Fresh snowfall has covered large parts of north India’s hill regions, turning the landscape white and causing a sharp dip in temperatures. The weather conditions have affected daily life, with cold wave-like conditions prevailing across several areas (Pics/PTI) 

A thick blanket of haze enveloped Mumbai on Monday as the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) rose to 142, placing it in the ‘moderate’ category. PICS/ Shadab Khan and Ashish Raje