Delhi remains shrouded in thick smog as AQI stays in ‘very poor’ category. Vehicular emissions and farm fires continue to impact air quality.

Manu Kumar Jain faced severe pollution symptoms during a brief Delhi visit, highlighting the city’s hazardous air and prompting renewed calls for urgent action on air quality.

Police are investigating the suicide of 16-year-old Shourya Patil, who allegedly jumped from a metro station after facing days of humiliation by teachers. His classmates reported threats of expulsion and physical altercations. A suicide note found in his bag details alleged harassment by four teachers, who have since been suspended by the school pending investigation.