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Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor'; breathing made difficult
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'very poor' category on Saturday morning as Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reading stood at 355.
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Delhi Govt changes office hours to combat rising Air pollution
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
This decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to prevent pollution, ensuring that the pressure of vehicles on the roads does not increase all at once and the traffic load is evenly distributed, thereby reducing pollution levels, according to the release.
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Maharashtra: Smog covers Mumbai as AQI remains in poor category
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A thick layer of smog covered parts of Mumbai on Friday morning as air quality in several areas remained poor, as slow winter winds have prevented pollutants from dispersing.
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Delhi air quality dips to 'very poor' category, overall AQI stands at 312
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The air quality in the national capital dipped to the 'very poor' category on Friday morning as Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stands at 312 as of 8 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Delhi air worsens as AQI readings remain in 'poor' category
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Delhi's air quality witnessed deterioration on Thursday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index recorded at 271 at 8 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board
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Positive trend in Delhi's AQI a result of science-based actions: Manjinder
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Delhi's AQI was recorded at 202 today, maintaining the positive trend observed over the past few days. This is a result of the science-based and coordinated actions being implemented at the ground level, Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa stated.
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Delhi govt launches series of measures to curb rising pollution
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The operation includes the removal of debris from road surfaces, filling potholes on a priority basis, repairing and upgrading road signage, and carrying out other essential maintenance tasks, it said.
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China offers to help India tackle its severe air pollution crisis
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
China faced similar air pollution issues in the past but implemented aggressive measures to reduce pollution, including shifting industries, restricting vehicular emissions, and expanding clean energy use.
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Delhi air quality sees slight improvement, AQI remains in 'poor' category
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Delhi's air quality saw a marginal improvement on Wednesday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 228 at 9 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Delhi: Over 20,000 challans issued for polluting vehicles under GRAP-2
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
More than 20,000 challans have been issued in Delhi under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-2 since its implementation on October 19, 2025, as part of measures to curb vehicular pollution.
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"Delhi can and will perform better": Environment Minister Sirsa on AQI dro
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Delhi's air quality continues to show notable improvement, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 291 on Tuesday a significant decline from 381 in 2024, 415 in 2023, and 447 in 2022, marking the city's best AQI for this date in seven years
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Without decarbonisation, Delhi could touch 50°C, warns former minister Jay
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former Union Minister of State for Finance and Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha on Monday warned that Delhi could experience extreme temperatures of around 50 degrees Celsius in the future if India fails to take urgent and decisive action towards decarbonisation.
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