Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority on Wednesday issued recommendations directing schools in Delhi/NCR to remain shut for the coming two days in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/punjab-haryana-should-take-steps-to-convert-stubble-into-cng-coal-kejriwal-261828">wake worsening air quality</a>.&nbsp;

The anti-pollution body has also directed industries using coal and other such fuels, hot mix plants et cetera to remain closed till November 15, news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the AAP-led Delhi government to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-asks-delhi-government-to-submit-data-on-pollution-levels-261848">provide data on pollution levels</a> in the national capital from the date on which the odd-even scheme commenced till November 14.

A bench of Justices Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta issued a notice to the Delhi government on a petition challenging the odd-even rationing scheme formulated by it.

The top court also asked the city government and Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to provide data on the air quality index (AQI) from October 1 to December 31 of last year.

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Cooler temperatures and lighter wind trapped heavy smog over the Indian capital on Wednesday, pushing pollution to "severe" levels in many places with no immediate relief in sight, government agencies said.

The overall air quality index (AQI) in the city was 494, according to the monitoring agency SAFAR.

The index measures the levels of airborne PM 2.5 - particles that can reach deep into the lungs. Anything above 60 is considered unhealthy.

With the cool season setting in, the city was likely to suffer for weeks, news agency Reuters reported.&nbsp;

"Now that it is getting colder, air is not rising high enough to disperse pollutants. The whole trapping is happening close to the ground," said Anumita Roy Chowdhury, an executive director at Centre for Science and Environment, a Delhi-based research and advocacy organisation.

The Central Pollution Control Board said pollution levels had touched 500 in some parts of the city, meaning danger for healthy people, not just those suffering from existing conditions.

Farmers burning stubble in their fields in areas around the city have been generating clouds of acrid smoke, SAFAR said, and the smog could get even worse.

"No sudden recovery is expected under this condition at least for the next two days and AQI is likely to deteriorate further," it said.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority on Wednesday issued recommendations directing schools in Delhi/NCR to remain shut for the coming two days in the wake worsening air quality.

Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority on Wednesday issued recommendations directing schools in Delhi/NCR to remain shut for the coming two days in the wake worsening air quality. The anti-pollution body has also directed industries using coal and other such fuels, hot mix plants et cetera to remain closed till November 15, news agency ANI reported. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the AAP-led Delhi government to provide data on pollution levels in the national capital from the date on which the odd-even scheme commenced till November 14. A bench of Justices Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta issued a notice to the Delhi government on a petition challenging the odd-even rationing scheme formulated by it. The top court also asked the city government and Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to provide data on the air quality index (AQI) from October 1 to December 31 of last year. Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority has issued recommendations for Delhi NCR, Schools should remain closed for next 2 days and industries using coal and other such fuels, hot mix plants etc should remain closed till 15th. #AirQuality pic.twitter.com/vs7RBwhEYO — ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2019 × Cooler temperatures and lighter wind trapped heavy smog over the Indian capital on Wednesday, pushing pollution to "severe" levels in many places with no immediate relief in sight, government agencies said. The overall air quality index (AQI) in the city was 494, according to the monitoring agency SAFAR. The index measures the levels of airborne PM 2.5 - particles that can reach deep into the lungs. Anything above 60 is considered unhealthy. With the cool season setting in, the city was likely to suffer for weeks, news agency Reuters reported. "Now that it is getting colder, air is not rising high enough to disperse pollutants. The whole trapping is happening close to the ground," said Anumita Roy Chowdhury, an executive director at Centre for Science and Environment, a Delhi-based research and advocacy organisation. The Central Pollution Control Board said pollution levels had touched 500 in some parts of the city, meaning danger for healthy people, not just those suffering from existing conditions. Farmers burning stubble in their fields in areas around the city have been generating clouds of acrid smoke, SAFAR said, and the smog could get even worse. "No sudden recovery is expected under this condition at least for the next two days and AQI is likely to deteriorate further," it said. (With inputs from agencies)

As air pollution soars in Delhi, schools to remain shut for two days 

Breaking his silence on Maharastra logjam, BJP president and Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that no one objected when Prime Minister Narendra Modi and he publicly said that Devendra Fadnavis would be the Chief Minister if the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance wins the Assembly polls in Maharashtra.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

"Before elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and I said many times in public that if our alliance wins, then Devendra Fadnavis will be the CM. No one objected back then. Now they have come up with new demands which are not acceptable to us," Shah told news agency ANI in an interview today.

Shah was responding to a question on the collapse of the alliance in Maharashtra.&nbsp;

In reply to another question related to the time given for the formation of government in the state, Shah said: "Before this, in no state was so much time given. 18 days were given. The Governor invited parties only after the Assembly's tenure ended. Neither Shiv Sena nor Congress-NCP staked claim and neither we. Even if today any party has numbers, it can approach the Governor." (ANI)

Breaking his silence on Maharastra logjam, BJP president and Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that no one objected when Prime Minister Narendra Modi and he publicly said that Devendra Fadnavis would be the Chief Minister if the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance wins the Assembly polls in Maharashtra.

Breaking his silence on Maharastra logjam, BJP president and Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that no one objected when Prime Minister Narendra Modi and he publicly said that Devendra Fadnavis would be the Chief Minister if the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance wins the Assembly polls in Maharashtra. "Before elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and I said many times in public that if our alliance wins, then Devendra Fadnavis will be the CM. No one objected back then. Now they have come up with new demands which are not acceptable to us," Shah told news agency ANI in an interview today. Shah was responding to a question on the collapse of the alliance in Maharashtra. In reply to another question related to the time given for the formation of government in the state, Shah said: "Before this, in no state was so much time given. 18 days were given. The Governor invited parties only after the Assembly's tenure ended. Neither Shiv Sena nor Congress-NCP staked claim and neither we. Even if today any party has numbers, it can approach the Governor." (ANI)

No one objected when we said Fadnavis will be CM if alliance wins: Amit Shah

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India's retail inflation rate rose to 4.62 per cent in October, driven by higher food prices, the government said on Wednesday.

Annual retail inflation in October was higher compared with 3.99 per cent in the previous month and analysts' forecasts.

Analysts polled by Reuters had forecast a retail inflation rate of 4.25 per cent&nbsp;for October.

"This was expected given the spikes in vegetables, meat &amp; fish and egg prices due to disruption in transportation caused by excessive and unpredictable rains. Inflation in pulses too is on the higher side due to demand-supply mismatch," said&nbsp;Rupa Rege NITSURE, chief economist, L&amp;T&nbsp;financial holdings, Mumbai

"However, core inflation has collapsed to 3.44 per cent in October versus 4.01 per cent&nbsp;in September due to broad based weakness in demand. While the RBI (Reserve Bank of India) will continue to provide comfort on the liquidity front, it makes sense to take a pause in the rate cutting cycle."

"The need of the hour is to boost investment confidence at the individual sector level through corrective measures and a fiscal boost. India needs to focus on growth and arrest the deflationary trends."

We think the current underlying growth-inflation mix continues to be favourable for counter-cyclical monetary stance,"&nbsp;Madhavi Arora, Edelweiss securities, Mumbai.

"The domestic demand state, as reflected in various activity indicators, has weakened further in recent months, while fragile external growth backdrop convolutes the domestic slowdown further. We think the monetary accommodation has further steam of 50-65bps cut more in the cycle, contingent on data outcomes."

"We will closely watch out for the evolution of inflation amid various domestic and global idiosyncrasies, and fiscal fragilities that could impact the MPC's (Monetary Policy Committee's) reaction function."

India's retail inflation rate rose to 4.62 per cent in October, driven by higher food prices, the government said on Wednesday. Annual retail inflation in October was higher compared with 3.

India's retail inflation rate rose to 4.62 per cent in October, driven by higher food prices, the government said on Wednesday. Annual retail inflation in October was higher compared with 3.99 per cent in the previous month and analysts' forecasts. Analysts polled by Reuters had forecast a retail inflation rate of 4.25 per cent for October. "This was expected given the spikes in vegetables, meat & fish and egg prices due to disruption in transportation caused by excessive and unpredictable rains. Inflation in pulses too is on the higher side due to demand-supply mismatch," said Rupa Rege NITSURE, chief economist, L&T financial holdings, Mumbai "However, core inflation has collapsed to 3.44 per cent in October versus 4.01 per cent in September due to broad based weakness in demand. While the RBI (Reserve Bank of India) will continue to provide comfort on the liquidity front, it makes sense to take a pause in the rate cutting cycle." "The need of the hour is to boost investment confidence at the individual sector level through corrective measures and a fiscal boost. India needs to focus on growth and arrest the deflationary trends." We think the current underlying growth-inflation mix continues to be favourable for counter-cyclical monetary stance," Madhavi Arora, Edelweiss securities, Mumbai. "The domestic demand state, as reflected in various activity indicators, has weakened further in recent months, while fragile external growth backdrop convolutes the domestic slowdown further. We think the monetary accommodation has further steam of 50-65bps cut more in the cycle, contingent on data outcomes." "We will closely watch out for the evolution of inflation amid various domestic and global idiosyncrasies, and fiscal fragilities that could impact the MPC's (Monetary Policy Committee's) reaction function."

India's October retail inflation rises to 4.62 per cent

A Special court at Rouse Avenue Court Complex here on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of former Union finance minister P Chidambaram till November 27 in connection with the INX Media money laundering case which is being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

The Congress leader appeared before the court through video conferencing due to lawyers` strike in the courts across the national capital.

He was produced before the court at the end of his judicial custody today. The ED had arrested Chidambaram on October 16 and thereafter secured his custody from the court.

Subsequently, he was sent to judicial custody in Tihar jail till November 13.

The case pertains to an FIR registered by the CBI for alleged irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance given to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 by Chidambaram when he was the Finance Minister.

Thereafter, a case was registered by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Chidambaram was granted bail by the Supreme Court on October 22 in the INX Media corruption case being probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

He had recently sought for regular bail in the money laundering case by asserting that no part of the triple test, which includes flight risk, influencing witnesses and tampering with evidence, has been made out against him.&nbsp; 
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A Special court at Rouse Avenue Court Complex here on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of former Union finance minister P Chidambaram till November 27 in connection with the INX Media money laundering case which is being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

A Special court at Rouse Avenue Court Complex here on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of former Union finance minister P Chidambaram till November 27 in connection with the INX Media money laundering case which is being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The Congress leader appeared before the court through video conferencing due to lawyers` strike in the courts across the national capital. He was produced before the court at the end of his judicial custody today. The ED had arrested Chidambaram on October 16 and thereafter secured his custody from the court. Subsequently, he was sent to judicial custody in Tihar jail till November 13. The case pertains to an FIR registered by the CBI for alleged irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance given to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 by Chidambaram when he was the Finance Minister. Thereafter, a case was registered by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Chidambaram was granted bail by the Supreme Court on October 22 in the INX Media corruption case being probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). He had recently sought for regular bail in the money laundering case by asserting that no part of the triple test, which includes flight risk, influencing witnesses and tampering with evidence, has been made out against him.

INX Media: Chidambaram's judicial custody extended till November 27

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the central government to explore Hydrogen based fuel technology to find solutions to combat air pollution in Northern India including Delhi-NCR.

The Centre told the apex court that it is exploring the technology and is looking at methods using which Japan has tackled the pollution crisis.

The bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi directed the Centre to submit the report on the matter by December 3.

The bench took suo moto cognizance of the issue. During winter season each year, most of northern India suffers from a spike in toxicity in the air due to the change in weather patterns and crop residue burning in the neighbouring states of Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.

Not only that, but a dip in temperature along with low wind speed also tends to trap air pollutants closer to the ground.&nbsp; 
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the central government to explore Hydrogen based fuel technology to find solutions to combat air pollution in Northern India including Delhi-NCR.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the central government to explore Hydrogen based fuel technology to find solutions to combat air pollution in Northern India including Delhi-NCR. The Centre told the apex court that it is exploring the technology and is looking at methods using which Japan has tackled the pollution crisis. The bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi directed the Centre to submit the report on the matter by December 3. The bench took suo moto cognizance of the issue. During winter season each year, most of northern India suffers from a spike in toxicity in the air due to the change in weather patterns and crop residue burning in the neighbouring states of Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. Not only that, but a dip in temperature along with low wind speed also tends to trap air pollutants closer to the ground.

Supreme Court directs Centre to explore Hydrogen based fuel technology to combat air pollution

Congress lawmaker Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday moved an application in a Special court here seeking permission to travel to three different countries on different dates.

Tharoor has to seek the court`s permission to travel abroad as he is out on bail in the murder case of his wife, Sunanda Pushkar.

Pushkar was found dead in a suite of a luxury hotel in the city on the night of January 17, 2014. Tharoor was later charged under various sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC) including for abetment to suicide and cruelty.

The lawmaker was granted bail on a condition that he has to seek prior permission of the court before travelling abroad.From November 14 to 18, Tharoor will be in Dubai.

The leader will be in Oman from December 15 to 17. He will travel to the USA and Mexico from December 28 to January for a family get-together.&nbsp;

 
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Congress lawmaker Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday moved an application in a Special court here seeking permission to travel to three different countries on different dates.

Congress lawmaker Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday moved an application in a Special court here seeking permission to travel to three different countries on different dates. Tharoor has to seek the court`s permission to travel abroad as he is out on bail in the murder case of his wife, Sunanda Pushkar. Pushkar was found dead in a suite of a luxury hotel in the city on the night of January 17, 2014. Tharoor was later charged under various sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC) including for abetment to suicide and cruelty. The lawmaker was granted bail on a condition that he has to seek prior permission of the court before travelling abroad.From November 14 to 18, Tharoor will be in Dubai. The leader will be in Oman from December 15 to 17. He will travel to the USA and Mexico from December 28 to January for a family get-together.

Shashi Tharoor seeks court's permission to travel abroad

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the AAP-led Delhi government to provide data on pollution levels in the national capital from the date on which the odd-even scheme commenced till November 14.

A bench of Justices Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta issued a notice to the Delhi government on a petition challenging the odd-even rationing scheme formulated by it.

The scheme entails cars with odd and even number plates to run on alternate days in a bid to curb air pollution.

The traffic rationing measure was initiated by the AAP-led Delhi government from 4-15 November.

The top court also asked the city government and Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to provide data on the air quality index (AQI) from October 1 to December 31 of last year.

A petition filed by advocate Sanjiv Kumar submitted that the initiative takes sadistic pleasure in robbing the middle class of their right to earn a livelihood.

"This scheme takes sadistic pleasure in robbing the middle class of their right to drive to earn their livelihood by doing their jobs. It is nothing but a political gimmick for self-promotion and advertisement under the smokescreen of curbing pollution," the petition submitted.

The plea stated that the scheme impedes a persons` fundamental right to move freely in the country; discriminates on grounds of gender as women are exempted from it; and two-wheelers, which cause the maximum pollution, have been exempted from the scheme, while CNG vehicles are not.

The AAP-government had clarified earlier that the exemption of CNG vehicles would have caused congestion on the roads in a reply to a batch of petitions in the Delhi High Court.

The city government also said that two-wheelers were exempted from the scheme as they constitute 66 per cent of the total fleet in the national capital and if they were forced "off the road, it would have serious consequences on not just individual citizens but also on the public transport".&nbsp;

 
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the AAP-led Delhi government to provide data on pollution levels in the national capital from the date on which the odd-even scheme commenced till November 14.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the AAP-led Delhi government to provide data on pollution levels in the national capital from the date on which the odd-even scheme commenced till November 14. A bench of Justices Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta issued a notice to the Delhi government on a petition challenging the odd-even rationing scheme formulated by it. The scheme entails cars with odd and even number plates to run on alternate days in a bid to curb air pollution. The traffic rationing measure was initiated by the AAP-led Delhi government from 4-15 November. The top court also asked the city government and Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to provide data on the air quality index (AQI) from October 1 to December 31 of last year. A petition filed by advocate Sanjiv Kumar submitted that the initiative takes sadistic pleasure in robbing the middle class of their right to earn a livelihood. "This scheme takes sadistic pleasure in robbing the middle class of their right to drive to earn their livelihood by doing their jobs. It is nothing but a political gimmick for self-promotion and advertisement under the smokescreen of curbing pollution," the petition submitted. The plea stated that the scheme impedes a persons` fundamental right to move freely in the country; discriminates on grounds of gender as women are exempted from it; and two-wheelers, which cause the maximum pollution, have been exempted from the scheme, while CNG vehicles are not. The AAP-government had clarified earlier that the exemption of CNG vehicles would have caused congestion on the roads in a reply to a batch of petitions in the Delhi High Court. The city government also said that two-wheelers were exempted from the scheme as they constitute 66 per cent of the total fleet in the national capital and if they were forced "off the road, it would have serious consequences on not just individual citizens but also on the public transport".

Supreme Court asks Delhi government to submit data on pollution levels

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday took additional charge of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Ministry and hoped that this arrangement is for a "temporary period".

"I have assumed charge of Heavy industries and related ministries, I hope for a temporary period because there will be a regular arrangement thereafter. I have resumed charge and will start functioning right away," the Union Minister told media persons.

Javadekar, who is already heading two other ministries -- Information and Broadcasting, and Environment, Forest and Climate Change, was given the additional charge after Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant vacated the post citing moral grounds.

Talking about air pollution in the national capital, Javadekar said that the central government has taken several key decisions in the matter.

"When we talk about air pollution in Delhi, we have to consider its geographic condition. There is little to no wind. The air quality tumbles when that happens. Modi government has taken many big decisions pertaining to vehicular pollution and their effects are visible," he said.

"We have also taken several steps to stop the dust pollution in the city. 50 teams of CPCB have been set up and they are going to several places in the city to take stock of the situation. I will also do the same, actions will be taken accordingly," Javadekar said.

The union minister also said that the center has started a consultation with the five neighbouring states to find a solution for the air pollution in the national capital.

"This year, very few firecrackers were burst in Delhi. I congratulate the people for that. New technology is coming, so farmers will not resort to burning stubble. I believe the practice will see a huge decline from next year. Instead of blaming each other, we all have to come together to find a solution," he added.&nbsp;

 
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Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday took additional charge of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Ministry and hoped that this arrangement is for a "temporary period".

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday took additional charge of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Ministry and hoped that this arrangement is for a "temporary period". "I have assumed charge of Heavy industries and related ministries, I hope for a temporary period because there will be a regular arrangement thereafter. I have resumed charge and will start functioning right away," the Union Minister told media persons. Javadekar, who is already heading two other ministries -- Information and Broadcasting, and Environment, Forest and Climate Change, was given the additional charge after Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant vacated the post citing moral grounds. Talking about air pollution in the national capital, Javadekar said that the central government has taken several key decisions in the matter. "When we talk about air pollution in Delhi, we have to consider its geographic condition. There is little to no wind. The air quality tumbles when that happens. Modi government has taken many big decisions pertaining to vehicular pollution and their effects are visible," he said. "We have also taken several steps to stop the dust pollution in the city. 50 teams of CPCB have been set up and they are going to several places in the city to take stock of the situation. I will also do the same, actions will be taken accordingly," Javadekar said. The union minister also said that the center has started a consultation with the five neighbouring states to find a solution for the air pollution in the national capital. "This year, very few firecrackers were burst in Delhi. I congratulate the people for that. New technology is coming, so farmers will not resort to burning stubble. I believe the practice will see a huge decline from next year. Instead of blaming each other, we all have to come together to find a solution," he added.

Prakash Javadekar assumes charge of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Ministry

The deployment of Rapid Action Force (RAF) has been relaxed in five states after the Supreme Court delivered its much-awaited judgement in the Ayodhya case last week. RAF was deployed in several states ahead of the verdict to prevent any untoward incidents.

The decision has been taken after reviewing the situation on the ground which is completely under control and there has been no incident of violence reported in the states like Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan Telangana, Delhi and Gujarat.

The forces were withdrawn following orders from the Union Home Ministry. States had demanded the force to assist local police in law and order situation and to maintain peace after the Ayodhya verdict.

According to a senior official, the forces will remain in the states but their position have been changed from 'deployed'&nbsp;to 'reserved'.

"Four companies of RAF in each state were deployed to maintain law and order situation and peace after Ayodhya verdict. Since the situation is under control the forces have been withdrawn from the ground," sources in CRPF said.

"Forces will be in the state for some time and another decision on deployment will be taken based on ground situation followed by a review," officials said.

Meanwhile, in Uttar Pradesh, forces will monitor the situation in various districts till November 18.

"No incident has been reported from Uttar Pradesh. But forces are deployed there as per the ground situation to maintain law and order," officials said.

On November 9, the Supreme Court passed a landmark judgment in the Ayodhya case directing the Central government to hand over the disputed site at Ayodhya for the construction of a temple and set up a trust for this.

The apex court further directed the government to give a suitable plot of land measuring five acres to the Sunni Waqf Board.&nbsp;

The deployment of Rapid Action Force (RAF) has been relaxed in five states after the Supreme Court delivered its much-awaited judgement in the Ayodhya case last week.

The deployment of Rapid Action Force (RAF) has been relaxed in five states after the Supreme Court delivered its much-awaited judgement in the Ayodhya case last week. RAF was deployed in several states ahead of the verdict to prevent any untoward incidents. The decision has been taken after reviewing the situation on the ground which is completely under control and there has been no incident of violence reported in the states like Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan Telangana, Delhi and Gujarat. The forces were withdrawn following orders from the Union Home Ministry. States had demanded the force to assist local police in law and order situation and to maintain peace after the Ayodhya verdict. According to a senior official, the forces will remain in the states but their position have been changed from 'deployed' to 'reserved'. "Four companies of RAF in each state were deployed to maintain law and order situation and peace after Ayodhya verdict. Since the situation is under control the forces have been withdrawn from the ground," sources in CRPF said. "Forces will be in the state for some time and another decision on deployment will be taken based on ground situation followed by a review," officials said. Meanwhile, in Uttar Pradesh, forces will monitor the situation in various districts till November 18. "No incident has been reported from Uttar Pradesh. But forces are deployed there as per the ground situation to maintain law and order," officials said. On November 9, the Supreme Court passed a landmark judgment in the Ayodhya case directing the Central government to hand over the disputed site at Ayodhya for the construction of a temple and set up a trust for this. The apex court further directed the government to give a suitable plot of land measuring five acres to the Sunni Waqf Board.

After Ayodhya verdict, deployment of Paramilitary forces in 5 states relaxed

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said that stubble can be converted into compressed natural gas (CNG) and Punjab and Haryana governments should take steps in this regard as it would generate employment and farmers will be paid off.

"I have met several experts, the left stubble can be converted into CNG. I have talked to Indraprastha Gas Limited and they are willing to buy it. Why do not Haryana, Punjab government promote it, they shall take steps in this regard. Farmers will get money and youth will be employed," Kejriwal told reporters.

Expressing concern over the increasing pollution in the national capital which has reached to 'severe category', the Chief Minister said,&nbsp;"Stubble can be converted into coal and it can be bought by the National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC)."

He said that Delhi's image is "not good in the world" when it comes to air quality.

"We all are seeing that Delhi's own pollution is not that bad. Till October 10, the air quality index was in the satisfactory category as there was no stubble burning according to the images shown the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Why Delhi people are suffering. We have reduced pollution by 25 per cent. But due to Haryana and Punjab, we are facing such a situation. I am concerned about Delhi's''&nbsp;people health," he said.

He reiterated that pollution is in the `severe` category in Delhi due to stubble burning from 10 October.

"Smoke in Delhi decreased for three-four days due to rains in Punjab and Haryana. The Supreme Court`s order is not being followed by both the state governments," the Chief Minister said.

Kejriwal said that the Odd-Even scheme can be extended in the city, if required. The scheme has been implemented from November 4 to 15.

It is applicable from 8 am to 8 pm, except on Sundays. The Chief Minister further informed that a Mohalla clinic was inaugurated in Greater Kailash this morning.

Showing happiness over its establishment, Kejriwal said, "Nothing could be greater than the achievement that people of Greater Kailash, who visit hospitals like AIIMS and Forti, are visiting government dispensary.""I am so happy that the Delhi government`s health system is in par with the private hospitals," he said.&nbsp; 
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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said that stubble can be converted into compressed natural gas (CNG) and Punjab and Haryana governments should take steps in this regard as it would generate employment and farmers will be paid off.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said that stubble can be converted into compressed natural gas (CNG) and Punjab and Haryana governments should take steps in this regard as it would generate employment and farmers will be paid off. "I have met several experts, the left stubble can be converted into CNG. I have talked to Indraprastha Gas Limited and they are willing to buy it. Why do not Haryana, Punjab government promote it, they shall take steps in this regard. Farmers will get money and youth will be employed," Kejriwal told reporters. Expressing concern over the increasing pollution in the national capital which has reached to 'severe category', the Chief Minister said, "Stubble can be converted into coal and it can be bought by the National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC)." He said that Delhi's image is "not good in the world" when it comes to air quality. "We all are seeing that Delhi's own pollution is not that bad. Till October 10, the air quality index was in the satisfactory category as there was no stubble burning according to the images shown the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Why Delhi people are suffering. We have reduced pollution by 25 per cent. But due to Haryana and Punjab, we are facing such a situation. I am concerned about Delhi's'' people health," he said. He reiterated that pollution is in the `severe` category in Delhi due to stubble burning from 10 October. "Smoke in Delhi decreased for three-four days due to rains in Punjab and Haryana. The Supreme Court`s order is not being followed by both the state governments," the Chief Minister said. Kejriwal said that the Odd-Even scheme can be extended in the city, if required. The scheme has been implemented from November 4 to 15. It is applicable from 8 am to 8 pm, except on Sundays. The Chief Minister further informed that a Mohalla clinic was inaugurated in Greater Kailash this morning. Showing happiness over its establishment, Kejriwal said, "Nothing could be greater than the achievement that people of Greater Kailash, who visit hospitals like AIIMS and Forti, are visiting government dispensary.""I am so happy that the Delhi government`s health system is in par with the private hospitals," he said.

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday held that the office of Chief Justice of India is a "public authority" and comes under the ambit of Right to Information (RTI) Act while also adding that the transparency only strengthens the judicial independence.

A five-judge Constitution bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Justices NV Ramana, DY Chandrachud, Deepak Gupta and Sanjiv Khanna were hearing a petition challenging the January 2010 judgment of the Delhi High Court which ruled that office of CJI comes under the purview of RTI.

The apex court said that the public interest demands that the transparency is maintained.

"Right to privacy and confidentiality is an important aspect and it has to be balanced. There has to be a balance between the right to information and the right to privacy as well as confidentiality and independence of the judiciary,"&nbsp;it said.

Chief Justice Gogoi had earlier observed that in the name of transparency, one cannot destroy the institution.

In November 2007, an RTI activist Subhash Chandra Aggarwal had filed an RTI in the Supreme Court seeking information on judges` assets but the information was denied.

Aggarwal then approached the Central Information Commission (CIC) which asked the apex court to disclose information on the ground that the Chief Justice of India`s office comes within the ambit of the Act.In January 2009, a plea was moved in the Delhi High Court against the CIC order but the latter was upheld.&nbsp;

The Supreme Court on Wednesday held that the office of Chief Justice of India is a "public authority" and comes under the ambit of Right to Information (RTI) Act while also adding that the transparency only strengthens the judicial independence.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday held that the office of Chief Justice of India is a "public authority" and comes under the ambit of Right to Information (RTI) Act while also adding that the transparency only strengthens the judicial independence. A five-judge Constitution bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Justices NV Ramana, DY Chandrachud, Deepak Gupta and Sanjiv Khanna were hearing a petition challenging the January 2010 judgment of the Delhi High Court which ruled that office of CJI comes under the purview of RTI. The apex court said that the public interest demands that the transparency is maintained. "Right to privacy and confidentiality is an important aspect and it has to be balanced. There has to be a balance between the right to information and the right to privacy as well as confidentiality and independence of the judiciary," it said. Chief Justice Gogoi had earlier observed that in the name of transparency, one cannot destroy the institution. In November 2007, an RTI activist Subhash Chandra Aggarwal had filed an RTI in the Supreme Court seeking information on judges` assets but the information was denied. Aggarwal then approached the Central Information Commission (CIC) which asked the apex court to disclose information on the ground that the Chief Justice of India`s office comes within the ambit of the Act.In January 2009, a plea was moved in the Delhi High Court against the CIC order but the latter was upheld.

RTI Act applicable to office of Chief Justice: Supreme Court

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