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Air pollution case: Supreme Court orders subsistence allowance for workers
Updated : 4 months ago IST
In view of the deteriorating air quality in the national capital, the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) III was implemented on November 11 across the national capital by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). The measures aim to control emissions through stricter restrictions
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Delhi wakes up to toxic smog, AQI at 392 in 'very poor' category
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The national capital woke up to a dense blanket of toxic smog on Wednesday morning, with Delhi's average Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 392 at 9 am in the "very poor" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Delhi shrouded in toxic smog, AQI stands at 341 in 'very poor' category
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The national capital woke up to a thick layer of toxic smog on Tuesday morning with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) at 341 at 7 am, remaining in the "very poor" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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SC asks Delhi govt to furnish details about efficacy in measuring AQI
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Delhi government to file an affidavit detailing the nature of the equipment and its efficiency in measuring the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital.
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Delhi's air quality turns 'severe' as AQI reading soars to 427
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Bawana recorded the highest AQI level of 427 at 7 am, falling under the 'severe' category. In contrast, NSIT Dwarka recorded the lowest AQI of 225.
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Pakistan: Lahore tops global pollution index as hazardous smog engulfs Pun
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Lahore remained among the world's most polluted cities as hazardous smog covered Punjab. AQI levels reached dangerous highs, prompting health warnings, mask distribution, and a police crackdown that led to arrests, fines, and action against crop burning, smoke-emitting vehicles, and brick ki
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Thick smog engulfs Delhi as AQI reaches 385, India Gate barely visible
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
A layer of thick smog engulfed several areas of the national capital on Sunday morning as Delhi woke up to an AQI of 385, in the 'very poor' category and showing little to no improvement from Saturday morning's 386 AQI.
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Pakistan: Lahore ranked second most polluted city in world
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Poor air quality has made Lahore being ranked the second most polluted city in the world with an AQI reading of 396 on Saturday, ARY News reported.
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Under the Patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Tourism at "TOURISE
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], November 15: Under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Ahmed bin Aqil Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism, the city of Riyadh witnessed the launch of a Saudi-Swiss partnership during the "TOURISE 2025" Summit, aimed at advancing innovation, developing national talent, and
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Delhi wakes up to thick smog as AQI touches 386, air quality remains in 'v
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Delhi woke up to dense smog on Saturday morning as the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 386 at 8 am, falling under the 'very poor' category, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Hazardous smog grips Pakistan's Punjab as AQI soars across major cities
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Punjab's air quality remained hazardous, with several cities recording extremely high AQI levels. Lahore continued to face severe smog as the Met Office reported conditions favouring its persistence. The government launched tree-planting and green-belt projects, including 10,000 new trees in
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As AQI soars, senior lawyer urges hybrid hearings in Delhi HC
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
In a detailed letter addressed to Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, Pahwa highlights that the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) has remained in the 'severe' category, frequently touching 450-600 in several monitoring zones. PM2.5 levels, he notes, have crossed 190 mg/m³, more than
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