Delhi Police seized thousands of banned crackers, but illegal sales persisted — resulting in AQIs approaching 1,000 in parts ...

While green crackers are designed to emit up to 30% less particulate matter and fewer harmful gases, real-world effectiveness ...

Delhi faces its annual Diwali pollution spike with green crackers offered as a cleaner option. These fireworks promise reduced emissions and noise. However, experts caution that even green crackers ...

Reacting to the Supreme Court’s green crackers decision for Delhi-NCR, Apollo Hospital’s Dr S. Chatterjee warns that, despite being 30% less polluting, even green fireworks pose serious health risks ...

So who does one hold accountable for the national capital being amongst the most polluted cities in the world where in Diwali ...

As Diwali approaches, the Supreme Court has permitted the sale of green crackers in Delhi-NCR to combat air pollution. Learn how to identify these eco-friendly alternatives and understand their impact ...

The police conducted the testing of fire crackers, but agencies, including the State Pollution Control Board, were ...

By Nikunja Bihari Sahu The air quality in Delhi on Diwali night this year deteriorated significantly owing to the ...

Bursting hours limited to 6–7 a.m. and 8–10 p.m.; only licensed sellers, NEERI-approved products allowed. Barium, laris, and online sales banned; CPCB to track AQI during the period. The court ...

Unable to afford firecrackers for Diwali, a 19-year-old in Punjab tried making them at home. The homemade device, packed with ...

The Supreme Court has permitted the sale of green crackers in Delhi-NCR from October 18–20, 2025, under strict conditions. Only NEERI-approved, PESO-licensed traders can sell them at designated spots ...