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Rain, Winds Push Delhi AQI To 'Satisfactory' Post-Dussehra
A combination of rainfall and steady winds helped Delhi avoid a sharp rise in pollution levels following Dussehra celebrations on Thursday, with the city recording improved air quality on Friday.
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Delhi To Have 10 "Namo Van" To Boost Green Cover, Combat Pollution: Rekha Gupta
Delhi government will develop 10 "Namo Van" across the city to enhance green cover and combat air pollution, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday.
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Delhi Gears Up for Winter Smog With 17-Point Action Plan
With Delhi's dreaded smog season just weeks away, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday reviewed the city's 17-point Winter 2025 Air Pollution Control Action Plan, directing departments to complete preparations by October.
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Opinion: Choking Metros, Hapless Citizens
India's metro cities are choking-not just on pollution and congestion, but on neglect, mismanagement, and misplaced priorities.
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Mumbai's Beloved Pav Faces Uncertain Future Due To Pollution Concerns
Mumbai's pav is traditionally baked in wood-fired ovens. However, due to their contribution to air pollution in the city, bakeries have been directed to adopt greener alternatives.
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Artificial Ponds: Delhi's Answer To Yamuna Pollution After Idol Immersion
As Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 celebrations begin and Durga Puja approaches, the Delhi government is preparing to manage one of the city's biggest environmental challenges: idol immersion.
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Cleaner Air, Yamuna's Revival: What Delhi's Climate Plan Means For You
At a review meeting on Monday, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa went over the city's revised State Action Plan on Climate Change, setting targets for 2050 across nine key sectors
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8 Must-Visit Dark Sky Destinations For Astronomy Lovers
Stargazing has captivated humans for centuries, and while city life can make it hard to experience, there are still some incredible spots around the world where the night sky is as breathtaking as it's been for millennia.
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Delhi's Pollution Crisis Worsens As Microplastics Choke The Air, Study Warns
The average daily microplastic exposure rose from 10.7 particles in the colder months to 21.1 in the hotter season, the study highlighted.
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Norway-Style E-Waste Processing Revolution Planned For Delhi
Delhi is gearing up to build one of India's most advanced e-waste processing facilities, and it's taking cues from Norway's cutting-edge model.
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With AQI At 74, Delhi Air Quality At Its Best In A Decade: Delhi Chief Minister
Citing the latest Air Quality Index of 74, CM Rekha Gupta highlighted the government's ongoing efforts to reduce the city's pollution, and claimed that for the first time in a decade, the index has come down to such a satisfactory level.
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"Pollution Should Be The Criteria": Minister On Old Vehicles' Ban In Delhi
The Delhi government has approached the Supreme Court seeking a review of its 2018 order, which bans diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years in the Delhi-NCR region.
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Delhi Records Cleanest July In A Decade, Air Quality At 67
Delhi recorded its cleanest July in ten years on Wednesday, with the city's average Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping to 67, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board. The reading falls in the 'Satisfactory' category.
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Heavy Rain In Delhi, Streets Waterlogged, Orange Alert Issued
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued an orange alert for Delhi, predicting moderate rain (5-15 mm per hour) along with thunderstorms.
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Delhi To Offer Rs 50 Lakh For Innovation To Cut Pollution From Heavy Vehicles
The Delhi government is planning on rolling out a competition to find retrofit solutions, offering a top prize of ₹50 lakh for workable technology that can upgrade older trucks to BS-VI standards.
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Rain, Winds Push Delhi AQI To 'Satisfactory' Post-Dussehra
A combination of rainfall and steady winds helped Delhi avoid a sharp rise in pollution levels following Dussehra celebrations on Thursday, with the city recording improved air quality on Friday.
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Delhi To Have 10 "Namo Van" To Boost Green Cover, Combat Pollution: Rekha Gupta
Delhi government will develop 10 "Namo Van" across the city to enhance green cover and combat air pollution, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday.
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Delhi Gears Up for Winter Smog With 17-Point Action Plan
With Delhi's dreaded smog season just weeks away, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday reviewed the city's 17-point Winter 2025 Air Pollution Control Action Plan, directing departments to complete preparations by October.
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Opinion: Choking Metros, Hapless Citizens
India's metro cities are choking-not just on pollution and congestion, but on neglect, mismanagement, and misplaced priorities.
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Mumbai's Beloved Pav Faces Uncertain Future Due To Pollution Concerns
Mumbai's pav is traditionally baked in wood-fired ovens. However, due to their contribution to air pollution in the city, bakeries have been directed to adopt greener alternatives.
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Artificial Ponds: Delhi's Answer To Yamuna Pollution After Idol Immersion
As Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 celebrations begin and Durga Puja approaches, the Delhi government is preparing to manage one of the city's biggest environmental challenges: idol immersion.
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Cleaner Air, Yamuna's Revival: What Delhi's Climate Plan Means For You
At a review meeting on Monday, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa went over the city's revised State Action Plan on Climate Change, setting targets for 2050 across nine key sectors
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8 Must-Visit Dark Sky Destinations For Astronomy Lovers
Stargazing has captivated humans for centuries, and while city life can make it hard to experience, there are still some incredible spots around the world where the night sky is as breathtaking as it's been for millennia.
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Delhi's Pollution Crisis Worsens As Microplastics Choke The Air, Study Warns
The average daily microplastic exposure rose from 10.7 particles in the colder months to 21.1 in the hotter season, the study highlighted.
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Norway-Style E-Waste Processing Revolution Planned For Delhi
Delhi is gearing up to build one of India's most advanced e-waste processing facilities, and it's taking cues from Norway's cutting-edge model.
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With AQI At 74, Delhi Air Quality At Its Best In A Decade: Delhi Chief Minister
Citing the latest Air Quality Index of 74, CM Rekha Gupta highlighted the government's ongoing efforts to reduce the city's pollution, and claimed that for the first time in a decade, the index has come down to such a satisfactory level.
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"Pollution Should Be The Criteria": Minister On Old Vehicles' Ban In Delhi
The Delhi government has approached the Supreme Court seeking a review of its 2018 order, which bans diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years in the Delhi-NCR region.
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Delhi Records Cleanest July In A Decade, Air Quality At 67
Delhi recorded its cleanest July in ten years on Wednesday, with the city's average Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping to 67, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board. The reading falls in the 'Satisfactory' category.
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Heavy Rain In Delhi, Streets Waterlogged, Orange Alert Issued
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued an orange alert for Delhi, predicting moderate rain (5-15 mm per hour) along with thunderstorms.
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Delhi To Offer Rs 50 Lakh For Innovation To Cut Pollution From Heavy Vehicles
The Delhi government is planning on rolling out a competition to find retrofit solutions, offering a top prize of ₹50 lakh for workable technology that can upgrade older trucks to BS-VI standards.
