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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...
- Mumbai bans sky rockets, aerial fireworks till November 25 after fire incidentsThe Mumbai Disaster Management Authority has banned the use of sky rockets and aerial fireworks across BMC limits until November 25, 2026, ...
- 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...
- Chennai Open women's singles final postponed due to severe smog and heavy rainfallThe WTA 50 Chennai Open women's singles final was postponed due to heavy smog and rainfall in Chennai. The air quality index reached an ala...
- Congress' Ajay Maken flags missing PM2.5 data at 25 Delhi stations on Diwali nightAjay Maken raised concerns about the lack of PM2.5 data at 25 air quality monitoring stations on Diwali night. He noted that pollution leve...
- Diwali Patakha from China: The world's fireworks capital is reinventing its centuries-old industryLiuyang in China's Hunan province is a significant hub for global fireworks production. The county supplies around 60% of the domestic fire...
- ET Graphics: Smog season is here, againDelhi’s air quality has deteriorated, as pollution levels reached alarming rates in neighbouring cities as well. Major factors contributing...
- Diwali 2026: You can't control outdoor air pollution, but 6 things you can do to improve indoor air quality during Diwali firecracker season without an air purifierDiwali festivities, while joyous, often contribute to heightened air pollution from firecrackers and outdoor emissions. To combat indoor ai...
- 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...
- Happy polluted Diwali! Get ready for severe air pollution as AQI monitoring agency sounds warning this yearDelhi AQI News: Get ready for severely polluted Delhi this year as the national capital is likely to face severe air pollution this year, w...
- Delhi's AQI 'very poor' for fourth day, set to get 'severe'The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 369 at 4 pm on Thursday, compared to 377 recorded at the same time on Wednesday, accor...
- Punjab government 'misleading' people on issue of stubble burning: Manjinder Singh SirsaDelhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa criticized the Punjab government for misleading the public regarding stubble burning, link...
- Delhi witnesses AQI spike ahead of Diwali; GRAP II kicks inAccording to the air quality forecast provided by IMD/IITM, Delhi's overall air quality is likely to stay in the 'Very Poor' category in th...
- Severe Cyclone Murasu: 19 flights cancelled across 3 Andhra airportsSevere cyclonic storm Murasu is expected to impact Andhra Pradesh, resulting in significant flight cancellations. At least 19 domestic flig...
- Diwali firecracker curbs: SC sets two time periods for fireworks, bans bursting near hospitalsThe Supreme Court has permitted the use of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR for Diwali on specific dates. Firecrackers must not be used near...
- Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' to 'hazardous', AQI touches 428Delhi is facing poor air quality with the Air Quality Index ranging from hazardous to severe. Several areas, including Akshardham Temple an...
- Not inclined to completely ban firecrackers, says SC; stresses implementation of ordersThe Supreme Court expressed reluctance in imposing a complete ban on firecrackers during a recent hearing. The bench indicated that effecti...
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