Air Quality Index
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Supreme Court advises lawyers to opt for virtual hearings as Delhi chokes under 'severe' AQI
India | Dec 14, 2025, 11:52 PM ISTWith 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.
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Delhi govt orders hybrid classes for students, work from home for offices amid severe air pollution
Delhi | Dec 13, 2025, 11:58 PM 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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Outdoor workouts and pollution: What a pulmonologist with 15 years’ experience wants you to know
Health | Dec 10, 2025, 04:12 PM ISTShould 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 | Dec 09, 2025, 10:15 AM ISTDelhi 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 | Dec 08, 2025, 11:01 AM ISTDelhi 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 | Dec 06, 2025, 10:08 PM ISTDelhi 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 | Dec 05, 2025, 08:11 AM ISTFormer 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 | 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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Delhi air improves slightly as AQI settles in 'very poor' category; government forms task force
Delhi | Dec 04, 2025, 08:22 AM ISTCM 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 | Dec 03, 2025, 07:21 PM 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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Delhi air turns more hazardous; AQI enters 'severe' category by breaching 400-mark in several areas
Delhi | Dec 03, 2025, 08:58 AM ISTThe 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 | Dec 02, 2025, 08:08 AM ISTThe 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 | Dec 01, 2025, 11:49 AM ISTThe 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 | Dec 01, 2025, 09:12 AM ISTWith 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 | Nov 25, 2025, 09:21 AM ISTThe 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 | Nov 24, 2025, 08:29 AM ISTData 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 | Nov 23, 2025, 11:52 PM 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 chokes under dense winter smog as AQI plunges to 'severe' and hazardous levels
Delhi | Nov 23, 2025, 12:09 PM ISTHealth 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 | 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.
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Delhi's air quality plunges to 'severe' category as AQI rises to 427, check area-wise pollution
Delhi | Nov 17, 2025, 09:17 AM 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