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Memes in misery: Delhi trolled for rising AQI level| Vantage with Palki Sharma

The Indian capital is once again blanketing in dust and fog. The poor air is grappling in dirty air and triggering outrage and inevitable meme fest. Palki Sharma brings you the best ones on Joke of the Day. Firstpost | World News | News Live | Vantage | Palki Sharma | News #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews Vantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens. The show is anchored by Palki Sharma, Managing Editor, Firstpost. By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas. Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/ Follow Firstpost on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/ Follow Firstpost on Twitter: https://twitter.com/firstpost Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V

Is Delhi’s AQI 400 or 2000? Why the two different readings are both right

Delhi’s air turned toxic after Diwali, with confusion over its actual pollution level. India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) pegged the city’s AQI near 351, while Swiss air-quality monitoring firm IQAir’s readings soared beyond 2,000. We explain the stark difference — and why both figures reveal the same alarming truth: Delhi’s air is hazardous

Are India’s Diwali fireworks choking Pakistan?

As thick smog and toxic pollutants blanket Delhi-NCR following Diwali, Pakistan's air quality took a hit. By Tuesday morning, Lahore’s AQI had climbed to 266, second only to the Indian capital, which is currently the world's most air-polluted city. Marriyum Aurangzeb, a Cabinet minister from Pakistan's Punjab province, described the situation as a 'cross-border environmental challenge'

In Photos | After Diwali comes doom in Delhi as air turns toxic

It’s grey and gloomy in Delhi. On Tuesday, it was the world’s most polluted city. Wednesday seems no different. The AQI fell in the ‘very poor’ category with readings above 300 across the national capital

Delhi has dirtiest air in the world, Lahore stands second: Swiss firm IQAir

Delhi’s air quality index nosedived after the Diwali festival, with the burning of firecrackers skipping the official restrictions. Swiss air quality firm IQAir's recent report delivers the list of top 10 most polluted cities with Delhi topping the table.

Delhi air pollution: How ‘green crackers’ couldn't save the capital from choking

It was a noisy Diwali in Delhi as ‘green’ fireworks burst non-stop across the capital. Now it sits under a thick, choking blanket of smog filled with ultra-fine pollutants. According to data, the average AQI touched the 'severe' category, at 451, at 7 am on Tuesday, 1.8x above the national average

Stage II of GRAP enforced in Delhi amid rising AQI levels

As Diwali approaches, the Commission of Air Quality Management (CAQM) has activated Stage II of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi. The panel after the review meeting on air quality, advised all the implementing agencies to cause strict action accounting to the dust mitigation.

Major fire erupts at MPs' quarters near Parliament in Delhi. What happened?

A massive fire erupted at Brahmaputra Apartments, home to several Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs in Delhi, causing panic just days before Diwali. The multi-storey complex on BD Marg is barely 200 metres from Parliament. Visuals showed dark plumes rising from balconies as residents scrambled for safety, while several fire engines raced to the site to douse the flames

South Asian University students allege sexual assault by four on campus, triggers protests

A student at South Asian University in New Delhi was allegedly sexually assaulted by four individuals on campus, sparking hours-long protests by students.

In Photos | Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata... Which is India's safest city?

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has released its list of safest and most unsafe cities in the country for 2024. Kolkata has emerged as the safest for the fourth year running, while Kochi is the most unsafe city. Where does your city lie?