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Toxic Dust Or Snow? How A Dumping Yard Became 'Switzerland Of Rajasthan'
Kishangarh Dumping Yard near Ajmer, known as Asia's largest marble dumping yard, has become popular for Bollywood shoots and tourism but poses health risks.
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Delhi-NCR Wakes Up To Thick Blanket Of Fog, Air Quality Remains Poor
Several parts of the national capital woke up to dense fog on Monday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining in the moderate to poor categories according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.
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Budget 2026: Funding Slump For Pollution Control Amid Climate Crisis
India's fight against toxic air just took a hit. The 2026-27 Budget allocated only Rs 1,091 crore to pollution control - down from Rs 1,300 crore last year.
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Delhi-NCR Gets Light Rain, Weather Body Predicts Warmer February
Several parts of Delhi and the wider National Capital Region (NCR) witnessed light rain during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a drop in the maximum temperature for today.
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Bombay High Court Calls For Audit Of Air Pollution's Economic Impact
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday orally observed that the impact of air pollution on the economy needed to be examined and just uttering "harsh words will not yield any results".
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Study Shows EV Adoption Linked To Real-World Reductions In Air Pollution
The study, analysed changes in air pollution levels between 2019 and 2023 as more Californians switched to zero-emissions vehicles, including fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars.
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Rahul Gandhi Asks Citizens To Share Stories On Air Pollution Through 'Awaaz Bharat Ki' Platform
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Sunday urged citizens across the country to share their personal stories on how air pollution is affecting their health and the well-being of their loved ones through a portal titled Awaaz Bharat Ki.
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Firewood Burning At Home Linked To Poor Air Quality And Premature Deaths, Finds Study
Burning firewood at home can be a major contributor to air pollution and premature deaths in winters, according to a study.
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Man Born And Raised In Bengaluru Plans To Leave City Due To Traffic, Pollution, And Stress
He wrote that Bengaluru, where he was born and raised, has become a city he will have to say goodbye to.
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Breathtaking Photo Shows Noida High-Rise Towers Peeking Through Thick Fog, Internet Reacts
Social media users praised the landscape, with some comparing it to international skyscrapers. While some highlighted poor air quality in the Delhi NCR region.
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"We Are Slowly Being Poisoned": Indian Chess Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi Raises Concern Over Delhi's Air Pollution
The post immediately garnered a number of reactions, showing people's concern and disappointment.
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Dense Fog Blankets Delhi-NCR, Low Visibility At Airport Amid Cold Wave
Residents of Delhi woke up to alarming air quality levels on Sunday morning as a thick blanket of toxic smog and dense fog engulfed the national capital, pushing pollution levels into the 'severe' category.
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High Pollution, Winter And Poor Lifestyle Fuel Autoimmune Diseases In Women: AIIMS Doctor
The prevalence of autoimmune diseases is increasing, especially in women, and the ongoing winter season, along with high pollution, may be worsening the symptoms, said an expert from the All India Medical Sciences.
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Breast Cancer Survivor Hina Khan "Can't Breathe" As Mumbai AQI Deteriorates
The Bigg Boss 11 contestant added that the pollution has also restricted her outdoor activities, something which is crucial to maintain optimal health
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Smog Blankets Delhi As AQI Remains 'Poor', Residents Face Breathing Discomfort
Delhi's air quality continued to remain in the 'poor' category on Sunday, with the national capital recording an overall Air Quality Index of 248, according to data from the CPCB.
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Toxic Dust Or Snow? How A Dumping Yard Became 'Switzerland Of Rajasthan'
Kishangarh Dumping Yard near Ajmer, known as Asia's largest marble dumping yard, has become popular for Bollywood shoots and tourism but poses health risks.
-
Delhi-NCR Wakes Up To Thick Blanket Of Fog, Air Quality Remains Poor
Several parts of the national capital woke up to dense fog on Monday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining in the moderate to poor categories according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.
-
Budget 2026: Funding Slump For Pollution Control Amid Climate Crisis
India's fight against toxic air just took a hit. The 2026-27 Budget allocated only Rs 1,091 crore to pollution control - down from Rs 1,300 crore last year.
-
Delhi-NCR Gets Light Rain, Weather Body Predicts Warmer February
Several parts of Delhi and the wider National Capital Region (NCR) witnessed light rain during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a drop in the maximum temperature for today.
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Bombay High Court Calls For Audit Of Air Pollution's Economic Impact
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday orally observed that the impact of air pollution on the economy needed to be examined and just uttering "harsh words will not yield any results".
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Study Shows EV Adoption Linked To Real-World Reductions In Air Pollution
The study, analysed changes in air pollution levels between 2019 and 2023 as more Californians switched to zero-emissions vehicles, including fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars.
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Rahul Gandhi Asks Citizens To Share Stories On Air Pollution Through 'Awaaz Bharat Ki' Platform
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Sunday urged citizens across the country to share their personal stories on how air pollution is affecting their health and the well-being of their loved ones through a portal titled Awaaz Bharat Ki.
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Firewood Burning At Home Linked To Poor Air Quality And Premature Deaths, Finds Study
Burning firewood at home can be a major contributor to air pollution and premature deaths in winters, according to a study.
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Man Born And Raised In Bengaluru Plans To Leave City Due To Traffic, Pollution, And Stress
He wrote that Bengaluru, where he was born and raised, has become a city he will have to say goodbye to.
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Breathtaking Photo Shows Noida High-Rise Towers Peeking Through Thick Fog, Internet Reacts
Social media users praised the landscape, with some comparing it to international skyscrapers. While some highlighted poor air quality in the Delhi NCR region.
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"We Are Slowly Being Poisoned": Indian Chess Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi Raises Concern Over Delhi's Air Pollution
The post immediately garnered a number of reactions, showing people's concern and disappointment.
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Dense Fog Blankets Delhi-NCR, Low Visibility At Airport Amid Cold Wave
Residents of Delhi woke up to alarming air quality levels on Sunday morning as a thick blanket of toxic smog and dense fog engulfed the national capital, pushing pollution levels into the 'severe' category.
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High Pollution, Winter And Poor Lifestyle Fuel Autoimmune Diseases In Women: AIIMS Doctor
The prevalence of autoimmune diseases is increasing, especially in women, and the ongoing winter season, along with high pollution, may be worsening the symptoms, said an expert from the All India Medical Sciences.
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Breast Cancer Survivor Hina Khan "Can't Breathe" As Mumbai AQI Deteriorates
The Bigg Boss 11 contestant added that the pollution has also restricted her outdoor activities, something which is crucial to maintain optimal health
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Smog Blankets Delhi As AQI Remains 'Poor', Residents Face Breathing Discomfort
Delhi's air quality continued to remain in the 'poor' category on Sunday, with the national capital recording an overall Air Quality Index of 248, according to data from the CPCB.
