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Layer of smog covers Delhi as air quality remains 'very poor'. Here's why you need an insurance cover for this

Delhi experienced poor air quality for the tenth consecutive day after Diwali. The city was covered…

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Delhi records over 300 fire-related incidents on Diwali; AQI slips to 362

The Delhi Fire Service received over 300 calls of fire-related incidents on Diwali in which there w…

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PWD begins cleaning roads to manage rising pollution in Delhi

The cleaning of roads will include mechanical or vacuum sweeping and water sprinkling on roads to r…

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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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Delhi gasps for clean air as AQI reaches 'very poor' levels; air quality to turn ‘severe’ from Sunday!

Delhi's air quality worsens as smog engulfs the city, with AQI reaching a concerning 354. Residents…

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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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Lahore’s toxic smog is now visible from space, one area reports 720 AQI

Lahore, which has been reeling under severe pollution is now seeing thick and toxic smog clouds whi…

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Most people miss THIS warning on their mosquito repellent vaporizer’s label

Mosquito repellant vaporizers are used almost indiscriminately today and are usually considered saf…

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Post-Diwali smog pushes Delhi air quality to 'very poor'; other cities also affected

Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 395, Aya Nagar stood at 352, Jahangirpuri at 390, and Dwarka at 376.…

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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Despite being only 4% of traffic, their outdated fleets and poor maintenance exacerbate pollution.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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Delhi’s ‘lit’ skyline on Diwali goes viral; netizens bring attention to the smog-covered skies

Delhi's skyline on Diwali night was breathtaking — quite literally.

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Delhi records 'alarming' AQI of 428; residents cry for help as activities affected

A dense layer of smog enveloped the national capital as the pollution levels continued to rise. The…

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Are your green firecrackers really ‘green? Here’s all you need to know before doing your Diwali shopping

Compared to traditional firecrackers, green ones do reduce pollutants, but let’s be clear: they’re …

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Delhi's air pollution worsens, people say "feels suffocating"

The air quality deteriorated in the national capital on Saturday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) …

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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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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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Delhi sees surge in number of people with eye, throat, respiratory issues

Engulfed in thick toxic smog, the air quality index (AQI) on Friday plummeted to the "severe plu…

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Gas stoves create more nanoparticle pollution than a busy street with diesel and gas cars, study finds

The study's findings reveal that gas stove emissions can be 10 to 100 times higher in concentration…

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Plastic giant Tupperware is on its knees: is this good or bad for the environment?

Tupperware's recent bankruptcy filing has shocked us, mothers, and environmentalists alike. But is …

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Ambernath gas leak: Pharma company responsible for toxic gas spread in Thane served closure notice for negligence

A gas leak at a chemical company in Ambernath caused eye irritation and breathing difficulties amon…