Delhi NCR

-April 3, 2026

33 possible air pollution solutions progress to trial phase under challenge set by Delhi govt

33 possible air pollution solutions progress to trial phase under challenge set by Delhi govt

Thirty-three anti-pollution innovations will enter trial phase in May, with experts assessing scalable solutions for Delhi

-April 3, 2026

Traffic curbs in central Delhi ahead of rally on April 4

Traffic curbs in central Delhi ahead of rally on April 4

Traffic restrictions and diversions to be in place across key central Delhi roads from morning to evening, with peak congestion expected during rally hours near Ramlila Ground

-April 3, 2026

Delhi govt creates nine new wildlife inspector posts

Delhi govt creates nine new wildlife inspector posts

Delhi government approves dedicated wildlife inspector posts to strengthen on-ground conservation, curb illegal activities, and improve biodiversity protection across the capital’s field divisions

-April 3, 2026

Civil defence mock drill conducted across all Delhi districts

Civil defence mock drill conducted across all Delhi districts

A citywide civil defence drill simulated a hostile attack scenario across all 13 districts, testing emergency response systems through air raid warnings, blackout measures, evacuations and coordinated rescue operations involving multiple agencies and public participation

-April 3, 2026

Cloudy skies in Delhi; AQI poor

Cloudy skies in Delhi; AQI poor

Dust storm and cloudy skies greet Delhi morning; rain, thunderstorms forecast as AQI remains in ‘poor’ category

-April 2, 2026

Delhi up for another artificial rain experiment; IIT Kanpur reviewing past findings

Delhi up for another artificial rain experiment; IIT Kanpur reviewing past findings

Delhi may see another cloud-seeding trial this summer as IIT Kanpur reviews past findings after earlier experiments failed to induce rainfall but offered insights for future planning

-April 2, 2026

Delhi govt to constitute bodies for prevention of cruelty to animals in all 13 districts: CM

Delhi govt to constitute bodies for prevention of cruelty to animals in all 13 districts: CM

Delhi government to set up SPCAs in all 13 districts, led by DMs, to strengthen enforcement of animal protection laws and ensure quicker redressal of cruelty cases

-April 2, 2026

Delhi sets target of planting over 70 lakh saplings under Green Action Plan 2026-27

Delhi sets target of planting over 70 lakh saplings under Green Action Plan 2026-27

Delhi aims to plant over 70 lakh saplings under its Green Action Plan 2026–27, with multiple departments assigned targets to boost green cover and tackle pollution