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Air pollution
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July 10, 2026
Delhi-NCR sees better AQI, temperatures after monsoon winds and rain. How long will it last?
Delhi recorded an AQI of 39, designated as good, with monsoon winds clearing pollutants and improving air quality, a rare sight not seen in three years
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June 04, 2026
World Environment Day: How India’s airports are becoming global flag bearers for net zero
Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru and Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi have Level 5 certification from the Airport Carbon Accreditation Programme
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April 17, 2026
Delhi's AQI hits 'Poor' in April, forcing GRAP Stage-I emergency response usually reserved for winter
Dust, diesel fumes, and a punishing early heat wave push Delhi-NCR's AQI into the 'Poor' zone, triggering a 31-point action plan that most residents associate with winter smog
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March 24, 2026
Pakistan was the world's most polluted country, and India’s Loni was the most polluted city in 2025: Report
Pakistan ranked as the most polluted country in 2025, with PM2.5 levels reaching 13 times the World Health Organisation's recommended limits, a new report says
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March 15, 2026
Air pollution and pregnancy: How dirty air can affect mothers and babies
Whether you live in a metro or a small town, the air you breathe often carries a mix of gases and microscopic particles that your lungs—and your unborn baby’s developing organs—were never designed to handle
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February 25, 2026
No better air on higher floors: Study highlights toxic gases breaching safety limits in South Mumbai high-rises
The study revealed alarming levels of hydrogen sulphide, ammonia, carbon monoxide and other pollutants, raising serious health and environmental concerns
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January 06, 2026
After cancer recovery, Hina Khan struggles with Mumbai’s air pollution
Actress Hina Khan has raised concerns over Mumbai’s severe air pollution after revealing persistent coughing and breathing discomfort linked to high AQI in the city
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January 05, 2026
Delhi govt to offer Rs 50,000 to convert old cars into EVs? All you need to know
This subsidy is part of the Transport Department's draft EV Policy 2.0, which aims to boost the production and usage of electric vehicles over the coming years
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January 02, 2026
What the lifting of GRAP III restrictions means for residents of Delhi
This decision permits the resumption of non-essential construction, operation of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles, and the return to physical classes for younger students in Delhi
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January 02, 2026
Philips smart air purifier AC4221 review: Breathe easy, the smart way
Starting in turbo mode and then switching to sleep mode is a great way to use this air purifier.
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December 26, 2025
Delhi pollution: Why did Centre oppose 'loaded' High Court plea to reduce GST rates on air purifiers?
This comes as Air Quality Index (AQI) levels in Delhi have been forecast to stay in the 'Very Poor' category over the next six days
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December 24, 2025
Mumbai's air emergency: After Delhi, Bombay HC criticizes civic body's inaction on pollution
The Bombay High Court warned it may halt further construction permits if the BMC fails to implement effective pollution control measures
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December 24, 2025
‘If you can’t give clean air, at least cut GST’: Delhi High Court pulls up Centre over 18% tax on air purifiers
Delhi HC division bench hears PIL seeking to categorise air purifiers as ‘medical devices’
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December 24, 2025
Net zero by 2070: India picking up momentum, but 2026 will be crucial
The year 2025 marked the first compliance period of India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme
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December 23, 2025
Delhi pollution | Limits on non-EV registrations, stricter rules...: Parliamentary panel suggests ways to curb AQI levels
The Delhi parliamentary panel led by BJP MP Bhubaneswar Kalita has condemned the lack of political action towards curbing air pollution
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December 22, 2025
PM2.5 explained: Why breathing Mumbai’s air is a health risk even for non-smokers
Experts warn that focusing only on AQI masks the real health risks posed by chronic exposure to fine particulate matter
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December 19, 2025
Can air purifiers in classrooms solve Delhi's student health crisis? 10,000 classrooms to get device in first phase
Education Minister Ashish Sood announced that 10,000 classrooms will receive the devices in the first phase of a plan targeting all 38,000 classrooms
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December 19, 2025
Delhi air pollution: Smog chokes NCR as govt says no direct lung disease link
Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘very poor’ category with an AQI of 382, as dense smog reduced visibility across the city
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December 18, 2025
Delhi's smog lockdown: Cash relief, curbs, and a city gasping for breath
The Supreme Court has also called measures taken by Delhi's authorities a 'total failure' in effectively curbing rising pollution levels
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December 18, 2025
‘Pollution of Delhi has now reached Lucknow’: Akhilesh flags concerns as India-SA match cancelled
The SP chief accused the government of damaging parks developed for clean air in Lucknow by permitting events and activities there
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December 17, 2025
Will your car be impounded? How SC move to allow action against Delhi-NCR's end-of-life vehicles will affect you
Delhi environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa introduced measures such as not providing fuel to vehicles without valid PUCC certificates
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December 16, 2025
Why Delhi’s toxic air can be dangerous for children’s lungs
Children are far more vulnerable to air pollution due to faster breathing rates, developing lungs, and immature immune systems, making high-AQI episodes especially dangerous
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December 16, 2025
BS-VI entry rule, no fuel for vehicles without...: See Delhi govt's new moves to curb 'Very Poor' air quality
This comes after the dense smog in Delhi caused accidents on the Agra-Delhi Expressway and more than 200 flights were cancelled
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December 15, 2025
Air pollution: Worsening AQI forces Delhi to move all primary school students to online learning
With the IMD predicting 'very poor' air quality for the coming week and the AQI reaching dangerous levels, officials are also reviewing pollution control measures
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December 15, 2025
‘We can’t breathe’: Delhi residents fume as air quality remains ‘severe’
Residents alleged that the construction work was still going on in the city
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