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Mint Explainer | India’s twin burden of influenza and air pollution: Why India’s public health system is under strain
Severe air pollution in northern states, particularly the National Capital Region, is worsening the impact of the influenza surge, doctors say.
3 min read8 Dec 2025Delhi air remains ‘very poor’ on Monday as AQI reaches 318; Mundka, Anand Vihar see most pollution
Among the 40 recorded monitoring stations, 29 remained in the ‘very poor’ category on Monday morning.
2 min read8 Dec 2025Delhi AQI: Environment ministry unveils new rules for NCR industries amid severe pollution levels
After a brief respite, Delhi's air quality returned to 'very poor' with an AQI of 335. Environment minister Bhupender Yadav has announced compulsory installation of emission monitoring systems for NCR industries by 31 December to address pollution issues in the national capital.
1 min read3 Dec 2025Delhi AQI today: Air quality in capital city slips back to ‘very poor’ at 340 after brief respite
Today morning, the area around the famous Akshardham Temple was shrouded in a layer of toxic smog, with an AQI of 383, classified as ‘Very Poor’.
1 min read2 Dec 2025Mumbai under GRAP‑4 amid poor air quality: Check what is not allowed and full list of guidelines
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has implemented GRAP-4 measures in Mumbai to combat poor air quality, focusing on construction sites and small industries. The guidelines consist of 28 points aimed at reducing air pollution in various heavily affected suburbs.
3 min read1 Dec 2025Supreme Court's big remark to Centre on Delhi-NCR pollution strategy: ‘Revisit your plan’
The Supreme Court has urged the Centre to reassess its strategy to tackle Delhi-NCR pollution. The city's air quality remained in the ‘poor’ category on Monday morning, with the AQI rising to 299 at 7 AM compared to 279 at 4 PM on Sunday.
2 min read1 Dec 2025Mumbai AQI today: Maximum city chokes under smog; AQI at 111 with GRAP-4 restrictions active
The civic administration is working on a war footing to control the worsening air pollution in the Maximum city and has implemented the Graded Response Action Plan-4 (GRAP-4) worst-affected pockets of Mumbai.
1 min read1 Dec 2025Congress says Parliament Winter Session to be 'shortest ever' as all-party meet ends—which demands did it raise?
Parliament Winter Session: Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi urged for talks on national security, air pollution, and farmers' rights, stressing that the opposition is united and alleged that the government wants to derail it.
2 min read30 Nov 2025Should you step out to exercise when your city’s AQI is bad? Here's what you should know
With air pollution touching dangerous highs in Indian cities, experts caution against running or training outdoors and share tips to protect your health without giving up exercise
4 min read29 Nov 2025Delhi lives through choking November: Capital city spends over half of month in 'very poor' air; today's AQI at 369
The air quality is likely to remain ‘very poor’ over the coming week.
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