Delhi-NCR’s air quality has plunged into the ‘severe’ category, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management to reimpose GRAP-IV restrictions. This escalation follows the earlier enforcement of GRAP-III. Under Stage IV, older vehicles like BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel models are banned from plying, with exceptions for essential services. Existing GRAP measures remain in effect.

Between December 3 and 5, at least 2,507 IndiGo flights were cancelled and 1,852 flights were delayed, affecting three lakh passengers stranded at various airports.

Vishwanath died in Athani after a stray dog chased his motorcycle, causing a fatal crash. The incident is under investigation by Athani Police Station.