Amid rising levels of air pollution in Delhi and its adjoining areas, the AQI figures on Monday morning touched a record high at 484 despite control measures, including a ban on truck entry and suspension of construction at public projects.

Delhi News Live Updates: "Scaling down of preventive measures to tackle pollution in national capital will require prior permission of court," Supreme Court told Delhi government.

Delhi's AQI hits 494, making it the most polluted city globally, with severe health and economic implications.

As areas in Delhi NCR see an AQI of 500, here’s how the toxic pollution is impacting your body on a daily basis

New Delhi has become the most polluted city in the world after its air quality turns ‘hazardous’ at 1,081 and the concentration of PM2.5 - particulate matter measuring 2.5 microns or less in diameter that can be carried into lungs,

Experts say the city must ramp up public transport and discourage the use of private vehicles. Read more at straitstimes.com.

A thick blanket of toxic smog engulfed most parts of northern India on Monday and readings of air quality in the capital New Delhi hit their highest this year after dense fog overnight. Visibility dropped to 100 m (109 yards) in Delhi and Chandigarh,