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'Nationwide Health Emergency': Plea Filed In Top Court Over Air Pollution
A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking urgent judicial intervention in the "nationwide public health emergency" caused by escalating air pollution across India.
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'Scary And Alarming': Difference In Air Quality Between Delhi And Vienna Visible From Plane In Viral Video
A video going viral on social media has shown the extent of the pollution crisis, where Delhi's skyline is barely visible from an airplane window.
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"Visible Change Needed": Delhi Minister Pulls Up Civic Body Over Pollution
Amid Delhi's air quality concerns, Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood on Wednesday pulled up the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for what he called a lack of "visible change" on the ground in curbing pollution.
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Delhi's Toxic Air Hides Another Health Crisis: 'Sunshine Vitamin' Deficiency
As air quality across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) worsens, a hidden health concern is emerging - a surge in vitamin D deficiency. With thick smog cutting off sunlight, doctors are now urging residents to take supplements.
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Delhi's Air Getting Cleaner? Today's Air Quality Figure Best In 7 Years
Delhi recorded its cleanest air in seven years today, with the city's Air Quality Index or AQI reading at 291 -- significantly better than 381 in 2024 and 415 in 2023, shows official data from the Environment Department.
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1 In 7 Deaths In Delhi In 2023 Linked To Air Pollution, Finds Study
Air pollution was responsible for nearly 15 per cent of all deaths in Delhi in 2023, making it the city's single largest health risk, according to an analysis of the latest Global Burden of Disease (GBD) data.
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60% Rise In Eye Problems As Toxic Smog Engulfs Delhi: Doctors
A thick blanket of smog and toxic air hanging over Delhi has triggered a sharp rise in eye-related ailments like allergies, dryness, burning sensations, and excessive watering, affecting both adults and children, according to the city's doctors.
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Delhi 6th Most Polluted City In Country In October: Study
Delhi was ranked the sixth most polluted city in the country in October, behind neighbouring Ghaziabad and Noida, according to a study.
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In Bihar To Campaign, NDTV Asked Delhi Chief Minister About AQI. She Said...
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday refused to answer NDTV's question about air pollution in the national capital, while campaigning for the Bharatiya Janata Party in Bihar.
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"Changing Excuses Every Year": Rahul Gandhi Slams BJP Over Delhi's Toxic Air, Party Responds
"Now that the BJP rules both at the Centre and in Delhi, there can be no more excuses," Rahul Gandhi said in a social media post.
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Delhi's Air Quality Remains In 'Very Poor' Category, AQI Recorded At 309
The air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the 'very poor' category on Tuesday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 309 at 7 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Stubble Burning In Punjab, Haryana Reduced By 50% This Year: Top Expert To NDTV
A total of 4,754 stubble burning incidents were recorded in Punjab and Haryana between September 15 and November 2 last year. This year, it has dropped to 2,384.
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Haze Blankets Delhi As Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor'
A thick layer of haze enveloped the national capital on Monday, with the air quality remaining in the "very poor" category and very likely to deteriorate to "severe" on Tuesday.
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'Only 9 Delhi AQI Posts Worked On Diwali': Top Court Told Of 'Missing Data'
Only nine of Delhi's 37 air quality monitoring stations were working on Diwali when the city was covered by a toxic smog of chemicals from 'green' firecrackers, vehicular pollution, and particulate matter from farm fires Supreme Court was told.
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Air Quality Worsens In Delhi As Weak Winds Trap Pollutants
Delhi's air quality worsened on Sunday as weak winds trapped pollutants, raising the overall AQI to 366 in the "very poor" category with three monitoring stations recording "severe" air above 400, Centre Pollution Control Board data showed.
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'Nationwide Health Emergency': Plea Filed In Top Court Over Air Pollution
A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking urgent judicial intervention in the "nationwide public health emergency" caused by escalating air pollution across India.
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'Scary And Alarming': Difference In Air Quality Between Delhi And Vienna Visible From Plane In Viral Video
A video going viral on social media has shown the extent of the pollution crisis, where Delhi's skyline is barely visible from an airplane window.
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"Visible Change Needed": Delhi Minister Pulls Up Civic Body Over Pollution
Amid Delhi's air quality concerns, Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood on Wednesday pulled up the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for what he called a lack of "visible change" on the ground in curbing pollution.
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Delhi's Toxic Air Hides Another Health Crisis: 'Sunshine Vitamin' Deficiency
As air quality across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) worsens, a hidden health concern is emerging - a surge in vitamin D deficiency. With thick smog cutting off sunlight, doctors are now urging residents to take supplements.
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Delhi's Air Getting Cleaner? Today's Air Quality Figure Best In 7 Years
Delhi recorded its cleanest air in seven years today, with the city's Air Quality Index or AQI reading at 291 -- significantly better than 381 in 2024 and 415 in 2023, shows official data from the Environment Department.
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1 In 7 Deaths In Delhi In 2023 Linked To Air Pollution, Finds Study
Air pollution was responsible for nearly 15 per cent of all deaths in Delhi in 2023, making it the city's single largest health risk, according to an analysis of the latest Global Burden of Disease (GBD) data.
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60% Rise In Eye Problems As Toxic Smog Engulfs Delhi: Doctors
A thick blanket of smog and toxic air hanging over Delhi has triggered a sharp rise in eye-related ailments like allergies, dryness, burning sensations, and excessive watering, affecting both adults and children, according to the city's doctors.
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Delhi 6th Most Polluted City In Country In October: Study
Delhi was ranked the sixth most polluted city in the country in October, behind neighbouring Ghaziabad and Noida, according to a study.
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In Bihar To Campaign, NDTV Asked Delhi Chief Minister About AQI. She Said...
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday refused to answer NDTV's question about air pollution in the national capital, while campaigning for the Bharatiya Janata Party in Bihar.
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"Changing Excuses Every Year": Rahul Gandhi Slams BJP Over Delhi's Toxic Air, Party Responds
"Now that the BJP rules both at the Centre and in Delhi, there can be no more excuses," Rahul Gandhi said in a social media post.
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Delhi's Air Quality Remains In 'Very Poor' Category, AQI Recorded At 309
The air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the 'very poor' category on Tuesday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 309 at 7 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Stubble Burning In Punjab, Haryana Reduced By 50% This Year: Top Expert To NDTV
A total of 4,754 stubble burning incidents were recorded in Punjab and Haryana between September 15 and November 2 last year. This year, it has dropped to 2,384.
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Haze Blankets Delhi As Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor'
A thick layer of haze enveloped the national capital on Monday, with the air quality remaining in the "very poor" category and very likely to deteriorate to "severe" on Tuesday.
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'Only 9 Delhi AQI Posts Worked On Diwali': Top Court Told Of 'Missing Data'
Only nine of Delhi's 37 air quality monitoring stations were working on Diwali when the city was covered by a toxic smog of chemicals from 'green' firecrackers, vehicular pollution, and particulate matter from farm fires Supreme Court was told.
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Air Quality Worsens In Delhi As Weak Winds Trap Pollutants
Delhi's air quality worsened on Sunday as weak winds trapped pollutants, raising the overall AQI to 366 in the "very poor" category with three monitoring stations recording "severe" air above 400, Centre Pollution Control Board data showed.
