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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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  Ramdev invites Bryan Johnson to Patanjali Yog Gram over air quality concerns, he accepts it

  India | February 22, 2025 9:46 IST

  Yoga guru Baba Ramdev invited biohacker Bryan Johnson to Patanjali Yog Gram in Haridwar to discuss yoga, Ayurveda, and anti-aging after Johnson raised concerns over air quality.

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  Dense fog disrupts 47 trains in Delhi, weather conditions continue to affect air quality

  Delhi | January 19, 2025 8:21 IST

  Dense fog in Delhi causes disruptions to 47 trains and worsens air quality, with delays expected to persist throughout the morning.

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  IMD weather update: Delhi shivers at 5 degree celsius, dense fog, GRAP Stage IV in effect

  Delhi | December 18, 2024 7:38 IST

  With temperatures dropping further, the IMD has warned of a potential cold wave in the coming days, advising residents to take precautions against the harsh weather conditions.

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  SC allows relaxation of GRAP-4 measures as AQI improves in Delhi: Check what's allowed

  India | December 05, 2024 17:19 IST

  Earlier, the Supreme Court bench highlighted the "complete lack of coordination" among stakeholders including the Delhi government, Delhi police, Municipal Corporation of Delhi and pollution control committee in implementing the restrictions.

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  Delhi’s air quality hits 'very poor' category again, hazy conditions persist

  Delhi | November 29, 2024 9:06 IST

  Delhi's air quality once again plunged to the "Very Poor" category with AQI levels exceeding 300, causing health concerns, while Agra experienced a foggy morning with "Moderate" air quality.

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  Smog shrouds Delhi as air quality remains in 'very poor' category'; schools shift to hybrid mode

  Delhi | November 26, 2024 9:21 IST

  Delhi's air quality improves to "very poor" from "severe," prompting schools to adopt a hybrid learning model amid persistent smog and health concerns.

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  Schools to remain close in Gurugram, Faridabad today due to alarming air pollution levels

  Haryana | November 25, 2024 0:00 IST

  The schools were extended till November 25 in Gurugram and Faridabad, as per the orders issued by respective district administrations. The decision was taken considering the alarming air pollution level in districts.

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  Delhi air pollution: AQI remains very poor, residents complain of health issues

  Delhi | November 24, 2024 12:08 IST

  Delhi AQI: A resident near the Red Fort complained that apart from health issues, students cannot attend schools as most institutions remain closed while some switched to online classes.

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  Work from home allowed for 50% of Delhi govt employees due to air pollution

  Delhi | November 20, 2024 14:59 IST

  Work from home: Prior to this, the Delhi government had announced staggered office timings for its offices and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) be3cause of the air pollution.

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  Delhi air pollution: 79 flights delayed, 13 trains running late as thick smog chokes city, AQI hits

  Delhi | November 20, 2024 9:45 IST

  Delhi air pollution: The Indian Railways said 13 trains were running late and 9 trains were put back due to smog in the national capital. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature in the city dropped to 12.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.

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  Schools closed: Physical classes suspended in THESE UP districts as air quality worsens | FULL LIST

  Education | November 19, 2024 23:55 IST

  Schools in eight NCR districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Meerut, Ghaziabad, and Gautam Buddh Nagar, have suspended physical classes due to worsening air quality under GRAP Stage-4 measures. Measures include construction bans and penalties for pollution violations.

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  Delhi air pollution: What more restrictions likely to be imposed if air quality further deteriorates

  Delhi | November 19, 2024 12:45 IST

  Delhi air pollution: In the wake of air pollution, restrictions under GRAP 4 have been imposed in the city and as part of the curbs, there is a ban on construction and demolition activities, including linear public projects such as highways, roads, flyovers.

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  Delhi: GRAP-IV restrictions to be implemented from today as AQI breaches 460 | Know restrictions

  Delhi | November 18, 2024 0:04 IST

  The Air Quality Index in Delhi reached 468 at 9 PM on Sunday. This marks the worst air quality in the national capital this season. The Delhi govt has subsequently announced to shut the physical classes in school, except for classes 10 and 12.

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  Delhi air quality deteriorates to season's worst, AQI in 'severe plus' category | Check details

  Delhi | November 17, 2024 21:17 IST

  People in Delhi continued to choke by the polluted air. The city's 24-hour Air Quality Index (AQI), recorded at 4 pm daily, stood at 457, in the "severe-plus" category. On Saturday, the AQI was 417.

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  Delhi air quality alert: AQI in ‘severe’ category as smog engulfs national capital

  Delhi | November 16, 2024 21:13 IST

  Delhi AQI Alert: Air quality worsened with smog covering the national capital. CPCB reports ‘Very Poor’ AQI levels, posing serious health risks. Read about measures and impacts.

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  Lahore’s air quality worsens, surpasses Delhi, NASA photos reveal smog as respiratory cases soar

  World | November 14, 2024 22:07 IST

  Lahore’s smog crisis worsened as air quality surpassed Delhi’s, with an AQI of 1136 and NASA satellite photos capturing dense smog. Over 15,000 respiratory cases flood hospitals, prompting emergency actions including school closures and strict vehicle emission controls.

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  GRAP 3 in Delhi explained: What's allowed, what's not

  Explainers | November 14, 2024 20:23 IST

  GRAP 3 has been activated in Delhi to combat the severe pollution crisis as AQI exceeds 400. Key measures include banning non-essential construction, restricting BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles, limiting diesel generators, and increasing public transport.

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  Delhi enforces GRAP 3 anti-pollution measures as air quality declines | Key restrictions explained

  Delhi | November 14, 2024 20:23 IST

  In response to deteriorating air quality, Delhi is implementing GRAP Stage 3 anti-pollution measures, including a halt on construction activities, diesel generator bans, and stricter pollution checks. These steps are designed to curb rising emissions and protect public health.

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  Delhi's air quality breaches 'severe' category for first time this season: Pollution control board

  Delhi | November 13, 2024 17:35 IST

  Delhi's air quality turned 'severe' for the first time this season on Wednesday, with the AQI soaring to 418 which prompted the authorities to intensify their initiatives to control the air pollution in the national capital.