Delhi, Mumbai and surrounding areas have registered record pollution levels in the last few days, with the National Capital Region (NCR) struggling to breathe, shrouded under thick, poisonous smog. As the city faces a health emergency, here’s what centre, state and citizens can do to combat air pollution.
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