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Air pollution
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October 24, 2026
Ahead of annual ‘smog season’, Delhi NCR gets new air pollution analysis facility
AATAL, or Integrated Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerosol Toxicity Analysis Laboratory, will pair with AIRWISE to provide actionable data for interventions under the Graded Response Action Plan to tackle pollution
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October 21, 2026
Delhi records its first 'poor’ AQI day of the season: What Delhiites should do to stay safe from air pollution
Delhi has recorded its first 'poor' air quality day of the season, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) settling at 245, the highest in 100 days
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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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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