68 h. ago Cold Wave, Toxic Air: Why Delhi's Pollution Peaks in November

Every winter, Delhi's air turns toxic, and this year is no exception. After the monsoon, pollution levels rise, but the real crisis begins when temperatures plunge.

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5 d. ago "Pal Pal Pollution Mein": Indian Ocean's Rahul Ram Slams Delhi's Toxic Air With A Song

"Pal Pal Pollution Mein": Indian Ocean's Rahul Ram Slams Delhi's Toxic Air With A Song  NDTV

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5 d. ago Delhi Pollution News: Air Turns Hazardous Again As AQI Hits 375

Delhi's air pollution crisis persists on December 3, 2025, with the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) registering at a hazardous 375 at 8:00 a.m. The Delhi air pollution was driven by elevated PM2.5...

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6 d. ago Delhi India Gate Protest: 3 Protestors Sent To Police Custody

A Delhi court on Monday remanded three protesters to three days of police custody in a case relating to the alleged use of pepper spray on police personnel during a demonstration at the India Gate...

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8 d. ago Delhi Air Quality Shifts From "Very Poor" To "Poor," Smog Persists

Delhi witnessed a slight improvement in the air quality on Sunday morning as the Air Quality Index (AQI) level shifted from 'very poor' to 'poor' category according to the data by the Central...

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8 d. ago "Not Competing With Delhi": Opposition On Worsening Air Quality In Mumbai

Mumbai's air quality crisis triggered a sharp political attack on the ruling establishment on Friday, with the Congress and the Shiv Sena (UBT) accusing the BMC and the state government of failing to...

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1 week ago Pollution Worsens In Delhi, Air Quality 'Severe' In Most Parts

Delhi woke up to worsening air on Friday as the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 384 at 8:00 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution...

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1 week ago Delhi pollution: Children are hit hardest by toxic air in Indian capital

Delhi pollution: Children are hit hardest by toxic air in Indian capital  BBC

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1 week ago Who's Polluting Delhi's Air? Data Shows Farm Fires Are Just Part Of Problem

Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) shows that Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) jumped from 130 on October 1 to a staggering 428 by November 11, before sliding slightly...

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1 week ago Delhi Pollution Latest News: Check Today's AQI, PM Levels, Air Quality And More

According to the SAFAR monitoring system, the air quality in Delhi is likely to be in the "very poor" category from Nov. 26 to 28.

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1 week ago Delhi's Air Quality May Worsen Further Due To Volcanic Ash Drift From Ethiopia

Delhi has already been reeling with air pollution for a month; the volcanic ash drifting from Ethiopia may further degrade the national capital's air quality, raising serious health concerns, said...

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2 w. ago 15 Arrested For Using Pepper Spray On Delhi Cops During Air Pollution Protest

Students detained during demonstrations against rising pollution levels in the Delhi-NCR region were taken to the Parliament Street Police Station, where they are undergoing medical examinations,...

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2 w. ago 'Madvi Hidma Amar Rahe' Slogans Raised At Violent Delhi Toxic Air Protest

Madvi Hidma, who was responsible for at least 26 armed attacks against security forces and civilians, was killed in an encounter on November 18.

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2 w. ago Protest Against Toxic Air In Delhi Turns Violent, Cops Hit With Pepper Spray

A group of protesters demonstrating at the India Gate over rising air pollution in Delhi-NCR allegedly attacked police personnel with pepper spray while being removed from the site on Sunday, an...

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2 w. ago Delhi Air Quality Remains "Very Poor", Fog Forecast For Today

There was no respite from toxic air for Delhi as it continued to face "very poor" air quality on Saturday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

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2 w. ago Delhi Air Pollution Forces BCCI To Move U23 Knockout Matches To Mumbai

Air pollution in Delhi forced the BCCI to move the knockout matches of an under-23 one-day tournament to Mumbai.

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2 w. ago Why Doesn't India Report Air Quality (AQI) Measure Beyond 500?

The air quality index (AQI) is a public health tool designed to communicate air pollution levels or the quality of air in simple terms.

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2 w. ago Air Purifier Checklist: 7 Essential Health Factors To Note Before Buying

Here is a simple checklist to tackle the Delhi air pollution this winter. From which clean air delivery system can help purify the pollutants, to what to look for when buying an air purifier.

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2 w. ago Rekha Gupta Presses Neighbouring States For Urgent Joint Action On Delhi Air

The issue of Delhis worsening air pollution took centre stage at the Northern Zonal Council meeting, with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta urging neighbouring states for immediate and coordinated action.

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3 w. ago 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...

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