Environmentalists and residents in New Delhi urged authorities to shift the upcoming India-Bangladesh Twenty20 match to a different venue as air pollution remained at the most severe level in the Indian capital for the second day running on Wednesday (October 30).

As pollution plagues Delhi, calls grow to shift India-Bangladesh T20 match

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) sources said that the first T20I match between India and Bangladesh will be held as scheduled at Arun Jaitley Stadium here despite air quality in Delhi deteriorating post-Diwali.

"We had taken permission from Delhi Pollution Control Committee and they gave November 3 as clear day so we decided to fix the Delhi venue after their consultation," BCCI sources said.

When asked what would happen if the situation worsened the BCCI source said, "As of now everything is fixed and I don't see any change in plan."

The morning after Diwali, the air quality in Delhi dipped to the 'very poor' category according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).

An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.

The most polluted locations post-Diwali are Delhi University (North Campus), Pusa, Rohini-Punjabi Bagh, Wazirpur, Jahangirpuri, DTU and Bawana.

Poor air quality has been a concern in Delhi. In December 2017, Sri Lanka players find it difficult to breathe during the Test match in Delhi and even wore masks while fielding.

Bangladesh will be playing three-T20I and two Test matches in India. The first T20I will be played in Delhi on November 3.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) sources said that the first T20I match between India and Bangladesh will be held as scheduled at Arun Jaitley Stadium here despite air quality in Delhi deteriorating post-Diwali.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) sources said that the first T20I match between India and Bangladesh will be held as scheduled at Arun Jaitley Stadium here despite air quality in Delhi deteriorating post-Diwali. "We had taken permission from Delhi Pollution Control Committee and they gave November 3 as clear day so we decided to fix the Delhi venue after their consultation," BCCI sources said. When asked what would happen if the situation worsened the BCCI source said, "As of now everything is fixed and I don't see any change in plan." The morning after Diwali, the air quality in Delhi dipped to the 'very poor' category according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR). An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'. The most polluted locations post-Diwali are Delhi University (North Campus), Pusa, Rohini-Punjabi Bagh, Wazirpur, Jahangirpuri, DTU and Bawana. Poor air quality has been a concern in Delhi. In December 2017, Sri Lanka players find it difficult to breathe during the Test match in Delhi and even wore masks while fielding. Bangladesh will be playing three-T20I and two Test matches in India. The first T20I will be played in Delhi on November 3.

India-Bangladesh T20I to be held in Delhi as planned despite poor air quality

Mexico has deported over 300 Indian nationals to New Delhi, the National Migration Institute (INM) said late in what it described as unprecedented transatlantic deportation.

Unprecedented mass repatriation: Mexico deports 311 Indians

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar speaks at World Economic Forum Summit. Watch this video to know more.

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar speaks at World Economic Forum Summit

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday inaugurated India=Bangladesh Business Forum at New Delhi and stated that together, both countries will take the bilateral ties to "new heights". Watch this videos to know more.

India, Bangladesh ties will reach new heights: Sheikh Hasina

Top democratic leader and speaker of US house of representatives Nancy Pelosi has lauded India-US ties and said support for New Delhi in the US Congress "is always bipartisan." Watch this video to know more.

Support for India in US Congress bipartisan: Nancy Pelosi

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WION Speaks to the Members of Indian-American business community

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World's most liveable cities 2019: Vienna again tops the list

Revolt Intellicorp's much-awaited all-electric motorcycle, the RV400, has finally made its way to India. It will be initially available at four Revolt hubs in New Delhi and subsequently in Pune. One can own Revolt RV400 Base for INR 3,499 per month and Revolt RV 400 Premium for INR 3,999 per month. Under the My Revolt Plan (MRP), the owners will have to pay a total of 37 monthly instalments for each trim. The motorcycle offers a maximum speed of 85kmph in the Sport mode and range up to 150 kilometres in the Eco mode. It comes loaded with features like upsidedown front forks, rear adjustable monoshock, front & rear disc brakes, digital instrument cluster, and all-LED lights. Pitstop got a chance to ride the Revolt RV400 at a go-kart track and here's our first ride impression about India's first all-electric motorcycle.

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Karti Chidambaram defended his father P Chidambaram who was arrested amid high drama on Wednesday night for his alleged role in the INX Media corruption and money laundering case. while speaking to media at Delhi airport when he arrived from Chennai. Watch this video to know what he has to say.

INX Media Case: Karti Chidambaram defends his father

Congress leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram was arrested amid high drama on Wednesday night for his alleged role in the INX Media corruption and money laundering case. Chidambaram will be produced before a special court today.

P Chidambaram arrested: Chidambaram to be produced in CBI court today

Congress leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram has been brought to special CBI court by officials where special CBI judge Ajay Kumar Kuhar would hear his case.

INX Media case: P Chidambaram brought to special CBI court

P. Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram exclusively talks to WION. Watch video to know more.

P. Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram exclusively talks to WION

As the water level of the Yamuna crossed the "warning mark" in the national capital, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday called an emergency meeting of officials concerned to assess the preparations. Watch this video to know more.

New Delhi on flood alert after water level in Yamuna crosses 'warning mark'

North Indian hill states battle flood fury. Heavy rains trigger floods, landslides. Water level increases of Tawi River in Jammu. Low-lying areas of the national capital Delhi are also at risk. A flood warning has been issued to nearby people of Yamuna River. Authorities even have evacuated people from low-lying areas of Delhi.

Flood warning for Delhi, Yamuna river near the danger mark

India on Thursday is celebrating its 73rd Independence Day with many events across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurled the national flag at the majestic Red Fort.

PM Modi unfurls national flag from the Red Fort, nation chants 'National Anthem'

73rd Independence Day: PM Modi address nation for 92 minutes; Here are the top points of his speech. Watch video to know more.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun his address from the ramparts of the Red Fort by conveying Independence Day greetings. Then he says 'We do not believe in creating problems or dragging them. In less than 70 days of our new Government, Article 370 was revoked, and in both Houses of Parliament, 2/3rd of the members supported this move. The old system in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh led to corruption, nepotism but there was injustice when it came to rights of women, children, Dalits, tribal communities.

PM Modi addresses nation on its 73rd Independence day celebration from the ramparts of the Red Fort

Governor Satya Pal Malik hoisted the National Tricolour at the Sher-e-Kashmir stadium in the first Independence Day celebration in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of its special status.

Governor Satya Pal Malik unfurls National Flag at Srinagar's Sher-i-Kashmir stadium

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the 73rd Independence Day on Thursday (today) from the ramparts of iconic Red Fort in the national capital. Watch this video to know more.

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India is celebrating it 73rd Independence day on the 15th August. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoists the tricolour and address the nation from the Red fort. After his Independence Day speech concluded, PM Modi met school children at the Red Fort.

Elated school children surrounds PM Modi

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Sources: No breakthrough in India-U.S trade talks

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5th meet of NITI Aayog's governing council in New Delhi. Water crisis and farmer issues to be top agenda of this meeting. Bihar and Andhra expected to raise special status demand. Watch this video to know more.

PM Modi chairs 5th NITI Aayog meeting

AAP suffered a humiliating defeat in the Lok Sabha polls after it failed to forge an alliance with the Congress. BJP won all seven parliamentary seats in the national capital. 
 
Unable to digest the debacle, and hence,&nbsp;going to extreme lengths to ensure voters' support in the upcoming Assembly elections in 2020, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal ended up announcing free travel for women in Delhi Metro and DTC buses.

"On all DTC buses, cluster buses and metro trains women will be allowed to travel free of cost," announced&nbsp;the Delhi chief minister yesterday.

There seem to be many problems with the Delhi government's decision. Kejriwal claimed that the decision was taken to encourage women to use public transport for their safety. However, it is difficult to justify "FREE=SAFE" equation here.

The Delhi government and the Centre are 50:50 equity partners in the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. The Delhi government will bear the entire cost alone without the Centre's support. If rolled out by September 2019, this scheme will cost the Delhi government Rs 700- Rs 800 crore for the rest of the financial year.&nbsp;

For women to feel safe -&nbsp;more buses should be added to the existing fleet and their frequency should be increased during late hours. And a few women special metro train rides&nbsp;can be introduced during peak hours. Furthermore, more CCTV cameras should be put in place across the city and the number of metro feeders should be increased for better connectivity from metro stations.

Another problem with this decision is the losses which the DMRC and DTC will face following the implementation of this scheme. According to the Delhi Economic survey 2018-2019, DTC is incurring working losses which have jumped to Rs 1750.37 crore. The working loss of DTC was Rs 942.89 crore in 2013-14. Subsequently, it rose to Rs 1019.36 crore (2014-15), Rs 1250.14 crore (2015-16), Rs 1381.79 (2016-17), Rs 1730.02 crore(2017-18) and currently stands Rs 1750.37 crore in budgetary estimates of 2018-19, the survey said in February 2019.

Kejriwal has time and again attacked the Central government for increasing metro fares, but to expand and provide world-class services to commuters, the entity needs to generate revenue to meet the input cost and operate as a profit-making organisation.

Women in Delhi want safer environment, effective public transport system and not freebies. There is nothing empowering about the decision. In fact, it enforces gender inequality.

The money for this subsidy will come from the taxpayers' pocket. Experts and poll pundits see this decision as an election gimmick which is unlikely to help the Aam Aadmi Party get more votes in&nbsp;the upcoming Assembly election.

Instead, the Delhi government should have considered reducing or waiving off fares for senior citizens, differently abled people and those who cannot afford the bus and metro rides - irrespective of gender.&nbsp;

(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL.)&nbsp; 
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AAP suffered a humiliating defeat in the Lok Sabha polls after it failed to forge an alliance with the Congress. BJP won all seven parliamentary seats in the national capital.

AAP suffered a humiliating defeat in the Lok Sabha polls after it failed to forge an alliance with the Congress. BJP won all seven parliamentary seats in the national capital. Unable to digest the debacle, and hence, going to extreme lengths to ensure voters' support in the upcoming Assembly elections in 2020, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal ended up announcing free travel for women in Delhi Metro and DTC buses. "On all DTC buses, cluster buses and metro trains women will be allowed to travel free of cost," announced the Delhi chief minister yesterday. There seem to be many problems with the Delhi government's decision. Kejriwal claimed that the decision was taken to encourage women to use public transport for their safety. However, it is difficult to justify "FREE=SAFE" equation here. The Delhi government and the Centre are 50:50 equity partners in the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. The Delhi government will bear the entire cost alone without the Centre's support. If rolled out by September 2019, this scheme will cost the Delhi government Rs 700- Rs 800 crore for the rest of the financial year. For women to feel safe - more buses should be added to the existing fleet and their frequency should be increased during late hours. And a few women special metro train rides can be introduced during peak hours. Furthermore, more CCTV cameras should be put in place across the city and the number of metro feeders should be increased for better connectivity from metro stations. Another problem with this decision is the losses which the DMRC and DTC will face following the implementation of this scheme. According to the Delhi Economic survey 2018-2019, DTC is incurring working losses which have jumped to Rs 1750.37 crore. The working loss of DTC was Rs 942.89 crore in 2013-14. Subsequently, it rose to Rs 1019.36 crore (2014-15), Rs 1250.14 crore (2015-16), Rs 1381.79 (2016-17), Rs 1730.02 crore(2017-18) and currently stands Rs 1750.37 crore in budgetary estimates of 2018-19, the survey said in February 2019. Kejriwal has time and again attacked the Central government for increasing metro fares, but to expand and provide world-class services to commuters, the entity needs to generate revenue to meet the input cost and operate as a profit-making organisation. Women in Delhi want safer environment, effective public transport system and not freebies. There is nothing empowering about the decision. In fact, it enforces gender inequality. The money for this subsidy will come from the taxpayers' pocket. Experts and poll pundits see this decision as an election gimmick which is unlikely to help the Aam Aadmi Party get more votes in the upcoming Assembly election. Instead, the Delhi government should have considered reducing or waiving off fares for senior citizens, differently abled people and those who cannot afford the bus and metro rides - irrespective of gender. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL.)

There's nothing uplifting about free metro and bus rides for women; it's a poll gimmick

PM Modi's first cabinet meet underway at the south block, New Delhi. Watch this video to know more.

PM Modi's first cabinet meeting underway on National Security Issues

Congress president Rahul Gandhi still remains adamant on quitting as the party president despite the party's highest decision-making body – the Congress Working Committee – categorically refusing to accept his offer to resign from the top post.

Rahul adamant on resignation, wants a non-Gandhi as next Congress president

In this video, we bring to you the latest visuals from the Congress Working Committee meeting at the party office. Watch the full video to know more.

Delhi: Visuals from Congress Working Committee meeting at party office

World leaders welcome back PM Modi. Putin, Xi, Netanyahu congratulate PM Modi. Bhutan & Japan PM hail PM Modi's landslide victory. #GeneralElections2019 #LokSabhaElectionResult #PMModi #BJP #ResultsOnWion

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