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Delhi Observes 15-Minute Power Blackout In Emergency Preparedness Drill
In an unprecedented sight on Wednesday evening, a 15-minute power blackout was observed in many areas of the national capital, including entire Lutyens' Delhi.
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Cloud Seeding Not Feasible: Pollution Control Board Amid Delhi's Smog Crisis
The Central Pollution Control Board has said feasibility of cloud seeding as an emergency measure to battle winter pollution in northern India will be limited, citing insufficient moisture, reliance on pre-existing clouds, an RTI query has revealed.
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Delhi Tops Polluted City List As Air Quality Crisis Persists In North India
Delhi emerged as the most polluted city in India, recording an average PM2.5 level of 243.3 micrograms per cubic metre air, with pollution surging by 19.5 per cent in week-on-week increase, according to a report released on Thursday.
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50% Of Delhi Government Employees To Work From Home Amid Severe Pollution
The Delhi government announced today that 50 per cent of its staff will work from home today as the national capital continues to grapple with severe air pollution.
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Atishi Targets Centre On Stubble Burning Amid Delhi's Air Emergency
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi hit out at the central government Monday, accusing it of failing to act and practicing "politics on pollution" after the national capital region woke this morning choking under a layer of toxic smog and an AQI of 481.
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Delhi Environment Minister Calls Emergency Meeting Amid Rising Air Pollution
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday directed all concerned officials to take necessary action at 13 hotspots in the national capital in view of the rising pollution in Anand Vihar.
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New York-Bound Flight With 239 Fliers Lands In Delhi After Security Alert
An Air India flight operating from Mumbai to New York was diverted to New Delhi this morning following a security concern. The flight made an emergency landing at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport.
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Expedite Cloud Seeding To Combat Air Pollution: Delhi Minister Urges Centre
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has urged the centre to convene an urgent meeting with key stakeholders to expedite approvals for cloud seeding, an emergency measure aimed at reducing the anticipated winter pollution spike in the capital.
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Delhi-London Air India Flight Diverted To Denmark Over Medical Emergency
An Air India flight from Delhi to London was diverted to Copenhagen on Sunday due to a medical emergency, according to an airline official.
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Centre's Action Plan To Curb Air Pollution In Delhi Comes Into Effect Early
The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) -- a set of emergency measures to control air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region during winter -- has come into effect earlier than the usual date of October 1, according to officials.
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Woman Falls Ill, Throws Up On Flight, Doctor Uses Smartwatch To Diagnose Her
On an Air India flight going from Delhi to San Francisco, a passenger experiencing a medical emergency was promptly saved by a doctor with the help of an Apple watch. The incident happened on July 2.
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Bengaluru-Bound Air India Flight Returns To Delhi After Suspected Fire
A Bengaluru-bound Air India aircraft returned to the national capital on Friday evening due to a suspected fire in the air conditioning unit, according to sources.
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"National Shame": Lt Governor Slams Arvind Kejriwal After Delhi Gets "Most Polluted City" Tag
Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena wrote to CM Arvind Kejriwal over Delhi getting the tag of the most polluted capital city in the world, calling it a matter of "national shame" and a health emergency like situation warranting serious pondering.
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Delhi World's Most Polluted Capital City Again: Report
Bihar's Begusarai emerged as the world's most polluted metropolitan area while Delhi was identified as the capital city with the poorest air quality, according to a new report.
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AAP, Congress Leaders Flag Toxic Delhi Air After Diwali, BJP MP Responds
As Delhi woke up to poor air quality the morning after Diwali, Environment Minister Gopal Rai accused BJP leaders of pushing people to burst firecrackers despite the air emergency in the capital.
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Delhi Observes 15-Minute Power Blackout In Emergency Preparedness Drill
In an unprecedented sight on Wednesday evening, a 15-minute power blackout was observed in many areas of the national capital, including entire Lutyens' Delhi.
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Cloud Seeding Not Feasible: Pollution Control Board Amid Delhi's Smog Crisis
The Central Pollution Control Board has said feasibility of cloud seeding as an emergency measure to battle winter pollution in northern India will be limited, citing insufficient moisture, reliance on pre-existing clouds, an RTI query has revealed.
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Delhi Tops Polluted City List As Air Quality Crisis Persists In North India
Delhi emerged as the most polluted city in India, recording an average PM2.5 level of 243.3 micrograms per cubic metre air, with pollution surging by 19.5 per cent in week-on-week increase, according to a report released on Thursday.
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50% Of Delhi Government Employees To Work From Home Amid Severe Pollution
The Delhi government announced today that 50 per cent of its staff will work from home today as the national capital continues to grapple with severe air pollution.
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Atishi Targets Centre On Stubble Burning Amid Delhi's Air Emergency
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi hit out at the central government Monday, accusing it of failing to act and practicing "politics on pollution" after the national capital region woke this morning choking under a layer of toxic smog and an AQI of 481.
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Delhi Environment Minister Calls Emergency Meeting Amid Rising Air Pollution
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday directed all concerned officials to take necessary action at 13 hotspots in the national capital in view of the rising pollution in Anand Vihar.
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New York-Bound Flight With 239 Fliers Lands In Delhi After Security Alert
An Air India flight operating from Mumbai to New York was diverted to New Delhi this morning following a security concern. The flight made an emergency landing at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport.
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Expedite Cloud Seeding To Combat Air Pollution: Delhi Minister Urges Centre
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has urged the centre to convene an urgent meeting with key stakeholders to expedite approvals for cloud seeding, an emergency measure aimed at reducing the anticipated winter pollution spike in the capital.
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Delhi-London Air India Flight Diverted To Denmark Over Medical Emergency
An Air India flight from Delhi to London was diverted to Copenhagen on Sunday due to a medical emergency, according to an airline official.
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Centre's Action Plan To Curb Air Pollution In Delhi Comes Into Effect Early
The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) -- a set of emergency measures to control air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region during winter -- has come into effect earlier than the usual date of October 1, according to officials.
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Woman Falls Ill, Throws Up On Flight, Doctor Uses Smartwatch To Diagnose Her
On an Air India flight going from Delhi to San Francisco, a passenger experiencing a medical emergency was promptly saved by a doctor with the help of an Apple watch. The incident happened on July 2.
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Bengaluru-Bound Air India Flight Returns To Delhi After Suspected Fire
A Bengaluru-bound Air India aircraft returned to the national capital on Friday evening due to a suspected fire in the air conditioning unit, according to sources.
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"National Shame": Lt Governor Slams Arvind Kejriwal After Delhi Gets "Most Polluted City" Tag
Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena wrote to CM Arvind Kejriwal over Delhi getting the tag of the most polluted capital city in the world, calling it a matter of "national shame" and a health emergency like situation warranting serious pondering.
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Delhi World's Most Polluted Capital City Again: Report
Bihar's Begusarai emerged as the world's most polluted metropolitan area while Delhi was identified as the capital city with the poorest air quality, according to a new report.
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AAP, Congress Leaders Flag Toxic Delhi Air After Diwali, BJP MP Responds
As Delhi woke up to poor air quality the morning after Diwali, Environment Minister Gopal Rai accused BJP leaders of pushing people to burst firecrackers despite the air emergency in the capital.
