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The Central Pollution Control Board of India announced it would warn people to avoid jogging outdoors in the early morning and after sunset.

India's air quality sinks to worst category possible, people advised...

Most recent air pollution data from World Health Organisation released said India was one of the world's 10 most...

29 Oct 2018 8:59 AM IST

The problem majorly lies in the incorrect correlation of air pollution to just smog, pollen, and other outdoor air quality problems. Most people never even think about the quality of the air inside their cars, where harmful dust mites, antigens and other toxic elements get sealed up.

Air pollution, noise putting you at risk of heart attacks, diabetes

Study looked at the combined effects of air pollution and transportation noise for heart attack mortality.

26 Oct 2018 8:36 AM IST

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Air pollution, noise putting you at risk of cardiovascular diseases

New study looked at the combined effects of air and noise pollution for heart attack mortality.

25 Oct 2018 3:54 PM IST

According to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 337. (Photo: AP)

Delhi air quality falls to 'very poor', Mumbai shows slight...

Air quality is predicted to remain 'very poor', for next two days. Experts say stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana is...

25 Oct 2018 11:18 AM IST

The problem majorly lies in the incorrect correlation of air pollution to just smog, pollen, and other outdoor air quality problems. Most people never even think about the quality of the air inside their cars, where harmful dust mites, antigens and other toxic elements get sealed up.

Delhi's air quality remains in 'poor' category, may deteriorate again

Air quality improved from 'very poor' to 'poor' Monday, but experts said it can deteriorate due to toxic air from fire...

23 Oct 2018 3:26 PM IST

The race will take the format of an ultra-marathon, in which participants will run a distance of 42.2 kilometres. Starting at 5am, the race will conclude at 5pm.

Half-marathon in Delhi uses radio waves to clean smoggy air for...

Pictures of the event, which began at 5 am showed relatively clear skies, with the early morning sun visible through a...

21 Oct 2018 5:45 PM IST

The scourge is compounded as farmers -- rushing to ready their fields for next seasons wheat crop -- use fire to quickly and cheaply clear their land. (Photo: AFP)

Delhi holds breath as burning farms herald pollution season

Every November, air pollution in north India reaches high levels, forcing schools shut and filling hospital wards with...

21 Oct 2018 9:14 AM IST

A traffic policeman, wearing an anti-pollution mask,controls traffic amid smog and air pollution which continues to be above dangerous level.

No respite as air quality in Delhi remains in 'poor' category

Stubble burning in neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana is taking a toll on the city's atmosphere.

20 Oct 2018 11:47 AM IST

This report shows that deadly air pollution is not a problem restricted to Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region) (Photo: AFP)

Delhi's air quality continues to remain poor

Despite being prohibited from burning the farm residue, farmers continue to do so, owing to the lack of feasible...

18 Oct 2018 1:47 PM IST

A hazy overcast near India Gate as air quality dips further in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi's air quality reaches 'very poor', inches towards 'severe'...

Overall Air Quality Index of Delhi was recorded at 309, according to data of the Centre-run System of Air Quality...

17 Oct 2018 4:28 PM IST

In warmer climates, the impact of air pollution is exacerbated.

Badarpur power plant shut as air turns toxic

The plan came into force even as Delhi already encountered 9 days of poor' air quality in the first two weeks of...

16 Oct 2018 1:51 AM IST

The problem majorly lies in the incorrect correlation of air pollution to just smog, pollen, and other outdoor air quality problems. Most people never even think about the quality of the air inside their cars, where harmful dust mites, antigens and other toxic elements get sealed up.

Air poor, emergency plan kicks in

On Sunday, the air quality improved a bit from Saturday as the average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 204, as...

15 Oct 2018 2:05 AM IST