Air Pollution

Millions across India are marking Diwali 2026 with lamps, lights and fireworks as the five-day festival reaches its main night of Lakshmi Puja on Sunday.

Air pollution caused more than two million deaths in India in 2023, a FICCI-EY paper says, calling for PM2.5 targets in the national clean air plan.

India scored 2 out of 32 on the 2026 Healthy NDC Scorecard, with its UN climate pledge omitting air pollution despite nearly 2 million deaths.

Former WHO scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan warns air pollution is stunting children's lung development and learning capacity as Delhi's AQI nears 300.

Minister Bhupender Yadav met startups to explore AI, drones and sensors for tackling Delhi air pollution, from stubble burning to traffic emissions.