India: Why does Delhi keep failing to tackle its air pollution crisis?

DW6 November 2026, 12:05 UTCIndia

Despite years of government interventions, emergency restrictions and public outrage, Delhi continues to battle dangerously polluted air every winter. Why isn't there a lasting solution to a predictable crisis?

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