Delhi pollution: 'Why firecracker ban was not implemented during Diwali,' SC asks police, govt

In areas like Punjabi Bagh, Wazirpur, Ashok Vihar, Bawana, Jahangirpuri, Mundka, Rohini, Moti Bagh, and Patparganj, the air quality worsened with AQI hit the..

In its plea before the top court, the Delhi government has challenged a 2017 office memorandum issued by the Union Home Ministry.

This decision comes in strong condemnation of the brutal attack on an innocent lawyer in Ghaziabad, allegedly directed by the district judge.

Despite the temporary relief provided by the winds, Delhi saw a spike in pollution levels following Diwali, with a noticeable jump recorded on Sunday.

Residents of the locality have demanded strict action against the accused driver and warned of a protest if the police fail to apprehend him, it was stated.

Meanwhile, a report by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), said the PM2.5 levels decreased by 4 per cent as compared to Diwali last year.

On Friday a day after the Diwali celebration, the city's air quality was recorded in the 'very poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board..