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Right Owned by Bharatiya Prakashan (RSS)Delhi breathes cleaner under BJP: Rekha Gupta Govt records lowest October AQI in 8 years, beats AAP-era performance
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According to the Commission for Air Quality Management, Delhi’s average Air Quality Index in October 2026 was 166, the lowest in eight years and within the moderate band, down from 223 in October 2025. The Organiser attributes the improvement to the BJP‑led Rekha Gupta government, noting it beats the performance recorded during the AAP era. However, the Mathrubhumi English report says the city still faces poor air quality ahead of Diwali, with the Supreme Court highlighting reports of open firecracker sales and urging the Centre, government and police to enforce restrictions.
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Delhi recorded its worst air quality in 287 days on Tuesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) settling at 350 and 10 monitoring stations reporting severe pollution levels. The last time the national capital recorded a higher AQI was on January 20, when the index stood at 378. Of the 57 air quality…
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Delhi has just breathed its cleanest October in eight years. The city average Air Quality Index (AQI) for October 2026 stood at 166, according to data released by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). That is well inside the moderate band. In October 2025, the figure was 223. This record…
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Delhi has just breathed its cleanest October in eight years. The city average Air Quality Index (AQI) for October 2026 stood at 166, according to data released by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). That is well inside the moderate band. In October 2025, the figure was 223. This record…