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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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Staggered Office Shifts, Fewer Jams: Delhi's Winter Strategy Against Pollution
As Delhi's air quality dips with the onset of winter, the city government is introducing staggered office timings for its departments and municipal offices in an effort to ease traffic congestion and reduce vehicular emissions.
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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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Over 20,000 Vehicles Fined In Delhi As Cops Intensify Anti-Pollution Action
More than 20,000 challans have been issued in Delhi under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-2 since its implementation on October 19, 2025, as part of measures to curb vehicular pollution.
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'Only 9 Delhi AQI Posts Worked On Diwali': Top Court Told Of 'Missing Data'
Only nine of Delhi's 37 air quality monitoring stations were working on Diwali when the city was covered by a toxic smog of chemicals from 'green' firecrackers, vehicular pollution, and particulate matter from farm fires Supreme Court was told.
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After Microplastics, Delhi Air Poisoned By Mercury, Study Finds
Study attributed 72-92% of mercury emissions to human activities, primarily from fossil fuel combustion, industrial activities & vehicular emissions.
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Public Anger Wins, Delhi Government Says Won't Scrap Old Cars And Bikes
The Delhi government has rolled back a contentious order denying fuel to 'end of life' cars - the term for petrol vehicles registered over 15 years ago and diesel vehicles more than 10 years.
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Top Court Pulls Up Delhi Police For Gaps In Pollution Fight, GRAP 4 To Stay
Tough restrictions on vehicular movement and construction activities in Delhi will stay for now, the Supreme Court ruled today.
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Delhi AQI "Very Poor" For 14th Day, Temperatures Likely To Drop From November 17
Delhi's air quality remained "very poor" for a 14th consecutive day on Tuesday, with an AQI reading of 334, as vehicular emission was the biggest contributor to the city's pollution, accounting for 15.4 per cent.
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Snow Disappears From Uttarakhand's Om Parvat For The First Time Ever
Snow disappeared completely for the first time ever from Uttarkahand's Om Parvat last week, leaving visitors wondering what was wrong.
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Delhi's Air Quality Severe, Vehicular Emissions Largest Contributor
Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index, recorded at 4 pm every day, stood at 419 on Thursday. It was 401 on Wednesday, 397 on Tuesday, 358 on Monday and 218 on Sunday, 220 on Saturday and 279 on Friday.
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Delhi's Air Quality Very Poor, Vehicular Emissions Largest Contributor
Delhi's air quality fluctuated between the very poor and severe categories on Thursday as unfavourable meteorological conditions hindered the dispersion of pollutants.
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Will Ban Construction Work In Areas With Severe Air Quality For 5 Days In Row: Delhi Environment Minister
Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced a construction ban in areas with an AQI above 400 for five consecutive days due to worsening air quality.
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Auto Expo 2023: EVs Take Centre Stage With Participation From Over 70 Automakers
The Auto Expo got off to a rousing start in the national capital on Friday, showcasing electric vehicles (EVs) by more than 70 domestic and international automakers. EVs are at the centre stage of this year's Auto Expo, Japan's NHK World international service reported.
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Delhi Environment Minister Suggests Work From Home To Curb Pollution In City
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai today appealed to city residents to preferably work from home or use shared transport to reduce vehicular emissions, a major contributor to air pollution in the national capital.
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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.
-
Staggered Office Shifts, Fewer Jams: Delhi's Winter Strategy Against Pollution
As Delhi's air quality dips with the onset of winter, the city government is introducing staggered office timings for its departments and municipal offices in an effort to ease traffic congestion and reduce vehicular emissions.
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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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Over 20,000 Vehicles Fined In Delhi As Cops Intensify Anti-Pollution Action
More than 20,000 challans have been issued in Delhi under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-2 since its implementation on October 19, 2025, as part of measures to curb vehicular pollution.
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'Only 9 Delhi AQI Posts Worked On Diwali': Top Court Told Of 'Missing Data'
Only nine of Delhi's 37 air quality monitoring stations were working on Diwali when the city was covered by a toxic smog of chemicals from 'green' firecrackers, vehicular pollution, and particulate matter from farm fires Supreme Court was told.
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After Microplastics, Delhi Air Poisoned By Mercury, Study Finds
Study attributed 72-92% of mercury emissions to human activities, primarily from fossil fuel combustion, industrial activities & vehicular emissions.
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Public Anger Wins, Delhi Government Says Won't Scrap Old Cars And Bikes
The Delhi government has rolled back a contentious order denying fuel to 'end of life' cars - the term for petrol vehicles registered over 15 years ago and diesel vehicles more than 10 years.
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Top Court Pulls Up Delhi Police For Gaps In Pollution Fight, GRAP 4 To Stay
Tough restrictions on vehicular movement and construction activities in Delhi will stay for now, the Supreme Court ruled today.
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Delhi AQI "Very Poor" For 14th Day, Temperatures Likely To Drop From November 17
Delhi's air quality remained "very poor" for a 14th consecutive day on Tuesday, with an AQI reading of 334, as vehicular emission was the biggest contributor to the city's pollution, accounting for 15.4 per cent.
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Snow Disappears From Uttarakhand's Om Parvat For The First Time Ever
Snow disappeared completely for the first time ever from Uttarkahand's Om Parvat last week, leaving visitors wondering what was wrong.
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Delhi's Air Quality Severe, Vehicular Emissions Largest Contributor
Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index, recorded at 4 pm every day, stood at 419 on Thursday. It was 401 on Wednesday, 397 on Tuesday, 358 on Monday and 218 on Sunday, 220 on Saturday and 279 on Friday.
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Delhi's Air Quality Very Poor, Vehicular Emissions Largest Contributor
Delhi's air quality fluctuated between the very poor and severe categories on Thursday as unfavourable meteorological conditions hindered the dispersion of pollutants.
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Will Ban Construction Work In Areas With Severe Air Quality For 5 Days In Row: Delhi Environment Minister
Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced a construction ban in areas with an AQI above 400 for five consecutive days due to worsening air quality.
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Auto Expo 2023: EVs Take Centre Stage With Participation From Over 70 Automakers
The Auto Expo got off to a rousing start in the national capital on Friday, showcasing electric vehicles (EVs) by more than 70 domestic and international automakers. EVs are at the centre stage of this year's Auto Expo, Japan's NHK World international service reported.
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Delhi Environment Minister Suggests Work From Home To Curb Pollution In City
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai today appealed to city residents to preferably work from home or use shared transport to reduce vehicular emissions, a major contributor to air pollution in the national capital.
