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Delhi's Air Quality Turns 'Severe' As AQI Reading Soars To 427
The national capital woke up to dense smog on Monday morning as the average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 359 at 7 am, falling under the 'very poor' category despite the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-III in effect across Delhi-NCR.
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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 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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Schools To Function In Hybrid Mode Till Class 5 In Gurugram Due To Pollution
In view of deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR, the Gurugram administration on Thursday directed all schools in the district to conduct classes for students up to class 5 in hybrid mode.
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New Air Pollution Guidelines: Centre Orders Hospitals To Set Up CHEST Clinics
The Ministry has urged citizens to stay alert, monitor local air quality through the CPCB's Sameer app, and follow all official health advisories to protect themselves from the rising public health threat.
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Indian Smartphone Market Grew 4.3 Percent YoY in Q3 2025; Vivo Holds Top Spot: IDC
India's smartphone market grew by 4.3 percent in the quarter ended September 30, 2025 (Q3), according to International Data Corporation's (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker report. Vivo topped the table with a market share of 18.3 percent, up from 15.8 percent in the same quarter last year, followed by Oppo, Samsung, and Apple. This is ...
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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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Delhi Air Quality Nears "Severe" Category, Many Areas Already In Red Zone
Delhi-NCR woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Sunday as the Air Quality Index (AQI) plunged into the 'very poor' category across several parts of the city. In some areas, the situation was even grimmer, as AQI readings slipped into 'severe' zone
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Smog Chokes Delhi-NCR As AQI Breaches 400 Mark In Several Places
Delhi-NCR woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Sunday as the Air Quality Index (AQI) plunged into the 'very poor' category across several parts of the city. In some areas, the situation was even grimmer, as AQI readings slipped into the 'severe' zon
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Delhi Chief Minister Urges Carpooling, Work From Home Amid 'Severe' AQI
As Delhi's air quality entered the "severe" category in multiple areas on Saturday, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a targeted push to eliminate traditional cooking fuels in slum clusters, while ramping up citywide anti-pollution drives.
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Huawei Mate 70 Air Launched With 6,500mAh Battery, 6.6mm Slim Form Factor: Price, Specifications
Huawei Mate 70 Air has been launched in China with a 6,500mAh battery and two chipset options. The phone is currently available for pre-order via the company's only store in four storage configurations and three colourways. The new Huawei handset supports 66W wired fast charging. It gets a quad rear camera setup, headlined by a 50-megapixel primary...
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9,000 Challans, 500 Inspections In 24 Hours As Delhi Steps Up Pollution Enforcement
Delhi authorities carried out over 500 inspections and issued more than 9,000 vehicular challans in the past 24 hours as part of ongoing efforts to control pollution. As per official data, the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 202 on Wednesday.
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"Visible Change Needed": Delhi Minister Pulls Up Civic Body Over Pollution
Amid Delhi's air quality concerns, Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood on Wednesday pulled up the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for what he called a lack of "visible change" on the ground in curbing pollution.
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Best Laptops for Students Under Rs. 50,000: Asus Vivobook 14, Moto Book 60, Infinix Inbook Air Pro+, and More
Students who are looking for a new laptop or to upgrade their current device can check out the list of the best laptops under Rs. 50,000, which includes Asus Vivobook 14, Moto Book 60, Infinix Inbook Air Pro+, Acer Chromebook Plus 15, and Honor MagicBook X16 (2024). These laptops are capable of performing most tasks on a budget. The Asus Vivobook 1...
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"Awful Situation": Priyanka Gandhi Flags Toxic Delhi Air To PM, Rekha Gupta
As Delhi woke up to another smoggy morning and Air Quality Index (AQI) in several areas climbed to the 'severe' category, senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra called upon the Centre and the BJP-led Delhi government to act immediately.
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Delhi's Air Quality Turns 'Severe' As AQI Reading Soars To 427
The national capital woke up to dense smog on Monday morning as the average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 359 at 7 am, falling under the 'very poor' category despite the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-III in effect across Delhi-NCR.
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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 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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Schools To Function In Hybrid Mode Till Class 5 In Gurugram Due To Pollution
In view of deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR, the Gurugram administration on Thursday directed all schools in the district to conduct classes for students up to class 5 in hybrid mode.
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New Air Pollution Guidelines: Centre Orders Hospitals To Set Up CHEST Clinics
The Ministry has urged citizens to stay alert, monitor local air quality through the CPCB's Sameer app, and follow all official health advisories to protect themselves from the rising public health threat.
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Indian Smartphone Market Grew 4.3 Percent YoY in Q3 2025; Vivo Holds Top Spot: IDC
India's smartphone market grew by 4.3 percent in the quarter ended September 30, 2025 (Q3), according to International Data Corporation's (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker report. Vivo topped the table with a market share of 18.3 percent, up from 15.8 percent in the same quarter last year, followed by Oppo, Samsung, and Apple. This is ...
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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.
-
Delhi Air Quality Nears "Severe" Category, Many Areas Already In Red Zone
Delhi-NCR woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Sunday as the Air Quality Index (AQI) plunged into the 'very poor' category across several parts of the city. In some areas, the situation was even grimmer, as AQI readings slipped into 'severe' zone
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Smog Chokes Delhi-NCR As AQI Breaches 400 Mark In Several Places
Delhi-NCR woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Sunday as the Air Quality Index (AQI) plunged into the 'very poor' category across several parts of the city. In some areas, the situation was even grimmer, as AQI readings slipped into the 'severe' zon
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Delhi Chief Minister Urges Carpooling, Work From Home Amid 'Severe' AQI
As Delhi's air quality entered the "severe" category in multiple areas on Saturday, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a targeted push to eliminate traditional cooking fuels in slum clusters, while ramping up citywide anti-pollution drives.
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Huawei Mate 70 Air Launched With 6,500mAh Battery, 6.6mm Slim Form Factor: Price, Specifications
Huawei Mate 70 Air has been launched in China with a 6,500mAh battery and two chipset options. The phone is currently available for pre-order via the company's only store in four storage configurations and three colourways. The new Huawei handset supports 66W wired fast charging. It gets a quad rear camera setup, headlined by a 50-megapixel primary...
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9,000 Challans, 500 Inspections In 24 Hours As Delhi Steps Up Pollution Enforcement
Delhi authorities carried out over 500 inspections and issued more than 9,000 vehicular challans in the past 24 hours as part of ongoing efforts to control pollution. As per official data, the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 202 on Wednesday.
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"Visible Change Needed": Delhi Minister Pulls Up Civic Body Over Pollution
Amid Delhi's air quality concerns, Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood on Wednesday pulled up the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for what he called a lack of "visible change" on the ground in curbing pollution.
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Best Laptops for Students Under Rs. 50,000: Asus Vivobook 14, Moto Book 60, Infinix Inbook Air Pro+, and More
Students who are looking for a new laptop or to upgrade their current device can check out the list of the best laptops under Rs. 50,000, which includes Asus Vivobook 14, Moto Book 60, Infinix Inbook Air Pro+, Acer Chromebook Plus 15, and Honor MagicBook X16 (2024). These laptops are capable of performing most tasks on a budget. The Asus Vivobook 1...
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"Awful Situation": Priyanka Gandhi Flags Toxic Delhi Air To PM, Rekha Gupta
As Delhi woke up to another smoggy morning and Air Quality Index (AQI) in several areas climbed to the 'severe' category, senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra called upon the Centre and the BJP-led Delhi government to act immediately.
