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Press Trust of India | Saturday October 25, 2025Three out of four households in Delhi-NCR are already experiencing the ill-effects of toxic air, with common complaints ranging from sore throat and cough to burning eyes, headaches and disturbed sleep, according to an online survey
- Press Trust of India | Saturday October 25, 2025 , New Delhi
The sudden exposure to smoke, toxic gases, and fine particulate matter has left the elderly, children, pregnant women, and those with chronic respiratory or cardiac illnesses struggling to cope.
- Asian News International | Saturday October 25, 2025 , New Delhi
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital improved on Saturday morning but remained under the "poor" category, with Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) already in effect across Delhi-NCR.
- Press Trust of India | Friday October 24, 2025 , New Delhi
With the city's air quality remaining in the "poor" category, Delhiites are rushing to stock up on air purifiers and masks, leading to a 60-70 per cent jump in sales, traders said.
- Written by Manya Singh | Saturday October 25, 2025
The State of Global Air 2025 examines air quality and health outcomes using the latest PM2.5 and ozone exposure data and disease burden models.
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