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India elect to bat amid pitch controversy
Rohit Sharma wins toss and puts New Zealand into bat after controversy erupts over last minute change of pitch
Delhi’s air quality deteriorates yet again, inches closer to ‘severe’ category
According to a report compiled by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) in August, air pollution is shortening lives by almost 12 years in Delhi
Delhi building fire: Firefighters battle water shortage, onlooker obstacles, and electric hazards in rescue mission
One significant challenge faced by the firefighters was the absence of a nearby water source, forcing them to contend with difficulties in refilling the fire vehicles
One dead, 26 rescued after massive fire in East Delhi’s Shakarpur
A woman died in the fire while 26 people, along with two pets, were rescued by the Delhi Fire Service
Delhi’s air quality worsens again
Based on data provided by nine out of the 40 monitoring stations in Delhi, the capital's air quality index stood at 363 -- very poor category-- at 8 am
Over 700 vehicles challaned on Diwali for lack of PUC certificates
Under the Motor Vehicles Act, the operation of old diesel or petrol vehicles and trucks carrying non-essential goods in the national capital results in a Rs 20,000 fine
Delhi records over 200 fire-related incidents on Diwali
Delhi recorded a jump in pollution levels and a smoky haze returned on Monday morning after residents flouted the ban on firecrackers on Diwali
Saving the breath
Considering the records of the previous years, the suffocating haze of air pollution is likely to return to Delhi NCR region after Diwali. Here are 5 practical tips to help you navigate air pollution days and prioritize health