A new report points out that Byrnihat, Assam, is the world’s most polluted city, with India overwhelmingly consisting of 13 of the 20 cities in this world known for their highest standards of pollution. Such findings, backed by IQAir, a Swiss company that makes air quality measurement technology, were presented: It was wrong to say ...

Artificial rain in Delhi is catching everyone’s attention across the country. Imagine a situation where the air in Delhi, known for its pollution, gets so bad that breathing becomes difficult.  To tackle this, scientists and the government are thinking about creating rain artificially. This might sound like something out of a science fiction story, but ...

The air in Delhi has been quite bad for the past few years. For days, the air quality has stayed in the ‘severe’ zone. Poor air quality can shorten people’s lives by many years.  Doctors are seeing more patients with coughs and breathing problems. They suggest wearing masks and stepping out only when needed. The ...

With the rise in pollution levels, many people are turning to air purifiers to breathe easier indoors. But it’s crucial to pick the right kind and use it smartly to keep your health in check. Can air purifiers make you sick? It’s not the purifier itself, but the type and how it’s used that matters. ...

The Delhi-NCR is still struggling with hazardous AQI levels and rising pollution, majorly due to stubble burning in neighboring states. Considering the dire situation and also due to the approaching the Diwali festival, the Delhi Government has launched an anti-firecracker campaign from November 3. The campaign includes 11 special squads of the Delhi Pollution Control ...

The Covid case count is surging in Delhi consistently for the last few days. On Tuesday, Delhi saw the highest single-day spike to date, with 4853 new cases and 44 deaths. On Friday, Delhi recorded more than 5,000 new Covid-19 cases with a high of 5,891 in 24-hour, taking the national capital to a 3.81 ...