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Centre Opposes GST Cut On Air Purifiers, Says 'Pandora's Box Will Open'
The government on Friday opposed tax relief for air purifiers - a plea made to the Delhi High Court citing the horrid toxic smog that has blanketed the city over the past few weeks.
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As AQI Turns 'Very Poor', Santa Rides Namo Bharat To Pitch Public Transport
As toxic smog hung over large parts of Delhi-NCR on Christmas Day, commuters at Namo Bharat stations were greeted by an unusual sight: Santa Claus boarding trains to hand out chocolates.
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"Provide Clean Air Or...": Delhi High Court's GST And Air Purifier Demand
'Either provide citizens with fresh air or reduce GST on air purifiers' - the Delhi High Court handed down this ultimatum to the government Wednesday, as the national capital and surrounding regions continue to choke under a blanket of toxic smog.
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Smog Engulfs Delhi-NCR As Air Quality Prevails In 'Very Poor'
A thick blanket of toxic smog engulfed the national capital on Wednesday morning, pushing air pollution levels into the "very poor" category.
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'40% Pollution Linked To Us': Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari's Confession
As Delhi chokes under toxic smog, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday acknowledged that the transport sector contributes significantly to pollution and stressed the urgent need to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
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Rs 20,000 Fine Or Turn Away From Border: Old Cars Not Being Allowed In Delhi
A thick layer of toxic smog enveloped the Delhi-Noida border at the DND Flyway on this hazy Thursday morning, with air quality plunging into the 'hazardous' category at the nearby Chilla border, recording an AQI of around 490.
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Delhi Air Pollution Live Updates: Commuters Complain As Delhi Bans Fuel Without Pollution Certificate
Delhi Air Pollution Live Updates: Amid mounting concern over toxic air quality in the national capital, the Delhi government has announced a fresh set of steps to rein in pollution in the national capital.
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"China, India Know The Struggle": Offer Of Help As Delhi Battles AQI Crisis
As Delhi and swathes of northern India choke under a blanket of toxic smog the AQI in the national capital was 437 at 4 pm Tuesday and 370 8 am Wednesday the Chinese embassy posted a note on X to underline relative success in Beijing's AQI fight.
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Videos Show "Dangerous" Situation In Delhi NCR As It Chokes Under Dense Smog
The severe air quality poses significant health risks, particularly for children and the elderly.
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Toxic Winter: Delhi's AQI Breaches 460, NCR Cities Gasp For Air
A thick toxic haze blanketed Delhi today morning, reducing visibility and disrupting flights and train schedules as the capital battled hazardous air quality.
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82% Delhiites Know Someone Severely Ill From Air Pollution: Study
As Delhi vanishes behind a dense-grey curtain and toxic air continues to choke the NCR, a new survey has found that 82 per cent of Delhi-NCR residents have one or more people in their close social network suffering from severe health problems.
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100 Flights Cancelled, 300 Delayed Due To Delhi Smog, Train Ops Hit Too
Airlines have urged passengers to allow additional time while planning their journey to the airport as road traffic may be slower due to the toxic haze.
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Air Emergency: Delhi, Nearby Areas Gasped For Breath All Through November
India is battling for one of its most fundamental needs - clean air. In Delhi, residents have been protesting against toxic smog as the city's air quality has remained in the 'very poor' to 'severe' category for weeks.
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"Leave Delhi, Go In Debt If You...": Techie Advices Delhiites To Leave Amid Rising Pollution
Social media users have showed concern regarding the pollution in Delhi.
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Delhi Wakes Up To Toxic Layer Of Smog, Air Quality In 'Very Poor' Category
Delhi woke up on Friday to a thick layer of toxic smog, as the air quality in the national capital showed no improvement, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 397, categorised as 'very poor' at 8 am on Friday.
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Centre Opposes GST Cut On Air Purifiers, Says 'Pandora's Box Will Open'
The government on Friday opposed tax relief for air purifiers - a plea made to the Delhi High Court citing the horrid toxic smog that has blanketed the city over the past few weeks.
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As AQI Turns 'Very Poor', Santa Rides Namo Bharat To Pitch Public Transport
As toxic smog hung over large parts of Delhi-NCR on Christmas Day, commuters at Namo Bharat stations were greeted by an unusual sight: Santa Claus boarding trains to hand out chocolates.
-
"Provide Clean Air Or...": Delhi High Court's GST And Air Purifier Demand
'Either provide citizens with fresh air or reduce GST on air purifiers' - the Delhi High Court handed down this ultimatum to the government Wednesday, as the national capital and surrounding regions continue to choke under a blanket of toxic smog.
-
Smog Engulfs Delhi-NCR As Air Quality Prevails In 'Very Poor'
A thick blanket of toxic smog engulfed the national capital on Wednesday morning, pushing air pollution levels into the "very poor" category.
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'40% Pollution Linked To Us': Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari's Confession
As Delhi chokes under toxic smog, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday acknowledged that the transport sector contributes significantly to pollution and stressed the urgent need to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
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Rs 20,000 Fine Or Turn Away From Border: Old Cars Not Being Allowed In Delhi
A thick layer of toxic smog enveloped the Delhi-Noida border at the DND Flyway on this hazy Thursday morning, with air quality plunging into the 'hazardous' category at the nearby Chilla border, recording an AQI of around 490.
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Delhi Air Pollution Live Updates: Commuters Complain As Delhi Bans Fuel Without Pollution Certificate
Delhi Air Pollution Live Updates: Amid mounting concern over toxic air quality in the national capital, the Delhi government has announced a fresh set of steps to rein in pollution in the national capital.
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"China, India Know The Struggle": Offer Of Help As Delhi Battles AQI Crisis
As Delhi and swathes of northern India choke under a blanket of toxic smog the AQI in the national capital was 437 at 4 pm Tuesday and 370 8 am Wednesday the Chinese embassy posted a note on X to underline relative success in Beijing's AQI fight.
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Videos Show "Dangerous" Situation In Delhi NCR As It Chokes Under Dense Smog
The severe air quality poses significant health risks, particularly for children and the elderly.
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Toxic Winter: Delhi's AQI Breaches 460, NCR Cities Gasp For Air
A thick toxic haze blanketed Delhi today morning, reducing visibility and disrupting flights and train schedules as the capital battled hazardous air quality.
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82% Delhiites Know Someone Severely Ill From Air Pollution: Study
As Delhi vanishes behind a dense-grey curtain and toxic air continues to choke the NCR, a new survey has found that 82 per cent of Delhi-NCR residents have one or more people in their close social network suffering from severe health problems.
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100 Flights Cancelled, 300 Delayed Due To Delhi Smog, Train Ops Hit Too
Airlines have urged passengers to allow additional time while planning their journey to the airport as road traffic may be slower due to the toxic haze.
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Air Emergency: Delhi, Nearby Areas Gasped For Breath All Through November
India is battling for one of its most fundamental needs - clean air. In Delhi, residents have been protesting against toxic smog as the city's air quality has remained in the 'very poor' to 'severe' category for weeks.
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"Leave Delhi, Go In Debt If You...": Techie Advices Delhiites To Leave Amid Rising Pollution
Social media users have showed concern regarding the pollution in Delhi.
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Delhi Wakes Up To Toxic Layer Of Smog, Air Quality In 'Very Poor' Category
Delhi woke up on Friday to a thick layer of toxic smog, as the air quality in the national capital showed no improvement, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 397, categorised as 'very poor' at 8 am on Friday.
