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91 pc of studies in India in last 5 decades linked air pollution to health effects: AnalysisThese studies, published between 1975 and 2025, also noted that health impacts extend beyond respiratory diseases to cardiovascular disease...
Delhi father who's breathing toxic air takes pride in daughter settling in Finland, where AQI is just 22; internet dividedA Delhi father's emotional post about his daughter settling in Helsinki, Finland, has sparked a debate on air pollution, parenting and movi...
How to check AQI in your city and protect yourself from rising air pollution: 5 essential tips to followChecking the Air Quality Index is crucial for understanding pollution levels and health impacts. Individuals with respiratory issues need t...
Delhi’s Diwali pollution started before the fireworks. What five years of action have achievedDelhi’s air was already severely polluted before Diwali, with average PM2.5 levels in the week before the festival reaching 236 micrograms ...
Stubble Burning: BKS seeks MSP for crop residue, withdrawal of fines against farmersThe farmers' organisation has demanded the immediate withdrawal of fines imposed and FIRs registered against farmers over stubble burning
Pakistan blames India's Diwali fireworks for Lahore's toxic airThe northern Pakistani city of Lahore topped Swiss group IQAir's ranking of the world's most polluted major cities for a second day on Tues...
AQI differences with private apps due to different methodology, not data under-reporting: CPCBThe Central Pollution Control Board clarified the differences in Air Quality Index readings from private applications and its platform. It ...
Why are we becoming 'vishwaguru' in air pollution: Kharge targets Modi govtCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the BJP government of failing to tackle Delhi's worsening air pollution, questioning Prim...
Delhi pollution: Supreme Court flags rising vehicle emissions, seeks crackdown plan from 4 statesThe Supreme Court has flagged rising vehicular emissions as an urgent concern in the Delhi-NCR pollution crisis, seeking action plans from ...
47 out of 50 most polluted cities of the world in India, Delhi gets a high rankAccording to live air quality rankings, India has 47 of the world's 50 most polluted cities. Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan is the most pollut...
We had got things so wrong on pollutionFirecrackers are continuously burst during Diwali, contributing to significant air pollution in India. This practice leads to toxic air con...
How to protect yourself from rising air pollution and smog: 6 practical tips and guide to choosing the right air purifierRising air pollution and smog affect daily life in India, particularly during winter months. Taking precautions such as wearing masks can h...
Air quality deteriorates in north India post-Diwali; Delhi records highest AQI since 2021A significant increase in air pollution was observed across north India following the recent Diwali celebrations. The Air Quality Index (AQ...
'Data eclipse': Questions over Delhi AQI data as several monitoring stations go offline on Diwali nightDelhi recorded its most polluted Diwali in five years, with the average AQI touching 376, but questions have emerged over the reliability o...
India's invisible pain: The dirt in the air comes with a hefty price tag for economy and businessesSevere pollution plaguing Indian cities is taking a toll on businesses. Restrictions placed on construction and transportation impede the m...
Delhi's post-Diwali smog puts Rekha Gupta & Co's clean-air promise to testDelhi's air quality has recently deteriorated, reaching a severe level of 370 on November 9. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's government is fac...
Congress slams Modi govt for being in 'denial' on impact of air pollution on mortalityCongress general secretary Jairam Ramesh condemned the Modi government for denying air pollution's significant mortality impact. He referre...
Delhi AQI at 3,000 or 300? Why different apps are showing different pollution levelsDelhi's air pollution readings have sparked confusion as government and independent monitoring platforms report sharply different AQI figur...
Delhi air pollution: GRAP 3 restrictions kick in ahead of Diwali; what's allowed and what's bannedDelhi-NCR has invoked GRAP Stage III restrictions ahead of Diwali as pollution levels worsened, with the capital's AQI reaching 382. The cu...
Delhi pollution: Supreme Court to go by expert opinion on plea for online classes if AQI risesSupreme Court is evaluating expert opinions concerning potential school closures amid worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR. The average Air Q...