A local court in Delhi had granted Sisodia permission to meet his ailing wife on Saturday between 10 am and 4 pm. Sisodia was also ordered not to hold any interaction with the media or have any political activity.
Delhi had been engulfed in thick smog for over a week, however, after the rain lashed the city and nearby areas on early Friday, the situation improved significantly with AQI now dropping to the 'Poor' category.
Delhi liquor sale: The peak of the sale was likely to be Dhanteras (Friday) and Chhoti Diwali on Saturday as people were expected to buy liquor not only for personal use but also for gifting, officials said.
Earlier, the Delhi traffic police issued an advisory suggesting that high volume of traffic is expected on the roads during Dhanteras and Diwali and advised commuters to take public transport.
The matter is related to a land scam at Dwarka Expressway. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has allegedly sent the complaint to the Vigilance Minister for investigation.
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that the decision has been taken as there has been a notable improvement in the city's air quality due to rain.
Delhi air pollution: During the hearing, the top court made it clear that the farm fires must stop in states. The apex court also set the date of the next hearing on November 21.
The national capital region received light rainfall on early Friday. Delhi has been witnessing 'Severe' air quality for nearly one week as thick layer of smog engulfed the city. The visibility improved significantly early Friday morning as the rain lashed the city at night.
The Delhi traffic police outlined the places and the market areas that are likely to remain affected during the festivals of Dhanteras and Diwali.
A 28-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman were found dead at a hotel in Delhi’s Jafrabad on October 27.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said the train services will end at 10 pm on Diwali (Sunday). Usually, DMRC runs the last train till 11 pm.
This groundbreaking proposal, initially suggested by the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, aims to reduce pollution levels and enhance air quality in the city.
This decision was prompted by the Supreme Court's directive to the Kejriwal government, urging them to explore measures to restrict app-based taxis as a means of reducing air pollution in Delhi.
The decision to implement the odd-even scheme will be made only after the Supreme Court reviews its effectiveness and issues an order," Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said, adding that the matter will be next heard on Friday.
Delhi air pollution levels can be high during the winter months for a number of reasons, including dust and vehicular pollution, dry-cold weather, stubble burning, burning crop residues after the harvest season, and commuting. Cold air is denser and moves slower than warm air, so it traps pollution.
Delhi news: The police informed that the deceased slipped off the stairs during maintenance, sustaining head injuries. He was initially admitted to Medanta Hospital and then brought to Manipal Hospital, where he was declared dead.
DPCC chairman Ashwani Kumar came under attack after the smog tower installed at Connaught Place was found non-functional. Kejriwal recommended the suspension after Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai wrote to the CM to take action against Kumar.
The national capital has been gasping for breath for the last several days as the air quality fell under the 'Severe' category. Delhi's AQI improved slightly on Tuesday, bringing it down to 'Very poor' category.
Party MP Sanjay Singh was arrested by the ED recently after an hours-long raid at his residence in connection with the alleged excise policy scam. Another key party leader Manish Sisodia is in jail in the Delhi liquor policy case.
The woman professor said she met the accused in February 2022, and in May 2022, while on an official trip to Manali, they got married in a small temple and he promised to legally marry her in future.
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