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Toxic air in Delhi: Experts call for ending fossil fuel reliance; prioritising clean energy

With Delhi's air quality once again on hazardous levels, health and climate experts have termed the…

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GRAP Stage 4 restrictions take effect as air quality in Delhi deteriorates; PM2.5 levels 130 times higher than WHO limits

Delhi is currently grappling with hazardous air pollution, forcing authorities to implement emergen…

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Delhi AQI remains firmly lodged in the ‘very poor’ category; PM2.5 levels nearly 60 times WHO’s prescribed danger limits

Stubble burning in the neighbouring states has reduced and vehicular emissions, construction dust a…

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Air Quality Alert: Nearly 30% of asthma cases tied to fine particulate matter exposure from bad air

Long-term exposure to PM2.5 pollution is responsible for almost 30% of asthma cases globally, a stu…

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Air pollution killed 16 lakh Indians in 2021, concerning Lancet study shows

The Lancet report links air pollution to respiratory, cardiovascular diseases, lung cancer and more.

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Lahore and Delhi amongst world's most polluted cities; health warnings issued

As of 1:15 pm today, data from SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research) n…

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Amid worsening air quality and GRAP-4, central government employee body seeks work-from-home

The Central Secretariat Service (CSS) officers' association has urged the government to implement w…

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Bengaluru’s trucks and commercial vehicles are contributing to nearly 50% of pollution in the city, study finds

Despite being only 4% of traffic, their outdated fleets and poor maintenance exacerbate pollution. …

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Indoor air pollution poses greater health risk than outdoor: Experts

Studies done in Delhi have shown that women's average exposure to high levels of black carbon (wome…

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Air pollution kills thousands in Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata every year: Lancet study

New research reveals a terrifying truth: over 7% of daily deaths in 10 major Indian cities are attr…

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India saw 19.3% drop in particulate pollution in 2022, adding 51 days to life expectancy: Report

New Delhi saw a significant 19.3% drop in particulate pollution in 2022 compared to 2021, which add…

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PM focuses on health, announces 75,000 new medical seats and nutrition campaign

In the next five years, medical seats in the country will be increased by 75,000, announced PM Nare…

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Opinion: Driving India's Freight Revolution—Here's how the path to zero-emission trucking in the country looks like

India takes a big step towards green transport with the PM E-DRIVE scheme. The scheme supports the …

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More young people are getting colorectal cancer. Being active at these times of day could lower the risk.

A new study suggests that being active in the morning and evening could lower the risk of colorecta…

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Fatherhood is bad for your heart health, but paradoxically, lets you live longer!

As per recent research, dads seem to have worse cardiovascular health compared to men without child…

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Bad air might indirectly be a major culprit behind suicide-related spike, Chinese study finds

More than just a straightforward impact on the residents' physical health, scientists have always w…

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India's Services Index jumps to 58.5 in October as employment grows the fastest in 26 months

India's services sector witnessed a robust performance in October, as the Service PMI index surged …

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Switching to plant-based diets could help clean up the air, save over 2 lakh people worldwide: study

World Health Organisation estimates showed that one-fifth of premature deaths, amounting to nearly …

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Pakistan shuts down schools as AQI becomes 3x worse than Delhi on Diwali

Pakistan's Lahore is facing an unprecedented air pollution crisis, with its AQI exceeding 1,000, pr…

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Mojitos and an MRI: Meet the Americans who are getting health screenings on vacation

Americans are saving thousands of dollars by leaving the country for their health screenings and me…

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