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"Citizens, children are 'choking'!": Deepika Padukone raises concern over
Updated : 1 day, 18 hours ago IST
Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone has spoken out about the rising pollution levels in Mumbai, saying the city's residents and children are "choking" because of the poor air quality.
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"Words on paper, but are they being implemented?'": Dia Mirza calls out go
Updated : 2 weeks, 2 days ago IST
Actor Dia Mirza recently opened up about the growing pollution levels in cities like Mumbai and Delhi, calling out the government for not doing enough. The actress also added that they need to shift from mere words to real action and focus on tangible "outcomes" rather than just plans on pap
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Delhi's air quality remains 'poor', AQI at 259
Updated : 3 weeks, 4 days ago IST
The air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the 'poor' category on Tuesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 259 around 8 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' at 312 despite marginal improvemen
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Delhi continued to grapple with 'very poor' air quality on Thursday morning, even as there was a marginal improvement in pollution levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 312 around 7 am, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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How ANPR Is Transforming Traffic Management in Smart Cities
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 21: Smart cities are built on a simple promise: make urban life smoother, safer, and more efficient by using technology where it matters most. And few areas need modernisation as urgently as traffic management. Growing vehicle density, unpredictable congestion, roa
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Delhi chokes again: AQI in 'severe' category at 439 as cold wave and fog p
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Several areas across the city reported alarmingly high pollution levels, reflecting the widespread nature of the pollution crisis. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 489, Ashok Vihar 463, Bawana 467, Chandni Chowk 464, Dwarka Sector 8 469, ITO 448, Narela 412, Punjabi Bagh 476, RK Puram 467 a
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World No. 2 shuttler Anders Antonsen withdraws from India Open, citing ext
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
World No. 2 shuttler Anders Antonsen has officially withdrawn from the India Open 2026, citing extreme pollution levels in New Delhi. This marks the third consecutive year Anders has opted out of the Super 750 event.
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Odisha govt set to extend construction ban from 6:00 pm to 10:00 am in Bhu
Updated : 2 months ago IST
In a bid to combat rising air pollution levels across the state, the Odisha government is planning to extend restrictions on construction activities in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack from 6:00 pm to 10:00 am till June, Forest, Environment & Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Khuntia said. Read More
Congress MP Sonia Gandhi's health in stable condition; responding to treat
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Congress MP Sonia Gandhi was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in the national capital on Monday after experiencing respiratory issues. Chairman of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Ajay Swaroop, said that following a detailed medical examination, Sonia Gandhi's bronchial asthma was mildly exacerb
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Sonia Gandhi admitted to Ganga Ram Hospital due to "respiratory issues"; c
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Chairman of Sir Gangaram Hospital, Ajay Swaroop, said that following a detailed medical examination, it was found that Sonia Gandhi's bronchial asthma had been mildly exacerbated due to the combined effects of cold weather and prevailing pollution levels in Delhi. As a precautionary measu
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Modi govt is selling Aravalli Hills, not engaged in saving it: Jairam Rame
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI on the ongoing Aravalli Hills row, Jairam Ramesh said the government's actions were contrary to environmental protection and posed a serious threat to the fragile ecosystem spread across multiple states.
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Even a short-term exposure to air pollution can trigger neurological probl
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
With air pollution levels rising across the Delhi-NCR region, a growing number of people are reporting neurological health problems. Short-term exposure can trigger issues like cognitive impairment, anxiety, and even stroke. Particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide, and ozone are key
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