People walk through New Delhi’s haze on Nov. 13. The Indian capital has long been dogged by pollution that worsens toward the end of each year: One estimate suggests breathing the city’s air for a day in December is as harmful as smoking six cigarettes. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Delhi chief minister slated as efforts to cut pollution fail to make impact in first year in office
KIRAN SHARMA
January 2, 2026 06:00 JST