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  Delhi air quality worsens: AQI in 'very poor' category at 5 stations, Anand Vihar records worst

  Delhi | October 15, 2025 16:40 IST

  Delhi's air quality dipped on Wednesday, with five monitoring stations recording AQI levels in the "very poor" category. Anand Vihar reported the highest pollution level at 345, while transport emissions were identified as the primary pollution source.

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  What are green crackers and what impact do they have on pollution?

  India | October 15, 2025 14:39 IST

  Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed happiness after the Supreme Court permitted sale and bursting of green firecrackers across Delhi-NCR during Diwali under certain conditions.

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  GRAP-1 anti-pollution curbs imposed in Delhi-NCR as AQI slips into 'poor' category

  Delhi | October 14, 2025 23:47 IST

  Under this alert, all implementing agencies across Delhi-NCR are required to strictly enforce measures outlined in the GRAP Stage-I framework to prevent further deterioration of air quality.

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  Delhi govt orders installation of anti-smog guns in high-rises by THIS date: All you need to know

  Delhi | September 12, 2025 8:44 IST

  According to the public notice by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), all commercial complexes, shopping malls, hotels, office buildings, educational institutions, and other high-rise structures with a built-up area exceeding 3,000 square metres are required to deploy anti-smog guns.

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  Delhi likely to conduct cloud seeding trials: How it works, why it's being tested and what to expect

  Delhi | September 06, 2025 12:22 IST

  Delhi cloud seeding: During each sortie, the aircraft will fly just below the cloud base and release hygroscopic particles like sodium chloride and other aerosols into the clouds. These particles serve as nuclei for water droplets to gather and grow, thereby stimulating precipitation.

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  Mist to fight smog: Delhi govt to install mist sprayers in Connaught Place, Khan Market to cut dust

  Delhi | July 31, 2025 17:34 IST

  The Delhi government, in collaboration with the MCD, is rolling out a Rs 15-crore project to install mist sprayers on electric poles across major roads and public spaces to combat dust pollution. The project will be implemented in three phases, covering 24 roads and key locations.

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  Delhi breathes its cleanest July air in 10 years: Data released, here's what made it possible

  Delhi | July 31, 2025 8:42 IST

  Fueled by consistent rainfall on 23 out of 31 days this month, Delhi has recorded its cleanest July air in a decade, as per data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

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  Delhi govt to launch innovation competition to cut truck pollution with prize money up to Rs 50 lakh

  Delhi | July 23, 2025 6:39 IST

  Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the challenge will also involve finding solutions to reduce emissions from BS-IV compliant vehicles. From November 1, only BS-VI (Bharat Stage 6), CNG or EV commercial vehicles will be allowed to enter the city.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, July 4, 2025

  India | July 04, 2025 23:22 IST

  Operation Sindoor was a carefully orchestrated military action that demonstrated India's resolve to stay ahead in the escalation ladder while preventing full-scale war, Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Rahul R Singh said.

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  Delhi cloud seeding project postponed to August-end due to monsoon showers: Govt

  Delhi | July 01, 2025 15:44 IST

  Following consultations with meteorological experts and in light of the current weather patterns, the project team proposed a revised window -- August 30 to September 10 -- when monsoon is expected to recede.

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  Delhi gears up for first-ever artificial rain, IMD clears cloud seeding pilot project

  Delhi | June 19, 2025 12:24 IST

  The pilot project will be executed in collaboration with IIT Kanpur, which will oversee the scientific, technical, and operational aspects of the effort.

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  Delhi air pollution: Stage-I GRAP measures reimposed in NCR as AQI deteriorates

  Delhi | June 07, 2025 21:55 IST

  Delhi-NCR air pollution: CAQM has instructed all implementing agencies to rigorously monitor and enforce the measures. The commission will continue to assess the air quality situation and consider further actions depending on future forecasts and pollutant levels.

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  Delhi fuel pumps to deny service to old vehicles from July 1, wider NCR to follow

  Delhi | April 24, 2025 9:30 IST

  Starting July 1, 2025, Delhi will enforce a ban on refuelling end-of-life (EoL) vehicles at all fuel stations. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has directed that all Delhi fuel stations install automated number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras by June 30 to implement this order.

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  SC refuses to relax ban on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR, says not everybody can afford air purifier

  India | April 03, 2025 16:37 IST

  Firecrackers ban in Delhi-NCR: The Court said a large section of the population worked on the streets and was the worst affected by pollution.

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  New policy on pollution certificates, 48,000 EV charging points by 2026: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

  Delhi | April 02, 2025 21:17 IST

  Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced new pollution control measures, including a revised policy for issuing PUC certificates to out-of-state vehicles.

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  Delhi pollution: CAG report tabled in Assembly flags lapses in control measures | Details

  Delhi | April 01, 2025 17:12 IST

  The CAG report on 'Prevention of Air Pollution from Vehicles' was presented in the Assembly on Tuesday by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.

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  Delhi to enforce ban on refuelling overaged vehicles from April 1, ANPR cameras to enforce rule

  Delhi | March 21, 2025 23:13 IST

  From April 1, Delhi will ban refuelling of overaged petrol and diesel vehicles. ANPR cameras at fuel stations will enforce the rule by detecting non-compliant vehicles.

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  Delhi govt plans artificial rain trials, large-scale anti-pollution drive to tackle smog

  Delhi | March 19, 2025 23:30 IST

  The Delhi government plans artificial rain trials to combat severe pollution levels. A large-scale anti-pollution drive, a ban on refueling 15-year-old vehicles, and mandatory anti-smog guns for high-rises are part of the strategy.

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  Dust check, real-time monitoring of bus routes: Delhi govt's major plan to curb air pollution

  Delhi | March 16, 2025 18:57 IST

  Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that all the steps are aimed at making the national capital cleaner and healthier and emphasised that making Delhi pollution-free was the city government's top priority.

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  No fuel for vehicles older than 15 years after March 31 at petrol pumps in Delhi: Manjinder Sirsa

  Delhi | March 01, 2025 16:56 IST

  Delhi: In addition to restricting fuel supply to older vehicles, Environment Minister Manjinder Sirsa announced that all high-rise buildings, hotels, and commercial complexes in the national capital must install anti-smog guns to curb air pollution levels.