The Supreme Court has ordered Delhi and three neighboring states to detail their vehicle pollution control measures as emissions rise, impacting air quality in NCR.
On November 8, 2026, Delhi's air pollution soared to alarming levels, reaching 66 times the WHO limit as residents ignored a firecracker ban during Deepavali.
Punjab and Haryana are embroiled in a dispute over stubble burning, with each state blaming the other for contributing to Delhi's pollution crisis. This article explores the ongoing tensions.