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Sumesh Shokeen joined the AAP in the presence of party national convener Arvind Kejriwal here on Monday. Shokeen is a former MLA from Matiala, considered part of the Delhi-Dehat area. His joining comes a day after the AAP suffered a blow with its Jat leader Kailash Gahlot resigning from the party. Welcoming Shokeen to the AAP fold, Kejriwal said his joining will not only give a boost to the party in rural Delhi but also in other parts of the national capital.

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«We want to know what action government has taken. You will not go below stage 3 without our permission now even if it even if AQI goes below 450 stage four will continue, that's the order we propose to pass. We will hear at the end of the board,» reported Livelaw quoting J Oka to Delhi Counsel. Authorities in India’s capital shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city on Monday after air pollution shot up to its worst level this season.

The air quality index climbed to 762 in some parts of Delhi such as Jahangirpuri, according to aqicn.org. New Delhi grapples with smog, a toxic blend of smoke and fog, each winter as cold air traps dust, emissions and smoke from illegal farm fires.

Indigo Airlines issued a travel advisory for passengers owing to fog conditions in the national capital on Sunday. In a post on X, the airlines recommended passengers to allow extra travel time and check flight status before starting their journey. «Fog is currently affecting visibility in Delhi, which may result in slow-moving traffic and delays in flight schedules. We recommend allowing extra travel time and checking flight status before starting your journey. Safe travels!» the post mentioned.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. November is halfway through, and you, just like me, might also be wondering: When will winter start in Delhi? The national capital is already grappling with severe fog. Its air quality is regularly dipping to dangerous levels; the city was declared the most polluted capital city in the world on Wednesday.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. At luxury hotspots across the country, early trends point to a revival of sales momentum in the second half of the fiscal year after a lukewarm first half. There is optimism that the ongoing festive season, including weddings, will make up for lost business after luxury sales slowed early this year compared to both 2022 and 2023, according to industry experts.

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi declared on Sunday night that all students would no longer attend physical classes, with the exception of those in classes 10 and 12. «With the imposition of GRAP-4 from tomorrow, physical classes shall be discontinued for all students, apart from Class 10 and 12. All schools will hold online classes, until further orders,» the Delhi Chief Minister wrote on X.

Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in Delhi-NCR carries out the Stage-lV ('Severe+' Air Quality) actions of the updated Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in addition to the Stage-I, II, and III actions that are already in effect. The national capital's air quality index (AQI) was 441 (Severe) around 4 p.m. on Sunday, according to CAQM. The AQI recorded 447, 452, and 457 at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 7 p.m. on Sunday, respectively, indicating that it has been steadily rising further and has now reached the Severe+ category. Under GRAP Stage 4, a set of stringent measures will be enforced to curb pollution levels:

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: With Delhi’s air quality in the ‘severe’ category in several parts, the Union government plans add 15-20 more air quality monitoring (AQM) stations in the National Capital Region (NCR), in addition to the existing 40, two officials said. Installation of more AQMs will help the government determine the sources, identify areas and come up with solutions to mitigate NCR pollution.

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Prestige Estates Projects Ltd plans to launch housing projects worth Rs 52,000 crore by March next year to encash surge in demand for residential properties. In its latest investors presentation, Prestige Estates has mentioned that the company plans to launch multiple projects in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Goa, and Delhi-NCR comprising more than 53 million sq ft area with a total sales bookings value of Rs 52,114 crore. According to a transcript of conference call with analysts, Prestige Estates CMD Irfan Razack expressed confidence that the company will be able to meet its sales bookings guidance for this fiscal year at Rs 24,000 crore. During the 2023-24 fiscal year, Prestige Estates clocked record sales booking of Rs 21,040 crore.

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Retail tomato prices declined 22.4 per cent month-on-month on improved supplies across the country, the Consumer Affairs Ministry said on Sunday. The all-India average retail price of tomatoes stood at Rs 52.35 per kg on November 14, down from Rs 67.50 per kg on October 14, according to an official statement. During the same period, modal wholesale prices at Delhi's Azadpur mandi witnessed a sharper decline of nearly 50 per cent to Rs 2,969 per quintal from Rs 5,883 per quintal, driven by increased arrivals. Similar price corrections were reported from key markets like Pimpalgaon (Maharashtra), Madanapalle (Andhra Pradesh), and Kolar (Karnataka), the ministry said.

Amit Shah on Sunday cancelled his rallies in poll-bound Maharashtra and is headed back to Delhi as the situation in Manipur continues to be volatile, according to sources. The home minister is likely to hold a meeting to review the situation in the northeastern state, the sources said. Irate mobs set fire to the residences of three more BJP legislators, one of whom is a senior minister, and a Congress MLA in various districts of Imphal Valley on Saturday night even as security forces foiled an attempt by agitators to storm the ancestral residence of Chief Minister N Biren Singh. Shah was supposed to attend a few election rallies as part of the BJP's campaign in Maharashtra but he has cancelled them and is returning to the national capital, the sources said.

Indian Biogas Association (IBA) has called for the implementation of the odd-even vehicle rule in Delhi NCR to address air pollution and promote a shift toward electric and compressed biogas (CBG) or natural gas vehicles. This suggestion aligns with GRAP 4 measures, which enforce the rule when the air quality index (AQI) exceeds 450. Currently, GRAP 3 measures are in place as the AQI remains in the «severe» range, according to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). IBA Chairman Gaurav Kedia, in an interaction with PTI, emphasized the potential benefits of the odd-even rule. «We recommend implementing the Odd-Even Rule for Petrol and Diesel Vehicles in the coming months so that a good impact can be seen for the air pollution levels in Delhi, and subsidy on EVs and CNG/CBG vehicles, as this will compel the citizens to shift to greener fuel alternatives,» he stated. Delhi's air pollution intensifies during winter, with AQI levels often surpassing 300. This persistent issue has placed Delhi among the most polluted cities globally. While crop residue burning from neighboring states contributes to the problem, it is only part of a broader set of pollution sources.

Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea seeking enforcement of measures to curb air pollution in the national capital. Delhi woke up to toxic air conditions on Sunday as the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded in the «severe» category. The AQI stood at 429 at 9 am, according to the 'Sameer App', which provides hourly updates from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The 24-hour average AQI was recorded at 417 at 4 pm on Saturday. As per the cause list of November 18 uploaded on the apex court website, a bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih is slated to hear the plea.

Delhi University is in the process of realising a future where students can collaborate in real-time with peers from universities around the world, using satellite technology for seamless communication and remote learning. The university is set to implement a satellite system initiative which will make this a reality under its newly approved Institutional Development Plan (IDP), reported TOI. The plan outlines both short-term and long-term goals, including infrastructure enhancements and sustainability efforts, such as recycling programs, water conservation, and the introduction of electric vehicles on campus. The satellite initiative is a major step forward for the university, aiming to integrate cutting-edge technology into education. «It will facilitate global digital connectivity while also contributing to national priorities in security, navigation, and environmental monitoring,» said a senior official. Through partnerships with organisations like ISRO, DU hopes to provide students and researchers with access to crucial data and resources worldwide, according to the TOI report.

Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded in the «severe» category. The minimum temperature was 15.9°C, which is 1.8°C above the seasonal average, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD). At 9 am, the AQI reached 429, according to the 'Sameer App', which provides hourly updates from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). On Saturday, the 24-hour average AQI had been 417 at 4 pm. AQI readings are categorised as follows: 0-50 (good), 51-100 (satisfactory), 101-200 (moderate), 201-300 (poor), 301-400 (very poor), and 401-500 (severe).

Ramvir Singh Bidhuri to spell out its poll promises and vision for Delhi ahead of the assembly polls due in February next year. The committee includes three former Union ministers, as well as other experienced party leaders, including Harsh Vardhan, Meenakshi Lekhi, Vijay Goel, Arvinder Singh Lovely Parvesh Verma, Satish Upadhyay and MLA Ajay Mahawar, a Delhi BJP statement said. Bidhuri charged that Delhi was turned into a «slum» under the AAP's 10-year rule with the collapse of basic facilities like roads, drains, drinking water and civic infrastructure, and the BJP manifesto will explain how a turnaround will be brought about if the party won the election. «The manifesto document will also script how the BJP will fulfil the aspirations and needs of Delhi people that were neglected and betrayed by AAP,» he said.

Shalini Passi, the season's new entry from Delhi has become the unexpected star of reality TV show Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives (FLBW). Since its release in mid-October, articles have been devoted to cuts of her blouses. Even Kapil Sharma gushes over her on his show, calling her a 'machhli'. In this post-shame world of reality TV, where everyone is letting it all hang out — from Victoria Beckham's WAG lifestyle to Dubai Bling's idle elite — it's intriguing to find someone who stands out by holding on to something resembling values. Passi's debut sees her descending a marble staircase in couture, dressed as Cleopatra no less, referencing ancient Egyptian iconography by holding daggers — even though she may not know that Cleopatra is typically shown with daggers only in death. The detail is telling: Passi resists the 'lady who lunches' label, though she may well be one. She trains in dance and singing, collects art, and even dabbles in painting — though her portrait of journalist Ruchika Mehta didn't quite resemble its subject. Perhaps she was going for something else.