• Delhi's air quality has reached alarmingly high levels, with most areas recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 500 or above, indicating severe pollution. The dense smog has enveloped the National Capital Region (NCR) for the seventh consecutive day, raising concerns about health and safety.
• The Union health secretary has issued an updated advisory to states and union territories regarding air pollution, while Delhi University and Jawaharlal Nehru University have shifted to online classes until November 23 and 22, respectively, due to the worsening air quality.
• The Delhi government has termed the air situation a 'medical emergency' and urged institutions to take preventive measures. Schools and colleges in the region have begun transitioning to online classes, and in-person classes for grades 10 and 12 have been suspended.
• The Supreme Court has directed all Delhi-NCR states to immediately enforce anti-pollution measures under the Graded Response Action Plan-4 (GRAP) and criticized the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) for delaying its implementation.