Officials describe the current moment as “a turning point” — the first time such a large-scale internal audit has resulted in simultaneous action across states

Authorities in both Mumbai and Ahmedabad confirmed that no fresh advisories have been issued for Wednesday, indicating stabilising conditions as the ash plume moves away.

India is battling for one of its most fundamental needs – clean air. In Delhi, residents have been protesting against toxic smog as the city’s air quality has remained in the ‘very poor’ to ‘severe’ category for weeks.