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  Outdoor workouts and pollution: What a pulmonologist with 15 years’ experience wants you to know

  Health | December 10, 2025 16:12 IST

  Should you exercise outdoors when pollution spikes? Pulmonologist Dr Shraddha Kulkarni explains the safest workout timings, when to avoid the outdoors, and how to adjust your routine to protect your lungs during high AQI days.

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  Delhites get respite as air quality improves marginally; AQI settles in 'poor' category

  Delhi | December 09, 2025 10:15 IST

  Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the issue of pollution was not new and the government would require at least 27 months 'to fix backlogs of 27 years'. She also rebuked the protests taking place in Delhi due to pollution.

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  Delhi continues to suffer toxic air as AQI settles in 'very poor' category in several areas

  India | December 08, 2025 11:01 IST

  Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday slammed people protesting against the deteriorating air quality in the national capital. CM Gupta said pollution was a persistent issue but the stir was nowhere to be seen during the previous government.

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  Delhi government forms 'expert group' to combat air pollution amid rising health crisis

  Delhi | December 06, 2025 22:08 IST

  Delhi AQI updates: The expert panel is set to operate as a senior advisory body, delivering independent, practical, and science-based recommendations aimed at managing both immediate air pollution emergencies and long-term structural reforms.

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  Delhi continues to bear the brunt of toxic air; AQI registered above 300 in several areas

  Delhi | December 05, 2025 8:11 IST

  Former Congress chief and Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi has criticised the government over deteriorating air quality in Delhi. She has asked the government to fix the issue, asserting that children and elderly people were facing difficulties.

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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 IST

  Experts 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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  Delhi air improves slightly as AQI settles in 'very poor' category; government forms task force

  Delhi | December 04, 2025 8:22 IST

  CM Gupta has directed every city agency to step up work on road maintenance and cleanliness, stressing that quick action on the ground is essential for improving air quality. She warned that any delay in these tasks would not be tolerated.

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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 IST

  As 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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  Delhi air turns more hazardous; AQI enters 'severe' category by breaching 400-mark in several areas

  Delhi | December 03, 2025 8:58 IST

  The Delhi High Court is scheduled to hear today a petition calling for urgent intervention to curb the hazardous air pollution levels in the national capital.

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  Delhi continues to reel under toxic air as AQI nears 'severe' category in several areas

  Delhi | December 02, 2025 8:08 IST

  The Parliament Winter Session, which began on Monday, is set to witness uproar by the Opposition over deteriorating air quality in the national capital. Speaking over the issue, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said the situation was ‘shameful’ as children and old people were suffering in Delhi.

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  Mumbai reels under toxic air; BMC implements GRAP 4 restrictions in several areas

  Maharashtra | December 01, 2025 11:49 IST

  The civic body has deployed flying squads in each ward, consisting of engineers, police personnel, and GPS-tracked vehicles. The purpose is to enforce pollution control regulations and monitor emissions. Recently, inspections were conducted at 70 sites.

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  Delhi Pollution: National capital chokes again after brief respite; AQI crosses 300 in several areas

  Delhi | December 01, 2025 9:12 IST

  With the Parliament Winter Session beginning today, the Opposition parties are likely to raise the issue of pollution. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday demanded a detailed discussion in the House on the issue of air pollution in the national capital.

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  Delhi-NCR engulfed in hazardous smog as AQI remains in 'very poor' category

  India | November 25, 2025 9:21 IST

  The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has imposed GRAP Stage-III measures, requiring government and private offices to function at 50% capacity, with the remaining staff working from home.

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  Delhi-NCR pollution crisis deepens as toxic smog envelops the city as AQI hits 'severe' levels

  India | November 24, 2025 8:29 IST

  Data from the Central Pollution Control Board showed extremely high pollution levels, with multiple hotspots reporting severe conditions. Key areas such as Jahangirpuri, Rohini, Anand Vihar, Bawana, Ashok Vihar, Burari, Alipur, ITO, and Dwarka recorded some of the worst readings.

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  Pepper spray, broken barricades, injured cops: Delhi air pollution protest at India Gate explodes

  Delhi | November 23, 2025 23:52 IST

  Calling 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 chokes under dense winter smog as AQI plunges to 'severe' and hazardous levels

  Delhi | November 23, 2025 12:09 IST

  Health experts urge residents to wear N95 masks and avoid outdoor activities, especially in the morning. In response, the Delhi government has enforced GRAP Stage 3 restrictions, introduced staggered office timings, and suspended outdoor activities in schools.

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  Delhi air pollution worsens: Authorities recommend work-from-home under GRAP stage III measures

  Delhi | November 22, 2025 13:15 IST

  The 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.

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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 IST

  The 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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  Check real-time AQI in your area by using Google Maps: Here’s how to track

  Technology | November 13, 2025 12:09 IST

  Google Maps has introduced a real-time AQI tracker, allowing users in India and over 40 other countries to monitor live pollution levels. With hourly updates and colour-coded indicators, this feature helps users plan outdoor activities and travel more safely amid rising pollution levels.

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  Delhi continues to breathe toxic air as AQI remains 'severe' at 413; schools move to hybrid mode

  Delhi | November 12, 2025 7:19 IST

  The Centre invoked stricter anti-pollution measures under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the wake of the deteriorating air quality.