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Video: Delhi-NCR blanketed in thick layer of fog, IMD issues red alert amid air pollution crisis
India | January 18, 2026 9:24 ISTDelhi's air quality plunged into lethal territory, with the Central Pollution Control Board recording an AQI of 439 at 7:00 am- rising from 432 late Saturday and peaking at 440 per reports, deep in the 'severe' bracket (401-500).
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Delhi wakes up to 'severe-plus' air as AQI touches 493, emergency curbs continue across NCR
Delhi | December 15, 2025 7:22 ISTEven the relatively cleaner pockets of the city offered little respite. Shadipur, which recorded the lowest AQI on Sunday, still stood at 375, firmly within the ‘very poor’ category
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Foods that help your lungs recover after a high-smog week
Food | December 02, 2025 7:15 ISTDiscover how diet can help your lungs cope with polluted air. From antioxidant-rich fruits and leafy greens to omega-3 fats, whole grains and herbal teas, learn which foods reduce inflammation, support lung recovery, and strengthen respiratory health after exposure to smog.
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Delhi's AQI hits 384 in 'very poor' category amid smog, Kejriwal demands GST cut on air purifiers
Delhi | November 28, 2025 14:05 ISTFollowing AQI improvement from 'Severe' levels, the Commission for Air Quality Management revoked Stage III Graded Response Action Plan restrictions on Wednesday with immediate effect. Stages I and II measures remain enforced under the modified GRAP from November 21.
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Anand Vihar Chokes Under Dense Smog as Air Quality Plunges to 'Poor' and Health Risks Rise
News | November 26, 2025 10:58 ISTAnand Vihar was shrouded in thick smog, pushing air quality into the poor range. Low visibility and rising pollutants caused irritation, coughing, and breathing issues, especially for vulnerable groups. Experts blame vehicle and industrial emissions and seasonal conditions.
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Delhi AQI breaches 400-mark: Simple lifestyle swaps you can make for polluted winters
Lifestyle | November 12, 2025 12:45 ISTDelhi’s AQI400 isn’t just a bad smell; it’s causing systemic health damage. Studies show heightened risk of lung, heart and brain issues. Here are five evidence-informed lifestyle swaps to protect yourself during smog-heavy winter days.
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Doctors warn: Delhi’s winter smog is quietly weakening your immunity
Health | November 12, 2025 6:41 ISTDoctors warn that smog season isn’t just bad for your lungs, it’s weakening your immunity too. Pulmonologists explain how pollution fuels pneumonia, who’s most at risk, and what preventive steps you can take this winter.
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Planning to buy an Air Purifier? 6 Key things to check before you bring one home
Technology | October 30, 2025 23:53 ISTAs air pollution levels rise across India, investing in an air purifier has become a necessity rather than a luxury. Before you finalise your purchase, here are 6 essential factors to consider to ensure the right pick for your home.
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Delhi smog explained: How it’s harming your organs beyond your lungs
Health | October 19, 2025 11:15 ISTDelhi’s smog is more than a breathing problem; it’s a silent health threat that affects the heart, brain, skin, and even the gut. Dr Manav Manchanda explains how fine particulate matter damages the body and what preventive steps can reduce long-term harm.
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Breathing smog in Delhi while pregnant? Doctors warn of silent risks to unborn children
Health | October 19, 2025 11:02 ISTDelhi’s smog can silently harm pregnant women and their unborn babies. Doctors warn that exposure to PM2.5 and other pollutants increases the risk of low birth weight, preterm delivery, and developmental issues. Here’s what expecting mothers must know and do.
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“It’s harming your brain, too”: Doctor explains how Delhi’s poor AQI is attacking your body
Health | October 18, 2025 9:35 ISTDelhi’s air pollution is silently damaging more than just your lungs. Dr Vinit Banga explains how toxic air affects your heart, brain, and other organs, and the urgent steps you can take to protect yourself.
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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 ISTAccording 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 govt plans artificial rain trials, large-scale anti-pollution drive to tackle smog
Delhi | March 19, 2025 23:30 ISTThe 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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'Don't need the smog': Shastri, Gavaskar, Vaughan hound Brook over remark after Chennai dismissal
Cricket | January 26, 2025 11:00 ISTHarry Brook suggested that it was difficult to read the Indian spinners in Kolkata's smog in the first T20I on Wednesday, however, the England vice-captain got out in a similar fashion in the second game as well in Chennai where the air was much clearer. India took a 2-0 lead in the series.
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Delhi air quality alert: AQI in ‘severe’ category as smog engulfs national capital
Delhi | November 16, 2024 21:13 ISTDelhi AQI Alert: Air quality worsened with smog covering the national capital. CPCB reports ‘Very Poor’ AQI levels, posing serious health risks. Read about measures and impacts.
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Delhi's air quality continues to be 'severe', smog blankets city, AQI reaches 404
Delhi | November 16, 2024 8:21 ISTDelhi's AQI hits a hazardous 404 with smog blanketing the city; restrictions imposed, including school closures and fines for violators.
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Lahore’s air quality worsens, surpasses Delhi, NASA photos reveal smog as respiratory cases soar
World | November 14, 2024 22:07 ISTLahore’s smog crisis worsened as air quality surpassed Delhi’s, with an AQI of 1136 and NASA satellite photos capturing dense smog. Over 15,000 respiratory cases flood hospitals, prompting emergency actions including school closures and strict vehicle emission controls.
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GRAP 3 in Delhi explained: What's allowed, what's not
Explainers | November 14, 2024 20:23 ISTGRAP 3 has been activated in Delhi to combat the severe pollution crisis as AQI exceeds 400. Key measures include banning non-essential construction, restricting BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles, limiting diesel generators, and increasing public transport.
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Delhi's air quality continues to be 'very poor', hospitals see surge in respiratory cases
Delhi | November 11, 2024 11:14 ISTDelhi's air quality remains in the 'very poor' category, with smog worsening pollution levels, causing a rise in respiratory problems and prompting calls for long-term solutions.
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Thick layer of smog engulfs Delhi on Wednesday morning, visibility drops to 200m | Details
Delhi | November 06, 2024 9:23 ISTAn IMD official explained that factors like wind speed, humidity, low temperatures, and pollutants all contribute to fog formation near the surface. When the pollution level is already high, this fog becomes "smog," as pollutants combine with moisture to reduce visibility.
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