NCR including in Gurgaon, Noida may reopen tomorrow as the Supreme Court has directed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to consider relaxing norms. Schools remained closed on Monday, adhering to a directive from the Directorate of Education.

The apex court said, "Students are missing mid-day meals, and many don't have the means to attend virtual classes. This cannot continue."

Air pollution in North India persists, with Delhi's air quality at 'very poor' today. Classes in Gurugram, Noida, and Faridabad remain suspended. The AQI improved from 'severe' to 'very poor' but remains hazardous,