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Delhi-NCR Remains A Gas Chamber As AQI Crosses 400-Mark
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi-NCR remained in the 'severe' category on Saturday as the residents woke up to another day of choking smog. The Air Quality Early Warning System (EWS) recorded the city's AQI at 386.
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Delhi Manager Rejects Employee's WFH Plea, Says 'Everyone Is Suffering From Pollution'
Instead of granting the work from home (WFH) request, the manager told the employee to take a leave, but still complete the work.
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Supreme Court's "Permanent Damage" Warning As Delhi Pollution Worsens
As toxic air chokes Delhi and the Air Quality Index remains in the 'severe' category, the Supreme Court today sounded an alarm, saying that the "situation is very serious" and that masks are not sufficient to protect residents' health.
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What's Polluting Delhi's Air? Major Culprits Behind NCR's Toxic Smog
Delhi and NCR are facing another severe pollution crisis in 2025, with AQI levels exceeding 400 across multiple areas.
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Delhi Air Quality Continues To Deteriorate In 'Severe' Category
The air quality in the national capital continues to deteriorate with the Air Quality Index level recorded above 400 in the 'severe' category in multiple stations at 8 am, despite the Graded Response Action Plan in effect across Delhi.
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Toxic Air Continues To Grip Delhi Amid Spike In Farm Fires
The national capital continued to breathe toxic air on Wednesday with pollution levels remaining 'severe' for the second straight day at 418, as stubble-burning in the neighbouring regions contributed most to Delhi's foul air.
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Amid Worsening AQI In Delhi, Top Court Seeks Report On Stubble Burning
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the governments of Punjab and Haryana to file detailed affidavits outlining the steps taken to prevent stubble burning, as air quality in the national capital and adjoining areas plunged to "severe" levels.
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Delhi's Air Quality 'Severe' For Second Day In A Row
Air pollution in the national capital was recorded in the "severe" category on Wednesday morning for the second consecutive day.
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Delhi Records 'Severe' Air For First Time In 2025 As AQI Jumps To 428
Delhi recorded its first "severe" air quality day of the year on Tuesday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 428, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Hybrid Mode For Delhi Schools Till Class 5 As Air Pollution Crisis Worsens
All schools in Delhi, including government and private, must adopt online and offline teaching modes immediately to protect children amid worsening air pollution.
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GRAP-3 Curbs In Delhi As Air Quality Gets 'Severe' For 1st Time This Season
As air quality in Delhi- NCR touched 'Severe' levels for the first time this season today, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) imposed Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
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Severe AQI And Air Pollution: 10 Dangerous Myths That Are Harming You Daily
Myths about air pollution, from "staying indoors is always safe" to "plants can clean my home", lead people to take ineffective or risky choices.
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Is Poor Air Quality Making Dengue Recovery Harder? Punjab Doctors Raise Alarm
Doctors in Punjab report that adults hospitalised with dengue fever are recovering slower amid severely poor air quality.
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Thick Haze Blankets Delhi As Air Quality Remains "Very Poor", Many Areas In "Red"
Most parts of the city recorded AQI levels between 300 and 400, indicating extremely poor to severe air quality conditions.
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South Africa Great Jonty Rhodes' Delhi vs Goa Air Quality Post Awakens Internet
As the Delhi-NCR region continues to see alarming levels of air pollution, former South Africa cricketer Jonty Rhodes' post forced people on social media to discuss the issue.
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Delhi-NCR Remains A Gas Chamber As AQI Crosses 400-Mark
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi-NCR remained in the 'severe' category on Saturday as the residents woke up to another day of choking smog. The Air Quality Early Warning System (EWS) recorded the city's AQI at 386.
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Delhi Manager Rejects Employee's WFH Plea, Says 'Everyone Is Suffering From Pollution'
Instead of granting the work from home (WFH) request, the manager told the employee to take a leave, but still complete the work.
-
Supreme Court's "Permanent Damage" Warning As Delhi Pollution Worsens
As toxic air chokes Delhi and the Air Quality Index remains in the 'severe' category, the Supreme Court today sounded an alarm, saying that the "situation is very serious" and that masks are not sufficient to protect residents' health.
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What's Polluting Delhi's Air? Major Culprits Behind NCR's Toxic Smog
Delhi and NCR are facing another severe pollution crisis in 2025, with AQI levels exceeding 400 across multiple areas.
-
Delhi Air Quality Continues To Deteriorate In 'Severe' Category
The air quality in the national capital continues to deteriorate with the Air Quality Index level recorded above 400 in the 'severe' category in multiple stations at 8 am, despite the Graded Response Action Plan in effect across Delhi.
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Toxic Air Continues To Grip Delhi Amid Spike In Farm Fires
The national capital continued to breathe toxic air on Wednesday with pollution levels remaining 'severe' for the second straight day at 418, as stubble-burning in the neighbouring regions contributed most to Delhi's foul air.
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Amid Worsening AQI In Delhi, Top Court Seeks Report On Stubble Burning
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the governments of Punjab and Haryana to file detailed affidavits outlining the steps taken to prevent stubble burning, as air quality in the national capital and adjoining areas plunged to "severe" levels.
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Delhi's Air Quality 'Severe' For Second Day In A Row
Air pollution in the national capital was recorded in the "severe" category on Wednesday morning for the second consecutive day.
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Delhi Records 'Severe' Air For First Time In 2025 As AQI Jumps To 428
Delhi recorded its first "severe" air quality day of the year on Tuesday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 428, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Hybrid Mode For Delhi Schools Till Class 5 As Air Pollution Crisis Worsens
All schools in Delhi, including government and private, must adopt online and offline teaching modes immediately to protect children amid worsening air pollution.
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GRAP-3 Curbs In Delhi As Air Quality Gets 'Severe' For 1st Time This Season
As air quality in Delhi- NCR touched 'Severe' levels for the first time this season today, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) imposed Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
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Severe AQI And Air Pollution: 10 Dangerous Myths That Are Harming You Daily
Myths about air pollution, from "staying indoors is always safe" to "plants can clean my home", lead people to take ineffective or risky choices.
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Is Poor Air Quality Making Dengue Recovery Harder? Punjab Doctors Raise Alarm
Doctors in Punjab report that adults hospitalised with dengue fever are recovering slower amid severely poor air quality.
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Thick Haze Blankets Delhi As Air Quality Remains "Very Poor", Many Areas In "Red"
Most parts of the city recorded AQI levels between 300 and 400, indicating extremely poor to severe air quality conditions.
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South Africa Great Jonty Rhodes' Delhi vs Goa Air Quality Post Awakens Internet
As the Delhi-NCR region continues to see alarming levels of air pollution, former South Africa cricketer Jonty Rhodes' post forced people on social media to discuss the issue.
