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Government data from NCR monitoring stations shows that parts of Delhi-NCR, including Delhi and Noida, recorded "severe+" air pollution days in December 2025, contradicting Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav's claim in Parliament.

Delhi AQI LIVE: Delhi has implemented the "No PUC, No Petrol" policy for controlling pollution. Here's how you can get it.With Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) often remaining in the very poor to severe range, the government has tightened enforcement to curb vehicular pollution, a major contributor to high AQI levels. To obtain a PUC, vehicle owners must get their emissions tested at an authorised PUC centre, usually located at petrol pumps or approved testing booths* Check the expiry date of your existing PUC certificate (if any)* Locate an authorised PUC testing centre in Delhi (commonly at petrol pumps or government-approved emission testing booths)* Take your vehicle physically to the authorised PUC centre* Share your vehicle registration number with the operator* The operator conducts an emission test using approved equipment while the engine is running* The test measures pollutants such as carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), and smoke levels* Wait for the test result, which usually takes 5-10 minutes* If the vehicle meets emission standards, a PUC certificate is issued immediately* Pay the prescribed testing fee (generally Rs60-Rs100 depending on vehicle type)* Ensure the PUC details are uploaded to the VAHAN database by the testing centre* Collect the printed PUC certificate or keep a digital copy* Carry the PUC certificate while driving to avoid fines or fuel denial* Renew the PUC certificate before its expiry using the same process, City News, Times Now

The abandonment of the India-South Africa T20 match amid thick smog on Wednesday has once again thrown a harsh spotlight on the worsening air pollution gripping

Meanwhile, teams from Transport Enforcement conducted checks on vehicles in the National Capital as part of intensified measures to combat rising air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region.

In today's News18 Daily Digest: A 34-year-old tech professional's death in Bengaluru has triggered nationwide outrage over alleged medical apathy and public indifference. According to his family, he showed signs of a heart attack but was denied emergency treatment and ambulance support by private hospitals, forcing his wife to rush him on a two-wheeler. He collapsed on the way, with distressing visuals showing passersby failing to stop and help. Hospitals have denied negligence as police examine statements and CCTV footage. We also bring you the latest on Delhi's deepening pollution crisis, as the no PUC, no fuel rule comes into effect amid toxic air across North India. The Supreme Court has slammed pollution control measures as a "total failure" and refused to ease restrictions, including school closures. Plus, other key national developments you need to know this morning.

The move to only allow cars with BS-VI engines could affect 12 lakh vehicles entering Delhi from Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Faridabad and Noida

The Commission for Air Quality Management, an empowered body, must stress its independence and take year-round action to ensure that whatever the weather, AQI is not in the danger zone

Supreme Court allows action against end-of-life vehicles below BS-IV emission standards, directs MCD to consider temporary suspension of physical collection at 9 toll plazas

Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that the government will provide Rs 2,700 crore over the next 10 years to the MCD for the procurement of mechanical road sweepers and litter pickers.

Posted on X by user Nikhil Saini, the clip shows unseasonal traffic congestion on the narrow Rohtang Pass.