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Air quality of Delhi slips to ‘very poor’ for first time this winter, Stage 2 of GRAP invoked

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Delhi's air quality worsening to 'very poor' triggers stricter pollution control measures, impacting daily life and transportation across the National Capital Region.

The Hindu 5 newsrooms Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:47

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