<span style="color: #222222;">A layer of thick haze continues to engulf National Capital Delhi as air quality remains in severe category. At 7 AM, the Air Quality Index was recorded 396.<br />''<br />'' Commission for Air Quality Management CAQM has invoked Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan GRAP in the entire National Capital Region NCR to prevent further deterioration of air quality. Under Stage IV of GRAP, only CNG, electric, and BS VI-compliant vehicles from other states are permitted entry, with exemptions for essential services. The Commission has directed Delhi and NCR states to implement restrictions, including a ban on construction work for linear public projects and allowing 50 per cent of government and private office staff to work from home.</span> <br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The Odd-Even vehicle system will be applicable for one week from 13th to 20th of this month in Delhi in view of air pollution. </span><br />