Delhis air quality plunges to 'severe' levels for the third consecutive day. CM Rekha Gupta met with 'AQI' chants at Messi's event, highlighting public anger over pollution.

Lionel Messi's India tour faced a weather-induced delay, with his flight to Delhi postponed due to fog. Currently in Mumbai, the football icon is set

Air quality worsens in New Delhi every winter as farmers burn crop residue in nearby states and cooler temperatures trap the smoke, which mixes with pollution from vehicles, construction activity and industrial emissions. Pollution levels often reach 20 times higher than the World Health Organization’s safe limit.

Leo comes to Delhi today after visiting fan events in Kolkata, Hyderabad and Mumbai. The Argentine legend is scheduled to meet PM Modi on the final day of his India tour.