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Authorities announced the imposition of GRAP 1 restrictions on April 16 as air quality dropped to the 'poor' category.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Delhi AQI Update: GRAP 1 restrictions back as Delhiites battle 'poor' air quality

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated six new air quality monitoring stations and launched 100 ‘Vayu Rakshak’ vehicles to strengthen year-round action against air pollution. The initiative will expand real-time tracking across key locations and improve enforcement to curb emissions in the national capital.

Rekha Gupta govt’s big decision: Delhi gets six new air quality monitoring stations, 100 ‘Vayu Rakshak’ vehicles flagged off —Check locations

According to the CAQM, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) showed marked improvement due to strong winds and favourable meteorological conditions. On December 24, the AQI was recorded at 271, placing it in the “Poor” category.

Delhi: CAQM revokes GRAP stage-IV curbs as air quality improves slightly

Supreme Court refused to intervene in Delhi government’s decision to close schools from nursery to Class 5 due to pollution. Court said closures are temporary policy measures and stressed the need for a long-term pollution control plan.

Primary schools to remain closed in Delhi? Supreme Court declines to intervene

The Supreme Court has criticised authorities for failing to curb Delhi–NCR’s worsening air pollution, calling existing measures ineffective and short-term. The court said ad-hoc steps like school closures offer only temporary relief and stressed the need for a comprehensive, long-term action plan.

‘Total failure’: Supreme Court slams Delhi pollution measures, says ad-hoc steps won’t work

With Delhi’s air quality dipping into the ‘severe’ category, the government has ordered all schools up to Class 5 to switch to hybrid mode from Tuesday. The decision follows the imposition of Stage III restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to tackle worsening pollution across Delhi-NCR.

Delhi schools switch to hybrid mode as GRAP stage III curbs take effect; will schools close tomorrow?

Starting November 1, non-Delhi-registered commercial goods vehicles that fail to meet BS-VI emission standards have been prohibited from entering the national capital. The move, led by the Commission for Air Quality Management, aims to cut vehicular pollution amid deteriorating winter air.

Delhi vehicle ban from today: No entry for these vehicles, heavy fines for violations — Check details

With GRAP Stage II already in force, the Delhi government is implementing additional measures to control emissions. In view of the increasing air pollution and , the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has announced a new set of restrictions on commercial goods vehicles entering the city, effective from November 1, 2025.

Delhi Air Pollution Update: From November 1, these vehicles will not be allowed entry in national capital

Delhi-NCR imposes strict pollution curbs under GRAP Stage 1, including bans on diesel generators and coal-fired food stalls, as air quality dips to "poor" with an AQI of 211 ahead of Diwali.

Delhi-NCR imposes GRAP-1 restrictions amid deteriorating air quality, key measures and prohibitions

The Supreme Court on Friday said the firecracker ban cannot be limited to Delhi-NCR, stressing that clean air is the right of every citizen across India. The matter will be heard again on&nbsp;September 22.

Supreme Court says firecracker ban must be nationwide, not limited to Delhi

The Supreme Court has paused coercive action against owners of diesel vehicles over 10 years old and petrol vehicles over 15 years old in NCR. This comes after the Delhi government challenged the blanket ban, calling for emissions-based checks instead of age-based limits. The plea argues that modern emission monitoring makes such bans outdated. The apex court has sought responses from the Centre and CAQM, with the matter to be heard again in four weeks.

SC says no action on diesel, petrol vehicles over age limit

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Authorities announced the imposition of GRAP 1 restrictions on April 16 as air quality dropped to the 'poor' category.  

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated six new air quality monitoring stations and launched 100 ‘Vayu Rakshak’ vehicles to strengthen year-round action against air pollution. The initiative will expand real-time tracking across key locations and improve enforcement to curb emissions in the national capital.

According to the CAQM, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) showed marked improvement due to strong winds and favourable meteorological conditions. On December 24, the AQI was recorded at 271, placing it in the “Poor” category.

Supreme Court refused to intervene in Delhi government’s decision to close schools from nursery to Class 5 due to pollution. Court said closures are temporary policy measures and stressed the need for a long-term pollution control plan.

The Supreme Court has criticised authorities for failing to curb Delhi–NCR’s worsening air pollution, calling existing measures ineffective and short-term. The court said ad-hoc steps like school closures offer only temporary relief and stressed the need for a comprehensive, long-term action plan.

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Delhi AQI Update: GRAP 1 restrictions back as Delhiites battle 'poor' air quality

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