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  Delhi pollution battle: Ban on old vehicles, no fuel without PUC and Rs 20,000 fine curbs kick in

  Delhi | December 18, 2025 11:31 IST

  Delhi Air Pollution: Allowing only BS 6 compliant vehicles is expected to impact nearly 12 lakh vehicles entering Delhi daily from Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Faridabad and Noida.

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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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  Speed News: PM Modi on Mann Ki Baat: Chhath mirrors India's Unity of Nature and Culture

  Originals | October 26, 2025 19:11 IST

  PM Modi said on Mann Ki Baat that Chhath mirrored India's unity of nature and culture. Meanwhile, the mastermind behind the attack on Rahul Fazilpuria was deported and returned to India under custody. Catch all the top headlines in today's Speed News.

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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 chokes as air quality deteriorates to 5-year low post-Diwali, CPCB data shows

  Delhi | October 21, 2025 23:44 IST

  Delhi air quality: The average PM2.5 concentration touched 488 micrograms per cubic metre in the 24 hours after Diwali, more than three times the pre-festival level of 156.6 micrograms per cubic metre.

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  Grade 1 anti-pollution curbs activated in Delhi-NCR as AQI slips into 'poor' category

  India | May 16, 2025 22:13 IST

  The Commission for Air Quality Management has activated Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the entire NCR after air quality slipped into the 'poor' category. The move mandates strict dust control, emissions monitoring, and reduced polluting activities by all implementing agencies.

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  Delhi's AQI drops to 85, lowest in 3 years | First 'satisfactory' air quality day in 2025

  Delhi | March 15, 2025 19:57 IST

  Delhi recorded its lowest AQI in three years, dropping to 85 and marking the first 'Satisfactory' air quality day of 2025. Meanwhile, Karnataka witnesses soaring temperatures, with heatwave warnings issued by the IMD. Check the latest weather updates.

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  GRAP-3 restrictions reimposed in Delhi-NCR after air quality deteriorates

  Delhi | January 29, 2025 18:59 IST

  According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s AQI has been consistently deteriorating due to unfavourable weather conditions and increased emissions from vehicular traffic, industrial activities, and stubble burning.

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  Delhi pollution: GRAP-4 curbs revoked in national capital, GRAP-3 to stay

  Delhi | January 16, 2025 22:09 IST

  GRAP-4 restrictions were enforced on Wednesday as calm winds, low temperatures, and foggy conditions led to the accumulation of pollutants in the region, causing the air quality index to reach 396 by evening.

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  GRAP Stage-III enforced in Delhi-NCR amid alarming AQI levels: Key measures announced

  Delhi | January 09, 2025 19:58 IST

  The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented Stage-III of GRAP in Delhi-NCR as AQI levels crossed 350, indicating severe air pollution. Key measures include bans on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles and restrictions on construction and demolition activities.

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  Delhi air quality remains in 'very poor' category for third consecutive day

  Delhi | November 30, 2024 10:12 IST

  Saturday marks the third consecutive day when the air quality in Delhi has been recorded in the 'very poor' category. Among the areas with the highest AQI, Mundka remained the most polluted with 401 (severe category).

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  Delhi air pollution: AQI improves slightly, still remains in 'poor' category

  Delhi | November 24, 2024 23:00 IST

  The air quality in Delhi deteriorated to severe plus category last Sunday. On Monday, the condition worsened even more leading to the implementation of Stage 4 restrictions under GRAP. During the week, air quality improved on Thursday and Friday but worsened again on Saturday.

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  Delhi pollution: Traffic police slap fines worth Rs 5.85 crore for violating GRAP-3 restrictions

  Delhi | November 16, 2024 20:12 IST

  Delhi has continued to choke under the 'severe' category of air pollution for the last few days. The restrictions under stage III of the GRAP were imposed on Friday by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM).

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  Delhi pollution: GRAP 3 imposed as AQI rises to 'severe' level | Know restrictions, penalties

  Delhi | November 15, 2024 19:23 IST

  The air pollution condition has worsened in Delhi NCR as AQI remains in severe category for the second consecutive day. The Delhi government has implemented GRAP III restrictions in Delhi.

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  Delhi air pollution: Priyanka Gandhi compares national capital's condition with Wayanad's AQI of 35

  India | November 14, 2024 14:28 IST

  The Congress general secretary said Delhi's pollution gets worse every year. She compared Delhi's condition with Wayanad, from where she is contesting the Lok Sabha bypoll. The voting in Wayanad took place on Wednesday.

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  BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla lashes out at Delhi govt as AQI crosses 400

  Delhi | November 14, 2024 14:14 IST

  The air quality in Delhi has further deteriorated to the 'severe' category as the AQI level crossed 400 on Thursday morning. Additionally, a dense layer of smog also enveloped the national capital.

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  Delhi’s air quality remains ‘very poor’ after Diwali, despite firecracker ban | AQI update

  Delhi | November 02, 2024 8:19 IST

  Weather update: Delhi’s air quality remains 'very poor’ following Diwali celebrations despite a firecracker ban, with AQI at 362. High noise pollution and over 280 burn injuries reported as firecracker violations continue.

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  Delhi weather update: Chilly morning in national capital as temperature takes a dip, AQI improves

  Delhi | December 20, 2023 10:07 IST

  Delhi's AQI last entered the "poor" zone on December 6, recording a reading of 286. The city has not encountered a "severe" air day since November 24, when the AQI reached 415.

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  Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor,' several areas in 'severe' category

  Delhi | December 13, 2023 9:31 IST

  Key locations such as IGI Airport (T3), New Moti Bagh, and Punjabi Bagh register 'very poor' air quality, with AQI ranging from 355 to 397. Notably, areas like ITO, Anand Vihar, and Ashok Vihar hit the 'severe' category, recording AQI levels of 400 to 415.

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  Delhi sees slight improvement in air quality, but remains in 'very poor' category

  Delhi | December 02, 2023 8:10 IST

  Efforts are being made to tackle pollution and improve air quality in the region, amid ongoing concerns about the environmental impact on public health.