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44% Indian Cities Face Chronic Air Pollution, Only 4% Under National Clean Air Programme
The PM2.5 assessment for 2025 ranks Byrnihat (Assam), Delhi, and Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) as India's top three most polluted cities with annual concentrations of 100 g/m, 96 g/m, and 93 g/m, respectively.
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Delhi's Toxic Winter Air May Carry Drug-Resistant Superbugs, Study Warns
A study by Jawaharlal Nehru University finds that Delhi's polluted winter air carries high levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria or superbugs far above safe limits, posing public health risks, especially for vulnerable groups and those with chronic
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Sleeping Outside AIIMS, Patients, Relatives Battle Cold, Pollution And Rats
AIIMS Delhi, India's largest and most well-known government hospital, treats thousands of patients every day. Yet, just outside its gates, a grim reality unfolds every night.
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Central Pollution Body Pulled Up By Supreme Court Over Tardiness, Adjournment
The Commission for Air Quality Management or CAQM, was strongly reprimanded by the Supreme Court today, which said the pollution body was not taking the issues raised by the court seriously.
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Smog Blankets Delhi As AQI Remains 'Poor', Residents Face Breathing Discomfort
Delhi's air quality continued to remain in the 'poor' category on Sunday, with the national capital recording an overall Air Quality Index of 248, according to data from the CPCB.
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65% Of Delhi's Air Pollution In 2025 Came From Nearby Areas: Study
As much as 65 per cent of Delhi's air pollution in 2025 originated from outside the city, mainly from other NCR districts, while local sources accounted for the remaining 35 per cent, a study said.
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Delhi Wakes Up To Chilly Morning, Air Quality Improves To 'Poor' Category
The national capital on Saturday recorded a minimum temperature of 8.1 degrees Celsius, 1.2 notches above the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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To Battle Pollution, Delhi Plans To Allow Private EVs To Operate As Cabs
Delhi is preparing a major overhaul of how people commute as rising pollution levels continue to plague the capital. The plan ranges from allowing privately owned EVs to operate as taxis to launching shared ride services and airport shuttles.
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Pollution Curbs Under GRAP-3 Lifted In Delhi-NCR As Air Quality Improves
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and Adjoining Areas on Friday revoked curbs imposed under GRAP 3 following improvement in air quality, officials said.
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Delhi Records 'Very Poor' Air Quality, Mumbai Sees Unusual Rain On New Year
Indias two biggest cities witnessed contrasting weather as 2026 began, with Delhi shrouded in smog and Mumbai recording early morning rainfall.
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From Fog To Filth: Delhi Records 3rd-Worst December AQI In A Decade
Delhi is battling a dangerous mix of dense fog and severe pollution, pushing the Air Quality Index (AQI) close to 400, a level classified as 'severe.'
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No Farm Fires In December, Delhi Pollution Still Increased Significantly
A new analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) on Wednesday shed light on the shifting air quality trends in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).
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"Wall-To-Wall" Paving, Mist Sprayers: Inside Delhi's Plan To Curb Pollution
As Delhi continues to choke under "very poor" and "severe" air quality, the city government on Tuesday announced a dual action plan to tackle two major pollution sources: dust from broken roads and vehicular emissions.
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AQI Worsens: Cars Under Rs 15 Lakh With Air Purifiers
Rising pollution boosts demand for cars under Rs 15 lakh, offering built-in air purifiers and AQI displays to ensure cleaner, healthier cabin air.
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Delhi Records Worst Average AQI For December In 7 Years At 349
Delhi recorded its worst air quality for December this year since 2018 with an average AQI of 349, even as farm fires accounted for just 3.5 per cent of the PM2.5 pollution, according to official data.
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44% Indian Cities Face Chronic Air Pollution, Only 4% Under National Clean Air Programme
The PM2.5 assessment for 2025 ranks Byrnihat (Assam), Delhi, and Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) as India's top three most polluted cities with annual concentrations of 100 g/m, 96 g/m, and 93 g/m, respectively.
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Delhi's Toxic Winter Air May Carry Drug-Resistant Superbugs, Study Warns
A study by Jawaharlal Nehru University finds that Delhi's polluted winter air carries high levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria or superbugs far above safe limits, posing public health risks, especially for vulnerable groups and those with chronic
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Sleeping Outside AIIMS, Patients, Relatives Battle Cold, Pollution And Rats
AIIMS Delhi, India's largest and most well-known government hospital, treats thousands of patients every day. Yet, just outside its gates, a grim reality unfolds every night.
-
Central Pollution Body Pulled Up By Supreme Court Over Tardiness, Adjournment
The Commission for Air Quality Management or CAQM, was strongly reprimanded by the Supreme Court today, which said the pollution body was not taking the issues raised by the court seriously.
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Smog Blankets Delhi As AQI Remains 'Poor', Residents Face Breathing Discomfort
Delhi's air quality continued to remain in the 'poor' category on Sunday, with the national capital recording an overall Air Quality Index of 248, according to data from the CPCB.
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65% Of Delhi's Air Pollution In 2025 Came From Nearby Areas: Study
As much as 65 per cent of Delhi's air pollution in 2025 originated from outside the city, mainly from other NCR districts, while local sources accounted for the remaining 35 per cent, a study said.
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Delhi Wakes Up To Chilly Morning, Air Quality Improves To 'Poor' Category
The national capital on Saturday recorded a minimum temperature of 8.1 degrees Celsius, 1.2 notches above the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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To Battle Pollution, Delhi Plans To Allow Private EVs To Operate As Cabs
Delhi is preparing a major overhaul of how people commute as rising pollution levels continue to plague the capital. The plan ranges from allowing privately owned EVs to operate as taxis to launching shared ride services and airport shuttles.
-
Pollution Curbs Under GRAP-3 Lifted In Delhi-NCR As Air Quality Improves
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and Adjoining Areas on Friday revoked curbs imposed under GRAP 3 following improvement in air quality, officials said.
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Delhi Records 'Very Poor' Air Quality, Mumbai Sees Unusual Rain On New Year
Indias two biggest cities witnessed contrasting weather as 2026 began, with Delhi shrouded in smog and Mumbai recording early morning rainfall.
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From Fog To Filth: Delhi Records 3rd-Worst December AQI In A Decade
Delhi is battling a dangerous mix of dense fog and severe pollution, pushing the Air Quality Index (AQI) close to 400, a level classified as 'severe.'
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No Farm Fires In December, Delhi Pollution Still Increased Significantly
A new analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) on Wednesday shed light on the shifting air quality trends in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).
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"Wall-To-Wall" Paving, Mist Sprayers: Inside Delhi's Plan To Curb Pollution
As Delhi continues to choke under "very poor" and "severe" air quality, the city government on Tuesday announced a dual action plan to tackle two major pollution sources: dust from broken roads and vehicular emissions.
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AQI Worsens: Cars Under Rs 15 Lakh With Air Purifiers
Rising pollution boosts demand for cars under Rs 15 lakh, offering built-in air purifiers and AQI displays to ensure cleaner, healthier cabin air.
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Delhi Records Worst Average AQI For December In 7 Years At 349
Delhi recorded its worst air quality for December this year since 2018 with an average AQI of 349, even as farm fires accounted for just 3.5 per cent of the PM2.5 pollution, according to official data.
