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Cigarette prices set to surge: what India’s new excise bill means for smokers and the economy

India is on the brink of a dramatic shift in tobacco pricing. A draft excise bill proposes to raise the specific duty on cigarettes from Rs 18 per 1,000 sticks to…

Rumorrush December 29, 2025

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Delhi’s Air Quality Dilemma: Why Fixing AQI in 9‑10 Months Is Unrealistic

Delhi’s sky has once again turned a hazy gray, prompting the city’s environment minister to declare that bringing the Air Quality Index (AQI) back to safe levels within nine to…

Rumorrush December 19, 2025

Environment Environmental Health Environmental restoration

Air Pollution and Lung Health: Minister Says No Direct Link, But Science Says Otherwise

Air quality in India has long been a flashpoint for public health debates. In a recent interview, the Union Environment Minister asserted that there is no direct link between ambient…

Rumorrush December 19, 2025

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Mountains under pressure: city crowds rush to escape severe toxic air

Introduction—A thick veil of smog has turned the streets of Delhi into a hazardous zone, prompting thousands to flee toward the foothills of the Himalayas. The sudden exodus highlights a…

Rumorrush December 18, 2025

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Delhi’s air quality plummets to very poor category as AQI spikes across the city

Delhi is once again grappling with hazardous air conditions as the Air Quality Index (AQI) has slipped into the "very poor" category across most parts of the National Capital Region.…

Rumorrush December 17, 2025