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News1817-01-2026, 10:10

Vidit Gujrathi Slams Delhi's Hazardous AQI: 'We Are Slowly Being Poisoned'

  • Indian chess grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi criticized Delhi's administration over hazardous Air Quality Index (AQI) levels.
  • Gujrathi posted a screenshot of Delhi's AQI, questioning if anyone cares about the city's deteriorating health conditions.
  • Delhi experienced dense fog, low visibility, and cold weather, with an IMD yellow alert for cold wave and thick fog.
  • Danish shuttler Anders Antonsen previously cited pollution as his reason for not participating in the India Open in Delhi.
  • On Saturday, January 17, Delhi's AQI was rated 'very poor' at 376 by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Why It Matters: Chess grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi highlights Delhi's severe air pollution and its health implications.

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