With winter just around the corner, Delhi has once again been enveloped in a thick layer of smog as the air quality plummeted to 'severe' category. On November 6, Monday, East Delhi's air quality breached the 999 mark.

India: New Delhi air quality 'severe', East Delhi air quality breaches 999 mark | World DNA

<p>In view of the rising water level in the Yamuna River in the national capital, the District Magistrate (East) has issued orders to concerned Sub-Divisional Magistrates to evacuate people and shift them to relief camps or suitable locations.</p>

<p>"Whereas the water level in Yamuna River is rising due to heavy rains as well as release of water from Hatni Kund Barrage and water level of river Yamuna may likely to rise up 207 metre by 10 am at ORB by tomorrow, i.e. 19 August, 2019 pitting risk to public life and property," read the order.</p>

<p>"And whereas it has come to the notice that many people live/work/wander in flood plains of Yamuna River which is dangerous considering the flood situation. Therefore, I direct the concern SDMs for complete evacuation from the low lying area of East district with the help of Delhi Police and CDVs. By 9 am on 19 August and shift them in relief camps /suitable location," said the order from District Magistrate (East).</p>

<p>The Yamuna level started rising near the catchment area on Sunday after water was released from Hathni Kund Barrage in Yamuna Nagar.</p>

<p>Irrigation Department official Haridev Kamboj told media, "Till 3 pm, 7,60,466 cusec of water was released from the barrage, which could affect low-lying areas in Delhi in the next 48 hours. The release of water began at 4 am. The administration has sounded a high alert in all the nearby areas of Yamuna Nagar."&nbsp;</p>


In view of the rising water level in the Yamuna River in the national capital, the District Magistrate (East) has issued orders to concerned Sub-Divisional Magistrates to evacuate people and shift them to relief camps or suitable locations.

In view of the rising water level in the Yamuna River in the national capital, the District Magistrate (East) has issued orders to concerned Sub-Divisional Magistrates to evacuate people and shift them to relief camps or suitable locations. "Whereas the water level in Yamuna River is rising due to heavy rains as well as release of water from Hatni Kund Barrage and water level of river Yamuna may likely to rise up 207 metre by 10 am at ORB by tomorrow, i.e. 19 August, 2019 pitting risk to public life and property," read the order. "And whereas it has come to the notice that many people live/work/wander in flood plains of Yamuna River which is dangerous considering the flood situation. Therefore, I direct the concern SDMs for complete evacuation from the low lying area of East district with the help of Delhi Police and CDVs. By 9 am on 19 August and shift them in relief camps /suitable location," said the order from District Magistrate (East). The Yamuna level started rising near the catchment area on Sunday after water was released from Hathni Kund Barrage in Yamuna Nagar. Irrigation Department official Haridev Kamboj told media, "Till 3 pm, 7,60,466 cusec of water was released from the barrage, which could affect low-lying areas in Delhi in the next 48 hours. The release of water began at 4 am. The administration has sounded a high alert in all the nearby areas of Yamuna Nagar."

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Early election trends show NDA leading in majority of the seats.

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<p>The former Indian cricketer and Lok Sabha&nbsp;contesting candidate Gautam Gambhir took a dig at opposition candidates as the counting of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/">Lok Sabha 2019 polls</a> was underway.</p>

<p>The Bhartiya Janta Party candidate Gambhir contested the election from East Delhi against Arvinder Singh Lovely of Congress and Atishi Marlena Aam Admi Party.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Currently, he is leading and likely to win.&nbsp;Gambhir thanked the party and&nbsp;promised that the party will not fail the&nbsp;mandate given by voters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On his official Twitter handle, Gambhir wrote, "Neither it’s a ‘Lovely’ cover drive and nor it is an ‘<em>आतिशी’ बल्लेबाज़ी</em>। It’s just the BJP’s ‘<em>गंभीर</em>’ ideology which people have supported. Thanks a lot to all the @BJP4India and @BJP4Delhi team-mates for getting this mandate. We won’t fail people’s choice."</p>

<p>In another tweet, he wrote in Hindi that&nbsp;translated as, "In this election, Arvind Kejriwal has lost his principles and will lose the Delhi elections as well. Lotus will continue to bloom amid the chaos created by AAP."</p>

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<p>Confident of emerging victorious on all the 7 seats in Delhi with five of its candidates breaking records in terms of leading with the highest margin ever, the BJP continued to dominate the trends while the Congress and AAP trailed at the second spot in five and two constituencies respectively.</p>

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<p>"The counting is going on smoothly in all the seven counting centres. Till now we have not received any complaints or any information of disturbance at the counting centres. Also the law and order situation is normal in the city," Delhi Chief Electoral Officer Ranbir Singh said.&nbsp;</p>


The former Indian cricketer and Lok Sabha contesting candidate Gautam Gambhir took a dig at opposition candidates as the counting of Lok Sabha 2019 polls was underway.

The former Indian cricketer and Lok Sabha contesting candidate Gautam Gambhir took a dig at opposition candidates as the counting of Lok Sabha 2019 polls was underway. The Bhartiya Janta Party candidate Gambhir contested the election from East Delhi against Arvinder Singh Lovely of Congress and Atishi Marlena Aam Admi Party. Currently, he is leading and likely to win. Gambhir thanked the party and promised that the party will not fail the mandate given by voters. On his official Twitter handle, Gambhir wrote, "Neither it’s a ‘Lovely’ cover drive and nor it is an ‘आतिशी’ बल्लेबाज़ी। It’s just the BJP’s ‘गंभीर’ ideology which people have supported. Thanks a lot to all the @BJP4India and @BJP4Delhi team-mates for getting this mandate. We won’t fail people’s choice." In another tweet, he wrote in Hindi that translated as, "In this election, Arvind Kejriwal has lost his principles and will lose the Delhi elections as well. Lotus will continue to bloom amid the chaos created by AAP." इस चुनाव में अरविंद केजरीवाल ने अपना ज़मीर और ईमान खोया है, 8 महीने में अपनी सत्ता खोएगा ! जितना कीचड़ AAP ने दिल्ली में फैलाया है, उतना ही ‘कमल’ दिल्ली में खिलेगा !! — Chowkidar Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) May 23, 2019 × Confident of emerging victorious on all the 7 seats in Delhi with five of its candidates breaking records in terms of leading with the highest margin ever, the BJP continued to dominate the trends while the Congress and AAP trailed at the second spot in five and two constituencies respectively. × "The counting is going on smoothly in all the seven counting centres. Till now we have not received any complaints or any information of disturbance at the counting centres. Also the law and order situation is normal in the city," Delhi Chief Electoral Officer Ranbir Singh said.

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<p>Within a few weeks after entering the political arena, former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir has found himself at the centre of a controversy. The Bhartiya Janta Party candidate is contesting the Lok Sabha election from Delhi East.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While recently, Gambhir has been <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/gautam-gambhir-demands-proofs-after-aaps-atishi-accuses-him-of-distributing-pamphlets-against-her-217298">accused of circulating pamphlets with derogatory and casteist remarks</a> against AAP opponent Atishi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In reply to the accusation, Gambhir sent a defamation notice to Atishi, Kejriwal, and Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, demanding an unconditional apology for making "defamatory" comments against him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, former cricketer VVS Laxman and spinner Harbhajan Singh have come forward and offered their support to Gambhir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Laxman tweeted, "Shocked to hear about yesterday's developments. Having known @GautamGambhir for nearly 2 decades, I can vouch for his integrity, character and the respect he has for women."</p>

<p>On the other hand, Harbhajan wrote "I am shocked to note yesterday’s events involving @GautamGambhir. I know him well and he can never talk ill for any woman. Whether he wins or loses is another matter but the man is above all this."</p>

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<p>Speaking to ANI, Gambhir said he would retire from politics the day allegations against him are proven.</p>

<p>"If he has proof, then he must bring it today. My resignation would be written by Arvind Kejriwal and I will sign it publicly," said Gambhir.</p>

<p>"If they have proof I am ready to take retirement from politics today itself. I will take retirement on May 23 if they come with proof but what if he doesn't turn up with proof? Will he resign as Delhi Chief Minister and retire from politics?" he asked.</p>

<p>Gambhir went on to say that it is because of people like Kejriwal that "good" people don't enter politics.</p>

<p>"You know why good people avoid entering politics? It is because of people like Arvind Kejriwal. They know they have to fight people like Arvind Kejriwal who can stoop to any low just for the sake of winning elections," he said.</p>

<p>Delhi, which has seven Lok Sabha seats at stake, will go to polls on May 12.&nbsp;</p>


Within a few weeks after entering the political arena, former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir has found himself at the centre of a controversy. The Bhartiya Janta Party candidate is contesting the Lok Sabha election from Delhi East.

Within a few weeks after entering the political arena, former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir has found himself at the centre of a controversy. The Bhartiya Janta Party candidate is contesting the Lok Sabha election from Delhi East. While recently, Gambhir has been accused of circulating pamphlets with derogatory and casteist remarks against AAP opponent Atishi. In reply to the accusation, Gambhir sent a defamation notice to Atishi, Kejriwal, and Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, demanding an unconditional apology for making "defamatory" comments against him. Now, former cricketer VVS Laxman and spinner Harbhajan Singh have come forward and offered their support to Gambhir. Laxman tweeted, "Shocked to hear about yesterday's developments. Having known @GautamGambhir for nearly 2 decades, I can vouch for his integrity, character and the respect he has for women." On the other hand, Harbhajan wrote "I am shocked to note yesterday’s events involving @GautamGambhir. I know him well and he can never talk ill for any woman. Whether he wins or loses is another matter but the man is above all this." I am shocked to note yesterday’s events involving @GautamGambhir. I know him well and he can never talk ill for any woman. Whether he wins or loses is another matter but the man is above all this — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) May 10, 2019 × Speaking to ANI, Gambhir said he would retire from politics the day allegations against him are proven. "If he has proof, then he must bring it today. My resignation would be written by Arvind Kejriwal and I will sign it publicly," said Gambhir. "If they have proof I am ready to take retirement from politics today itself. I will take retirement on May 23 if they come with proof but what if he doesn't turn up with proof? Will he resign as Delhi Chief Minister and retire from politics?" he asked. Gambhir went on to say that it is because of people like Kejriwal that "good" people don't enter politics. "You know why good people avoid entering politics? It is because of people like Arvind Kejriwal. They know they have to fight people like Arvind Kejriwal who can stoop to any low just for the sake of winning elections," he said. Delhi, which has seven Lok Sabha seats at stake, will go to polls on May 12.

'He is above all this': Harbhajan Singh and VVS Laxman vouch for Gautam Gambhir in pamphlet row

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Congress North East Delhi candidate Sheila Dikshit hold a roadshow in Brahmpuri.

Priyanka Gandhi holds roadshow in East Delhi with Sheila Dikshit

<p>Returning Officer K. Mahesh on Wednesday accepted Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Gautam Gambhir's nomination from East Delhi parliamentary constituency after the party clarified that his affidavit was not antedated.</p>

<p>Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress had raised objections on the affidavit filed by the cricketer-turned-politician.</p>

<p>Speaking to reporters, Gambhir's lawyer Anil Soni clarified that all of it was a plan to create a ruckus by AAP and it was the opposition's fear of BJP winning the elections which forced them to object to his client's affidavit.</p>

<p>"Aam Aadmi Party using some miscreants had tried to create a ruckus by falsely stating that our affidavit was antedated. The rejected candidates too asked how the date of 19/04 was mentioned when the affidavit was filed on April 23. We clarified that we had filed two affidavits, one on April 18 and the other had the serial number 1904, it was not the date but the serial number, we also showed the notary registry and called up the notary too," said Anil.</p>

<p>Mahesh clarified that the objections to Gambhir's candidature had come from AAP and Congress which were resolved after an explanation came from BJP, following which his nomination was approved.</p>

<p>"We started the scrutiny on April 24 at 11 am, when BJP candidate Gautam Gambhir's paper came up the AAP candidate Atishi with her lawyer and Congress candidate Arvind Lovely and one more independent candidate raised objections. They said that the date mentioned on the nomination paper was not similar to the day when the affidavit was filed (April 23), we organised a proper hearing and called both parties at 3 pm, both the parties appeared before us, clarifications were given and the issue was resolved," said Mahesh.</p>

<p>Delhi, where seven Lok Sabha seats are at stake will go to poll on May 12. The counting of votes will take place on May 23.</p>

<p>A total of 173 nominations have been filed till date, and the last date of withdrawal is April 26.&nbsp;</p>


Returning Officer K. Mahesh on Wednesday accepted Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Gautam Gambhir's nomination from East Delhi parliamentary constituency after the party clarified that his affidavit was not antedated.

Returning Officer K. Mahesh on Wednesday accepted Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Gautam Gambhir's nomination from East Delhi parliamentary constituency after the party clarified that his affidavit was not antedated. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress had raised objections on the affidavit filed by the cricketer-turned-politician. Speaking to reporters, Gambhir's lawyer Anil Soni clarified that all of it was a plan to create a ruckus by AAP and it was the opposition's fear of BJP winning the elections which forced them to object to his client's affidavit. "Aam Aadmi Party using some miscreants had tried to create a ruckus by falsely stating that our affidavit was antedated. The rejected candidates too asked how the date of 19/04 was mentioned when the affidavit was filed on April 23. We clarified that we had filed two affidavits, one on April 18 and the other had the serial number 1904, it was not the date but the serial number, we also showed the notary registry and called up the notary too," said Anil. Mahesh clarified that the objections to Gambhir's candidature had come from AAP and Congress which were resolved after an explanation came from BJP, following which his nomination was approved. "We started the scrutiny on April 24 at 11 am, when BJP candidate Gautam Gambhir's paper came up the AAP candidate Atishi with her lawyer and Congress candidate Arvind Lovely and one more independent candidate raised objections. They said that the date mentioned on the nomination paper was not similar to the day when the affidavit was filed (April 23), we organised a proper hearing and called both parties at 3 pm, both the parties appeared before us, clarifications were given and the issue was resolved," said Mahesh. Delhi, where seven Lok Sabha seats are at stake will go to poll on May 12. The counting of votes will take place on May 23. A total of 173 nominations have been filed till date, and the last date of withdrawal is April 26.

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