhi ICU mein hai, Govt kahan hai?” Several demonstrators said the deteriorating air had severely impacted day-to-day life in northern India. “The quality …

Delhi’s Air Worst Among World Capitals, Pollution Cutting Lives Shorter In India By 5 Years: What Report Says

Delhi’s Air Worst Among World Capitals, Pollution Cutting Lives Shorter In India By 5 Years: What Report Says

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Last Updated:March 11, 2025, 16:56 IST World Air Quality Report 2024: Delhi retains its position as the most polluted capital globally, with PM2.5 levels worsening to 108.3 micrograms per cubic meter. World Air Quality Report 2024: A Lancet Planetary Health study linked long-term PM2.5 exposure to an estimated 1.5 million deaths annually in India between 2009 and 2019. India faces a severe air pollution crisis, with 13 of the world’s 20 most polluted cities located within its borders, according to the World Air Quality Report 2024. Despite a 7% decrease in PM2.5 concentrations compared to the previous year, India’s average PM2.5 level remains at a concerning 50.6 micrograms per cubic meter, significantly exceeding the World Health Organization’s recommended limit of 5 micrograms per cubic meter. Which Indian Cities Are On World Air Quality Report 2024 Byrnihat in Assam earned the unfortunate distinction of being the world’s most polluted city, with industrial emissions being a major contributing factor. Delhi, meanwhile, retains its position as the most polluted capital globally, with PM2.5 levels worsening to 108.3 micrograms …

Delhi Chokes Under ‘Very Poor’ Air Quality Even After End Of Festive Season

Delhi Chokes Under ‘Very Poor’ Air Quality Even After End Of Festive Season

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Last Updated:November 10, 2024, 10:23 IST According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 335 at 8 am, classified as ‘very poor.’ Various areas across the city reported similarly poor air quality, as shown in data from the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR-India). (PTI Image) Delhi grappled with severe air pollution for the 10th consecutive day even after the end of the festive season in the city, as thick smog blanketed parts of the capital on Sunday morning. According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 335 at 8 am, classified as ‘very poor.’ Various areas across the city reported similarly poor air quality, as shown in data from the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR-India). #WATCH | Toxic foam continues to float on the Yamuna River in Delhi’s Kalindi Kunj area. Visuals also show a layer of haze in the sky as the air quality remains in the ‘Very Poor’ category.Drone visuals shot …

Delhi’s Air Quality Remains ‘Very Poor’ Amid Rising Pollution, Jahangirpuri Worst Affected

Delhi’s Air Quality Remains ‘Very Poor’ Amid Rising Pollution, Jahangirpuri Worst Affected

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Curated By: Vani Mehrotra Last Updated: October 23, 2024, 08:07 IST People and vehicles are seen on a road amidst the morning smog in New Delhi (Photo: Reuters) Delhi’s air quality deteriorated to ‘very poor’ with an AQI of 349. The Centre has implemented stage two of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). The air quality in Delhi remained in the ‘very poor’ category on Wednesday. The Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 349, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR). Jahangirpuri area in the national capital was the worst affected as the AQI there was at 417, SAFAR data showed. The AQI at Anand Vihar was recorded at 402. Jahangirpuri in Delhi most polluted (SAFAR) A thick layer of smog covered Delhi during the early hours, as seen in visuals from ITO shared by news agency ANI. In response to the worsening air quality, the Centre has implemented stage two of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), introducing several restrictions. Meanwhile, various market association traders reported a …

Supreme Court On Delhi Air Pollution

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Supreme Court observed that farm fires were still significant. (File) New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday stressed the need to stop crop residue burning, which affects air quality in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) and asked state governments to take steps to curb pollution. “Let us at least make an endeavour for the next winter to be a little better,” a bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia said. Crop burning “must stop,” Justice Kaul said while underscoring the need for judicial monitoring to ensure people do not face the same scenario every winter. The supreme court observed that farm fires were still significant. The top court was hearing a matter related to an air pollution issue in Delhi-NCR during the winter, year after year. The bench took note that several meetings of the committee chaired by the Union Cabinet Secretary were held and it has prepared an action plan for states, including Punjab and Haryana, to deal with the issue. The bench asked the states concerned to implement the action plans …