Air Quality
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Indoor air pollution warning: Chest surgeon warns one mosquito coil could equal 100 cigarettes
Health | January 03, 2026 13:06 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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30% of Delhi’s children are borderline asthmatic, warns chest surgeon
Health | January 02, 2026 10:30 ISTDelhi’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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Delhi AQI crosses 400-mark in several areas, Sirsa says no fuel without PUCC to be permanent
Delhi | December 27, 2025 23:48 ISTAir 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 ISTThe 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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Delhi wakes up to 'severe-plus' air as AQI touches 493, emergency curbs continue across NCR
Delhi | December 15, 2025 7:22 ISTEven 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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Delhi govt orders hybrid classes for students, work from home for offices amid severe air pollution
Delhi | December 13, 2025 23:58 ISTDelhi air pollution: Hospitals, fire services, prisons, public transport, electricity, water, sanitation, disaster management, forest and environment departments, and agencies engaged in air pollution control and enforcement are exempt from the current restrictions.
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Delhi enveloped in heavy smog as air quality plunges to severe, airport issues advisory
Delhi | December 13, 2025 9:21 ISTThick smog and shallow fog covered several parts of the city in the early morning hours, reducing visibility and prompting low visibility procedures at Indira Gandhi International Airport, though all flights continued to operate normally.
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Air pollution isn’t just smog: Heavy metals might be entering your lungs with each breath
Health | December 08, 2025 17:44 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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Struggling to breathe in toxic air? Nutritionist reveals the one spice that may support your lungs
Health | December 03, 2025 19:21 ISTAs pollution worsens, nutritionist Kavita Devgan suggests a simple clove remedy that may help soothe the lungs, reduce inflammation and support respiratory health during smog season.
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Pepper spray, broken barricades, injured cops: Delhi air pollution protest at India Gate explodes
Delhi | November 23, 2025 23:52 ISTCalling the incident unprecedented, DCP (New Delhi) Devesh Kumar Mahla said, “This was very unusual. For the first time, protesters used chilli spray on officers managing traffic."
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Delhi's air quality plunges to 'severe' category as AQI rises to 427, check area-wise pollution
Delhi | November 17, 2025 9:17 ISTThe national capital woke up to dense smog 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 (GRAP)-III in effect across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), according to the Central Pollution Control B
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Delhi air pollution: AQI continues to remain in 'Poor' category, check area-wise air quality
Delhi | November 06, 2025 8:23 ISTDelhi air pollution: The AQI was recorded at 291 on Tuesday and 309 on Monday, data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed.
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Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category for 3rd day, AQI recorded at 392 in Anand Vihar
Delhi | November 04, 2025 8:07 ISTDelhi air pollution: The Air Quality Index (AQI) around ITO was recorded at 347 in the 'very poor' category as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Delhi Pollution: CAQM Bans Entry of Unregistered BS-III Vehicles in NCR to Combat Air Pollution
News | November 01, 2025 13:34 ISTDelhi Pollution: To address the worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented a ban on the entry of all unregistered BS-III and below standard commercial goods vehicles into Delhi starting November 1.
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Amid poor air quality in Delhi, Punjab records 484 stubble burning cases till October 22
India | October 23, 2025 16:00 ISTStubble burning case: According to the PPCB data, Tarn Taran witnessed the highest number of farm fires at 154, followed by Amritsar at 126, Ferozepur 55, Patiala 31 and Gurdaspur 23, as many farmers continue to ignore government appeals to stop crop residue burning.
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What are the specific AQI safety guidelines for pregnant women and the elderly? Doctor explains
Health | October 23, 2025 12:12 ISTThis article explains how pregnant women and elderly adults should respond to different levels of the Air Quality Index (AQI). It outlines which AQI thresholds trigger extra caution (for example, AQI over 100) and gives practical steps to reduce risks of adverse outcomes like low birth weight, etc.
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Amid poor air quality in Delhi, 308 stubble burning cases in Punjab since Sept 15
India | October 20, 2025 15:23 ISTAir Pollution: At 113, Tarn Taran district has witnessed maximum stubble burning cases in Punjab so far, followed by Amritsar with 104 cases, as many farmers continue to burn crop residue, ignoring the state government's appeals to stop the practice.
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Delhi AQI worsens, deteriorates to 'severe' category in some parts; GRAP-2 curbs kick in
Delhi | October 20, 2025 6:38 ISTDelhi AQI: Though the overall air quality index stood at 333 in city-state on Monday morning, it deteriorated to the 'sever' category in some parts. According to real-time monitoring site World Air Quality Index project (AQICN), the AQI in Anand Vihar was 464 on Monday.
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Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'very poor' ahead of Diwali, GRAP-2 restrictions enforced
Delhi | October 19, 2025 23:53 ISTIn response, authorities imposed GRAP-2 (Graded Response Action Plan) restrictions across Delhi-NCR, including halting construction activities and enforcing stricter controls on industrial emissions to curb pollution ahead of the festival.
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Delhi's air quality depletes to 'poor' category, AQI predicted to worsen in coming days
Delhi | October 14, 2025 7:49 ISTDelhi is set to face its first wave of "poor" air quality this season, with pollution levels expected to worsen by midweek. The city has enjoyed a four-month period of relatively clean air.
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