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Air pollution: AAP claims Delhi govt sprinkling water on monitors to falsi
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Delhi's air quality has plunged into the 'Very Poor' category, sparking fresh concerns over public health as political parties trade blame over rising pollution levels in the national capital.
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Proactive measures taken by CAQM to contain air pollution
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
In June 2025, CAQM had directed for zero tolerance for open waste burning, enhanced night-time surveillance, and intensified citizen awareness campaigns in collaboration with RWAs, industry associations, and local bodies. These measures can contribute in reduction in open waste burning in
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Working to mitigate poison left behind by AAP: Delhi Environment Minister
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
"AAP is organising this protest. But it is they who left here with 10 years of pollution. I would like to ask them who gave this pollution? Did it happen on its own? No. AAP destroyed everything in 10 years. The AQI was 500-1000 last year. They gave us 10 years of disease. AQI kept rising
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"Huge spike in number of chest cases": Doctors warn of health issues due t
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Dr Arvind Kumar, Thoracic (Chest) Surgeon & Lung Health Specialist, Medanta Hospital, warns about a severe health crisis triggered by the high air pollution in Delhi-NCR.
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"When govt fails in its kartavya, people have to fulfil theirs": Jairam Ra
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
"The iconic India Gate is on Kartavya Path - so named by the PM himself. The citizens of Delhi who are protesting for better air quality are only wanting to carry out their own Kartavya under Article 51-A (g) of the Constitution of India which mandates them 'to protect and improve the nat
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Minor relief but air quality in Delhi remains in 'very poor' category, ove
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The air quality in Delhi improved slightly on Monday morning but stayed in the 'very poor' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 345 as of 8 am, down from 391 recorded the previous day.
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"Air pollution affecting crores of Indians, but govt which came to power t
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticised the Centre for targeting citizens protesting against rising air pollution at Delhi's India Gate on Sunday, asserting that the "right to clean air" is a fundamental human right and that peaceful demonstrators should not be treated as criminals. Read More
"Govt's intention is not to reduce pollution but to reduce its figures": A
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Earlier on Sunday, Delhi Police detained people protesting at India Gate, demanding that the government formulate policies to curb air pollution in the National Capital region.
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Delhi Police detain protesters demanding govt formulate policies to curb a
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Delhi Police detained people protesting at India Gate on Sunday, demanding that the government formulate policies to curb air pollution in the National Capital region.
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"BJP got water sprinkled near AQI monitors to lower readings": AAP Spokesp
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar on Monday alleged that the ruling BJP government got water sprinkled on AQI monitors to lower the readings. She joined a protest at India Gate, demanding that the government formulate policies to curb air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region
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Aaditya Thackeray backs Priyanka Chaturvedi's Climate Act Bill amid Delhi'
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
In a post on X, Thackeray said, "The private members' bill for a Climate Act and a Climate Council of India tabled by @ShivSenaUBT_ MP @priyankac19 ji would have created a framework for all stakeholders to act within. Today, even with climate emergencies looming large, the GoI functions a
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Delhi's air quality slips into 'severe' category; several areas record AQI
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
As per CPCB data, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 412, Alipur reported 415, and Bawana registered the highest level at 436. Chandni Chowk recorded an AQI of 409, while RK Puram and Patparganj logged 422 and 425, respectively. Sonia Vihar also recorded a 'severe' AQI of 415, indicating haza
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