Delhi Air Pollution
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Dense fog and smog engulf Delhi-NCR; 40 flights cancelled, 4 diverted as airlines issue advisory
India | Dec 15, 2025, 11:10 AM ISTDelhi smog: IndiGo and Air India issued travel advisories, urging flyers to remain cautious and stay updated on their flight schedules.
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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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Are Delhi-NCR schools closed today due to GRAP 4? Details here
Education | Dec 15, 2025, 06:14 AM ISTDelhi school holiday, GRAP-IV: As per the order of the Directorate of Education, Delhi schools up to Class 5 and Classes 6 to 11 will conduct classes in hybrid mode while 10th and 12th were excluded from the arrangement.
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GRAP-IV restrictions in Delhi-NCR as air quality worsens: Here's what's allowed and what's not
India | Dec 13, 2025, 11:55 PM ISTDelhi air pollution: Delhi's air quality deteriorated further, slipping from the "very poor" to the "severe" category. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 448 around 8 pm.
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Delhi imposes Grap-3 restrictions after air quality moves to severe category, smog envelopes city
Delhi | Dec 13, 2025, 12:47 PM ISTThe decision was taken by the Commission for Air Quality Management hours after residents woke up to a smog filled and hazy morning.
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Delhi air quality today: AQI recorded at 269 as pollution levels drop, fine imposed on open burning
Delhi | Dec 10, 2025, 08:14 AM ISTDelhi AQI: The worst air quality readings in the morning were reported at Dwarka's NSIT at 324 and Bawana at 319.
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Delhi govt to install 305 mist sprayers at nine hotspots to curb air pollution in national capital
Delhi | Dec 04, 2025, 04:51 PM ISTThe Delhi government is set to expand mist spray technology across major roads and hotspots to curb dust pollution. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced new committees, digital monitoring tools and strict enforcement measures to support the initiative.
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'Govt's responsibility to do something': Sonia Gandhi slams Centre over Delhi air pollution
India | Dec 04, 2025, 02:42 PM ISTDelhi air pollution: Speaking to reporters outside the Parliament, Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra urged the central government to take action immediately, saying the entire opposition stands with the Centre over this issue.
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Super 100: Slight improvement in air pollution in Delhi-NCR
News | Nov 26, 2025, 11:55 PM ISTSlight improvement in air pollution in Delhi-NCR following CAQM orders. GRAP-3 restrictions have been lifted in Delhi. GRAP-2 restrictions remain in effect. Work from home for 50% of employees and hybrid mode in schools have ended.
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No more work from home for Delhites, government revokes GRAP-3 curbs as air quality improves
Delhi | Nov 26, 2025, 08:27 PM ISTThe CAQM has lifted GRAP Stage III restrictions in Delhi NCR following an improvement in air quality, though Stage I and Stage II measures will continue with stricter enforcement. Construction sites earlier closed for violations will stay shut until they receive specific clearance.
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'Delhi pollution has made it tough to go on walks': CJI Surya Kant laments issues amid choking AQI
India | Nov 26, 2025, 05:49 PM ISTSpeaking during a Supreme Court hearing, CJI Surya Kant said he himself faced issues due to the worsening air quality in Delhi after going for a 55-minute walk outside.
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Will the ash from Ethiopia volcano eruption affect AQI in Delhi? Here's what IMD says
Delhi | Nov 25, 2025, 04:01 PM ISTThe ash plume reached Delhi around 11 pm on Monday and moved over Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Punjab and Haryana. The India Meteorological Department says the cloud will shift towards China next and is expected to leave India by Tuesday evening.
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Government, private offices to function at 50% strength in Delhi amid worsening pollution
Delhi | Nov 24, 2025, 11:45 PM ISTDelhi air pollution: The air quality has kept deteriorating in Delhi-NCR since October. On Monday, the overall AQI in Delhi was hovering near the 'severe' category mark after it settled at 382.
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India Gate protests: 17 accused, held for using pepper spray on police, sent to 3-day custody
India | Nov 24, 2025, 11:45 PM ISTDelhi air pollution protests: The Delhi Police had arrested 22 accused for allegedly using pepper spray and raising slogans in support of Maoist leader Madvi Hidma while protesting over air pollution at the India Gate.
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'Pollution of Marx, Mao...': BJP on slogans backing Maoist leader during Delhi pollution protests
Delhi | Nov 24, 2025, 04:54 PM ISTDelhi air pollution protest: Speaking at a press conference, BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi pointed out that PM Modi has already warned that Congress has become the Muslim League Maoist party, adding that the grand old party is dreaming to come to power with support of 'Kathmullas'.
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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 government issues 50 per cent work from home advisory for private offices amid pollution woes
Delhi | Nov 22, 2025, 10:57 PM ISTThe Delhi government has issued an advisory for private offices to operate at a hybrid-50 per cent strength model, meaning half of the workforce will work from the office and the remaining to be given work from home.
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Supreme Court refuses to impose construction ban in Delhi over worsening AQI
Delhi | Nov 17, 2025, 04:09 PM ISTThe Supreme Court observed that a ban on construction may 'jeopardise' the livelihoods of many in the Delhi-NCR. It also directed the Delhi government to file a detailed report on how the AQI is monitored in the city-state by Tuesday.
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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
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Supreme Court sounds alarm on Delhi pollution: 'Situation is very serious, masks not enough'
Delhi | Nov 13, 2025, 04:22 PM ISTDuring a hearing, Supreme Court Judge PS Narsimha expressed concern over the air quality in Delhi, saying that masks are not enough to deal with the situation.