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Lead Levels In Soil Dangerously High In Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Rajasthan: What This Means For Public Health In North India
A new study by an independent environmental research group, Toxics Link, claims to have identified high levels of lead contamination in four North Indian states.
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People With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Have 71% Higher Risk Of Heart Attacks, Stroke And Death: Study
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Scientists have found that those living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have a 71 per cent higher risk of cardiovascular events (CVEs) or death from any cause (all-cause mortality) compared with those not living with OSA.
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Delhi Was Most Polluted City In 2024-25, Patna Close Second: Study
Delhi was the most polluted city during 2024-25, recording the highest annual PM2.5 levels and extended periods of "severe" air quality in winter while Patna was the second-most polluted city, according to a new analysis by Climate Trends.
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40 Tonnes A Day: Delhi To Build New Biomedical Waste Treatment Plants
Delhi is producing nearly 40 tonnes of biomedical waste every day, from syringes and surgical waste to lab material and used protective gear. With volumes projected to rise in the coming years, the capital is preparing to add new treatment capacity.
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Delhi Gets 'Zero-Tolerance' Zones To Ease Traffic Congestion In Busy Areas
In a major move to curb traffic violations and ease congestion at critical stretches, 'Zero Tolerance' Zones have been created across some of the busiest corridors in New Delhi.
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Singapore Star Disgusted As 'Bird Poop' Stops India Open Game In New Delhi, Badminton World Federation Breaks Silence
The India Open Super 750 on Thursday witnessed a strange sight. "Bird droppings" forced two stoppages during the men's singles second-round match between HS Prannoy and Singapore's Loh Kean Yew
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"Delhi Not The Place To Host Badminton": World No. 3 Anders Antonsen Withdraws
World No. 3 Anders Antonsen has withdrawn from the India Open 2026 due to hazardous air pollution in New Delhi, marking his third consecutive absence from the event.
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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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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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Gurugram Changes Office Hours Amid Poor Air Quality, Check New Timings
In the directive, Gurugram Deputy Commissioner Ajay Kumar asked private offices to continue the work-from-home arrangement until air quality improves and further orders are issued.
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82% Delhiites Know Someone Severely Ill From Air Pollution: Study
As Delhi vanishes behind a dense-grey curtain and toxic air continues to choke the NCR, a new survey has found that 82 per cent of Delhi-NCR residents have one or more people in their close social network suffering from severe health problems.
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Global Air Quality Rankings Only For Guidance, India Sets Own Standards: Government
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Global air quality rankings cited by various organisations are not conducted by any official authority, the government informed the Parliament on Thursday.
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Farm Fires Didn't End, They Just Moved To Afternoon: Satellite Data Analysis
Claims of a nearly 90% drop in stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana - a key contributor to pollution in Delhi-NCR - have been challenged by a new multi-satellite analysis, revealing that the decline is a result of a gap in India's monitoring system.
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"Friend, Philosopher, Guide": Minister As Delhi Forms 2 Pollution Panels
New Delhi: Two days after Chief Minister Rekha Gupta held a high-level review meeting, the Delhi government on Saturday formally notified the constitution of a new Expert Group on Air Pollution Mitigation and a High-Level Implementation Committee.
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Not Just High Uranium: Delhi's Groundwater Has More Toxic Chemicals, Says New Report
The latest Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) survey finds that 13-15% of Delhi's groundwater samples exceed safe uranium limits, but that's not all. Many wells also show high nitrate, fluoride, lead, salinity and dissolved-solid levels, posing risks
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Lead Levels In Soil Dangerously High In Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Rajasthan: What This Means For Public Health In North India
A new study by an independent environmental research group, Toxics Link, claims to have identified high levels of lead contamination in four North Indian states.
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People With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Have 71% Higher Risk Of Heart Attacks, Stroke And Death: Study
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Scientists have found that those living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have a 71 per cent higher risk of cardiovascular events (CVEs) or death from any cause (all-cause mortality) compared with those not living with OSA.
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Delhi Was Most Polluted City In 2024-25, Patna Close Second: Study
Delhi was the most polluted city during 2024-25, recording the highest annual PM2.5 levels and extended periods of "severe" air quality in winter while Patna was the second-most polluted city, according to a new analysis by Climate Trends.
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40 Tonnes A Day: Delhi To Build New Biomedical Waste Treatment Plants
Delhi is producing nearly 40 tonnes of biomedical waste every day, from syringes and surgical waste to lab material and used protective gear. With volumes projected to rise in the coming years, the capital is preparing to add new treatment capacity.
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Delhi Gets 'Zero-Tolerance' Zones To Ease Traffic Congestion In Busy Areas
In a major move to curb traffic violations and ease congestion at critical stretches, 'Zero Tolerance' Zones have been created across some of the busiest corridors in New Delhi.
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Singapore Star Disgusted As 'Bird Poop' Stops India Open Game In New Delhi, Badminton World Federation Breaks Silence
The India Open Super 750 on Thursday witnessed a strange sight. "Bird droppings" forced two stoppages during the men's singles second-round match between HS Prannoy and Singapore's Loh Kean Yew
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"Delhi Not The Place To Host Badminton": World No. 3 Anders Antonsen Withdraws
World No. 3 Anders Antonsen has withdrawn from the India Open 2026 due to hazardous air pollution in New Delhi, marking his third consecutive absence from the event.
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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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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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Gurugram Changes Office Hours Amid Poor Air Quality, Check New Timings
In the directive, Gurugram Deputy Commissioner Ajay Kumar asked private offices to continue the work-from-home arrangement until air quality improves and further orders are issued.
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82% Delhiites Know Someone Severely Ill From Air Pollution: Study
As Delhi vanishes behind a dense-grey curtain and toxic air continues to choke the NCR, a new survey has found that 82 per cent of Delhi-NCR residents have one or more people in their close social network suffering from severe health problems.
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Global Air Quality Rankings Only For Guidance, India Sets Own Standards: Government
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Global air quality rankings cited by various organisations are not conducted by any official authority, the government informed the Parliament on Thursday.
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Farm Fires Didn't End, They Just Moved To Afternoon: Satellite Data Analysis
Claims of a nearly 90% drop in stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana - a key contributor to pollution in Delhi-NCR - have been challenged by a new multi-satellite analysis, revealing that the decline is a result of a gap in India's monitoring system.
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"Friend, Philosopher, Guide": Minister As Delhi Forms 2 Pollution Panels
New Delhi: Two days after Chief Minister Rekha Gupta held a high-level review meeting, the Delhi government on Saturday formally notified the constitution of a new Expert Group on Air Pollution Mitigation and a High-Level Implementation Committee.
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Not Just High Uranium: Delhi's Groundwater Has More Toxic Chemicals, Says New Report
The latest Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) survey finds that 13-15% of Delhi's groundwater samples exceed safe uranium limits, but that's not all. Many wells also show high nitrate, fluoride, lead, salinity and dissolved-solid levels, posing risks
