Page 2 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
Supreme Court ends protection to BS-III, older vehicles in Delhi-NCR
The Supreme Court has asked civic and highways authorities to examine suspending or relocating toll plazas at Delhi's borders to ease congestion and emissions amid very poor air quality
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SC allows ban on 10-yr diesel, 15-yr petrol vehicles below BS-IV in Delhi
The clarification modifies the court's August 12 order, which had earlier barred coercive action against such vehicles in the National Capital Region
 "SC allows ban on 10-yr diesel, 15-yr petrol vehicles below BS-IV in Delhi")
Delhi offices to run at 50% capacity from Dec 18 amid pollution crisis
From December 18, all Delhi offices will run at 50 per cent capacity, with half staff working from home; essential services are exempt
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BS-VI rule in Delhi explained: What it is and how to check your vehicle
BS emission standards are enforced to phase out high-polluting vehicles. Here's what BS-VI means, how it differs from older norms, and how to check your vehicle's category
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Delhi AQI remains 'very poor'; govt announces BS-VI vehicle rules
Delhi's air stays 'very poor' with AQI above 300 in several areas; govt enforces BS-VI vehicle rules, checks, and bans on construction vehicles to curb pollution
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Impossible to fix AQI in 9-10 months, says Delhi Environment Minister
Manjinder Singh Sirsa said air pollution posed a serious and immediate risk to children, but asserted that the current government was taking steps to bring the situation under control
 "Impossible to fix AQI in 9-10 months, says Delhi Environment Minister")
No fuel for vehicles without valid PUCC from Dec 18 as Delhi tightens curbs
From Thursday, vehicles without a valid PUC certificate will not get fuel at petrol pumps in Delhi, as the government steps up action to curb pollution amid worsening air quality
 "No fuel for vehicles without valid PUCC from Dec 18 as Delhi tightens curbs")
Delhi air quality shows slight improvement, 10 stations record 'severe' AQI
Despite a slight dip in AQI, Delhi continues to grapple with dangerously high pollution levels, with dense smog reducing visibility across the city
Crowd chants 'AQI AQI' as CM Rekha Gupta welcomes Lionel Messi in Delhi
A video showing a section of the crowd chanting 'AQI', 'AQI' has gone viral on social media, prompting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to attack Gupta over the severe' pollution levels gripping the capital
 "Crowd chants 'AQI AQI' as CM Rekha Gupta welcomes Lionel Messi in Delhi")
Delhi chokes under severe smog as AQI touches 498, visibility drops
According to the Central Pollution Control Board, 27 monitoring stations across the city recorded "severe" air quality, while 12 stations reported "very poor" levels
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Bhupender Yadav reviews air pollution action plans as Delhi-NCR AQI worsens
Delhi remained under dense smog on Monday, with the Air Quality Index settling at 498, placing it in the 'severe' category
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Singapore High Commission issues advisory as Delhi-NCR enforces Grap-IV
As Delhi's air quality turned severe and Grap-IV was imposed, the Singapore High Commission asked its nationals to follow local advisories and limit outdoor activity
Delhi pollution crisis: HC advises lawyers to avail hybrid mode for hearing
Presently, the high court functions through a hybrid mode where proceedings are conducted through both physical and virtual modes
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Delhi wakes up to dense fog as AQI stays 'severe', flights disrupted
Visibility dropped sharply as dense fog and toxic air gripped Delhi, with AQI nearing 500. GRAP-IV curbs were enforced as flights, traffic and court hearings were affected
 "Delhi wakes up to dense fog as AQI stays 'severe', flights disrupted")
Mumbai's Bandra covered in haze as AQI hits 'moderate' level of 154
In other parts of Mumbai, AQI was recorded at Chembur (182), Kurla (126), Chakala-Andheri East-IITM (114), Mazgaon (91), Malad West (51), Ghatkopar (161) and Worli (106)
 "Mumbai's Bandra covered in haze as AQI hits 'moderate' level of 154")
Delhi wakes up to severe smog as AQI nears 500; Grap-IV curbs enforced
Delhi wakes to severe smog with AQI near 500, prompting Stage-IV Grap curbs. Transport, industrial emissions worsen pollution, schools switch to hybrid mode, and strict vehicle restrictions applied
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Delhi-NCR invokes Grap Stage-IV curbs amid sharp dip in air quality
Under this stage, the entry of trucks into Delhi is stopped, except those carrying essential commodities or providing essential services
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Delhi covered in dense smog as multiple areas record 'severe' AQI
Persistent fog and low winds trap pollutants as winter sets in, reducing visibility and disrupting daily life across the capital
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Explained: How India handles pollution and what WHO air guidelines say
The government says India sets its own air quality standards and does not follow WHO guidelines; cities are ranked under NCAP, with top performers rewarded annually
 "Explained: How India handles pollution and what WHO air guidelines say")
Smog blankets Delhi as air quality worsens, 28 stations see 'very poor' AQI
Smog remained widespread across Delhi and NCR, with Jahangirpuri, Anand Vihar, Rohini, and NSIT Dwarka among the worst-hit hotspots
 "Smog blankets Delhi as air quality worsens, 28 stations see 'very poor' AQI")
