12:45 (07:15)⇢Delhi Air Worsens
⌨Indian media reports on continued severe air pollution in Delhi, leading to the implementation of GRAP-III measures including a construction ban (The Hindu, Zee News, News18). Concurrently, several outlets highlight chaos at Lionel Messi's event in Kolkata, where fans threw bottles and the footballer left early (Aaj Tak, Dainik Bhaskar, India Today). Kerala local body election results also remain a focus, with varying reports on party leads (Jagran, Mathrubhumi, ABP Live).