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Awaaz Foundation founder Sumaira Abdulali also flags the adverse effects of reconstruction activities.

The Aam Aadmi Party has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of constructing a temporary Yamuna ghat with clean water for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The AAP claims this is a deception while devotees are forced to perform rituals in polluted waters. The BJP has refuted these claims, calling them politically motivated.

This development follows the central government's Air Quality Early Warning System's prediction that Delhi's AQI will remain in the 'poor' to 'very poor' range over the next six days.

Around two years ago, in 2023, nearly 2 million fatalities in India were linked to air pollution, marking a 43 percent increase since the year 2000.

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Delhi Pollution, AQI Level Today | Delhi News LIVE Updates: The city recorded an AQI of 318 on Sunday morning as per the Early Warning System, which puts it under the 'very poor' category.

Delhi's air quality worsens to 'very poor' with an AQI of 324 as temperatures drop to 15.8 degrees Celsius.

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday raised concern about India's air quality crisis and termed the pollution a "full-blown assault on our brains and bodies", highlighting alarming statistics that reveal its devastating impact on public health.

The BJP and AAP are locked in a fierce debate over Yamuna River pollution ahead of Chhath Puja. The BJP claims progress, stating they never promised d

Air pollution in India is now a serious threat to brains and bodies, not just lungs. Congress demands changes to the National Clean Air Programme. They also want updated air quality standards. Millions of deaths are linked to pollution, including non-communicable diseases. India's pollution levels far exceed global guidelines. This crisis impacts health, society, and the future workforce.