'Unconscionable, uninhabitable': Shashi Tharoor questions if Delhi with 'hazardous' pollution should remain capital

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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticizes the government's lack of action regarding Delhi's severe air pollution. The city's air quality reached hazardous levels, prompting school closures, transportation disruptions, and health advisories. Tharoor called the situation a 'nightmare' and questioned Delhi's viability as the nation's...

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Delhi Faces Dangerous Pollution, GRAP 4 Enforced, Schools Closed, WFH & Vehicle Restrictions | WATCH
Delhi's air quality has reached hazardous levels, prompting GRAP 4 restrictions. With AQI surpassing 450, health risks are rising, leading to school closures, work-from-home mandates, and vehicle restrictions. Despite strong winds, pollution remains severe, especially in Mundka. The Delhi government is also considering the odd-even scheme for vehicles. Hospitals are overwhelmed with patients suffering from respiratory problems, highlighting a major public health crisis. #DelhiPollution #GRAP4 #AirQualityCrisis #AQI #DelhiWeather #WorkFromHome #PollutionEmergency #HealthCrisis #DelhiGovernment #OddEvenScheme #OneIndia #OneIndiaNews ~HT.318~PR.362~ED.102~GR.344~

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Shashi Tharoor

Indian politician, diplomat, and author

Delhi

Megacity and union territory of India
At COP29 in Baku, global health experts urged India to transition away from fossil fuels to combat its air pollution crisis. They emphasized the severe health..
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As recorded on Tuesday morning, the AQI of Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, Bawana, Jahagirpuri, Mundka, Rohini, Vivek Vihar, Wazirpur and Narela exceeded 500-mark.
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The Supreme Court directed Delhi and neighboring states to implement strict pollution control measures as air quality reached alarming levels. The court ordered..
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A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih also directed Delhi-NCR states to constitute immediate teams for monitoring actions which are required..
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Indian National Congress

Indian political party
Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, gathered at Shakti Sthal in New Delhi to pay tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on..
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The Election Commission has given the BJP and Congress another week to respond to complaints about their leaders' statements during the election campaign. The..
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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge accused Maharashtra leaders who switched allegiances of accepting bribes. He urged voters to reject divisive politics and..
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During a press conference in Ranchi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi acknowledged that not implementing a caste census in 2011 was a mistake by the UPA government...
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