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Delhi wakes up to toxic smog as AQI hits 333, very poor category

The area around Anand Vihar was blanketed in a dense layer of toxic smog, with an AQI of 366 in the `very poor` category. According to CPCB data, Sonia Vihar recorded an AQI of 352, Wazirpur measured 359, while Ghazipur Mandi recorded 366

06 December, 2025 11:59 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent

The government continues to take measures to address the issue in Delhi-NCR. Representational/ File Pic

Experts warn of ecological threat as SC narrows definition of Aravali hills

The Supreme Court’s acceptance of a new definition that counts only hills above 100 metres as part of the Aravalis has raised alarm among environmentalists. Experts fear that the move could strip protection from most of the ancient range, exposing regions, including Delhi-NCR, to harsher weather, drought and biodiversity loss

06 December, 2025 11:02 AM IST | Agencies

The government continues to take measures to address the issue in Delhi-NCR. Representational/ File Pic

Indian study finds how nanoplastics from single-use PET bottles harm body

06 December, 2025 09:39 AM IST| IANS

Image for representational purpose only. Photo Courtesy: File pic

Aaditya raises concern over 'garbage piling' and 'illegal hoardings' in Mumbai

05 December, 2025 06:52 PM IST| mid-day online correspondent

Aaditya Thackeray questioned the BMC chief on the exact reason for the failure in clearing debris. File Pic

Congress demands 'white paper' as Mahayuti marks one year in office

05 December, 2025 04:55 PM IST| mid-day online correspondent

Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar said that the BJP-led Mahayuti administration had left the people of Maharashtra deeply disappointed. File Pic

Fadnavis: AI-based digital twin to transform MahaVitaran and boost green energy

05 December, 2025 09:42 AM IST| mid-day online correspondent

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. File Pic

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Scientists turn toxic acid mine drainage into water treatment technology

05 December, 2025 08:11 AM IST| Agencies

Acidic wastewater from a copper mine In Romania. FILE PIC/ISTOCK

Mumbai air pollution: MPCB shuts down 19 RMC plants across MMR

04 December, 2025 11:11 PM IST| mid-day online correspondent

MPCB operates 32 continuous ambient air quality monitoring stations (CAAQMS) across Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan and Panvel. File Pic

Why greens don't object to goat slaughter on Eid? asks Nitesh Rane

04 December, 2025 02:10 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent

Nitesh Rane

Mumbai weather updates: City air quality dips as AQI touches 138

04 December, 2025 09:38 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent

Such conditions may cause breathing discomfort to people with lung disorders, asthma, and heart ailments. PIC/ ASHISH RAJE

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