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Ward watch | R-North: As high-rises soar and air quality dips, a Mumbai ward gasps for breath
January 09, 2026 6:27 pm
Rising dust levels and pollution have led to various health issues for residents in the R-North ward of Dahisar and parts of Borivali.
Cold wave in Delhi intensifies with early morning rain; intense chill likely to persist next week
January 09, 2026 9:44 am
Temperature stood at 5 degree Celsius with 100 per cent humidity. The Indian Meteorological Department has put Delhi under a "yellow alert" owing to colder conditions than normal.
Recognise Kolkata’s deteriorating air quality as a public health emergency: PIL petition in Calcutta High Court
January 07, 2026 3:53 pm
On the evening of December 11, 2025, Kolkata recorded an AQI peak of 439 and the AQI surged to an alarming 558 at around 11.04 pm, placing the city firmly in the "severe" or "hazardous" category and surpassing Delhi's worst readings during the same timeframe, according to the petition.
Hina Khan expresses concern over Mumbai's deteriorating air quality, says 'can't even breathe'
January 07, 2026 3:00 pm
In many Indian cities, doctors are noticing a sharp increase in individuals reporting a persistent cough, chest heaviness, and breathlessness, even among those with no previous lung issues, said Dr Sulaiman Ladhani, consultant pulmonologist, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central
SC says central pollution watchdog 'failing in its duty' after it seeks 2-month adjournment on toll plaza issue
January 06, 2026 6:28 pm
The top court directed the CAQM to start considering long-term solutions in a phased manner.
Delhi’s air ‘severe’ again, Noida emerges as the most polluted city in the country
December 30, 2025 9:36 am
While at 393, in the 'Very Poor' category, Ghaziabad’s AQI on Monday improved from the previous day’s 414 when the city saw 'Severe' air quality index; Greater Noida recorded AQI at 356, in the 'Very Poor' category, against Sunday’s 434.
Mumbai man's AQI experiment shows why N95 masks are important tool to fight air pollution: 'Don't confuse protection with a solution'
December 22, 2025 2:28 pm
Children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with asthma, COPD, heart disease, or other respiratory conditions are particularly vulnerable
Chandigarh breathes air of 'poor' quality for third consecutive day
December 20, 2025 1:06 am
Experts advise sensitive groups such as the elderly, children, pregnant women to take precautions
Doctor 'stuck in Delhi' lists ways to help your lungs amid rising levels of air pollution, poor AQI: 'This is horrible'
December 18, 2025 2:31 pm
Plants may help a little with air freshness, but that is rather minor compared to a purifier
Nutritionist shares her ‘pollution prep bag’ for Delhi-NCR’s toxic air; physician explains what actually helps
December 17, 2025 2:30 pm
Her approach focuses on small, preventive steps that support the body when exposure to pollution becomes unavoidable.
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