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Pollution-linked health insurance claims rise 4.3 times in three years, shows Policybazaar dataPollution-associated health insurance claims in India rose significantly over the past three years, affecting many individuals. Working pro...
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...
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...
Noida, Ghaziabad schools to hold classes up to Class 5 in hybrid mode from ThursdayStarting this Thursday, schools in Gautam Buddh Nagar district will introduce hybrid classes for students through Class 5. This shift is a ...
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 ...
As Delhi gasps for clean air, parliamentary panel skips hearing on air pollutionA Parliamentary committee in Delhi removed the air pollution issue from its upcoming meeting agenda on November 17. Congress member Ajay Ma...
Delhi's Diwali pollution puzzle: Updated data shows massive spikes, gaps remainOn Diwali night, alarming gaps in air quality monitoring data raised serious concerns about pollution levels in Delhi. Some monitoring stat...
Delhi air pollution: Health experts warn of health risks as even healthy people report symptomsDoctors from AIIMS and Apollo Hospitals report that Delhi's severe air pollution causes respiratory issues among healthy individuals. Dr. V...
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...
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...
Delhi air turns hazardous; AQI touches 605, GRAP-II vehicle curb enforced at Gurgaon borderDelhi AQI: Among the worst-affected locations, Punjabi Bagh recorded an AQI of 452, followed by Dhaula Kuan at 417, ITO at 418, RK Puram at...
Election Day 2026 results so far: Abdul El-Sayed vs Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race; who is Democrat's wife Sarah Jukaku?Election Day 2026 results so far: Michigan's closely watched 2026 Senate race pits Democrat Abdul El-Sayed against Republican Mike Rogers, ...
SC flags sale of firecrackers despite restrictions, asks Centre to ensure complianceThe Supreme Court of India has called for strict enforcement of firecracker restrictions in Delhi-NCR. This decision follows a report revea...
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...
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...
"Sink the idea": Mumbai sweats over a sea plan that intitially made waves but is now causing ripples of worryLight pollution is already recognised as a global environmental and public health concern. Research has linked artificial light to sleep di...
Delhi-NCR parents plan to buy classroom air purifiers for kids as smog season approachesWith Delhi-NCR's smog season approaching, parents at a leading school are reportedly considering pooling money to buy air purifiers for nur...
Delhi's decades-long battle against air pollution: From dusty skies to AI-powered monitoringDelhi has faced significant air pollution issues, prompting numerous studies and legal actions over the decades. Interventions such as the ...
Pakistan's Lahore becomes the world's most polluted city as AQI hits hazardous 410Lahore was ranked the world's most polluted city on Friday after its AQI reached 410, a hazardous level, according to IQAir. The platform r...
Union agriculture minister launches campaign to promote sustainable farmingUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has inaugurated the 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan,' a campaign dedicated to advancing sustainable f...