India, air pollution

India’s capital chokes as air pollution levels hit 50 times the safe limit
In several areas of the city, pollution levels were more than 50 times higher than the World Health Organization’s recommended safe limit. Forecasts say the poor air quality will continue into the week.
Air pollution in India's capital of Delhi is now at 'extreme' and 'toxic' level
India's capital city of Delhi has virtually shut down as air pollution hit "severe plus" levels, according to Indian government officials in its pollution control authority.
India's "severe plus" air pollution forces more dramatic safety measures
Air pollution chokes New Delhi every winter, but this year's smog has already derailed everything from transport and road work to schools.
India's capital shuts schools as smog exceeds 60 times WHO limit
India's capital New Delhi switched schools to online classes Monday until further notice as worsening toxic smog surged past 60 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum.- 'Stay indoors' - Primary schools were ordered to cease in-person classes on Thursday,
India’s capital shuts schools as ‘death trap’ smog chokes city
India's capital New Delhi switched schools to online classes Monday until further notice as worsening toxic smog surged past 60 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum. Various piecemeal government initiatives have failed to measurably address the problem,
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Tourism Australia Ramps up Efforts in India: Promotes Cricket and Air India Tie-Up
As Indians increase their travel spends, Australia is betting on love for cricket and sports to attract travelers.
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Air India-Vistara merger finalised – Tata Group’s airline now India’s biggest international carrier
This merger represents the largest consolidation in Indian aviation since 2006-07, when Indian Airlines merged with Air India ...
AI Express fleet expansion flies high as Air India offers 20 planes to plug Boeing delays
Air India will hand over 20 Airbus A 320 planes to AI Express. Over the next six months, the airline plans to expand its ...
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India's top court questions delay in enforcement measures as toxic smog blankets New Delhi
India's top court has heard a plea on whether it should press on with the enforcement of measures to address toxic smog ...
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EXPLAINER: Air India-Vistara merger: Changes flyers can expect
The decision to merge Vistara with Air India was taken in 2022 after the Tata Group acquired Air India from the government.
India tightens vehicle entry restrictions as Delhi's air pollution worsens
India said on Sunday that it would tighten restrictions including on construction activities and vehicle movements in New ...
'A medical emergency': India's north shrouded in toxic smog
Toxic smog engulfed much of northern India on Monday and pollution readings in New Delhi hit their highest of this pre-winter ...
Air pollution nightmare engulfs northern India and Pakistan
Despite the recurrence of extreme pollution episodes and their very high health costs, the authorities are not taking any ...
‘Severe’ air quality to persist in North India for next six days amid cold winds and pollution crisis
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for November 18, forecasting dense fog and smog conditions ...
Domestic air hits new record with 500k flyers
India crossed the 500,000 mark in domestic air passengers on Sunday, the country’s highest ever single-day passenger footfall ...