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Delhi Gets A Cleaner Start To 2026 As Air Quality Improves Slightly
Residents across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) can breathe a little easier today. After a difficult stretch where the Air Quality Index (AQI) hit 380 yesterday.
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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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Dense Smog In Delhi As Air Quality Nears 'Severe' Category
The air quality in the national capital remains hazardous, affecting people's health. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi on Sunday reached 391, entering the severe category, with some regions exceeding 400, according to the CPCB.
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"Provide Clean Air Or...": Delhi High Court's GST And Air Purifier Demand
'Either provide citizens with fresh air or reduce GST on air purifiers' - the Delhi High Court handed down this ultimatum to the government Wednesday, as the national capital and surrounding regions continue to choke under a blanket of toxic smog.
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As Delhi Chokes, MPs Scrap Air Crisis Debate Over Bad 'Atmosphere': Sources
India's lawmakers were supposed to discuss the horrid blanket of toxic air smothering the national capital region sometime during Parliament's winter session, which wrapped up Friday. But they could not find the time.
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Top Court's "Blue Skies, Stars During Covid" Remark During Pollution Hearing
The Supreme Court on Monday told the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and state authorities in the National Capital Region (NCR) to come up with a clear, time-bound, and "actionable" strategy to address Delhi's recurring air pollution.
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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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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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No Ban On Construction In Delhi, Supreme Court Says "No Temporary Solutions"
The Supreme Court refused a blanket ban on construction in Delhi and the National Capital Region amid 'very poor' AQI.
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6 Blasts In Delhi-NCR On December 6: 'Doctor Module' Had Babri Revenge Plan
Investigators probing the blast near Delhi's iconic Red Fort have unearthed a chilling plan: the suspected terror module involving doctors allegedly linked to Jaish-e-Mohammad had planned blasts at six locations in National Capital Region on Dec 6
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Toxic Air Continues To Grip Delhi Amid Spike In Farm Fires
The national capital continued to breathe toxic air on Wednesday with pollution levels remaining 'severe' for the second straight day at 418, as stubble-burning in the neighbouring regions contributed most to Delhi's foul air.
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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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Delhi-NCR Air Quality Remains "Very Poor", Overall AQI At 362
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi and its National Capital Region on Thursday morning remained under the "very poor" category with the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) II norms already in place.
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What Is A Green Cracker And How Different Is It From A Conventional Cracker
The Supreme Court has given a nod to green firecrackers in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) from 6 pm to 10 pm.
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Winter Is Coming: Anti-Pollution Curbs Imposed In Delhi For 1st Time This Season
Signalling the annual return of the dreaded pollution in the capital, the Commission of Air Quality Management, which is the Centre's anti-pollution panel, has enforced curbs under GRAP-1 in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).
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Delhi Gets A Cleaner Start To 2026 As Air Quality Improves Slightly
Residents across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) can breathe a little easier today. After a difficult stretch where the Air Quality Index (AQI) hit 380 yesterday.
-
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).
-
Dense Smog In Delhi As Air Quality Nears 'Severe' Category
The air quality in the national capital remains hazardous, affecting people's health. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi on Sunday reached 391, entering the severe category, with some regions exceeding 400, according to the CPCB.
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"Provide Clean Air Or...": Delhi High Court's GST And Air Purifier Demand
'Either provide citizens with fresh air or reduce GST on air purifiers' - the Delhi High Court handed down this ultimatum to the government Wednesday, as the national capital and surrounding regions continue to choke under a blanket of toxic smog.
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As Delhi Chokes, MPs Scrap Air Crisis Debate Over Bad 'Atmosphere': Sources
India's lawmakers were supposed to discuss the horrid blanket of toxic air smothering the national capital region sometime during Parliament's winter session, which wrapped up Friday. But they could not find the time.
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Top Court's "Blue Skies, Stars During Covid" Remark During Pollution Hearing
The Supreme Court on Monday told the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and state authorities in the National Capital Region (NCR) to come up with a clear, time-bound, and "actionable" strategy to address Delhi's recurring air pollution.
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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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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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No Ban On Construction In Delhi, Supreme Court Says "No Temporary Solutions"
The Supreme Court refused a blanket ban on construction in Delhi and the National Capital Region amid 'very poor' AQI.
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6 Blasts In Delhi-NCR On December 6: 'Doctor Module' Had Babri Revenge Plan
Investigators probing the blast near Delhi's iconic Red Fort have unearthed a chilling plan: the suspected terror module involving doctors allegedly linked to Jaish-e-Mohammad had planned blasts at six locations in National Capital Region on Dec 6
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Toxic Air Continues To Grip Delhi Amid Spike In Farm Fires
The national capital continued to breathe toxic air on Wednesday with pollution levels remaining 'severe' for the second straight day at 418, as stubble-burning in the neighbouring regions contributed most to Delhi's foul air.
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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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Delhi-NCR Air Quality Remains "Very Poor", Overall AQI At 362
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi and its National Capital Region on Thursday morning remained under the "very poor" category with the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) II norms already in place.
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What Is A Green Cracker And How Different Is It From A Conventional Cracker
The Supreme Court has given a nod to green firecrackers in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) from 6 pm to 10 pm.
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Winter Is Coming: Anti-Pollution Curbs Imposed In Delhi For 1st Time This Season
Signalling the annual return of the dreaded pollution in the capital, the Commission of Air Quality Management, which is the Centre's anti-pollution panel, has enforced curbs under GRAP-1 in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).
