First phase of pollution controls imposed on Delhi. (Photo Source: PTI) Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed

Grey clouds of smog have returned in India's national capital with the air quality index ticking downwards to 'poor' for the first time in four months, on the morning of Oct. 14, 2025.

Following this, the Commission for Air Quality Management has enforced curbs under GRAP-1 in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).

The CAQM, which is the centre's anti-pollution panel, announced its decision through an order on Tuesday after Delhi's AQI was under the 'poor' category at reported at 211.

Some of the main restrictions and measures under GRAP-1 include curbs on construction activities, such as a strict ban on labour-intensive construction activities s

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