After festival of lights, New Delhi plunged into toxic darkness and world’s most polluted air

Around 20 million people in India’s capital woke up on Wednesday breathing the most polluted air of any major city in the world, a day after celebrations for the Diwali festival, during which revelers ...

New Delhi air quality worsens during Diwali, despite push for 'green' firecrackers

A move to use "green" firecrackers during Diwali appeared not to have made a difference for pollution in India's capital.
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Toxic air grips Delhi-NCR: 3 in 4 households report health issues, says survey

Survey shows 3 in 4 Delhi-NCR households affected by toxic air, with residents reporting sore throats, burning eyes, and ...
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India conducts trial cloud seeding flight over New Delhi as smog persists

Authorities prepare for potential artificial rain next week as capital faces severe air pollution - Anadolu Ajansı ...

Delhi’s rich accused of setting off ‘revenge fireworks’ after years-long Diwali ban

Hospitals across Indian capital see surge in respiratory illnesses as air pollution worsens after celebration of Hindu ...

Delhi air pollution: CM says artificial rains for relief soon; depends on cloud conditions

Delhi is set to conduct its first-ever artificial rain experiment using cloud seeding to combat severe air pollution. Chief ...
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Can India save the Red Fort from becoming the ‘Black Fort’ in Delhi’s toxic air?

An Indo-Italian study has confirmed that Delhi’s Red Fort, known for its red sandstone architecture, is developing black ...

GRAP-2 restrictions in Delhi-NCR: What does it mean? Dos and don'ts for public to minimise air pollution

The decision to implement Grap Stage 2 was taken just ahead of Diwali, when the air quality in Delhi-NCR spiked to over 300.