The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality lifted stage IV restrictions under GRAP following an improvement in pollution levels. The capital reported an AQI of 369, with predictions of further enhancement due to favorable weather patterns. The restrictions had included banning construction activities and limiting non-essential vehicle entry.
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