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  Delhi-NCR implements GRAP 3 measures as AQI forecast turns 'severe'

  Delhi | January 16, 2026 23:28 IST

  Grap 3 curbs in force in Delhi-NCR as air quality expected to turn 'severe' in coming days, said CAQM.

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  Red alert in Delhi as dense fog, severe AQI trigger flight disruptions, airlines issue advisories

  Delhi | December 29, 2025 23:53 IST

  Delhi’s 24-hour Air Quality Index (AQI) surged past 405, placing it firmly in the ‘severe’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). On Monday, the AQI had stood at 390, classified as ‘very poor’.

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  Singapore issues advisory for nationals amid worsening air quality in Delhi: 'Stay indoors'

  India | December 15, 2025 15:46 IST

  Delhi air pollution: The High Commission urged Singapore nationals in the Delhi National Capital Region to pay heed to the advisory.

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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 IST

  Even 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 chokes under toxic smog: Schools, colleges, offices hit as GRAP 4 curbs enforced

  Delhi | December 14, 2025 7:11 IST

  Delhi air quality hits the worst level of the year at 491 as of 6:00 am on Sunday. Grap-4 has been issued across the capital with the construction work being halted, vehicle movement restricted and offices being shifted to work-from-home.

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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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  How changes in AQI levels impact asthma and COPD patients, doctor explains

  Health | October 22, 2025 17:54 IST

  As winter sets in, northern India, particularly the NCR, faces declining air quality, with AQI often falling into the “poor” or “very poor” category. This poses serious health risks, especially for people with asthma, COPD, children, and the elderly.

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  Delhi AQI today: Air quality plunges to 'very poor' ahead of Diwali

  Delhi | October 19, 2025 8:17 IST

  Delhi's air quality remained in the "poor" category for the fifth consecutive day, with pollution levels escalating as Diwali approaches. The city recorded a concerning Air Quality Index (AQI) of 268, and several monitoring stations showed AQI levels approaching the "severe" zone.

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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 continues to choke as air quality remains 'very poor', doctor suggests closing schools

  Delhi | November 10, 2024 9:05 IST

  Delhi Air Pollution: Delhi has been facing severe air pollution, primarily caused by stubble burning in neighbouring states.

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  Delhi records worst air quality as pollution level plunges into 'severe' category

  Delhi | October 23, 2024 23:30 IST

  The air quality in Delhi's Anand Vihar, Bawana, Jahangirpuri and Vivek Vihar was recorded in the 'severe' category on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the AQI was 'severe' only in Anand Vihar.

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  Delhi Metro to make 40 extra trips daily, frequency of buses to increase as air quality dips

  Delhi | October 22, 2024 15:40 IST

  Delhi experiences severe pollution during winters, driven by a combination of factors, such as low wind speeds, dropping temperatures, high moisture levels and the presence of pollution particles that act as surfaces for condensation.

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  Delhi-NCR Pollution: GRAP-II enforced after AQI crosses 300 | Here's what is allowed, what's banned

  Delhi | October 21, 2024 18:50 IST

  Delhi pollution: Amid rising pollution levels, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai launched the 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign aimed at reducing vehicular pollution in the capital.

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  Delhi's air quality remains 'poor' after Dussehra: Check AQI in Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram

  Delhi | October 14, 2024 12:38 IST

  The national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 18.6 degrees Celsius on Monday, one notch below the season's average, the weather department said. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 35 degrees Celsius.

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  Delhi smog: Ban on entry of trucks, parking fee hike withdrawn as air quality improves

  India | November 16, 2017 15:41 IST

  Smog continued to envelope Delhi-NCR on Thursday morning, with air quality still falling under 'Hazardous' category at some places.

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  Target IAS and IPS officers: Al Qaeda warns of Europe-like attacks in India

  India | July 04, 2016 14:06 IST

  In a video message released by the terror outfit, Umar not only warns of attacks but also incites Indian Muslims to carry them out. On their target are the top IAS and IPS officers in India

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  Delhi Police nab Haryana man for alleged Al-Qaeda links

  India | January 18, 2016 18:48 IST

  New Delhi: The Special Cell of the Delhi Police calimed to have arrested a suspected terrorist of the Al-Qaeda group from Nuh town in Mewat district of Haryana. The individual, aged 32 years, has been identified

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  Al-Qaeda chief spent years at an ISI camp in PoK: Reports

  World | March 13, 2015 12:11 IST

  New Delhi: In an another instance in Pakistan's growing links with the terrorist groups, the head of al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) spent several years working at an ISI camp in PoK.According to the