Delhi pollution protest: 22 detained after pepper spray chaos at India Gate

IANS | November 24, 2025 3:07 PM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Twenty-two people have been arrested for allegedly using pepper spray against police personnel after officers attempted to disperse a group blocking the road at India Gate's C-Hexagon during a protest against rising pollution levels in Delhi-NCR, officials confirmed on Monday.

Delhi chokes under rising pollution as AQI nears 400 across NCR

IANS | November 24, 2025 8:48 AM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) A thin layer of pollution was seen over the national Capital, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 396 on Monday, firmly in the 'very poor' category. However, this brought slight respite from the 'very severe' AQI of over 500 in many hotspots that was witnessed across Delhi-NCR on Saturday.

Three-day vocational training for youth in Gujarat's Vadodara soon

IANS | November 22, 2025 6:42 PM

Vadodara, Nov 22 (IANS) In a significant move to inspire the spirit of entrepreneurship and self-reliance, a three-day vocational training camp will be organised in the city, where the youths will be trained in gardening and cultivation skills and also enlightened on how their tiny efforts can add up in achieving a milestone for the individual and society.

CPCB tightens pollution restrictions in Delhi as air quality stays toxic

IANS | November 22, 2025 1:59 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) With Delhi’s air quality turning toxic, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on Saturday tightened pollution-control measures, directing that several restrictions currently reserved for the ‘Severe’ category under GRAP Stage IV be implemented earlier under GRAP Stage III as air quality remains in the ‘Very Poor’ range.

Delhi-NCR AQI goes above 500 in hotspots; dense smog and falling temperatures intensify discomfort

IANS | November 22, 2025 8:55 AM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Delhi-NCR woke up to another day of hazardous pollution on Saturday, as air quality levels plunged deep into the ‘severe plus’ category, posing serious health risks to residents. According to air quality tracker aqi.in, Delhi recorded an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) of 447 at 7 a.m. Several monitoring stations recorded AQI levels above 500, pushing pollution into the ‘severe plus’ zone, where air becomes practically unbreathable.