Delhi Pollution
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Delhi AQI crosses 400-mark in several areas, Sirsa says no fuel without PUCC to be permanent
Delhi | Dec 27, 2025, 11:48 PM ISTAir quality monitors showed alarming numbers across the city. Nehru Nagar recorded the highest AQI at 442, followed by Patparganj at 431 and Shadipur at 429. Other areas such as RK Puram (412), Sirifort (402) and Shivaji Park (400) also reported extremely poor air conditions.
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'Got infection in two days': Nitin Gadkari sounds alarm as Delhi continues to reel under toxic air
Delhi | Dec 24, 2025, 12:50 PM ISTGadkari’s statement comes at a time when pollution continues to severely impact life in the national capital. On Wednesday, Delhi recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 355, placing it in the ‘very poor’ category. A thick blanket of smog enveloped several parts of the city.
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Weather update: Fog envelops Delhi and parts of north India; IGI Airport, SpiceJet issue advisory
India | Dec 24, 2025, 08:33 AM ISTOn Tuesday, at least 10 flights were cancelled and more than 270 flights were delayed at the Delhi airport due to fog and low visibility conditions.
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800 industries to shut, only DTC buses to ply on roads: Delhi govt's big pollution action plan
Delhi | Dec 23, 2025, 11:41 PM ISTDelhi pollution: The Delhi government has taken a series of decisive steps to curb rising pollution levels in the national capital and ensure a cleaner environment.
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Delhi government may offer Rs 35,000 subsidy if you switch to electric vehicles: Sources
Delhi | Dec 22, 2025, 11:41 PM ISTThe Delhi government will also provide subsidies to those who switch from petrol or diesel cars costing up to Rs 20 lakh to electric vehicles.
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Delhi pollution: Over 11,000 vehicles challaned in 24 hours for causing pollution, violating rules
Delhi | Dec 19, 2025, 11:46 PM ISTDelhi Air Pollution: Police said more than 12,164 metric tons of waste collected and 2,068 kilometers of roads cleaned using machines. Apart from this, over 9,400 kilometers of roads cleaned using machines, water sprinkling, and anti-smog guns.
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Muqabla: Why is it difficult to breathe in Delhi, what is its solution?
News | Dec 19, 2025, 01:47 AM ISTDelhi's air isn't just bad, it's very bad. Every breath you take is poisonous. The Delhi NCR area has become a gas chamber. The suffocating air has sickened the heart of the nation.
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Delhi Government Mandates 50 Percent Work From Home In Public And Private Sectors Amid Hazardous AQI
News | Dec 18, 2025, 03:15 PM ISTThe Delhi government has announced a major step to reduce air pollution as hazardous AQI levels continue to affect the national capital. On December 17, Minister Kapil Mishra said that all organisations in Delhi, across public and private sectors, must ensure that at least 50 percent of their workfo
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Weather update: IMD issues fog alert in 16 states; Cold wave warning in Uttarakhand, MP
India | Dec 18, 2025, 07:32 AM ISTDelhi continues to reel under toxic air as the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded above 300 in the “very poor” category in most areas. A thick layer of smog and fog have reduced the visibility. GRAP-4 restrictions are in place across the national capital to curb the toxic air.
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No PUCC, no fuel: Delhi enforces strict refueling norm to curb toxic air from today
Delhi | Dec 18, 2025, 07:41 AM ISTThe move has been announced by Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, along with a plethora of other measures to deal with intolerable pollution levels. Sirsa said the Delhi Government was committed to reducing vehicular emissions, which is a big contributor to air pollution.
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Delhi to overhaul PUCC system, introduce third-party monitoring mechanism to curb pollution: Sirsa
Delhi | Dec 17, 2025, 06:26 PM ISTThe Delhi government has announced a multi-pronged pollution control strategy that includes revamping the PUCC system, launching a car pooling app and adopting technology-driven monitoring. Sirsa said there are four sources of pollution in Delhi -- vehicular, industrial, dust and solid waste.
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Dense fog, poor air quality disrupt flights in Delhi; airlines issue travel advisory
Delhi | Dec 17, 2025, 09:28 AM ISTDelhi flight disruptions: According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board, the Air Quality Index remained in the ‘very poor’ category at several locations.
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No fuel for vehicles without valid PUC certificate in Delhi amid rising air pollution
Delhi | Dec 16, 2025, 11:55 PM ISTThe national capital's air quality saw some improvement on Tuesday morning, with an AQI of 377 as against 498 a day ago, even as smog blanketed the city, shivering at 8.3 degrees Celsius during the morning hours, reducing visibility.
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Winter Session: BJP issues whip to MPs, bill replacing MGNREGA likely in Lok Sabha
India | Dec 15, 2025, 02:53 PM ISTParliament winter session LIVE: BJP issues whip for its Lok Sabha MPs, directing them to remain present in the House from December 15 to December 19.
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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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Struggling with Delhi’s AQI? These 5 nearby destinations offer fresh air
Lifestyle | Dec 14, 2025, 04:41 PM ISTWhen Delhi’s air quality turns hazardous, these nearby destinations offer real relief. From forested hill towns to riverside retreats, explore places near Delhi with lower AQI, cleaner air and calmer surroundings — perfect for families, couples and solo travellers seeking a healthier break.
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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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GRAP IV imposed in Delhi-NCR hours after GRAP III amid rising air pollution levels
Delhi | Dec 13, 2025, 08:25 PM ISTThe pollution levels have choked Delhi and NCR as the AQI level has crossed 400 in the city. The authorities have imposed GRAP IV in Delhi and NCR.
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Delhi enveloped in heavy smog as air quality plunges to severe, airport issues advisory
Delhi | Dec 13, 2025, 09:21 AM ISTThick smog and shallow fog covered several parts of the city in the early morning hours, reducing visibility and prompting low visibility procedures at Indira Gandhi International Airport, though all flights continued to operate normally.
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Delhi pollution may lower sperm count: How toxic air affects male fertility
Health | Dec 11, 2025, 03:05 PM ISTDelhi’s severe pollution is now linked to declining sperm count, hormonal imbalance and lower fertility in men. Experts explain how toxic air affects reproductive health and what men can do to protect themselves.