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Air pollution linked to increased risk of getting sick from Covid-19: Study
Long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with an increased risk of developing COVID-19 among people who get infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, according to a study conducted in Spain.
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Air pollution: Delhi-NCR schools, educational institutions to remain closed
"All private and public Schools, Colleges, and Educational Institutions in NCR shall remain closed until further orders allowing only online mode of education," read the CAQM order
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Delhi's air quality in 'very poor' category for fifth consecutive day
However, the overall Air Quality Index reduced from 379 on Wednesday to 362 today
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What is Air Quality Index? What does it tell about the condition of air?
The sky turned grey and the air started smelling of soot in Delhi last week. We were told that the AQI levels had gone past the dangerous level. What does Air Quality Index indicate? Let us find out
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How toxic Delhi air is leaving businesses in the capital gasping for breath
The nip in the air brings pollutants and smoke with it in Delhi. At a time when we are seeing post-pandemic economic rebound, let's examine how air pollution affects the capital's business climate
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Covid lockdown in India didn't cut air pollution as much as thought: Study
Air quality in India did not improve as much during the first Covid-19 lockdown as originally thought, according to a study which found that ozone levels increased even as other pollutants decreased
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BJP slams Kejriwal for advertising more, doing 'little' to tackle pollution
The BJP slammed Arvind Kejriwal for his handling of severe pollution in the national capital alleging the govt spent 4,000 times more on advertising than it did on purchase of the chemical
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'Bureaucracy has developed inertia': SC on Delhi pollution
People sitting in 5-star and 7-star facilities in Delhi keep accusing the farmers, says SC judge
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Delhi's AQI dips to 396 on Tuesday, remains in 'very poor' category
The effective farm fire count for yesterday was 3125, contributing to 10 per cent of Delhi's PM2.5.
We are here to play cricket: Rahul on air pollution threat to first T20I
'We are here to play cricket,' said India's T20 vice-captain K L Rahul when asked about the rising air pollution levels in the city ahead of the series opener against New Zealand
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Govt claim of farm fires contributing 10% of pollution makes no sense: Rai
Gopal Rai sought to know the source of the Centre's data that stubble burning accounts for only 10% of the city's PM2.5 pollution and said its share rose to a high of 48% in the last 10 days
Air pollution: Supreme Court asks Centre to hold emergency meeting
The Supreme Court directed the Centre to hold an emergency meeting on the pollution crisis and decide on steps
Delhi's air very poor; no improvement in sight for another 3 days
Delhi's air quality deteriorated marginally on Monday and no improvement is predicted over the next three days, authorities said.
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Delhi's air quality improves; govt to submit lockdown proposal to SC
The national capital recorded a 24-hour average AQI of 330 on Sunday as against 437 the previous day as emissions from farm fires in Haryana and Punjab dropped significantly
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24% drop in stubble burning, but Haryana is an exception, shows data
SC had recently said it has become a fashion to blame the farmers from neighbouring states and their practice of stubble burning for all the pollution in Delhi
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India needs collaboration, continuity to solve air pollution: Experts
The worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR forced the apex court of the country to step in and take cognizance of the national capital's Air Quality Index (AQI) on Saturday
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LIVE: India needs collaboration to solve air pollution problem, say experts
Latest live news: India's environment and climate minister says the phrase reflects the "national circumstances of emerging economies.
LIVE: 'Sacrifices will not go in vain,' says Shah on Manipur terror attack
Sources say unregulated crypto markets cannot be allowed to be money laundering, terror financing avenues
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Delhi air quality plunges to 'severe' category as AQI drops to 499
The air quality in the national capital plunged to the 'severe category' leaving Delhiites gasping for fresh air
On brink of 'Emergency': Delhi-NCR air quality index season's worst at 471
People advised to limit outdoor activities, offices told to cut vehicle use by 30%
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