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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.

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  Delhi pollution woes: BJP says AAP behind India Gate protest, blames Kejriwal for toxic air

  Delhi | November 10, 2025 18:09 IST

  Hundreds of people, including parents and environmental activists, gathered at India Gate on Sunday to protest the deteriorating air quality in the national capital. Many of the demonstrators were mothers with their children, who called for immediate government measures to guarantee cleaner air.

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  Delhi air pollution: Residents rally at India Gate demanding urgent action, several detained

  Delhi | November 09, 2025 21:15 IST

  Amid alarmingly high pollution levels in Delhi, citizens took to the streets on Sunday, staging a protest at India Gate. Several protesters were detained after police, citing a Supreme Court order, stated that Jantar Mantar, not India Gate, is the designated site for protests.

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  Delhi Weather: Smog Covers National Capital as AQI Slips to 'Poor' Category

  News | November 07, 2025 11:50 IST

  A thick smog covered Delhi this morning, lowering visibility and pushing the AQI to 297 (‘Poor’), per CPCB data. Authorities advised limiting outdoor activity as pollution rises. The haze highlights Delhi's recurring winter air crisis and the need for sustainable anti-pollution measures.

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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 IST

  Delhi 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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  How China cracked down on its deadly air pollution? Can Delhi follow that model? Explained

  World | November 05, 2025 12:33 IST

  Delhi's winter smog continues as crop burning and emissions worsen air quality. Beijing once faced a similar situation but managed to improve drastically after massive policy action and funding support. China has now offered to share its experience with India to help tackle Delhi’s toxic air.

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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 IST

  Delhi 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 woes: Parents urge schools to move online amid deteriorating air quality

  India | November 03, 2025 23:10 IST

  On Monday, a dense haze blanketed the city, with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) categorising the air quality as 'very poor.' Experts have warned that it could reach the 'severe' level by Tuesday.

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  Delhi records its best air quality from January to October in eight years: CAQM data

  Delhi | October 31, 2025 23:57 IST

  Delhi's air quality has shown steady progress in 2025, achieving the best AQI levels in eight years. The data highlights significant reductions in particulate matter and zero "severe" air quality days for the first time since 2018.

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  Over 200 fresh stubble burning cases reported in Punjab; several farmers face FIRs

  India | October 31, 2025 9:42 IST

  Despite the recent rise in incidents, the Punjab government says there has been a 49 per cent drop in stubble burning cases compared to 2024. By October 29, 2,356 cases were reported last year, while 5,254 cases were recorded in 2023 and 12,112 in 2022 during the same period.

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  Delhi Air Quality Deteriorates: AQI Hits 254, Residents Struggle to Breathe

  News | October 24, 2025 13:11 IST

  Delhi's air quality remains hazardous, with the AQI hitting 254, placing it in the "poor" category. Many residents are struggling with breathing problems due to the toxic pollution levels.

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  Delhi air quality improves to 'poor' category; check area-wise AQI here

  Delhi | October 24, 2025 7:21 IST

  Delhi AQI: On Friday morning, the AQI improved in neigbhouring areas of the national capital as well. In Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram it was recorded at 264, 272, 273, and 208, respectively.

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  Delhi-NCR air quality remains in red zone as thick smog covers region, highest AQI in Delhi at 433

  India | October 22, 2025 7:56 IST

  The AQI in CPCB's Punjabi Bagh was recorded at 437 - which falls in the "severe" and nearing the "hazardous" category. This was also the highest AQI in the entire Delhi-NCR region as of Wednesday morning.

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  Delhi air quality plummets morning after Diwali: These are the 10 most polluted areas in the city

  Delhi | October 21, 2025 9:44 IST

  The morning after Diwali brought a thick layer smog over Delhi on Tuesday as the air quality depleted to the "very poory" category with the AQI recorded near and over 400 in multiple places.

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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 IST

  Delhi 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 records 'poor' air quality as AQI touches 300, to worsen in coming days ahead of Diwali

  Delhi | October 16, 2025 12:46 IST

  The Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi has forecast similar conditions in the coming days. On Thursday morning, the city’s AQI was recorded at 231, placing it in the ‘poor’ category.

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  Delhi air quality worsens: AQI in 'very poor' category at 5 stations, Anand Vihar records worst

  Delhi | October 15, 2025 16:40 IST

  Delhi's air quality dipped on Wednesday, with five monitoring stations recording AQI levels in the "very poor" category. Anand Vihar reported the highest pollution level at 345, while transport emissions were identified as the primary pollution source.

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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 IST

  Delhi 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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  Delhi breathes its cleanest July air in 10 years: Data released, here's what made it possible

  Delhi | July 31, 2025 8:42 IST

  Fueled by consistent rainfall on 23 out of 31 days this month, Delhi has recorded its cleanest July air in a decade, as per data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).