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India, Taj Mahal

India's capital introduces stricter anti pollution measures as toxic smog hides Taj Mahal

India's government banned non-essential construction in New Delhi, the world's most polluted capital, and urged residents to avoid burning coal for heating, to combat worsening air quality that has disrupted flights and obscured the Taj Mahal.

CBS News on MSN · 20h

Delhi air pollution blankets India's capital in dense smog, sparking emergency measures

Air pollution choking New Delhi has ground outdoor work to a halt and disrupted air travel in the Indian capital.

Hindustan Times on MSN · 1d

Where is Taj Mahal? It disappears behind smog as Agra air pollution rises

A dense smog blanketed the Taj Mahal in Agra on Thursday as pollution levels surged, obscuring the iconic monument from view. Tourists captured visuals showing the Taj Mahal nearly invisible behind the haze.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

India's toxic smog hides Taj Mahal, delays flights

By Sakshi Dayal NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Toxic smog obscured India's famed monument to love, the Taj Mahal, as well as Sikhism's holiest shrine, the Golden Temple in Amritsar, and delayed flights on Thursday,

Delhi, air quality

Business Standard · 1h

Explained: Why Delhi-NCR struggles with severe air pollution every winter

A study by the Centre for Science and Environment reveals that vehicular emissions are the largest contributor to Delhi's air pollution, accounting for 51.5 per cent of the city's pollution

DNA India · 2d

Delhi Air Pollution: AQI hits 'Severe' category, record high in India today with 418

Delhi recorded the worst air quality in India on Wednesday with a severe AQI of 418 while Noida and Gurugram also faced very poor levels.

Hespress on MSN · 3h

India's Delhi shuts primary schools amid severe pollution crisis

In response to dangerously high pollution levels, the Delhi government has ordered the closure of all primary schools starting Friday, with classes shifting online until further notice. Chief Minister Atishi made the announcement on social media.

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Delhi To Have 106 Additional Buses, 60 Extra Trips By Metro Trains To Combat Air Pollution

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday said an additional 106 cluster buses would ply in the city while metro trains ...

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Delhi's air pollution turns 'severe' as temperatures, wind speeds drop

A toxic haze enveloped India's national capital on Wednesday morning as temperatures dropped and pollution surged, reducing ...

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Delhi smog visible from space as air quality ranked ‘severe’ for second day running

Northern India encountered the recurring annual pre-winter event of air emergency where the Air Quality Index (AQI) readings ...

Pakistan's Punjab declares health emergency, flags lockdown measures as toxic smog and air pollution soars

Air quality in Lahore reached hazardous levels this week, while other cities in South Asia also battle toxic pollution.

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Delhi chokes as air pollution turns 'severe'

Every year, Delhi and northern states battle hazardous air during the winter months of October to January due to plummeting ...

Delhi's Air Crisis: Fake Pollution Certificates Fueling Toxic Smog Problem

As Delhi-NCR struggles with severe air pollution, residents are left gasping under a blanket of toxic smog. While the Delhi ...

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The worst air pollution in India and Pakistan..."Tens of thousands of people go to the hospital every day."

Anchor] The worst smog has occurred again this year in India and Pakistan, which have entered winter.The situation is so ...

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Winter smog adds to pollution woes in India and Pakistan

With cities in India and Pakistan ranking among the world's most polluted, new technologies must be adopted to tackle ...

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‘Pollution Doesn’t Recognize Borders’: Climate Change Impacting More Than 80% Indians

Air pollution, a cross-border issue, requires global collaboration. “Pollution doesn’t recognize borders,” she pointed out, ...

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