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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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"Not Competing With Delhi": Opposition On Worsening Air Quality In Mumbai
Mumbai's air quality crisis triggered a sharp political attack on the ruling establishment on Friday, with the Congress and the Shiv Sena (UBT) accusing the BMC and the state government of failing to act decisively.
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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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Pollution Worsens In Delhi, Air Quality 'Severe' In Most Areas
Delhi woke up to worsening air on Friday as the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 384 at 8:00 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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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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Mumbai Shrouded In Smog, Civic Body's Plan To Tackle Air Pollution Challenge
Mumbai woke up to yet another smoggy morning today, with its air quality continuing to be in the poor category.
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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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Vineeta Singh Calls For Urgent Action Amid Mumbai's Alarming AQI, Cites Cancer Risk: "Raise Your Voice"
In her post, Singh drew attention to the alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) levels in Mumbai, which she noted had been crossing 160 in the mornings.
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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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Influencer Food Pharmer Slams Dabur For Claiming Chyawanprash Can 'Protect Lungs From Air Pollution'
When the AQI hits 'hazardous,' ads hit creative. Chyawanprash campaign goes viral and gets roasted online
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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).
-
"Not Competing With Delhi": Opposition On Worsening Air Quality In Mumbai
Mumbai's air quality crisis triggered a sharp political attack on the ruling establishment on Friday, with the Congress and the Shiv Sena (UBT) accusing the BMC and the state government of failing to act decisively.
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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.
-
"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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Pollution Worsens In Delhi, Air Quality 'Severe' In Most Areas
Delhi woke up to worsening air on Friday as the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 384 at 8:00 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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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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Mumbai Shrouded In Smog, Civic Body's Plan To Tackle Air Pollution Challenge
Mumbai woke up to yet another smoggy morning today, with its air quality continuing to be in the poor category.
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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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Vineeta Singh Calls For Urgent Action Amid Mumbai's Alarming AQI, Cites Cancer Risk: "Raise Your Voice"
In her post, Singh drew attention to the alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) levels in Mumbai, which she noted had been crossing 160 in the mornings.
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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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Influencer Food Pharmer Slams Dabur For Claiming Chyawanprash Can 'Protect Lungs From Air Pollution'
When the AQI hits 'hazardous,' ads hit creative. Chyawanprash campaign goes viral and gets roasted online
