Delhi Traffic Police imposed over Rs one crore in fines, targeting BS III petrol and BS IV diesel vehicles and vehicles without Pollution Under Control Certificates. The enforcement comes under GRAP III to combat severe air pollution.

Delhi woke up to a thick blanket of haze on Saturday morning, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the "severe" category in various regions of the national capital. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recorded a shocking AQI of 406 at 8:00am on Saturday.

CAQM imposes construction ban, restricts BS-III and BS-IV vehicles in Delhi-NCR to combat severe air pollution.

GRAP stage 3 will come into force at 8am on Friday. The Delhi government announced that classes for primary schools will be shifted to online.

Amid deteriorating air quality in Delhi, authorities have implemented Stage III of the anti-pollution plan GRAP, halting construction and restricting vehicle use. The measures seek to combat the severe pollution crisis by intensifying dust control and public transport,

Taking to the social media platform X, the Delhi CM stated: "Due to rising pollution levels, all primary schools in Delhi will be shifting to online classes until further notice."

Delhi's air quality remains severe, prompting GRAP-III restrictions under which stringent ban will be put in place on construction and demolition activities among others.

Delhi air quality remains 'severe', prompting government restrictions and bans on vehicles to combat pollution.

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced staggered timings for government offices to combat severe air quality and reduce traffic congestion.

Air pollution choking New Delhi has ground outdoor work to a halt and disrupted air travel in the Indian capital.

Air pollution in the Indian capital is more than 50 times what is considered safe by the World Health Organization.