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  Post-Diwali pollution has increased skin problems, follow THESE 5 tips to detox from within

  Beauty | November 04, 2024 11:36 IST

  Post-Diwali pollution can lead to skin issues like dullness and breakouts. Follow these 5 essential tips to detox from within and restore your skin’s natural glow.

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  Delhi chokes as air quality plummets to 'severe' category, AQI surpasses 400

  Delhi | November 03, 2024 7:56 IST

  Delhi's air quality has plummeted to 'severe' levels, with Anand Vihar recording an AQI of 427, raising serious health concerns for residents amid worsening pollution conditions.

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  Heart health crisis: Experts urge walking as a key defence against pollution-related cardiac risks

  Health | November 02, 2024 11:01 IST

  Experts urge that regular walking is crucial for heart health, especially amid deteriorating air quality and rising heart disease risks in the capital.

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  Delhi air quality shows slight improvement ahead of Diwali, AQI still in 'poor' category

  Delhi | October 29, 2024 10:27 IST

  The AQI in Delhi dropped to 272 on Tuesday morning. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.

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  Delhi's AQI remains in 'very poor' category; AAP, BJP trade charges

  Delhi | October 28, 2024 8:56 IST

  Air quality is categorised into four stages: Stage I -- 'poor' (AQI 201-300); Stage II -- 'very poor' (AQI 301-400); Stage III -- 'severe' (AQI 401-450); and Stage IV -- 'severe plus' (AQI above 450).

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  BJP's Virendra Sachdeva takes dip in toxic Yamuna, reminds Kejriwal of his promise to clean river

  Delhi | October 24, 2024 12:37 IST

  Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president Virendra Sachdeva, who took a dip in the Yamuna river to protest against the AAP government, reminded former CM Kejriwal of his promises that he would clean the river by 2025.

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  Delhi AQI soars to 340, air quality in 'very poor' category for third consecutive day

  Delhi | October 24, 2024 8:32 IST

  During every winter, Delhi experiences severe air pollution, driven by a combination of factors, such as low wind speeds, dropping temperatures, high moisture levels and the presence of pollution particles that act as surfaces for condensation.

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  Pakistan's Lahore declared most polluted city in world for second time this week, check its AQI

  World | October 22, 2024 15:38 IST

  Earlier on October 12, Lahore also reported the worst air quality globally, alarming environmental officials about an early start to the smog season. Last year, the city first topped the list of the most polluted cities in the final week of October during the smog season.

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  Alarming rise in air pollution in Delhi-NCR, AQI drops to 328 | DETAILS

  India | October 22, 2024 8:36 IST

  During the winter months, Delhi experiences severe pollution, driven by a combination of factors, such as low wind speeds, dropping temperatures, high moisture levels and the presence of pollution particles that act as surfaces for condensation.

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  Delhi: Govt inspects 2,764 construction sites, fines over Rs 17 lakh under anti-dust campaign

  Delhi | October 19, 2024 12:44 IST

  The pollution level in Delhi is rising as the AQI crossed 270 on Saturday. The Delhi government has initiated steps to control air pollution in the national capital. In line with that 523 teams have inspected 2,764 construction sites so far.

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  Delhi’s infamous smog is here, keep these things in mind before buying air purifier

  Technology | October 18, 2024 16:32 IST

  Every winter, pollutant concentrations in the air around Delhi NCR increase, leading to various breathing-related problems for people. If you're planning to buy an air purifier for yourself, you should keep these things in mind.

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  'All in the air': Supreme Court raps Delhi air quality panel, questions measures to tackle pollution

  Delhi | September 27, 2024 15:08 IST

  The Supreme Court had asked the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to explain about the steps being taken to curb air pollution due to crop residue burning. Delhi is grappling with a significant increase in air pollution, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded in 'very poor' category.

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  Delhi Pollution: Govt to focus on 21-point Winter Action Plan to combat pollution, says Gopal Rai

  Delhi | September 05, 2024 16:53 IST

  Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday wrote to state unit presidents of Congress and BJP, requesting any "positive suggestions" for incorporation into the Winter Action Plan to reduce pollution levels in the national capital.

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  Delhi residents face life expectancy reduction of nearly 12 years due to air pollution: Report

  Delhi | August 28, 2024 23:42 IST

  Delhi air pollution: The report underscores that the annual PM2.5 standard in India is set at 40 micrograms per cubic metre, yet more than 40 per cent of the population is exposed to air that exceeds this limit.

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  India records 19 per cent drop in particulate pollution in 2022, boosting life expectancy: Report

  India | August 28, 2024 13:30 IST

  India achieved a 19.3% reduction in particulate pollution in 2022, the second-largest global decrease after Bangladesh, according to the "Air Quality Life Index" 2024 report by EPIC. This drop has increased the average life expectancy of Indians by one year.

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  Yoga, 11 Aug 2024: AQI decreased, then why is breathing at risk...Mystery will be revealed in some time

  Yoga | August 11, 2024 9:49 IST

  Yoga, 11 Aug 2024: AQI decreased, then why is breathing at risk...Mystery will be revealed in some time

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  No data to establish correlation of death or disease exclusively due to air pollution: Govt

  India | July 30, 2024 16:17 IST

  The NCDC under the MOHFW issues health advisories every year to states and Union Territories to address the health concerns of the masses, including those of children, said Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel.

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  Yoga: Obesity, smoking, pollution, high blood pressure..Know how to cure it?

  Yoga | June 23, 2024 11:24 IST

  Yoga: Obesity, smoking, pollution, high blood pressure..Know how to cure it?

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  International Skin Pigmentation Day: Tips to protect yourself from pollution-induced pigmentation

  Beauty | May 25, 2024 16:44 IST

  Every year, International Skin Pigmentation Day raises awareness about various pigmentation concerns. This year, let's focus on a growing threat: pollution-induced pigmentation. Airborne pollutants can wreak havoc on our skin, leading to uneven skin tone, dark spots, and hyperpigmentation.

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  World Earth Day 2024: The cost of Climate Change | How it affects our economy and health

  News | April 22, 2024 15:03 IST

  World Earth Day 2024: Every year on April 22nd, we observe World Earth Day. This day reminds us to think about the environment and how we can help. This year’s theme, "Planet vs. Plastics," focuses on the problem of plastic pollution.