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Delhi’s smog crisis vs Beijing’s clean air turnaround: Why does Indian capital continue to struggle?
Last year saw a record high of 290 days of good air quality in Beijing, the best since monitoring began, which is a remarkable contrast to the smog-laden winters once considered routine.
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Stark contrast: Putin set to land in Delhi as AQI remains 250+; Moscow's AQI is ...
Moscow AQI today: Moscow, by comparison, has maintained stable “good” air quality for the past 24 hours, with PM levels staying low and only minor fluctuations in AQI.
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Madurai: How temple-dargah row on Karthigai Deepam led to Thiruparankundram unrest
The situation turned tense when the protesters insisted that the ceremonial lamp be lit at the ancient Deepathoon pillar near the dargah, instead of the place where it is usually lit during the annual festival.
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Why Delhi is on maximum alert: Putin’s visit and December anniversaries put security agencies on edge
Authorities have warned of significant traffic disruptions, with restrictions and diversions to be in effect on Thursday and Friday.
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Delhi's gas chamber and rising 'lung attacks' in children - Doctors warn it can be deadly
Children’s developing immune systems are taking a major toll from prolonged exposure to a poisonous environment, with cases that had diminished during the Covid-19 pandemic now rising rapidly again.
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Chennai schools to remain closed today as Cyclone Ditwah remnant batters Tamil Nadu
Chennai rain today: Many low-lying areas in south Chennai continue to face waterlogging, making daily movement difficult for residents.
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33-foot Shivling heads to Bihar from Tamil Nadu - 'Tallest ever carved from single piece of granite'
The Shivling will be installed at the upcoming Virat Ramayan Temple in East Champaran district of Bihar. The temple is being built by the Mahavir Mandir Trust based in Patna.
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Toxic air slams India's metros: Over 2 lakh acute respiratory cases in Delhi; Mumbai, Chennai show similar pattern
Poor air quality is making breathing problems worse for many people, especially those who already have health issues or weak immunity.
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Hyderabad poised to join world's top 20 megacities after municipal merger
The planned merger of 27 surrounding municipalities with the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) would dramatically increase the city's official population, pushing it past the crucial one-crore threshold to become a global megacity.
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Cyclone Ditwah remnant batters Tamil Nadu; 4 dead, schools and colleges shut across districts
Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin visited the Greater Chennai Corporation’s Integrated Command and Control Centre to assess the situation.
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Himachal Pradesh snowfall forecast: Western Disturbance approaching from December 5 onwards
While the hills brace for snow and ice, the forecast indicates that weather in other parts of the state is likely to remain mostly dry until at least December 7.
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Why vast parts of Delhi still lack reliable pollution data - and how ‘data shadow’ leaves millions in city uncounted
Delhi AQI data gap explained: The world’s most polluted capital city is still largely flying blind when it comes to understanding the full scope of the toxic air its residents breathe.
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Cyclone Ditwah: Landfall likely on Nov 30; heavy rain alerts issued for AP & Tamil Nadu
The cyclone’s rain bands would begin influencing weather in Andhra Pradesh from Friday, particularly in Nellore and Tirupati districts, which are expected to be among the first to receive heavy showers.
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Delhi's toxic air mystery: Data reveals shocking fact - 'Unknown sources' drive 1/3rd of pollution
The data uncovers a more persistent and diffuse threat. The single largest contributor to Delhi's foul air, accounting for a staggering 34.8 per cent, is classified as originating from "unknown sources".
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Mumbai's high AQI explained: Why the air got suddenly worse and what needs to be done?
Mumbai’s worsening air quality is the result of a layered mix of local pollution sources and seasonal weather shifts that have collectively pushed the city into an alarming zone.
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Chennai and Puducherry on alert for intense weekend rain as Bay of Bengal system deepens
The RMC said the evolving system is likely to deepen into a depression by Thursday before progressing towards the Tamil Nadu–Puducherry stretch by Saturday.
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Chennai on high alert as Cyclone Senyar threat intensifies over Bay of Bengal
Meteorologists suggested that while the system might not produce extreme rainfall in Chennai, the alerts have likely been issued as a crucial precautionary buffer, according to The Weather Channel.
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India's air quality crisis: 10 most polluted and cleanest cities revealed - TN town records best AQI
Ariyalur, a town in Tamil Nadu, recorded the country's best AQI at a mere 13, which falls firmly in the ‘good’ category.
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Naxal posters at Delhi pollution protest: Who was Maoist 'mastermind' Madvi Hidma?
Madvi Hidma, a top-ranking Maoist commander wanted across multiple states and by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for his alleged role in some of the deadliest insurgent attacks of the past two decades, was killed during an exchange of fire.
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Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Rajasthan on alert: What a high-altitude volcanic plume means for you
So, what exactly is travelling towards Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan and Punjab and why is it so hazardous?
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Delhi air quality today: Ethiopia volcanic eruption adds to pollution worries as average AQI hits 363
According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the average Air Quality Index (AQI) at 7 am stood at 363, categorised as ‘very poor’.
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Ethiopian volcanic eruption: What it could mean for Delhi in the coming days
The plume travelled at high altitudes, above 10 km, and crossed Rajasthan around 6.30 pm before moving over Gujarat, Maharashtra, Delhi-NCR and Punjab at around 11 pm.
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What is Article 240? The fight for Chandigarh and its political consequences
Article 240 explained: The controversy erupted after a bulletin on Parliament’s website revealed a proposal for a Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill to this effect. This is not the first time such a move has been attempted.
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Ayodhya Ram Temple all set for grand show: PM Modi to hoist sacred flag; no public darshan on Nov 25 - Full guide
Ayodhya Nov 25 event: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the sacred flag atop the temple’s shikhar (spire) during the ceremony. The ritual is expected to take four minutes and will be performed during the shubh muhurat between 11.52 am and 12.35 pm.
