Three months after demolitions in Khyber Pass, Delhi, the debris remains uncleared, creating a new dust bowl. The dust poses health risks and adds to the city's severe pollution, impacting residents and commuters. Despite regulations against construction and demolition activities under GRAP-IV, the site remains unattended by authorities.

Delhi experienced a slight improvement in air quality on Thursday, moving from 'severe' to 'very poor' with reduced visibility. However, some areas still reported 'severe' AQI levels. The pollution impacted train schedules and daily life, prompting calls for government action. Tourists expressed concern, while locals highlighted health issues and disruptions to routines.

Delhi Police have taken decisive action to combat the city's worsening air quality, ordering e-commerce and social media platforms to immediately halt the online sale and delivery of firecrackers within the National Capital Territory.

Exit polls for the Maharashtra elections present a mixed bag, with some predicting an advantage for the MVA and others suggesting a close contest. While most polls indicate the BJP as the single largest party, the role of independent and rebel candidates is highlighted as potentially crucial in government formation.

To combat rising pollution in western Uttar Pradesh, PVVNL is urging wedding venues to replace diesel generators with permanent electricity connections. The region, including Meerut and Ghaziabad, is experiencing poor to severe air quality, prompting school closures up to Class 12 in line with GRAP Stage IV and Supreme Court directives.

Indian gangster Anmol Bishnoi, wanted for multiple crimes including murder and the shooting near Salman Khan's residence, is currently detained in the US. The FBI is verifying his identity while working with Indian authorities on his deportation. Anmol, who fled India using fake documents, is also accused of aiding the killers of singer Sidhu Moosewala.

In Delhi's Maurya Enclave, a 19-year-old man was fatally stabbed, and his friend was critically wounded. Police apprehended the suspect, a friend of the victims, who confessed to the crime. He claimed the deceased had subjected him to constant humiliation, driving him to commit the act.

Kolkata-based model Sannati Mitra posted a video on Instagram. The video shows her dancing at India Gate in Delhi. Mitra is wearing a towel in the video. The video was posted on International Men's Day. It sparked outrage among viewers. Viewers called it disrespectful. This is not the first time Mitra has courted controversy.

Delhi's air quality briefly improved but plummeted back to 'severe' on Wednesday, with a thick smog reducing visibility and impacting daily life. The AQI reached 424, prompting continued measures like train reschedulings and the ban on certain vehicles. Toxic foam blanketed parts of the Yamuna River, highlighting the pollution's severity.

The Delhi government is still awaiting a response from IIT Kanpur regarding a detailed proposal for a pilot project on artificial rain to combat pollution. While IIT Kanpur claims to have sent a proposal last year, they haven't received necessary permissions from the Delhi government to proceed with cloud seeding.

Delhi's government has mandated a 50% work-from-home policy for its employees to combat severe air pollution. The city's air quality index remains critically high, prompting the highest level of emergency measures, including construction bans and truck entry restrictions. Despite these efforts, Delhi's air quality is the worst in the region, with experts predicting little improvement due to stagnant weather conditions.

The family of Harshita Brella, found murdered in East London, has questioned the police's protection efforts. Brella's husband, Pankaj Lamba, is the prime suspect and allegedly fled the UK. Brella's family revealed a history of domestic violence, with Lamba hitting her and imposing restrictions on her. They are demanding justice and the return of her body to India.

Delhi experienced worse-than-predicted air quality, with 'severe' to 'severe plus' AQI levels despite forecasts of 'very poor'. The forecasting system's inaccuracy, attributed to factors like unanticipated firecracker emissions from weddings, highlights the need for more robust and reliable pollution prediction models.

Delhi Police recently busted a drug cartel. The cartel was smuggling hashish from Himachal Pradesh. Four people were arrested in connection with the case. The accused include a waiter, a homemaker, a transporter, and an interior designer. Police seized a large quantity of hashish from the accused.

Delhi experienced its second consecutive day of hazardous air quality, with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 460, categorized as 'severe-plus.' While slightly better than the previous day's record low, the city remained shrouded in a toxic haze. Neighboring cities like Gurgaon and Noida also reported 'severe' and 'very poor' air quality, respectively, highlighting the widespread pollution crisis.