UPDATED: Nov 3, 2026 17:12 ISTAir quality across Delhi and the National Capital Region deteriorated significantly ahead of Diwali, with average Air Quality Index levels crossing 300 and several areas entering the severe category above 400. In response, the Commission for Air Quality Management enforced Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan.

Restrictions include regulations on diesel generator sets, higher parking charges to curb private vehicle usage, and bans on burning wood or coal in restaurants and hotels. The Delhi Metro announced 20 additional daily trips on weekdays to encourage public transport use.

Ground reports highlighted smog across border regions like Rohini, Bawana, and the Delhi-Noida border. Read MoreVIDEOS FROM OTHER SECTIONSLATEST VIDEOSGujarat ATS Takes Custody Of Drug Kingpin Salim Dola After Turkey DeportationThe Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad has taken international drug kingpin Salim Ismail Dola into custody in Ahmedabad following his deportation from Turkey.

Dola was wanted in connection with an illegal mephedrone manufacturing unit in Vadodara, where authorities seized 87.728 kilograms of drugs valued at 438.64 crore rupees in 2022. The Gujarat ATS had previously arrested 10 people in the case, during which Dola's central role surfaced.

Investigators stated that Dola financed MD production, arranged precursor chemicals, and managed distribution and sales. After fleeing India, Dola travelled across several countries, including Dubai and Kenya, using an Indian passport.

Indian authorities had secured an Interpol Red Corner Notice against him, leading to his deportation from Turkey. The ATS has begun interrogating Dola to uncover his extensive transnational drug syndicate and wider domestic distribution network.BJP Plans Sikh Conclave in Chandigarh Over 1984 Riots Justice and Punjab PushThe Bharatiya Janata Party is organising a full-day Sikh conclave in Chandigarh on 4 November to address the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and justice for victims' families.

The event features victim families, legal experts, and senior leaders including former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, Advocate H.S. Phoolka, retired Justice S.N.

Dhingra, and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, with party leader R.P. Singh coordinating preparations.

An exhibition will showcase the history of the violence, allegations against political figures, and investigative measures taken by the government. The initiative aims to strengthen the party's presence in Punjab while engaging directly with affected families.JP Nadda Leads Bareilly March as BJP Holds Rallies to Counter OppositionThe Bharatiya Janata Party has launched a series of pad yatras across several states under the slogan Save Democracy and End Anarchy to counter the narrative of opposition parties.

Union Minister JP Nadda arrived in Bareilly to lead a foot march passing through the Prem Nagar Police Station area, with approximately 40,000 party workers and public representatives from the Braj region expected to take part under tight security arrangements. Concurrently, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan led a march in Lucknow covering the stretch from Hazratganj to Parivartan Chowk.

Senior leaders, including Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and both Deputy Chief Ministers, are scheduled to lead similar rallies in Ghaziabad, Prayagraj, and Kanpur. The nationwide outreach is designed to counter ground protests organized by Congress and Samajwadi Party leaders, affirming the ruling party's presence among the public ahead of upcoming state elections.