43 h. ago Denial, deflection, dodgy data worsen India’s air crisis: ‘not able to breathe’

Recent remarks about pollution from two Indian officials have increased frustration among residents who say policymakers are unwilling to acknowledge the severity of India’s air quality crisis. When Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav told parliament earlier this month that India’s capital, New Delhi, has seen 200 days with good air quality readings, pollution experts and opposition leaders said he chose a figure that overlooked the worst pollution months. A week later, Delhi Chief Minister...

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46 h. ago 'How did Beijing tackle air pollution?': China's tutorial to India as Delhi chokes, offers AQI guide to im

'How did Beijing tackle air pollution?': China's tutorial to India as Delhi chokes, offers AQI guide to im  The Economic Times

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61 h. ago India’s Delhi battles severe pollution with traffic bans, work

Authorities in India’s capital Delhi rolled out strict measures on Wednesday in an attempt to curb pollution, including a ban on vehicles not compliant with the latest emission control norms and regulating attendance in private and government offices. The air quality index in the Delhi region, home to 30 million people, has been in the “severe” category for the past few days, often crossing the 450 mark. In addition, shallow fog in parts of the city worsened visibility that affected flights and...

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63 h. ago Delhi air crisis: India gets an unsolicited but timely tutorial from China

Delhi air crisis: India gets an unsolicited but timely tutorial from China  India Today

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3 d. ago China details how Beijing tackled air pollution, compares air quality in Delhi and Beijing

China details how Beijing tackled air pollution, compares air quality in Delhi and Beijing  The Indian Express

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4 d. ago 'Journey towards clearer skies': China offers India lessons on fighting pollution as Delhi chokes again

'Journey towards clearer skies': China offers India lessons on fighting pollution as Delhi chokes again  Moneycontrol

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7 d. ago Are India and Bangladesh sidestepping Hasina’s exile to improve frayed ties?

Bangladesh’s national security adviser recently made a low profile visit to New Delhi, holding talks with his Indian counterpart in what many in Dhaka saw as a sign that the two neighbours might reset ties following bilateral tensions over the self-exile of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in India. The meeting was the highest-level contact since Bangladesh’s interim government took office. Analysts say the path to repairing ties remains fraught even if India is prepared to work with whoever...

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8 d. ago Putin’s visit to India reveals the anxieties of a changing world order

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day state visit to New Delhi last week, for the 23rd Russia-India Summit, was heavy on optics, symbolism and multilayered signals, while tangible outcomes were relatively modest. First and foremost, Putin signalled to the West that Russia is not isolated, despite the US-led criticism of the war his government has unleashed against Ukraine since 2022. In an unusual departure from customary diplomatic practice, three European ambassadors to India – from...

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1 week ago Explained: Lessons from Beijing in clearing Delhi’s air pollution

Explained: Lessons from Beijing in clearing Delhi’s air pollution  The Indian Express

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1 week ago Delhi today, Beijing yesterday: Can India too turn the skies of its capital blue?

Delhi today, Beijing yesterday: Can India too turn the skies of its capital blue?  Firstpost

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1 week ago ‘Provide assurances’ that Indians won’t be targeted ‘selectively’: New Delhi to Beijing

‘Provide assurances’ that Indians won’t be targeted ‘selectively’: New Delhi to Beijing  The Hindu

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2 w. ago Poisoned skies: How China tackled pollution — if Beijing can, why can’t Delhi?

Poisoned skies: How China tackled pollution — if Beijing can, why can’t Delhi?  The Times of India

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2 w. ago As India prepares for missile test, presence of Chinese ships marks power jostle

As New Delhi gears up for a long-range missile test in the Indian Ocean, the presence of Chinese survey vessels in the region signals Beijing’s intention to step up monitoring of its regional rival’s capabilities. Observers note that China could be challenging India’s interest in the latter’s “backyard” by capitalising on opportunities arising from the missile test. Indian media last week reported that China had deployed a fourth research vessel, the Lan Hai 101, in the Indian Ocean, waters...

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3 w. ago New Delhi and Beijing clash over detention of Indian citizen

New Delhi and Beijing clash over detention of Indian citizen  Azerbaycan24

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3 w. ago ‘Integral, inalienable part of India’: New Delhi responds to Beijing’s claim over Arunachal Pradesh

‘Integral, inalienable part of India’: New Delhi responds to Beijing’s claim over Arunachal Pradesh  Dawn

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3 w. ago 'Arunachal is in India': Delhi hits back at Beijing over flyer’s case | India News

'Arunachal is in India': Delhi hits back at Beijing over flyer’s case | India News  Hindustan Times

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3 w. ago ‘Integral, inalienable part of India’: New Delhi shuts down Beijing’s Arunachal Pradesh claim

‘Integral, inalienable part of India’: New Delhi shuts down Beijing’s Arunachal Pradesh claim  The Statesman

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