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NDTV Ground Report: Day 1 Of No Fuel Without Pollution Certificate In Delhi
At the Delhi Gate petrol pump, NDTV found the notification on the rule prominently displayed across every fuel dispensing aisle, but no transport or enforcement officials were present.
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Delhi Pollution Worsens, Air Quality Turns Severe, Thick Smog Covers City
Delhi Air Pollution: All 40 monitoring stations in Delhi show 'red', meaning AQI in the 'severe' category. Rohini in North West Delhi recorded AQI of 499, followed by Jahangirpuri and Vivek Vihar reporting AQI at 495.
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Which Are India's Top 10 Polluted Cities? UP Accounts For 6 On The List
Ghaziabad was the most polluted city in India in November, with a monthly average PM2.5 concentration of 224 microgram per cubic metre and air quality remaining above the national standards on all 30 days, according to a new analysis.
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Eye Care For Contact Lens Users In High Pollution: Specialist Shares Do's And Don'ts
In metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai, or Bangalore, where AQI often spikes to alarming levels, contact lens wearers report redness, grittiness, blurred vision, and discomfort far more frequently.
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Traffic, Not Stubble Burning, Keep Delhi Air 'Severe': Report
For most of October and November, Delhi pollution levels hovered between 'very poor' and 'severe', fuelled by a rising "toxic cocktail" of PM2.5, nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and carbon monoxide (CO) emitted mainly from vehicles and other local sources.
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Pollution Worsens In Delhi, Air Quality 'Severe' In Most Areas
Delhi woke up to worsening air on Friday as the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 384 at 8:00 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Delhi Pollution Crisis: 68% Seek Medical Help, 85% Face Rising Costs
More than 80 per cent of residents in Delhi-NCR surveyed reported experiencing persistent health issues, including chronic cough, debilitating fatigue, and respiratory irritation due to polluted air, according to a survey.
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No Longer A Smoker's Illness: The Hidden Lung Disease Epidemic Behind India's Winter Death Spike
In several states across India, COPD is now emerging as a major cause of death, sometimes even surpassing heart disease in reported mortality.
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Delhi Air Quality Crisis: Are Schools Closed Today In Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad?
Delhi Air Quality Crisis: Students, being particularly vulnerable, face health risks if schools remain open. The Delhi government is reportedly considering implementing GRAP IV measures to tackle the worsening situation.
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Why Doesn't India Report Air Quality (AQI) Measure Beyond 500?
The air quality index (AQI) is a public health tool designed to communicate air pollution levels or the quality of air in simple terms.
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As Delhi Chokes, AIIMS Doctor Says Masks Won't Help
Dr Anant Mohan said that masks and purifiers offer limited individual protection. AQI in many areas in Delhi stayed above 400.
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Over 70% Indians Impacted By Severe Heat Waves Due To Climate Change: Report
With a rise in global temperatures due to climate change, more than 70 per cent of Indians reported personally experiencing severe heat waves, as well as droughts and water shortages, according to a report on Tuesday.
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Amid Worsening AQI In Delhi, Top Court Seeks Report On Stubble Burning
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the governments of Punjab and Haryana to file detailed affidavits outlining the steps taken to prevent stubble burning, as air quality in the national capital and adjoining areas plunged to "severe" levels.
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60% Rise In Stubble Burning In 6 States In 24 Hours: Delhi Gasps For Air
The number of stubble burning incidents reported from six states -- Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh -- increased from 568 on November 7 to 911 a day later, as per the satellite remote sensing data.
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Is Poor Air Quality Making Dengue Recovery Harder? Punjab Doctors Raise Alarm
Doctors in Punjab report that adults hospitalised with dengue fever are recovering slower amid severely poor air quality.
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NDTV Ground Report: Day 1 Of No Fuel Without Pollution Certificate In Delhi
At the Delhi Gate petrol pump, NDTV found the notification on the rule prominently displayed across every fuel dispensing aisle, but no transport or enforcement officials were present.
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Delhi Pollution Worsens, Air Quality Turns Severe, Thick Smog Covers City
Delhi Air Pollution: All 40 monitoring stations in Delhi show 'red', meaning AQI in the 'severe' category. Rohini in North West Delhi recorded AQI of 499, followed by Jahangirpuri and Vivek Vihar reporting AQI at 495.
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Which Are India's Top 10 Polluted Cities? UP Accounts For 6 On The List
Ghaziabad was the most polluted city in India in November, with a monthly average PM2.5 concentration of 224 microgram per cubic metre and air quality remaining above the national standards on all 30 days, according to a new analysis.
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Eye Care For Contact Lens Users In High Pollution: Specialist Shares Do's And Don'ts
In metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai, or Bangalore, where AQI often spikes to alarming levels, contact lens wearers report redness, grittiness, blurred vision, and discomfort far more frequently.
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Traffic, Not Stubble Burning, Keep Delhi Air 'Severe': Report
For most of October and November, Delhi pollution levels hovered between 'very poor' and 'severe', fuelled by a rising "toxic cocktail" of PM2.5, nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and carbon monoxide (CO) emitted mainly from vehicles and other local sources.
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Pollution Worsens In Delhi, Air Quality 'Severe' In Most Areas
Delhi woke up to worsening air on Friday as the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 384 at 8:00 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Delhi Pollution Crisis: 68% Seek Medical Help, 85% Face Rising Costs
More than 80 per cent of residents in Delhi-NCR surveyed reported experiencing persistent health issues, including chronic cough, debilitating fatigue, and respiratory irritation due to polluted air, according to a survey.
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No Longer A Smoker's Illness: The Hidden Lung Disease Epidemic Behind India's Winter Death Spike
In several states across India, COPD is now emerging as a major cause of death, sometimes even surpassing heart disease in reported mortality.
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Delhi Air Quality Crisis: Are Schools Closed Today In Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad?
Delhi Air Quality Crisis: Students, being particularly vulnerable, face health risks if schools remain open. The Delhi government is reportedly considering implementing GRAP IV measures to tackle the worsening situation.
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Why Doesn't India Report Air Quality (AQI) Measure Beyond 500?
The air quality index (AQI) is a public health tool designed to communicate air pollution levels or the quality of air in simple terms.
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As Delhi Chokes, AIIMS Doctor Says Masks Won't Help
Dr Anant Mohan said that masks and purifiers offer limited individual protection. AQI in many areas in Delhi stayed above 400.
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Over 70% Indians Impacted By Severe Heat Waves Due To Climate Change: Report
With a rise in global temperatures due to climate change, more than 70 per cent of Indians reported personally experiencing severe heat waves, as well as droughts and water shortages, according to a report on Tuesday.
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Amid Worsening AQI In Delhi, Top Court Seeks Report On Stubble Burning
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the governments of Punjab and Haryana to file detailed affidavits outlining the steps taken to prevent stubble burning, as air quality in the national capital and adjoining areas plunged to "severe" levels.
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60% Rise In Stubble Burning In 6 States In 24 Hours: Delhi Gasps For Air
The number of stubble burning incidents reported from six states -- Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh -- increased from 568 on November 7 to 911 a day later, as per the satellite remote sensing data.
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Is Poor Air Quality Making Dengue Recovery Harder? Punjab Doctors Raise Alarm
Doctors in Punjab report that adults hospitalised with dengue fever are recovering slower amid severely poor air quality.
