A thick layer of fog enveloped New Delhi on Tuesday morning, causing a severe drop in temperatures and significant disruptions to railway services. The AQI remained 'very poor' at 310, with low visibility conditions continuing. Authorities lifted Stage-III air pollution restrictions following a slight improvement in air quality.
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Former India coach Ravi Shastri on Tuesday commended 19-year-old Australian Sam Konstas for his bold batting against Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah, on his Test debut at the MCG. Konstas scored 60 runs off 65 balls, attacking Bumrah in an impressive over. Australia's top order played crucial roles, reaching 311/6 on the first day.
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