Pollution
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Ozone pollution spreading across India, Delhi-NCR emerges as prime hotspot: CSE report
India | Jul 01, 2026, 02:19 PM ISTAs per the CSE analysis, Delhi-NCR has emerged as the country's most persistent ozone hotspot. The Delhi-NCR region has exceeded the national eight-hour standard on every day of the 71-day study period.
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No PUCC, no fuel in NCR districts from Oct 1: UP govt targets 35% pollution cut with tough new rules
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 03, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTUttar Pradesh will stop fuel supply to vehicles without valid PUC certificates in NCR districts from October 1, 2026. The state aims to reduce pollution by up to 35 per cent through stricter enforcement, vehicle scrappage and expansion of electric transport.
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GRAP-1 curbs imposed in Delhi-NCR as air quality turns poor amid scorching heat
Delhi | May 19, 2026, 07:18 PM ISTWith air quality worsening once again and temperatures continuing to soar, authorities have reimposed Stage 1 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR.
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Mumbai pollution: Toxic smog chokes city; AQI soars past 300 in multiple areas
Maharashtra | Feb 20, 2026, 10:49 AM ISTBy 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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Indore water contamination: HC orders preservation of key records, seeks fresh status report
Madhya Pradesh | Jan 21, 2026, 05:12 PM ISTIn its order, the High Court instructed the Indore Collector and the Municipal Corporation Commissioner to ensure that all relevant records remain secure. These include documents related to the tender issued for laying the drinking water pipeline in Bhagirathpura and investigation reports.
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Delhi-NCR implements GRAP 3 measures as AQI forecast turns 'severe'
Delhi | Jan 16, 2026, 11:28 PM ISTGrap 3 curbs in force in Delhi-NCR as air quality expected to turn 'severe' in coming days, said CAQM.
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Pollution Ka Solution Conclave: Yumi Onishi and Pankaj Srivastava discuss global pollution crisis
India | Jan 15, 2026, 08:04 PM ISTAt the Pollution Ka Solution Conclave, Yumi Onishi and Pankaj Srivastava discussed the global pollution crisis, highlighting the need for environmental action, sustainability, and international cooperation.
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Pollution Ka Solution: Bhupender Yadav says 'recycle, reuse and reproduce' to protect environment
India | Jan 15, 2026, 03:17 PM ISTAt the 'Pollution Ka Solution Conclave', Union Minister for Environment Bhupender Yadav highlighted how forest conservation can reduce pollution and strengthen India's fight against climate change.
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Pollution-led hair fall: What’s normal and when to worry, dermatologist explains
Beauty | Jan 05, 2026, 05:05 PM ISTLiving in polluted cities can quietly affect scalp health and trigger hair fall. A dermatologist explains how pollution impacts hair, what level of shedding is normal, and when persistent hair loss signals the need for medical attention.
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Indoor air pollution warning: Chest surgeon warns one mosquito coil could equal 100 cigarettes
Health | Jan 03, 2026, 01:06 PM ISTIndoor 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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‘A lung health emergency is unfolding’: Doctors warn of a growing airway disease pandemic
Health | Dec 26, 2025, 11:37 AM ISTDoctors have warned that air pollution is triggering a silent health crisis in India, with a growing burden of undiagnosed lung and heart diseases. Experts urge urgent action, early detection, and long-term clean air policies to prevent lasting damage.
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Muqabla : Ruckus over RK Chaudhary's statement, Political earthquake has come!
News | Dec 19, 2025, 09:31 PM ISTSamajwadi Party MP RK Chaudhary claimed that Holika Dahan and the burning of effigies during funerals emit CO2 and carbon monoxide, which harm the environment. Union Minister Giriraj Singh responded to the statement, further fueling the controversy.
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Delhi government to install air purifiers in 10,000 government school classrooms
Education | Dec 19, 2025, 01:57 PM ISTEducation Minister Ashish Sood announced that a tender will soon be floated to install air purifiers in 10,000 classrooms of the Delhi government schools.
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AQI survival kit for Delhi pollution: What a nutritionist suggests to protect eyes, throat and skin
Health | Dec 16, 2025, 03:53 PM ISTAs 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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No fuel for vehicles without valid PUC certificate in Delhi amid rising air pollution
Delhi | Dec 16, 2025, 11:55 PM ISTThe national capital's air quality saw some improvement on Tuesday morning, with an AQI of 377 as against 498 a day ago, even as smog blanketed the city, shivering at 8.3 degrees Celsius during the morning hours, reducing visibility.
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Delhi chokes under toxic smog: Schools, colleges, offices hit as GRAP 4 curbs enforced
Delhi | Dec 14, 2025, 07:11 AM ISTDelhi air quality hits the worst level of the year at 491 as of 6:00 am on Sunday. Grap-4 has been issued across the capital with the construction work being halted, vehicle movement restricted and offices being shifted to work-from-home.
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Air pollution isn’t just smog: Heavy metals might be entering your lungs with each breath
Health | Dec 08, 2025, 05:44 PM ISTExperts say winter smog carries toxic heavy metals that quietly enter the bloodstream. Subtle symptoms often go unnoticed, making early testing vital for long-term health protection.
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Is there any safe time to run outdoors in high pollution? Indian pulmonologist gives a blunt answer
Health | Dec 02, 2025, 07:46 AM ISTOutdoor workouts become risky when AQI rises, especially in Indian cities where pollution peaks during traffic hours. A pulmonologist explains the safest time to exercise, how pollution affects breathing, and when to switch to indoor workouts to protect your lungs.
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Signs pollution is damaging your skin more than you realise, say dermatologists
Beauty | Dec 02, 2025, 06:35 AM ISTAir pollution is now one of the biggest threats to skin health. Dermatologists Dr Kanu Verma and Dr Veena Praveen explain the subtle signs, from dullness and pigmentation to breakouts and early ageing, that show pollution is damaging your skin more than you realise, and how to protect it.
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Delhi air pollution worsens: Authorities recommend work-from-home under GRAP stage III measures
Delhi | Nov 22, 2025, 01:15 PM ISTThe Central Government has been advised to consider similar work-from-home provisions for its employees. These steps aim to reduce vehicular emissions and ease the pollution burden as Delhi grapples with worsening winter air quality.