Delhi-NCR's air quality dipped sharply, triggering the implementation of GRAP stage III. Schools switched to hybrid learning for younger students, and older diesel vehicles faced stricter entry and operation restrictions within the city. These measures follow a recent relaxation of earlier pollution control restrictions.
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The Ministry of External Affairs is addressing the case of Indian student Neelam Shinde, hospitalized after an accident in the US. The US authorities are expediting visa formalities for her father, Tanaji Shinde, to visit her urgently. Nationalist Congress Party's Supriya Sule has requested the external affairs minister to assist in this matter.
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