Delhi Air Crisis: Innovators Showcase Algae Purifiers, Atmos Pole & Pawan 3

UPDATED: Sep 5, 2026 17:02 ISTIndia Today's Pollution Ka Solution campaign showcases groundbreaking grassroots innovations aimed at tackling Delhi's severe air pollution. Innovators have presented solutions targeting various sources of pollution, including non-exhaust particulate emissions, vehicle idling, and roadside hotspots. Highlights include a tyre particle collector proposed by student Anvi Singh, Mirza Arif's Pollred device designed to capture road and tyre dust on buses, and Axel One's Atmos Pole deployed at Rajghat as a solar-powered multi-functional air-cleaning street light. Additionally, Ecosystem Private Limited founders Prathiraj Kumar and Sumit Pawar introduced Pawan 3, a multi-layer HEPA filtration device designed for traffic signals and roadside hotspots. Young entrepreneurs Siddhant Kumar Nishad and Tejas from Matiyari Technology Private Limited also presented their indigenous microalgae-based air purification system, currently deployed at Anand Vihar ISBT, which absorbs carbon dioxide and generates oxygen through photosynthesis. Read MoreVIDEOS FROM OTHER SECTIONSLATEST VIDEOSAirport Staffer Dies In Road Accident On Shamshabad Airport Road; Cab Driver HeldA fatal road accident on Shamshabad Airport Road resulted in the death of an airport employee, Radhika, while her friend sustained severe injuries. The incident occurred around 6:00 AM when an airport cab allegedly rammed into their motorcycle from behind at high speed. The impact threw both riders off the vehicle, causing Radhika to die on the spot. CCTV footage captured the collision. Police reached the scene, shifted the injured individual to a hospital, and sent Radhika's body for post-mortem examination. The cab driver, identified as Umar Khan, was taken into custody by Shamshabad police as an investigation is underway.Education System Under Attack, Youth Crisis Raised Ahead Of Campus VisitAhead of a key campus outreach event, the opposition launched a coordinated offensive against the ruling administration over the state of the education system, youth unemployment, and paper leak controversies. The party raised concerns regarding governance failures impacting students, stating that academic standards and the future of an entire generation have been undermined over the past twelve years. Highlighting ground-level feedback from recent visits regarding the condition of government schools and student agitations across the country, the party intensified its criticism concerning joblessness and systemic issues affecting the youth.Demolition Of Saharanpur Collectorate Mosque Sparks Political RowA controversy has erupted following the demolition of a mosque located within the Saharanpur collectorate premises at five in the morning. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticised the action taken by the Uttar Pradesh administration, stating that places of worship should not be bulldozed on flimsy grounds and questioning the constitutional guarantee of freedom of religion. He stated that the mosque had existed since 1911 on privately donated land, while the collectorate office was built later. Owaisi questioned the urgency of the early morning demolition and alleged that the state administration avoided moving higher courts because it was at fault in the matter.Mumbai Dahi Handi: All-Women Troupe Breaks Barriers In Dadar CelebrationsDuring Dahi Handi celebrations across Maharashtra, an all-women group participated in the festivities at Dadar. A participant, who has been breaking the handi for twenty-five years, shared that they feel no fear after two decades in the field. She noted that equal excitement among men and women and coming together to enjoy the festival serves as their primary motivation. The report highlights the event as an example of gender equality, showing how the participants derive motivation and inspire others through their participation.