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Heavy pollution blankets Kartavya Path near India Gate, creating a dense haze that significantly reduces visibility. India Gate appears faint and blurred in the background, almost disappearing behind the smog-filled air. The entire stretch of Kartavya Path is covered under this grey layer, giving the scene a muted and subdued tone. Despite the poor air quality, people can be seen walking along Kartavya Path, following their routines, while vehicles continue to move steadily on the road. Traffic flows as usual, though softened by the haze. Barriers along the path clearly display “Kartavya Path” written in Hindi, standing out against the foggy surroundings. The scene reflects the stark reality of urban pollution in the capital, where daily life goes on even as landmarks, movement, and the at