The annual calamity that winter smog now is proves the National Capital Region requires a sustained, all-year-long action plan rather than reactionary responses

After taking several measures to curb air pollution, the authorities under GRAP-4, urged the elderly, children and those with respiratory, cardiovascular, or other chronic diseases to avoid outdoor activities and stay indoors,

Delhi's air quality has plunged to "severe-plus," triggering GRAP IV restrictions and impacting travel. Flights and trains are experiencing delays and cancellations due to low visibility. Travellers are advised to stay updated on schedules,

Air quality is likely to remain in the 'severe' or 'severe-plus' category during the week due to heavy fog and unfavourable weather conditions

NCR by the CAQM as air quality entered the 'severe plus' category. CPCB data shows worsening air quality throughout the day. See what's allowed and banned under these new rules.

As per the Commission for Air Quality Management's order, no trucks will be allowed into Delhi except for those carrying essential items or using clean fuel.

Delhi is battling a thick blanket of toxic smog, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) surges to a hazardous level of 484. In response, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented Stage IV of GRAP,

India's capital city of Delhi has virtually shut down as air pollution hit "severe plus" levels, according to Indian government officials in its pollution control authority.

As Delhi battles dangerously high levels of air pollution, the Supreme Court has questioned the state government over the delay in implementing Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).

The Supreme Court censured the Commission for Air Quality Management for Delhi and adjoining areas for delaying the imposition of GRAP 3 and 4 curbs.