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Delhi Air Quality Shifts From "Very Poor" To "Poor," Smog Persists
Delhi witnessed a slight improvement in the air quality on Sunday morning as the Air Quality Index (AQI) level shifted from 'very poor' to 'poor' category according to the data by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Experts Urge Year-Round Solutions To Tackle Air Pollution, Not Just Short-Term Fixes
Amid worsening air pollution in the national capital, health experts on Saturday emphasised the need for solutions that work throughout the year, and not for a short period.
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"God Showed Up, Thought I Was Dead": Hilarious Pollution Song By Vir Das
Stand-up star and actor Vir Das woke up, took a deep breath and turned lyricist as he made a song about Mumbai's ever-thickening smog, blending pollution woes with his signature wit.
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No Major Indian City Has Safe AQI, Not Even Once In A Decade, Finds Study
Despite cloud seeding, a push for cleaner fuels, electric buses, and countless emergency action plans, Delhi's annual average AQI still lingers around 180 in 2025
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Bombay High Court Forms Joint Probe Panel As Mumbai Air Quality Worsens
Amid Mumbai's deteriorating air quality, the Bombay High Court on Friday ordered the formation of a five-member inspection team to examine construction sites across Mumbai for compliance with pollution-control norms..
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"Apathy Will Kill Us": Actress Soni Razdan As Mumbai Winter Smog Worsens
Actress Soni Razdan, who is the mother of Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, has called for urgent seasonal measures to tackle Mumbai's deteriorating air quality, saying winter conditions demand a different plan to keep the city's smog in check.
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Rahul Gandhi Calls Air Pollution "Health Emergency", Questions PM Modi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday demanded a detailed discussion in Parliament on the issue of air pollution in the national capital as he questioned the silence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on this "health emergency".
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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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"Insulated From Crisis": Delhi Resident Films Government Official Using Air Purifier In Car Amid High AQI
The user noted how those in power and the wealthy are largely shielded from air pollution's devastating effects.
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'Dont Blame Ethiopian Volcanic Ash For Mumbai's Air Pollution': Court
The Bombay High Court on Thursday said authorities cannot blame ash clouds from the volcanic eruption in Ethiopia for air pollution in the metropolis and said the air quality index here has been poor much before that.
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"Judiciary Has No Magic Wand To Solve Delhi Pollution Problem": Top Court
The Supreme Court remarked on Thursday that it has no magic wand to solve the pollution problem in the Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region). The bench said that all reasons for the worsening air quality should be identified.
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Delhi Congress Leaders Hold Press Conference Wearing Oxygen Masks
Delhi Congress leaders held a press conference on Wednesday wearing masks and carrying oxygen cylinders to highlight the plummeting air quality in the national capital and demanded that the ruling BJP bring the city out of this "health emergency".
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Delhi Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor' For 13th Consecutive Day
Delhi's air quality remained in the "very poor" category for the 13th consecutive day on Wednesday, with the city recording an AQI of 327 and forecasts indicating no relief in the coming week.
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Who's Polluting Delhi's Air? Data Shows Farm Fires Are Just Part Of Problem
Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) shows that Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) jumped from 130 on October 1 to a staggering 428 by November 11, before sliding slightly to 327 on November 26.
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No Respite In Sight For Delhi Pollution, Chief Justice Of India Weighs In
The pollution level in Delhi and National Capital Region set to continue for at least another week, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has expressed serious concern on the matter.
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Delhi Air Quality Shifts From "Very Poor" To "Poor," Smog Persists
Delhi witnessed a slight improvement in the air quality on Sunday morning as the Air Quality Index (AQI) level shifted from 'very poor' to 'poor' category according to the data by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Experts Urge Year-Round Solutions To Tackle Air Pollution, Not Just Short-Term Fixes
Amid worsening air pollution in the national capital, health experts on Saturday emphasised the need for solutions that work throughout the year, and not for a short period.
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"God Showed Up, Thought I Was Dead": Hilarious Pollution Song By Vir Das
Stand-up star and actor Vir Das woke up, took a deep breath and turned lyricist as he made a song about Mumbai's ever-thickening smog, blending pollution woes with his signature wit.
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No Major Indian City Has Safe AQI, Not Even Once In A Decade, Finds Study
Despite cloud seeding, a push for cleaner fuels, electric buses, and countless emergency action plans, Delhi's annual average AQI still lingers around 180 in 2025
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Bombay High Court Forms Joint Probe Panel As Mumbai Air Quality Worsens
Amid Mumbai's deteriorating air quality, the Bombay High Court on Friday ordered the formation of a five-member inspection team to examine construction sites across Mumbai for compliance with pollution-control norms..
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"Apathy Will Kill Us": Actress Soni Razdan As Mumbai Winter Smog Worsens
Actress Soni Razdan, who is the mother of Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, has called for urgent seasonal measures to tackle Mumbai's deteriorating air quality, saying winter conditions demand a different plan to keep the city's smog in check.
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Rahul Gandhi Calls Air Pollution "Health Emergency", Questions PM Modi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday demanded a detailed discussion in Parliament on the issue of air pollution in the national capital as he questioned the silence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on this "health emergency".
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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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"Insulated From Crisis": Delhi Resident Films Government Official Using Air Purifier In Car Amid High AQI
The user noted how those in power and the wealthy are largely shielded from air pollution's devastating effects.
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'Dont Blame Ethiopian Volcanic Ash For Mumbai's Air Pollution': Court
The Bombay High Court on Thursday said authorities cannot blame ash clouds from the volcanic eruption in Ethiopia for air pollution in the metropolis and said the air quality index here has been poor much before that.
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"Judiciary Has No Magic Wand To Solve Delhi Pollution Problem": Top Court
The Supreme Court remarked on Thursday that it has no magic wand to solve the pollution problem in the Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region). The bench said that all reasons for the worsening air quality should be identified.
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Delhi Congress Leaders Hold Press Conference Wearing Oxygen Masks
Delhi Congress leaders held a press conference on Wednesday wearing masks and carrying oxygen cylinders to highlight the plummeting air quality in the national capital and demanded that the ruling BJP bring the city out of this "health emergency".
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Delhi Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor' For 13th Consecutive Day
Delhi's air quality remained in the "very poor" category for the 13th consecutive day on Wednesday, with the city recording an AQI of 327 and forecasts indicating no relief in the coming week.
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Who's Polluting Delhi's Air? Data Shows Farm Fires Are Just Part Of Problem
Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) shows that Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) jumped from 130 on October 1 to a staggering 428 by November 11, before sliding slightly to 327 on November 26.
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No Respite In Sight For Delhi Pollution, Chief Justice Of India Weighs In
The pollution level in Delhi and National Capital Region set to continue for at least another week, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has expressed serious concern on the matter.
