Delhi Transport Minister Flags Pollution Impact, Says He Gets Infections

By BPN News Desk December 24, 2025

North India State News

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has highlighted the serious air pollution situation in Delhi, saying the transport sector contributes around 40% of emissions and describing personal health effects after spending time in the city. His comments came at a book launch

Health

Centre Says No Conclusive AQI–Lung Disease Link

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

The Union government has told Parliament that there is no conclusive scientific data establishing a direct causal link between higher Air Quality Index (AQI) levels and specific lung diseases. The statement was made in response to a question in the Rajya Sabha on the health impact of air pollution, particularly in regions that frequently record […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Changing the AQI Won’t Change What We Breathe

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

India’s air pollution crisis was never a mystery. It was visible, measurable, and deadly. Smog-filled winters, rising asthma cases, emergency room surges, and repeated judicial interventions made one thing clear: the air was toxic, and the state was failing to control it. Faced with this reality, the government had two choices. Fix the problem or […]

North India State News

Delhi Bans Entry of Non-BS VI Private Vehicles

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

New pollution control rules came into force in Delhi on Thursday, banning the entry of private vehicles registered outside the city that do not meet BS-VI emission standards as part of efforts to curb worsening air quality. The restriction is part of the city’s Stage IV Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-IV), triggered by sustained severe […]

North India State News

Delhi Imposes Vehicle and Office Restrictions to Cut Pollution

By BPN News Desk December 17, 2025

Delhi authorities have tightened emergency pollution control measures as air quality in the capital slipped into the severe category. The city government has imposed restrictions on vehicle movement and reduced office attendance in an effort to curb emissions and protect public health during the ongoing smog crisis. Limits on Vehicles and Traffic Movement As part […]

North India State News

Delhi Minister Admits Pollution Fix Needs More Time

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

A senior Delhi government minister on Tuesday said it was not possible for any government to fix Delhi’s air pollution problem within 10 months, even as he apologised to residents for the severe air quality situation in the capital. The remarks came amid renewed criticism over rising pollution levels and emergency measures being enforced across […]

North India State News

Singapore Issues Advisory as Delhi Pollution Worsens

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

Singapore’s High Commission has issued a travel and health advisory for its citizens in Delhi as air pollution levels in the national capital continue to remain in the severe category. The advisory follows a sharp deterioration in air quality, with the Air Quality Index staying at hazardous levels for prolonged periods, raising serious health concerns. […]

North India State News

AQI Levels Trigger Health Concerns in Delhi

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

Several countries, including Singapore, the United Kingdom and Canada, have issued travel advisories cautioning their citizens about deteriorating air quality in Delhi as pollution levels remain in the severe category. The advisories come amid a sharp rise in the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI), with prolonged periods of hazardous air posing serious health risks.

National Politics

Rahul Gandhi Calls for Air Pollution Debate in Lok Sabha

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday urged the Lok Sabha to hold a detailed discussion on the growing air pollution crisis, calling for cooperation instead of political blame. Speaking during proceedings, Gandhi said air pollution is a national health emergency that affects citizens across regions and party lines, and requires collective responsibility.

Climate Change Environment

India Says External Climate Rankings Don’t Guide Policy

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

The Union government has said that it does not rely on external global rankings related to climate change, pollution or environmental risk while framing domestic policies. The clarification was given by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, amid questions over India’s position in international climate […]