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Delhi-NCR Enforces GRAP Stage-I as Air Quality Dips to “Poor” Category

With air quality in the National Capital Region deteriorating, the Commission for Air Quality Management (Commission for Air Quality Management) has activated Stage-I measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR. The move comes after Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) touched 208 on May 19, placing it in…

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GRAP-1 imposed in Delhi-NCR: Full list of restrictions, bans and permitted activities

Delhi-NCR has entered Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as air quality dropped to the 'poor' category with an AQI of 208. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented restrictions, including a ban on coal and firewood in tandoors and limited use of diesel generators.

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Grade A malls near full occupancy in NCR; Mumbai rentals jump 20% YoY: ANAROCK

India's top malls are experiencing record low vacancies and robust rental growth, especially in Delhi-NCR and Mumbai, driven by strong consumer demand and retailer expansion. This "flight-to-quality" trend favors premium assets. Developers are planning significant new supply, anticipating sustained growth and a substantial investment opportunity in the retail real estate…

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‘Full enjoy bhai’: Free birds or civic nuisance? Why Indian tourists are hated worldwide

One of the strangest images to emerge in the age of social media is that of young men from NCR and Haryana dancing half-naked on snow-covered mountains. It makes you wonder what kind of rush comes from dancing without a shirt when the temperature, like their IQ, is below zero.

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India Chokes Under Thick Smog: Viral Noida Video Highlights Delhi-NCR Air Crisis

Viral footage from Noida captures Delhi-NCR's smog crisis, with buildings vanishing in haze. AQI at 381 ('very poor') as GRAP-4 curbs construction and schools go online

International Business Times UK

Delhi’s demolition drive: 27,000 displaced from 9 acres of ‘encroached’ land

“Now I have to worry about where to live,” said Sulekha Paswan, a 45-year-old domestic worker in Delhi. “And food for my children.”

Newslaundry

PM 10 levels increased in 33 NCAP cities in 2024-25: Report

Levels of particulate concentration in the air in the last financial year increased in 33 Indian cities covered under the National Clean Air Programme, a report by the Center for Research on Energy and Air has found.

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COVID-like infection in Delhi NCR? These are the symptoms seen in over half of the households: How to stay safe

Since February 2025, Delhi-NCR has been witnessing a sharp rise in viral infections, leaving hospitals overwhelmed with cases of fever, cough, body aches, and prolonged fatigue. Many patients are experiencing symptoms lasting up to 10 days—longer than the usual 5-7 days.

The Times of India

Delhi NCR: Air quality touches 'severe category'; Crosses 400 mark

Meanwhile, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) classified the local air quality in the "Very Poor" category. Read further on Dynamite News:

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GRAP stage 3 re-imposed in Delhi amid very poor air quality

The CAQM, responsible for protecting and improving the quality of air in NCR and adjoining areas, introduced a revised plan to combat winter pollution on December 13. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi NCR: Police and NCB bust secret meth lab, 5 arrested

NCB, in coordination with the Delhi police Special Cell, busted a methamphetamine manufacturing unit in UP Gautam Budh Nagar, arrested 5 persons and seized about 95 kg of drugs. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi: Roads cleaning begins to manage rising pollution

The cleaning of roads will include mechanical or vacuum sweeping and water sprinkling on roads to reduce dust pollution. This comes after CAQM invoked the Stage-II GRAP across NCR. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi air pollution increases respiratory illness cases by 15%: Doctors

The air quality in Delhi deteriorates every year before winter due to various reasons including farm fires and pollutants. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Weather Alert: Heavy rain predicted in NW India including Delhi-NCR

According to IMD, this weather pattern is influenced by a depression that developed over Central India and moved to Uttar Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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TOI Health News Morning Briefing| Australia's first case of bird flu acquired it from India, ed alert issued for Delhi NCR, tips for diabetics to stay healthy during intense heatwave, impact of yoga on keeping the heart healthy, and more

Australia's first human case of bird flu confirmed in a child who got the infection while in India

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TOI Health News Morning Briefing| As heatwave in Delhi NCR to continue tips to stay safe, girl gets rare brain infection from local pond, dos and don'ts of menstrual hygiene, avoid pairing these foods with tea, and more

Heatwave in Delhi NCR: Essential tips to stay safe amid scorching temperatures

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Light to moderate intensity rain likely in Delhi-NCR

Regional Met Centre, New Delhi on Monday said light to moderate intensity rain would likely occur in Delhi-NCR. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Op Prahar: 4 African descent individuals arrested for running MDMA lab in Noida, 150 crore worth drugs seized

Noida Police on Thursday arrested four individuals of African descent, accused of running methylenedioxyphenethylamine (MDMA) drug supply syndicate operating in the Delhi NCR region from their rented residence. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The Hindu

PM Modi opens Haryana section of Dwarka Expressway, lays foundation stone for 114 NH projects worth ₹1 lakh crore

Dwarka Expressway is India’s first elevated 8-lane access control urban expressway, being constructed at an estimated cost of ₹9,000 crore, as part of the Centre’s ₹60,000 crore highway development plan in the NCR to decongest the National Capital.

Dynamite News

GRAP-3 restrictions to be reimposed in Delhi-NCR as air quality dips to 'severe' category

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), a statutory body, on Sunday decided to reimpose restrictions as per Stage III of the revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the National Capital Region (NCR) with immediate effect. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Air pollution | Crop residue burning in States adjacent to Delhi has to be stopped, says SC

SC orders stop to crop residue burning in Punjab and other States adjacent to Delhi to reduce pollution in NCR. Bench headed by Justice Kaul observed reports and committees on pollution, but nothing happening on ground

The Hindu

Severe or worse air quality in Delhi for 4th day on trot

Air Pollution in Delhi: NCR’s air quality worsens to ‘severe plus’ for 2nd time in 3 days. Pollution levels 7-8x govt-prescribed safe limit.

The Times of India

Delhi AQI: Centre issues strict pollution control measures for NCR as air quality worsens

NEW DELHI: Amidst growing concerns over deteriorating air quality in the national capital region (NCR), the Central government has directed Delhi-NCR to enforce stricter measures as part of the final stage of their pollution control plan.

The Times of India

6.4 magnitude earthquake hits Nepal; strong tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

NEW DELHI: On Friday night, Nepal experienced a strong earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale, which also sent tremors across northern India, including the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR), as reported by the National Centre for Seismology.

The Hindu

Team headed by Tamil Nadu Industries Minister heading to NCR region to woo investors

TN govt to kick-start road show for GIM 2024 in Delhi this week. Delegation headed by Minister for Industries to showcase TN as powerhouse of knowledge and industry. GIM 2024 to be held in Chennai on Jan 7-8, focus on creating jobs and making TN a knowledge hub.

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