II came into force in the national capital imposing restrictions on the use of coal and firewood as well as diesel generator sets.

Pregnant women who live in polluted environments are more likely to experience preterm labor, which raises the risk of low birth weight, undeveloped lungs, and infant mortality during or after birth.

Delhi and its neighbouring cities are experiencing pollution levels that are at least 30-35 times the safe limit recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). Every year, De

The toxic smog that has enveloped India's capital worsened on Wednesday morning as temperatures dropped and the seasonal winter haze set in, reducing visibility in some areas and possibly affecting flights.

The air quality index (AQI) had surged to 366 according to real-time data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) at 9 am.