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December 31, 2025: Delhi struggles with ‘very poor’ air, records zero clean air days this year

For today’s Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry travelled to Connaught Place, where hundreds are expected to assemble to ring in the new year. The AQI monitors installed there showed an AQI of 163. The closest CPCB monitoring station showed an AQI of 385, but our air quality monitor recorded 393 –…

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Nov 3, 2025: There is no AQI data for the heart of the capital

Delhi is once again covered in smog. But in the city’s heart Connaught Place, the digital air quality display at Central Park faced glitches while the Central Pollution Control Board’s website showed no AQI data was available.

Newslaundry

June 30, 2025: Aaj Ka AQI from Connaught Place

Four years ago, the AAP installed a smog tower in Delhi’s Connaught Place at a cost of Rs 22 crore. Now, the BJP has decided to install 150 air purifiers at Nehru Park in a pilot project to clean Delhi’s unbreathable air. It begs the question – do these really…

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Breaking: Several injured after fire breaks out at restaurant in Delhi

Breaking news coming in from Delhi's Connaught Place area where a fire erupted at a restaurant, leaving several injured. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi Police tightens security for New Year celebrations

Famous spots such as Hauz Khas, Connaught Place, and Lajpat Nagar are expected to see large crowds for the festivities. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Will Arvind Kejriwal’s campaign put BJP on backfoot?

Hours after Aam Aadmi Party chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal came out of Tihar Jail, he hit the campaign trail in the national capital on Saturday, starting with a visit to the Hanuman Temple at Connaught Place.

Newslaundry

BJP organises protest in Delhi with replica of Kejriwal’s house on display

Delhi BJP leaders protest at Connaught Place demanding Kejriwal's resignation over arrest, AAP leaders fast at Jantar Mantar.

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Severe or worse air quality in Delhi for 4th day on trot

Air Pollution in Delhi: NCR’s air quality worsens to ‘severe plus’ for 2nd time in 3 days. Pollution levels 7-8x govt-prescribed safe limit.

The Hindu

‘I ran straight to my mom and I was panicking’: Miss World Karolina Bielawska opens up about her first period experience while raising awareness about menstrual hygiene

The NDMC Convention Centre in Delhi's Connaught Place was filled with the chatter of school girls on Monday morning. It was a moment of utter joy for these young and eager students, who were receiving sanitary napkins from Karolina Bielawska, Miss World 2022.

The Times of India

Delhi: Fire Breaks Out At Connaught Place's Suncity Hotel

Connaught Place's Suncity Hotel in New Delhi caught fire today. Read on for Details:

Dynamite News

Connaught Place smog tower has noticeable impact on air pollution up to 300 mts: Delhi minister Gopal Rai

NEW DELHI: The smog tower at Connaught Place in Delhi has a noticeable impact on air pollution up to a distance of 300 metres, Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai said on Friday.

The Times of India

Delhi: Fire breaks out at Connaught Place eatery, no casualties

NEW DELHI: A fire broke out on Friday morning at a restaurant in central Delhi's Connaught Place area, officials said.

The Times of India

Bharat Bandh: Congress protests against Agnipath Scheme and ED's questioning of Rahul Gandhi

Protests against the Agnipath scheme are continuing in many parts of the country. Congress is protesting at various places in the national capital including Connaught Place against Agnipath scheme and ED's questioning of Rahul Gandhi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Pied Piper of CP

Connaught Place, the capital’s favourite hangout spot, will greet you with its maze of white buildings, the buzz of the crowd and the honking of horns. But amid all this commotion, in Block A, you get to hear a man playing the melodious tunes of ‘Saare jahan se achha’ on…

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