Demand Grows For Air-Purifying Plants

Published 10 Nov 2026, 23:48 IST

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Demand for indoor air‑purifying plants is rising as air pollution wreaks havoc across Indian cities, according to the Deccan Chronicle. Advocates have approached the National Green Tribunal, urging it to take suo motu cognizance of the toxic air in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, describing the deteriorating air quality there as a public health emergency. Meanwhile, the Hindu reports that Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has questioned the government’s handling of the recurring pollution crisis in Delhi and the National Capital Region, saying it reflects a failure to address the problem.

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People root for indoor air-purifying plants as air pollution wreaks havoc across cities

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People root for indoor air-purifying plants as air pollution wreaks havoc across cities

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The Pioneer Center-Right The Pioneer 10 Nov 2026, 10:35 IST

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. 10 Nov 2026, 15:23 IST

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The Federal Center-Left New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. 10 Nov 2026, 18:18 IST

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Deccan Chronicle Center Deccan Chronicle Holdings Current article 10 Nov 2026, 23:48 IST

Demand Grows For Air-Purifying Plants

People root for indoor air-purifying plants as air pollution wreaks havoc across cities

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