Delhi Air Pollution
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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.
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GRAP-3 curbs imposed in Delhi-NCR as air quality slips into 'severe' category | Check AQI here
Delhi | Nov 11, 2025, 10:39 AM ISTDelhi saw its AQI spike to 425 which forced authorities to activate Stage 3 of GRAP. This means fresh curbs on construction activity specific vehicle categories and schooling format. Experts say winter meteorology is a major trigger for pollutant buildup.
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Delhi gasps for clean air as AQI remains 'very poor', pollution body says no GRAP-3 curbs for now
Delhi | Nov 10, 2025, 08:01 AM ISTThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) also indicated that the overall air quality is likely to stay in the "very poor" category in the coming days.
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Delhi CM announces staggered working hours for govt employees from Nov 15 amid air pollution woes
Delhi | Nov 07, 2025, 08:59 PM ISTThe step has been taken in view of the deteriorating AQI in Delhi. On Friday, the overall air quality remained in the 'very poor' category in the national capital.
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Delhi Weather: Smog Covers National Capital as AQI Slips to 'Poor' Category
News | Nov 07, 2025, 11:50 AM ISTA 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: Over 4.87 lakh motorists penalised for driving without valid PUC certificate
Delhi | Nov 06, 2025, 02:40 PM ISTDelhi air pollution: Police issued over 8.87 lakh challans to vehicles found without valid PUC certificates. In addition, 941 vehicles carrying materials like cement, sand and dust in the open were penalised, while 12 end-of-life vehicles were seized for violating pollution-control norms.
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Delhi air pollution: AQI continues to remain in 'Poor' category, check area-wise air quality
Delhi | Nov 06, 2025, 08:23 AM ISTDelhi 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 | Nov 05, 2025, 12:33 PM ISTDelhi'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 Air Pollution: Air quality improves slightly but remains in 'poor' category | Check AQI here
Delhi | Nov 05, 2025, 08:49 AM ISTThe air quality in the national capital remained in the 'poor' category on Wednesday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 281 at 7 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category for 3rd day, AQI recorded at 392 in Anand Vihar
Delhi | Nov 04, 2025, 08:07 AM ISTDelhi 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).