India's top court banned traditional firecrackers in Delhi amid air quality concerns ahead of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, which is scheduled to begin on Monday.

CPCB data showed that out of 39 active monitoring stations, three recorded 'severe' pollution levels at 4 pm on Wednesday, while 33 remained in the 'very poor' category.

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A move to use "green" firecrackers during Diwali appeared not to have made a difference for pollution in India's capital.

Scientists note that higher sunshine hours from October to May don't indicate cleaner air; rather, they reflect more cloud-free days. Hazy winter sunlight may scatter or diffuse, lowering intensity without entirely blocking sunshine, which instruments still record as sunshine hours.

Growing air pollution in the Northern parts of India could have long-term health impacts. Here are 5 air purifiers you can buy to protect indoor air quality.

NCR following Diwali, Pakistan’s air quality took a hit. By Tuesday morning, Lahore’s AQI had climbed to 266, second only to the Indian capital, which is currently the world’s most air-polluted city.

In a time when post-Diwali smog still clouds much of the country, these destinations offer hope - and a reminder that clear skies and fresh air are not luxuries but the new markers of good living.

This special report focuses on Delhi's severe air pollution crisis and the escalating political blame game between the BJP and AAP. BJP National Secretary Manjinder Singh Sirsa has accused the AAP of a deliberate conspiracy behind the rising pollution.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday stated that the level of air pollution after Diwali has decreased under the current government compared to the previous administration. She also noted that the post-Diwali rise in pollution,

India’s capital is choking on toxic air following the Hindu Festival of Lights, despite court-approved “green” alternatives.