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Delhi's Air Quality Remains "Very Poor", Light Rain Expected Today
Delhi's air quality remained in the very poor category on Monday even as the weather department forecast a partly cloudy with chances of very light rain towards the evening.
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Chhath Politics: AAP-BJP Face Off Over 'Fake Ghat' And Yamuna Pollution
A political row erupted in Delhi on Sunday after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of setting up a "fake Yamuna ghat" with filtered water for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Chhath Puja celebrations.
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Cough, Headaches: 3 In 4 Delhi-NCR Homes Feeling Air Impact, Finds Survey
Three out of four households in Delhi-NCR are already experiencing the ill-effects of toxic air, with common complaints ranging from sore throat and cough to burning eyes, headaches and disturbed sleep, according to an online survey
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"This Government Doesn't Hide Reports": Delhi Minister To AAP On Yamuna Revival
Delhi's political temperature soared on Saturday after the Delhi Pollution Control Committee reported worsening water quality in the Yamuna, just ahead of Chhath Puja, when thousands of devotees are expected to take a holy dip.
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Delhi Sees 30% Rise In Patients With Respiratory Issues Post-Diwali
The sudden exposure to smoke, toxic gases, and fine particulate matter has left the elderly, children, pregnant women, and those with chronic respiratory or cardiac illnesses struggling to cope.
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Air Quality In Delhi Improves But Remains Under "Poor" Category
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital improved on Saturday morning but remained under the "poor" category, with Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) already in effect across Delhi-NCR.
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Sale Of Air Purifiers Rises In Delhi As Air Quality Remains In 'Poor' Category
With the city's air quality remaining in the "poor" category, Delhiites are rushing to stock up on air purifiers and masks, leading to a 60-70 per cent jump in sales, traders said.
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Who Breathes The Dirtiest Air? Global Report Flags Alarming Numbers
The latest State of Global Air report paints a grim picture of the world's worsening air quality, warning that pollution has become the planet's second leading cause of premature death, behind only high blood pressure.
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BJP Leader Takes Ritual Sip Of Yamuna, Claims River On 'Road To Recovery'
Delhi BJP leader Anil Gupta on Thursday took a ritual sip (aachman) of the water from the Yamuna, claiming the river is on the road to recovery from its heavily polluted state because of the efforts of the party's government in the last eight months.
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Strong Winds Bring Slight Relief, But Delhi's Air Quality Still "Very Poor"
Delhi's air quality showed a slight improvement on Thursday but remained in the "very poor" category for the fourth consecutive day, aided by stronger surface winds that helped disperse pollutants.
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Throat Feeling Itchy Due To Poor Air Quality? Try These Desi Hacks
For healthy adults, a sore or scratchy throat after a heavy air-pollution day is usually temporary and improves in days with reduced exposure and simple self-care. Here are some easy hacks.
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Air Purifier Vs Humidifier: Do You Need Both For Better Health This Winter?
An air purifier removes airborne contaminants, while a humidifier restores moisture. Understanding their distinct roles, and when to use one, both or none, can help you breathe easier and stay healthier through the season.
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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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Delhi's First Artificial Rain Still On Hold For Want Of 'Clouds'
Delhi's much-awaited artificial rain experiment, initially postponed in July continues to be on hold, with no green light yet for the trial that was expected to take place after Diwali.
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Doctor Explains How Air Pollution Accelerates Ageing: The Health Risks We Overlook
Existing evidence indicates that long-term exposures to toxic levels of air pollution cause lies in oxidative stress: a condition where free radicals produced by poisons kill cells, proteins, and DNA.
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Delhi's Air Quality Remains "Very Poor", Light Rain Expected Today
Delhi's air quality remained in the very poor category on Monday even as the weather department forecast a partly cloudy with chances of very light rain towards the evening.
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Chhath Politics: AAP-BJP Face Off Over 'Fake Ghat' And Yamuna Pollution
A political row erupted in Delhi on Sunday after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of setting up a "fake Yamuna ghat" with filtered water for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Chhath Puja celebrations.
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Cough, Headaches: 3 In 4 Delhi-NCR Homes Feeling Air Impact, Finds Survey
Three out of four households in Delhi-NCR are already experiencing the ill-effects of toxic air, with common complaints ranging from sore throat and cough to burning eyes, headaches and disturbed sleep, according to an online survey
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"This Government Doesn't Hide Reports": Delhi Minister To AAP On Yamuna Revival
Delhi's political temperature soared on Saturday after the Delhi Pollution Control Committee reported worsening water quality in the Yamuna, just ahead of Chhath Puja, when thousands of devotees are expected to take a holy dip.
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Delhi Sees 30% Rise In Patients With Respiratory Issues Post-Diwali
The sudden exposure to smoke, toxic gases, and fine particulate matter has left the elderly, children, pregnant women, and those with chronic respiratory or cardiac illnesses struggling to cope.
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Air Quality In Delhi Improves But Remains Under "Poor" Category
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital improved on Saturday morning but remained under the "poor" category, with Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) already in effect across Delhi-NCR.
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Sale Of Air Purifiers Rises In Delhi As Air Quality Remains In 'Poor' Category
With the city's air quality remaining in the "poor" category, Delhiites are rushing to stock up on air purifiers and masks, leading to a 60-70 per cent jump in sales, traders said.
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Who Breathes The Dirtiest Air? Global Report Flags Alarming Numbers
The latest State of Global Air report paints a grim picture of the world's worsening air quality, warning that pollution has become the planet's second leading cause of premature death, behind only high blood pressure.
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BJP Leader Takes Ritual Sip Of Yamuna, Claims River On 'Road To Recovery'
Delhi BJP leader Anil Gupta on Thursday took a ritual sip (aachman) of the water from the Yamuna, claiming the river is on the road to recovery from its heavily polluted state because of the efforts of the party's government in the last eight months.
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Strong Winds Bring Slight Relief, But Delhi's Air Quality Still "Very Poor"
Delhi's air quality showed a slight improvement on Thursday but remained in the "very poor" category for the fourth consecutive day, aided by stronger surface winds that helped disperse pollutants.
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Throat Feeling Itchy Due To Poor Air Quality? Try These Desi Hacks
For healthy adults, a sore or scratchy throat after a heavy air-pollution day is usually temporary and improves in days with reduced exposure and simple self-care. Here are some easy hacks.
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Air Purifier Vs Humidifier: Do You Need Both For Better Health This Winter?
An air purifier removes airborne contaminants, while a humidifier restores moisture. Understanding their distinct roles, and when to use one, both or none, can help you breathe easier and stay healthier through the season.
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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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Delhi's First Artificial Rain Still On Hold For Want Of 'Clouds'
Delhi's much-awaited artificial rain experiment, initially postponed in July continues to be on hold, with no green light yet for the trial that was expected to take place after Diwali.
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Doctor Explains How Air Pollution Accelerates Ageing: The Health Risks We Overlook
Existing evidence indicates that long-term exposures to toxic levels of air pollution cause lies in oxidative stress: a condition where free radicals produced by poisons kill cells, proteins, and DNA.
