Delhi Bans Some Vehicles and Construction From November 1
Delhi's winter pollution curbs start from November 1. Construction work and vehicles below BS-VI norms, including those registered outside Delhi, are banned under the rules. The Delhi High Court Bar Association has asked for an exemption for judges and lawyers.
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Context: BS-VI is the latest emission standard for vehicles in India, and older vehicles that fall below it release more pollution. Delhi's air typically worsens in winter as cold air traps smoke and dust, so these curbs return every year.
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