Delhi Air Pollution: CAQM Revokes GRAP Stage-4 Across Delhi NCR With Immediate Effect
The CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP on Wednesday revoked Stage-IV of the current Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the entire National Capital Region (NCR) with immediate effect.
Dec 24, 2025, 18:08 PM IST
'Minimum That You Can Do': Delhi HC Raps Centre, Asks It To Lower GST On Air Purifiers Amid Persisting Air Pollution
A Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, while hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking to declare air purifiers as falling within the category of medical devices, asked the Centre to take immediate instructions on granting a temporary GST exemption.
Dec 24, 2025, 16:47 PM IST
Air Pollution Can Cancel Out Exercise Benefits: Study Warns Even Regular Workouts Aren’t Enough
A major global study reveals that long-term exposure to toxic air can significantly weaken the life-saving benefits of regular exercise, especially in highly polluted regions. While physical activity still helps, researchers warn that poor air quality may blunt its protective effects against heart disease and cancer.
Dec 18, 2025, 13:39 PM IST
The Cough You Should Never Ignore: Early Warning Signs Of Lung Cancer
A cough that lasts for more than three weeks can be an indicator of a more serious situation, such as lung cancer. Lung cancer is a condition where the abnormal cells in the lungs multiply rapidly, thus a lump called a tumour is formed that compromises normal breathing.
Dec 17, 2025, 13:47 PM IST
MPCB Shuts Down 19 Ready Mix Concrete Plants In Mumbai Region To Curb Air Pollution
MPCB shut 19 RMC plants in MMR for pollution violations, tightened enforcement, seized guarantees, and began extensive monitoring and inspections to curb rising pollution and improve Mumbai’s air quality.
Dec 04, 2025, 20:44 PM IST
Symptoms Of Lung Cancer: Oncologist Reveals Early Warning Signs, Warns Even Non-Smokers Need To Be Careful
Early signs and symptoms of lung cancer are often subtle and can often be confused or ignored. Cough is often one of the first and earliest symptoms which can also be present in other diseases like bronchitis, asthma, post viral-infections.
Nov 30, 2025, 11:39 AM IST
Viral Video: Richa Chadha Reacts As Noida Mom Blames Air Pollution For Son's Surgery
Noida mom Sakshi Pahwa's viral video showed her son in the hospital, claiming Delhi-NCR pollution forced surgery for his tonsils/adenoids. Public alarm ensues.
Nov 27, 2025, 09:14 AM IST
Pollution Is Silently Destroying Your Skin, Dermatologists Reveal Morning-To-Night Routine That Actually Protects
Air pollution is one of the biggest triggers of dullness, acne, and premature ageing, and most people unknowingly make it worse with poor skincare habits. A dermatologist breaks down exactly how to shield your skin, which diet changes matter, and whether steaming is truly beneficial.
Nov 25, 2025, 14:22 PM IST
Is Delhi's 'Very Poor' AQI Safe From Ethiopian Volcanic Ash? Experts Confirm High-Altitude Plume Is An Aviation, Not Air Quality, Threat
Delhi AQI is 'Very Poor' at 362. Ethiopian volcanic ash has arrived, but IMD experts say its high altitude means no significant impact on ground-level pollution.
Nov 25, 2025, 11:12 AM IST
Smog Alert! Is It Safe To Exercise Outside On Bad AQI Days?
Physical fitness is essential—but so is protecting your lungs. On bad AQI days, moving your workout indoors is the safer and smarter choice. While skipping an outdoor run may feel like a compromise, safeguarding your long-term respiratory and cardiovascular health is far more important. When the air clears, you can return to your favorite outdoor routes with peace of mind—stronger, wiser, and safer.
Nov 21, 2025, 14:40 PM IST
List Of 10 Diseases Caused By Air Pollution: How Toxic Air Affects Your Lungs, Heart, Brain, And Overall Health
Air pollution is linked to several serious health issues, including lung diseases, heart problems, and even brain disorders. Understanding these risks can help you take steps to protect your health from toxic air exposure.
Nov 18, 2025, 12:56 PM IST
Why Your Joints Ache More During Pollution Season — And What You Can Do About It
At home, simple comfort measures can further ease discomfort. Applying warm compresses in the evening relaxes tense muscles and relieves stiffness. Baths with Epsom salt or gentle steam treatments improve circulation and support recovery. Adequate sleep plays an equally critical role, as rest helps regulate inflammatory hormones and allows tissues to repair naturally.
Nov 16, 2025, 17:45 PM IST
Delhi Air Pollution Update: SC Seeks Reports From Punjab, Haryana On Stubble Burning
Air quality in the national capital and adjoining areas plunged to "severe" levels. The prevailing pollution levels warrant implementation of GRAP-IV — the most stringent stage of anti-pollution measures.
Nov 12, 2025, 21:18 PM IST
How Air Pollution Affects Our Health, Experts Reveal What To Eat And Avoid To Soothe Symptoms
While avoiding exposure to pollution completely may not be possible, nutrition plays an important role in strengthening the body’s defence mechanism. Certain foods are rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that help neutralise free radicals produced by polluted air.
Nov 11, 2025, 17:12 PM IST
Impact Of Pollution On Skin: Why Are Dullness, Pigmentation, And Acne Increasing?
Pollution isn’t just suffocating your lungs, it’s silently damaging your skin too. Experts reveal how toxins, dust, and smog are fast-tracking ageing, dullness, and breakouts, and what you can do to protect your skin.
Nov 09, 2025, 16:13 PM IST
Delhi Air Turns Toxic: Breathing City Air Equals Smoking 7 Cigarettes A Day As AQI Hits ‘Very Poor’ Mark
Air Pollution Alert: Delhi’s air quality plunged into the ‘very poor’ category on November 3, 2025, with AQI levels touching 316, making breathing in the capital as harmful as smoking nearly 8 cigarettes a day. Experts warn of alarming PM2.5 concentrations over 11 times the WHO limit.
Nov 03, 2025, 11:03 AM IST
Post-Diwali Smog Could Be Damaging Your Eyes, Experts Reveal Hidden Risks And 6 Proven Ways To Protect Them
Air Pollution: After Diwali celebrations, the air has turned dense with smoke and fine dust, triggering a surge in eye-related problems like burning, redness, and blurred vision. Ophthalmologists warn that air pollution is now as much a threat to your vision health as it is to your lungs.
Oct 27, 2025, 10:48 AM IST
Delhi Chokes Under Thick Smog Two Days After Diwali, Air Quality Remains ‘Very Poor’
Today's morning, residents woke up to a dense blanket of smog as national capital’s air quality continuing to languish in the ‘very poor’ category.
Oct 22, 2025, 08:02 AM IST
Delhi Air Pollution Due To Diwali Crackers? Minister Majinder Singh Sirsa Shares Pre And Post Data
Delhi Air Quality News: Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa further said that those who blame Diwali for air pollution are speaking lies.
Oct 21, 2025, 15:50 PM IST
Even Slight Air Pollution Exposure During Pregnancy Can Affect Brain Development In Newborns
Newborns of mothers exposed to higher levels of fine airborne particles during pregnancy show slower myelination at this very early stage of life. Myelination is a key process in brain maturation, in which myelin coats neuronal connections, making them more efficient for transmitting information.
Oct 19, 2025, 12:25 PM IST