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  Mumbai pollution: Toxic smog chokes city; AQI soars past 300 in multiple areas

  Maharashtra | February 20, 2026 10:49 IST

  By 8 am, the temperature stood at 25°C. There was no rainfall, and only mild winds were recorded, blowing at speeds of 3 to 5 km per hour. The concentration of PM2.5 stood at 181 micrograms per cubic metre, while PM10 was recorded at 210 micrograms per cubic metre.

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  GRAP-4 curbs reimposed in Delhi-NCR as AQI becomes 'severe' again

  Delhi | January 17, 2026 23:36 IST

  Delhi air pollution: The development comes a day after it had reimposed GRAP-3 restrictions in the capital. GRAP categorises air quality into four stages -- 'poor' (AQI 201-300), 'very poor' (AQI 301-400), 'severe' (AQI 401-450) and 'severe plus' (AQI above 450).

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  Delhi-NCR implements GRAP 3 measures as AQI forecast turns 'severe'

  Delhi | January 16, 2026 23:28 IST

  Grap 3 curbs in force in Delhi-NCR as air quality expected to turn 'severe' in coming days, said CAQM.

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  'A newborn starts 'smoking' at birth in a polluted city,' doctor warns at health conclave

  Health | January 17, 2026 10:13 IST

  At India TV's Pollution Ka Solution Conclave in New Delhi, leading doctors warned that air pollution is causing visible lung damage, rising disease, and permanent health harm. From newborns to non-smokers, polluted air is affecting every organ, making it a public health emergency.

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  Indoor air pollution warning: Chest surgeon warns one mosquito coil could equal 100 cigarettes

  Health | January 03, 2026 13:06 IST

  Indoor air pollution is often ignored inside homes. Dr Harsh Vardhan Puri, speaking to India TV, warned that common habits like burning mosquito coils release harmful particulate matter, sometimes comparable to cigarette smoke. He spoke at length about the hidden risks of indoor air pollution.

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  30% of Delhi’s children are borderline asthmatic, warns chest surgeon

  Health | January 02, 2026 10:30 IST

  Delhi’s air pollution has become a serious health emergency, Dr Harsh Vardhan Puri, chest surgeon at Medanta Hospital, warns. The doctor says toxic air is damaging lungs before they fully develop, increasing asthma risk and setting the stage for lifelong respiratory illness.

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  Red alert in Delhi as dense fog, severe AQI trigger flight disruptions, airlines issue advisories

  Delhi | December 29, 2025 23:53 IST

  Delhi’s 24-hour Air Quality Index (AQI) surged past 405, placing it firmly in the ‘severe’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). On Monday, the AQI had stood at 390, classified as ‘very poor’.

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  Delhi's air quality edges closer to 'severe' again as smog engulfs capital

  Delhi | December 28, 2025 7:47 IST

  Delhi AQI: Of the 40 air quality monitoring stations in Delhi, 20 logged readings in the 'severe' category. The worst AQI was recorded in the Anand Vihar, where it was 445 on Sunday morning.

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  Delhi AQI crosses 400-mark in several areas, Sirsa says no fuel without PUCC to be permanent

  Delhi | December 27, 2025 23:48 IST

  Air quality monitors showed alarming numbers across the city. Nehru Nagar recorded the highest AQI at 442, followed by Patparganj at 431 and Shadipur at 429. Other areas such as RK Puram (412), Sirifort (402) and Shivaji Park (400) also reported extremely poor air conditions.

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  Delhi High Court demands action on toxic air: 'Reduce GST on air purifiers or provide clean air'

  Delhi | December 24, 2025 14:36 IST

  The hearing followed a petition by advocate Kapil Madan, who urged the court to classify air purifiers as ‘medical devices’ and reduce their GST to 5%. The petitioner said that air purifiers have become essential to maintain safe indoor air.

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  'Got infection in two days': Nitin Gadkari sounds alarm as Delhi continues to reel under toxic air

  Delhi | December 24, 2025 12:50 IST

  Gadkari’s statement comes at a time when pollution continues to severely impact life in the national capital. On Wednesday, Delhi recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 355, placing it in the ‘very poor’ category. A thick blanket of smog enveloped several parts of the city.

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  Delhi pollution: Over 11,000 vehicles challaned in 24 hours for causing pollution, violating rules

  Delhi | December 19, 2025 23:46 IST

  Delhi Air Pollution: Police said more than 12,164 metric tons of waste collected and 2,068 kilometers of roads cleaned using machines. Apart from this, over 9,400 kilometers of roads cleaned using machines, water sprinkling, and anti-smog guns.

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  Delhi pollution blame game begins: Minister says air crisis due to incomplete tasks by AAP regime

  Delhi | December 18, 2025 13:15 IST

  Delhi minister Parvesh Verma held a press conference where he presented a large list of tasks that he said the former AAP led government should have completed.

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  Weather update: IMD issues fog alert in 16 states; Cold wave warning in Uttarakhand, MP

  India | December 18, 2025 7:32 IST

  Delhi continues to reel under toxic air as the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded above 300 in the “very poor” category in most areas. A thick layer of smog and fog have reduced the visibility. GRAP-4 restrictions are in place across the national capital to curb the toxic air.

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  No PUCC, no fuel: Delhi enforces strict refueling norm to curb toxic air from today

  Delhi | December 18, 2025 7:41 IST

  The move has been announced by Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, along with a plethora of other measures to deal with intolerable pollution levels. Sirsa said the Delhi Government was committed to reducing vehicular emissions, which is a big contributor to air pollution.

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  Winter pollution may carry toxic metals: Why lingering cough, fatigue shouldn’t be ignored

  Health | December 17, 2025 7:30 IST

  Persistent cough, fatigue or brain fog during winter may not be seasonal. Toxic metals in polluted air can build up silently and impact long-term health.

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  AQI survival kit for Delhi pollution: What a nutritionist suggests to protect eyes, throat and skin

  Health | December 16, 2025 15:53 IST

  As Delhi’s air quality turns severe, a nutritionist shares her everyday AQI survival kit—small, practical habits that help the body cope better with pollution.

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  Dense fog and smog engulf Delhi-NCR; 40 flights cancelled, 4 diverted as airlines issue advisory

  India | December 15, 2025 11:10 IST

  Delhi smog: IndiGo and Air India issued travel advisories, urging flyers to remain cautious and stay updated on their flight schedules.

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  Delhi wakes up to 'severe-plus' air as AQI touches 493, emergency curbs continue across NCR

  Delhi | December 15, 2025 7:22 IST

  Even the relatively cleaner pockets of the city offered little respite. Shadipur, which recorded the lowest AQI on Sunday, still stood at 375, firmly within the ‘very poor’ category

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  Supreme Court advises lawyers to opt for virtual hearings as Delhi chokes under 'severe' AQI

  India | December 14, 2025 23:52 IST

  With Delhi's air quality slipping into the severe category, the Supreme Court has advised the use of hybrid hearings to minimise health risks. Lawyers and litigants have been encouraged to appear via video conferencing wherever possible as pollution levels continue to rise.