Diwali firecracker ban defiance makes Delhi world's most polluted city
New Delhi topped global pollution charts on Friday, partly due to revellers defying a ban on firecrackers to celebrate Diwali ...
How high temperatures and strong winds helped Delhi breathe a bit easier this Diwali
People burst firecrackers during the Diwali festival celebrations, in New Delhi, Thursday night, October 31, 2024. PTI ...
Post-Diwali smog pushes Delhi air quality to 'very poor'; other cities also affected
The pollution issue wasn't limited to Delhi; several other cities across India, including metropolises like Chennai and ...
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Delhi air turns ‘very poor’ ahead of Diwali as residents complain of respiratory problems
In 2023, Delhi’s AQI was between 445 and 520 the day after Diwali, placing it firmly in the "severe" category. The state government has also set in place a Graded Response Action Plan to address ...
Peak Diwali pollution in Delhi 13% higher than last year: CSE report
PM2.5 levels spiked 13% higher on Diwali 2024 compared to previous years, revealing increased firecracker use and ...
India Today on MSN17d
Delhi man, nephew shot dead on Diwali night, murders caught on CCTV
Diwali celebrations turned tragic for a family when two armed men shot dead a 40-year-old man and his 16-year-old nephew at ...
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New Delhi’s air quality plunges into ‘severe’ category a day after Diwali
(AP Video: Shonal Ganguly and Manish Swarup) A man wears a face mask as he jogs in the early morning smog, the day after the Hindu festival Diwali, in New Delhi, India, Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (AP ...
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Raabta by Night: Delhi’s elite gather for the Biggest Diwali Bash of the year
Delhi’s festive season was in full swing as Raabta by Night, one of the most anticipated Diwali parties, dazzled the national ...
Diwali 2024: Delhi skyline shows the city illuminated in colourful lights
The festival of Diwali commemorates Lord Shri Ram's return to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. Celebrated with rows of lamps, ...
Delhi’s air pollution is so bad nearly half of city’s residents sought medical help, survey says
A study published in June found that air pollution killed 135 million people over the last four decades around the world, ...
Nainital Tourism Boosts After Tourists Ditch Delhi Due To High AQI; Hotels Observed Massive Influx Post Diwali
As air pollution worsens in major cities like Delhi-NCR and other metros cities of Uttar Pradesh, the scenic hill station of ...
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Delhi pollution: 'Celebrate Diwali with diyas and not by burning crackers', says Gopal Rai
Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai urges people to avoid burning crackers on Diwali to curb air pollution, as the city's AQI remains in the 'very poor' category. He highlights that increased ...