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AIIMS Delhi Study Maps How Urban Air Pollution Breaches Placental Barrier And Impairs Foetal Growth
The ICMR-funded study, published in EMBO Molecular Medicine, provides the most comprehensive molecular pathway to date linking maternal exposure to particulate matter (PM2.5) with adverse pregnancy outcomes and potential long-term effects on children.
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Delhi-NCR Old Trucks, Buses To Be Phased Out Under Rs 5,041 Crore Plan
The plan to phase out older trucks and buses in Delhi NCR targets 1.9 lakh trucks and approximately 16,000 buses.
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Video: Trash Piles Up At Everest Camp, Tents And Oxygen Bottles Left Behind
The video has sparked discussion online about the environmental impact of climbing activities on Mount Everest.
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AI Cameras, QR Codes: Delhi's New Tech Push To Battle Dust Pollution
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee will launch "DUST Portal 2.0" next week, allowing authorities to monitor construction activity across the city round the clock.
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Heatwaves And Smog: How The Combination Triggers Asthma, COPD And Breathlessness
Research shows that high temperatures can worsen air pollution, increase ground-level ozone, trap harmful particles in the air, and trigger breathing emergencies. People with existing lung diseases are among the most vulnerable.
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Throwing Non-Veg Food Waste In Ganga Can Hurt Religious Sentiments: Court
Allahabad High Court grants bail to five accused for throwing non-veg food waste in River Ganga.
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Only Electric Autos In Delhi Soon? Pollution Control Panel's Big Decision
With effect from October 1, 2026, no fuel shall be dispensed at fuel stations across the National Capital Region (NCR) to vehicles that do not possess a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC).
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Yamuna Still Toxic Despite Above-Normal Rainfall In Delhi: Report
Fresh data released by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) shows that large stretches of the river flowing through the capital remain severely polluted.
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Andhra Deputy Speaker Demands Action Against "Unregulated Use Of Speakers"
Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker urges police to enforce noise pollution laws against loudspeaker misuse.
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Bhopal Unveils Futuristic 'Algae Tree' That Can Absorb As Much CO2 As 25 Trees, Sparks Buzz
A single algae tree unit is claimed to be as effective as 25 adult trees in absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen.
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Great Pacific Garbage Patch Fuels Microplastics, Contributing To Climate Change
As plastic tumbles against itself, it fragments, and a new study shows those fragments don't stay in the water.
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Scientists Identify Hidden Effect That Makes Old Buildings Feel Haunted
A new study suggests that infrasound, a low-frequency vibration inaudible to the human ear, may be responsible for the unsettling feelings people associate with haunted buildings.
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Makes 'No PUC, No Fuel' Rule Permanent: Here's What It Means
Delhi makes No PUC, No Fuel' rule permanent to curb vehicular pollution and improve air quality.
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Cocaine Unlocks 'Wanderlust' Spirit In Salmon, Study Finds
A new study shows that cocaine and its main byproduct alter salmon movement and dispersal behaviour.
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Earth Getting Brighter Each Year, But Changes Uneven Across Regions: Study
This result is similar to an earlier 2017 study, which found that artificially lit outdoor areas were growing by about 2% each year.
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AIIMS Delhi Study Maps How Urban Air Pollution Breaches Placental Barrier And Impairs Foetal Growth
The ICMR-funded study, published in EMBO Molecular Medicine, provides the most comprehensive molecular pathway to date linking maternal exposure to particulate matter (PM2.5) with adverse pregnancy outcomes and potential long-term effects on children.
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Delhi-NCR Old Trucks, Buses To Be Phased Out Under Rs 5,041 Crore Plan
The plan to phase out older trucks and buses in Delhi NCR targets 1.9 lakh trucks and approximately 16,000 buses.
-
Video: Trash Piles Up At Everest Camp, Tents And Oxygen Bottles Left Behind
The video has sparked discussion online about the environmental impact of climbing activities on Mount Everest.
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AI Cameras, QR Codes: Delhi's New Tech Push To Battle Dust Pollution
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee will launch "DUST Portal 2.0" next week, allowing authorities to monitor construction activity across the city round the clock.
-
Heatwaves And Smog: How The Combination Triggers Asthma, COPD And Breathlessness
Research shows that high temperatures can worsen air pollution, increase ground-level ozone, trap harmful particles in the air, and trigger breathing emergencies. People with existing lung diseases are among the most vulnerable.
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Throwing Non-Veg Food Waste In Ganga Can Hurt Religious Sentiments: Court
Allahabad High Court grants bail to five accused for throwing non-veg food waste in River Ganga.
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Only Electric Autos In Delhi Soon? Pollution Control Panel's Big Decision
With effect from October 1, 2026, no fuel shall be dispensed at fuel stations across the National Capital Region (NCR) to vehicles that do not possess a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC).
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Yamuna Still Toxic Despite Above-Normal Rainfall In Delhi: Report
Fresh data released by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) shows that large stretches of the river flowing through the capital remain severely polluted.
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Andhra Deputy Speaker Demands Action Against "Unregulated Use Of Speakers"
Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker urges police to enforce noise pollution laws against loudspeaker misuse.
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Bhopal Unveils Futuristic 'Algae Tree' That Can Absorb As Much CO2 As 25 Trees, Sparks Buzz
A single algae tree unit is claimed to be as effective as 25 adult trees in absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen.
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Great Pacific Garbage Patch Fuels Microplastics, Contributing To Climate Change
As plastic tumbles against itself, it fragments, and a new study shows those fragments don't stay in the water.
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Scientists Identify Hidden Effect That Makes Old Buildings Feel Haunted
A new study suggests that infrasound, a low-frequency vibration inaudible to the human ear, may be responsible for the unsettling feelings people associate with haunted buildings.
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Makes 'No PUC, No Fuel' Rule Permanent: Here's What It Means
Delhi makes No PUC, No Fuel' rule permanent to curb vehicular pollution and improve air quality.
-
Cocaine Unlocks 'Wanderlust' Spirit In Salmon, Study Finds
A new study shows that cocaine and its main byproduct alter salmon movement and dispersal behaviour.
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Earth Getting Brighter Each Year, But Changes Uneven Across Regions: Study
This result is similar to an earlier 2017 study, which found that artificially lit outdoor areas were growing by about 2% each year.
