Tag: Delhi
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Delhi Pollution Persists: Jan 2026 AQI Rises Despite Rain
Delhi’s air quality defies the rain New Delhi has faced a perplexing paradox: heavier rainfall yet a stubborn level of air pollution. An analysis of data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) shows that January 2026 was more polluted than January 2025, despite the city receiving 33% more rainfall in the month. The average…
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Delhi Pollution Persists Despite Rain: January 2026 AQI Hits 307
Introduction: Rain Doesn’t Clear Delhi’s Pollution Cloud Delhi once again finds itself battling air pollution even as the skies deliver heavy rainfall. An analysis of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data shows that January 2026 was more polluted than January last year, despite a 33% increase in rainfall. The average Air Quality Index (AQI) for…
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Mumbai Players Forced To Wear Face Masks During Ranji Trophy Game: Here’s Why
Pollution Forces Protective Measures on Day One On the opening day of their Ranji Trophy match against Delhi, the Mumbai cricket team faced an unusual precaution: players were required to wear face masks to shield themselves from construction-related air pollution. The decision came as a response to deteriorating air quality on and around the field,…
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Mumbai Players Mask Up as Pollution Forces Masked Ranji Trophy Start
Pollution Forces Protective Masks at Ranji Trophy Opener The Ranji Trophy match between Mumbai and Delhi began under unusual conditions as the home side’s players were required to wear face masks on the field. The decision came after heavy construction activity in the vicinity intensified air pollution, prompting health concerns for players during the first…
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Delhi Faces Coldest Republic Day in 5 Years as Rain Likely Today
Overview: A Chillier Republic Day in Delhi Delhi woke up to one of the coldest Republic Days in recent memory. Temperatures plunged to the mid- to low- range, with the mercury dipping to as low as 3.6°C in parts of the city. The unusual chill accompanied a narrow spell of cold wave conditions that affected…
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Delhi Faces Coldest Republic Day in Five Years as Rain Likely Today
Overview: A Chillier Republic Day in Delhi Delhi woke up to one of the coldest Republic Days in recent memory, with temperatures dipping to unseasonably low levels as the city marked its national holiday. Meteorological agencies reported that the mercury touched near 3.6°C in parts of the capital, signaling a surge in coldwave conditions that…
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Delhi Braces for Republic Day Chill: Coldest in Five Years with Rain Expected Today
Delhi Records its Coldest Republic Day in Five Years Delhi woke up to unusually frigid conditions as the city marked Republic Day, recording temperatures that hovered near the freezing point in several neighborhoods. With a low of about 3.6°C reported in parts of the capital, residents pulled out thick jackets and scarves to combat the…
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Students to Protest UGC Guidelines Outside Delhi HQ on January 27
Overview of the Protest On January 27, students from various upper-caste communities are planning a coordinated demonstration outside the University Grants Commission (UGC) headquarters in New Delhi. The action comes as part of a broader dispute over new guidelines issued by the UGC that reportedly seek to reshape policies affecting higher education institutions across India.…
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Delhi Rain Eases Air Pollution as Winds Turn Chilly: IMD Forecast Highlights Relief
Delhi’s Rain Brings Brief Breath of Fresh Air On a fleeting but welcome note, Delhi woke to a cooler atmosphere after a brief spell of rain on Friday. The showers provided much-needed relief from the capital’s toxic air pollution levels, as the winds shifted and carried away some of the smog that had lingered above…
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Delhi Rain Brings Respite from Air Pollution: IMD Forecast
Delhi Rejoices as Rain Dims Toxic Air The brief spell of rain in Delhi on Friday offered a much-needed break from the city’s choking air pollution. With winds turning chilly and activity levels returning to a slower pace, residents also got a practical reminder of how weather patterns influence air quality in the national capital.…