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Delhi High Court Asks Centre Why GST On Air Purifiers Can't Be Lowered
The Delhi High Court on Friday asked the Centre why it cannot reduce the GST charged on air purifiers to make it affordable for the common man in view of the worsening air quality in the national capital and nearby areas.
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Air Pollution India's Biggest Health Crisis Since Covid, Warn Doctors
Air pollution is arguably the biggest public health crisis India has faced since the pandemic and will continue to worsen each year unless urgent action is taken, a UK-based Indian-origin pulmonologist warned.
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Delhi Breathes Easier After 13 Days As AQI Improves To 'Poor'
After nearly a fortnight of hazardous smog, Delhi's air quality improved to 'poor' at 271 on Wednesday on the back of stronger winds, though the conditions are forecast to worsen again.
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Strict Pollution Curbs Under GRAP-4 Lifted In Delhi As Air Quality Improves
Delhi has removed GRAP-4 conditions on controlling air pollution a week after imposing it due to the worsening situation
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The Hidden Polluters Threatening Noida's Elite Neighbourhoods
Despite the strictest anti-pollution curbs, there are at least 12 illegal RMC plants, stretching from Sector 94 to 135 along the Yamuna Khadar.
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"Leaving Delhi After 13 Years": Man Blames City's Pollution For Developing Asthma
His post quickly became popular among people who have experienced similar health and safety concerns while living in Delhi.
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Delhi Air Quality Worsens Despite Stricter Anti-Pollution Measures
A blanket of haze enveloped Delhi on Thursday, reducing visibility across the city as air pollution worsened, with the 24-hour average AQI in the 'very poor' category with a reading of 373, up from 334 a day earlier, according to official data.
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Watch: Delhi Woman Living In Bengaluru Says She Wants To Move Parents Out Of "This Gas Chamber"
Delhi's air quality has been a major concern, with the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) worsening to the 'severe plus' category.
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Watch: UK Vlogger Travels All The Way To See Taj Mahal, Only To Find A 'Hazy' View
A UK traveller's video about running into a visibility problem when visiting the famous Taj Mahal in Agra has resonated with many. The post is also viral at a time when North India is facing serious air pollution concerns.
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Delhi Pollution Worsens, Air Quality Turns Severe, Thick Smog Covers City
Delhi Air Pollution: All 40 monitoring stations in Delhi show 'red', meaning AQI in the 'severe' category. Rohini in North West Delhi recorded AQI of 499, followed by Jahangirpuri and Vivek Vihar reporting AQI at 495.
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Delhi Air Pollution: GRAP Stage 3 Implemented As Air Quality Hits "Severe" Levels
The wind direction/pattern since yesterday, and winds blowing easterly, has further worsened the situation for the PM 2.5 concentrations in Delhi.
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Anti-Pollution Curbs Under GRAP-3 Invoked In Delhi As Air Turns 'Severe'
Anti-pollution curbs under GRAP-3 were imposed in Delhi on Saturday after the air quality worsened to the 'severe category.'
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80 Eminent Doctors Issue Public Health Advisory Over Air Pollution
India faces a severe public health emergency as air pollution worsens across major cities. Padma awardee doctors' issue urgent advisory and here is what you need to know to stay safe.
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What Hit India's Health Hardest In 2025? Toxic Cough Syrups, Antibiotic Resistance And More
2025 exposed multiple public-health vulnerabilities in India ranging from contaminated cough syrups and product alerts, a sharp dengue season in several states, extreme-heat impacts, worsening air quality and rising antimicrobial resistance.
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Pollution Worsens In Delhi, Air Quality 'Severe' In Most Parts
Air quality in Delhi deteriorated further on Tuesday evening, reaching an AQI of 372 and edging closer to the 'severe' mark, with more than 15 locations already in that category.
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Delhi High Court Asks Centre Why GST On Air Purifiers Can't Be Lowered
The Delhi High Court on Friday asked the Centre why it cannot reduce the GST charged on air purifiers to make it affordable for the common man in view of the worsening air quality in the national capital and nearby areas.
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Air Pollution India's Biggest Health Crisis Since Covid, Warn Doctors
Air pollution is arguably the biggest public health crisis India has faced since the pandemic and will continue to worsen each year unless urgent action is taken, a UK-based Indian-origin pulmonologist warned.
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Delhi Breathes Easier After 13 Days As AQI Improves To 'Poor'
After nearly a fortnight of hazardous smog, Delhi's air quality improved to 'poor' at 271 on Wednesday on the back of stronger winds, though the conditions are forecast to worsen again.
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Strict Pollution Curbs Under GRAP-4 Lifted In Delhi As Air Quality Improves
Delhi has removed GRAP-4 conditions on controlling air pollution a week after imposing it due to the worsening situation
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The Hidden Polluters Threatening Noida's Elite Neighbourhoods
Despite the strictest anti-pollution curbs, there are at least 12 illegal RMC plants, stretching from Sector 94 to 135 along the Yamuna Khadar.
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"Leaving Delhi After 13 Years": Man Blames City's Pollution For Developing Asthma
His post quickly became popular among people who have experienced similar health and safety concerns while living in Delhi.
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Delhi Air Quality Worsens Despite Stricter Anti-Pollution Measures
A blanket of haze enveloped Delhi on Thursday, reducing visibility across the city as air pollution worsened, with the 24-hour average AQI in the 'very poor' category with a reading of 373, up from 334 a day earlier, according to official data.
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Watch: Delhi Woman Living In Bengaluru Says She Wants To Move Parents Out Of "This Gas Chamber"
Delhi's air quality has been a major concern, with the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) worsening to the 'severe plus' category.
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Watch: UK Vlogger Travels All The Way To See Taj Mahal, Only To Find A 'Hazy' View
A UK traveller's video about running into a visibility problem when visiting the famous Taj Mahal in Agra has resonated with many. The post is also viral at a time when North India is facing serious air pollution concerns.
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Delhi Pollution Worsens, Air Quality Turns Severe, Thick Smog Covers City
Delhi Air Pollution: All 40 monitoring stations in Delhi show 'red', meaning AQI in the 'severe' category. Rohini in North West Delhi recorded AQI of 499, followed by Jahangirpuri and Vivek Vihar reporting AQI at 495.
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Delhi Air Pollution: GRAP Stage 3 Implemented As Air Quality Hits "Severe" Levels
The wind direction/pattern since yesterday, and winds blowing easterly, has further worsened the situation for the PM 2.5 concentrations in Delhi.
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Anti-Pollution Curbs Under GRAP-3 Invoked In Delhi As Air Turns 'Severe'
Anti-pollution curbs under GRAP-3 were imposed in Delhi on Saturday after the air quality worsened to the 'severe category.'
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80 Eminent Doctors Issue Public Health Advisory Over Air Pollution
India faces a severe public health emergency as air pollution worsens across major cities. Padma awardee doctors' issue urgent advisory and here is what you need to know to stay safe.
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What Hit India's Health Hardest In 2025? Toxic Cough Syrups, Antibiotic Resistance And More
2025 exposed multiple public-health vulnerabilities in India ranging from contaminated cough syrups and product alerts, a sharp dengue season in several states, extreme-heat impacts, worsening air quality and rising antimicrobial resistance.
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Pollution Worsens In Delhi, Air Quality 'Severe' In Most Parts
Air quality in Delhi deteriorated further on Tuesday evening, reaching an AQI of 372 and edging closer to the 'severe' mark, with more than 15 locations already in that category.
