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Staggered Office Shifts, Fewer Jams: Delhi's Winter Strategy Against Pollution
As Delhi's air quality dips with the onset of winter, the city government is introducing staggered office timings for its departments and municipal offices in an effort to ease traffic congestion and reduce vehicular emissions.
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Delhi Resident Builds Air Purifier For Only Rs 2,000 That Reduces AQI To 50
A Reddit user built the air purifier at home, which costs only Rs 2,000 and reduces AQI from 400 to 50 in 15 minutes in a small room.
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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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9,000 Challans, 500 Inspections In 24 Hours As Delhi Steps Up Pollution Enforcement
Delhi authorities carried out over 500 inspections and issued more than 9,000 vehicular challans in the past 24 hours as part of ongoing efforts to control pollution. As per official data, the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 202 on Wednesday.
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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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Over 20,000 Vehicles Fined In Delhi As Cops Intensify Anti-Pollution Action
More than 20,000 challans have been issued in Delhi under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-2 since its implementation on October 19, 2025, as part of measures to curb vehicular pollution.
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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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Before 'I Do', Delhi Couples Say Yes To Air Purifiers
From making sure there are enough air purifiers to colour-coordinated masks, families are scrambling to deal with pollution and are tweaking their budgets to ensure their guests breathe clean air.
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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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Staggered Office Shifts, Fewer Jams: Delhi's Winter Strategy Against Pollution
As Delhi's air quality dips with the onset of winter, the city government is introducing staggered office timings for its departments and municipal offices in an effort to ease traffic congestion and reduce vehicular emissions.
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Delhi Resident Builds Air Purifier For Only Rs 2,000 That Reduces AQI To 50
A Reddit user built the air purifier at home, which costs only Rs 2,000 and reduces AQI from 400 to 50 in 15 minutes in a small room.
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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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9,000 Challans, 500 Inspections In 24 Hours As Delhi Steps Up Pollution Enforcement
Delhi authorities carried out over 500 inspections and issued more than 9,000 vehicular challans in the past 24 hours as part of ongoing efforts to control pollution. As per official data, the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 202 on Wednesday.
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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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Over 20,000 Vehicles Fined In Delhi As Cops Intensify Anti-Pollution Action
More than 20,000 challans have been issued in Delhi under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-2 since its implementation on October 19, 2025, as part of measures to curb vehicular pollution.
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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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Before 'I Do', Delhi Couples Say Yes To Air Purifiers
From making sure there are enough air purifiers to colour-coordinated masks, families are scrambling to deal with pollution and are tweaking their budgets to ensure their guests breathe clean air.
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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).
