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Chamber of Trade and Industry to convene meeting with Delhi market associations over lockdown plan - Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday sought power from the Centre to impose lockdown in those market areas which may emerge as COVID-19 hotspots.

2 suspected militants arrested by Delhi Police Special Cell - Two suspected militants, who are residents of Jammu and Kashmir, were arrested by Delhi Police Special Cell last night. Two semi-automatic pistols along with 10 live cartridges recovered.

DU Admission 2020: Delhi University postpones spot admission, special cut-off - The University of Delhi postponed the release of DU special cut-off 2020 as many of the university departments and officials have been affected by COVID-19.

Is lockdown being reimposed in Delhi? Big announcement by Health Minister Satyendra Jain on lockdown again - Dismissing the speculations, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said that there would be no lockout in the national capital given the third wave of COVID-19 as it is already at its peak.

SSC Delhi Police Constable Admit Card 2020 released for Central Region at ssc-cr.org; direct link here - Candidates who have applied for SSC Delhi Police Constable Recruitment 2020, can download SSC Constable Admit Card for Central Region from the official website-- ssc-cr.org.

Air quality in Delhi-NCR turns 'severe' post Diwali - A layer of haze was seen over Delhi-NCR on Diwali night as people defied ban and bursted firecrackers with calm winds allowing accumulation of pollutants.

Important news for people commuting by Delhi Metro: No Metro services after 10 pm from terminal stations on Diwali - Usually, the last metro trains from terminal stations depart at 11 pm. The DMRC tweeted, "On account of Diwali, the last Metro train service on 14th November will start at 10 PM from terminal stations of all Metro Lines."

Delhi to request Air Quality Commission to implement use of bio-decomposers in states - Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the government of the national capital is going to formally file petition at Air Quality Commission requesting the body to issue directions for every state (dealing with stubble burning) to implement use of bio-decomposers to remove stubble, so that the air pollution can be curbed. He said that Delhi Government is going to show the report which came from the fields of Delhi where PUSA’s bio decomposer was sprayed and almost 70-95 per cent stubble has been converted into compost.

Massive fire in Delhi's Gandhinagar market, goods worth lakhs turned to ashes - The fire department has said that the cause of the fire is a short circuit. Reports claim goods worth lakhs have been burnt in this fire.

Man 'assaulted' by mob for 'stealing' autorickshaw dies in Delhi - According to the police, they took him to a hospital after being handed over by a group of people who had assaulted him when they caught him stealing the vehicle.

Yamuna continues to exude toxic froth in Delhi - Doubla whammy for Delhiites as thick layer of toxic foam floats on Yamuna River on November 12. Pollution has taken over skies as well as river in national capital. As per experts, t High phosphate content is said to be cause of 'toxic' foam following discharge of toxic industrial pollutants including detergents into the river. “We should do something about it, otherwise we will go into hell,” said a local.

Iconic structure to be built in New Delhi to commemorate 75th year of Independence, will symbolise 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' - Nav Bharat Udyan will be open to the public and is being designed to have an iconic structure and infotainment facilities such as Sphere of Unity, Milestones Walkway, Journey of India, Tech Dome, Amphitheatre, public amenities etc. to showcase India’s rich historical and cultural heritage, scientific achievements, and will symbolize unity in diversity and aspirations of the New India.

Ludhiana firecracker market blooms after ban in Delhi-NCR - After National Green Tribunal (NGT) imposed blanket ban on use and sale of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR till November 30, firecracker markets in Ludhiana are witnessing surge in demand. According to a firecracker seller, people are coming from Delhi-NCR to Ludhiana to celebrate Diwali. Sellers this year are going ‘vocal for local’ and boycotting Chinese firecrackers. Ban was imposed on firecrackers due to deteriorating air pollution in Delhi-NCR.

Delhi Police issues action plan to curb sale and bursting of firecrackers - Delhi police have issued a detailed action plan to control the sale and the bursting of firecrackers.

Delhi Police inspects major markets ahead of Diwali - Ahead of Diwali, police on November 10 inspected major markets of the national capital citing security from any untoward incident. Police inspected major markets, which are usually flooded with people and sensitised shopkeepers and visitors from anti-terrorist point of view. Police also inspected the baggage scanner and other security levels.

Bihar Election 2020: Did you know Tejashwi Yadav was in Delhi Daredevils' squad in IPL? - According to the Bihar election exit poll, Tejashwi Yadav is on the threshold of becoming the Chief Minister of Bihar.

Pollution situation could worsen in Delhi if people burst crackers: IMD - Air quality continues to deteriorate in the national capital due to the increasing pollutants and smoke. The Air Quality Index was in 'severe' category in parts of Delhi on November 09. Indian Meteorological Department scientist K Srivastava said, "Pollution level in severe category for last 4 days. The visibility has reduced during morning hours due to fog along with smoke and pollutants. Situation is expected to remain the same for next 2 days, and likely to improve on November 12-13 due to easterly winds but if people burst crackers on Diwali then situation will get worse."

As Delhi reels under third wave of COVID-19, long queues witnessed at Rajiv Chowk metro station - Earlier in the week, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said that the third wave of COVID-19 has started in the national capital.

Delhi defeated dengue for the second year running: Kejriwal - Kejriwal tweeted: "Congratulations Delhi. Your participation and support in the 10-week campaign against dengue have set an example by defeating the disease for the second year in a row. Not a single dengue-related death has been reported this time. Salute to the commitment of the Delhiites."

Delhi riots: AAP govt, MHA give nod to prosecute JNU's Umar Khalid under UAPA - The Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government has given sanction to Delhi Police for the prosecution of former JNU student Umar Khalid in a UAPA case related to the February communal violence in northeast Delhi.

Delhi's health care in shambles amid surge in COVID-19 cases, AIIMS calls it chaos - Dr RV Asokan, honorary secretary-general of the IMA said that the current upsurge in COVID cases is in line with the spikes observed throughout the world while adding that the severity of the illness has reduced.

After Delhi, Karnataka bans firecrackers in view of COVID-19 - After Delhi government, Karnataka followed suit in banning firecrackers in his state, citing COVID-19 as the reason. Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on November 06 announced the decision in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. “We have taken a decision not to allow bursting of firecrackers in the state, in wake of COVID-19 pandemic. The order will be released soon,” said Yediyurappa.

Commission constituted to curb pollution; officials from Delhi, Haryana, UP, Rajasthan, Punjab included - Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Friday that Mukesh Khare of IIT, Ramesh KJ, former Director-General of Metrological Department, Arvind Kumar Nautiyal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Environment, will be a member of the Commission.

In touch with China to facilitate 'essential travel', says New Delhi as Beijing bars travel from India - Indian government sources explained that the "measure is not India specific" and "similar measures have been announced in respect of several other countries".

Suresh Raina targets Delhi smog on Karwa Chauth, tweets “Able to see the moon yet?” - Suresh Raina has targeted the Delhi smog on Karwa Chauth as the AQI levels reached hazardous levels in the National Capital.