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Some pollution hotspots in Delhi, Mumbai turn into green zones. (PTI Photo)

Pollution deaths in India rose to 1.67 million in 2019: Lancet study

India's three main cities, New Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai, were on the list of the world's 20 worst polluted cities,...

22 Dec 2020 11:22 PM IST

The study was conducted to understand the disease burden of non-communicable diseases as these secondary infections are an increasing burden on the family and also the healthcare sector. Representational Image (AP)

Air pollution main cause for non-communicable diseases: Study

The study report was prepared by Thought Abrigate Research Institute for Assocham

23 July 2021 4:45 AM IST

Globally, approximate 160,000 deaths have been attributed to PM2.5 air pollution in the five most populous cities of Delhi (30 million), Mexico City (22 million), Sao Paulo (22 million), Shanghai (26 million) and Tokyo (37 million), report said. (AFP)

Pollution likely to cut 9 years of life expectancy of 40% of Indians

Air quality has significantly worsened in the western state of Maharashtra and the central state of Madhya Pradesh

1 Sept 2021 11:40 AM IST