Delhi News Live Updates: The glitch has been fixed now, and the AMSS systems are up and functional now: AAI. (Source: Express Archives)Delhi News Live Updates: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) announced on Friday evening that the technical glitch in the Air Traffic Control’s Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) has been resolved, and the system is now fully operational. The malfunction had earlier disrupted both domestic and international flight operations, leading to the delay of over 800 flights and cancellation of at least 20.
Delhi pollution office timings: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced staggered working hours for Delhi government and MCD employees from November 15 to February 15 to ease traffic and reduce pollution. Delhi government offices will now function from 10 am to 6.30 pm, while MCD offices will operate from 8.30 am to 5 pm. Currently, there is only a 30-minute time gap between the Delhi government offices and MCD.
150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the year-long commemoration marking 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram, calling it a timeless symbol of inspiration and unity. “The phrase ‘Vande Mataram’ fills our present with self-confidence and gives us the courage to believe that no goal is beyond our reach,” the Prime Minister said. He added that as the nation celebrates 150 years of Vande Mataram, the milestone will serve as a new source of inspiration and energy for every Indian.
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) announced on Friday evening that the technical glitch in the Air Traffic Control’s Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) has been resolved, and the system is now fully operational. The malfunction had earlier disrupted both domestic and international flight operations, leading to the delay of over 800 flights and cancellation of at least 20.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced staggered working hours for Delhi government and MCD employees from November 15 to February 15 to ease traffic and reduce pollution. Delhi government offices will now function from 10 am to 6.30 pm, while MCD offices will operate from 8.30 am to 5 pm. The official statement said that since there is currently only a 30-minute gap between the two schedules, the city experiences heavy traffic congestion both in the morning and the evening, aggravating the city’s air pollution. (PTI)
Over 800 flights were delayed at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday after a technical glitch hit the Air Traffic Control’s Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS). The malfunction disrupted both domestic and international operations, with at least 20 flights cancelled. (PTI)
A division bench of the Delhi High Court on Friday delivered a split judgment on a plea by Baramulla MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh alias Engineer Rashid seeking a waiver on the costs borne by him on his security and travel arrangements to attend Lok Sabha proceedings.
The matter was heard by a bench of Justices Vivek Chaudhary and Anup Bhambhani. The verdict was reserved in August.
Pronouncing the verdict in open court, Justice Chaudhary said he has rejected Rashid’s plea while Justice Bhambhani has allowed it.
Justice Bhambhani orally added that the bench has “not been able to concur” and, thus, the bench is rendering “two separate judgments, they’re divergent and discordant”. Read
Operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport descended into chaos on Friday as a technical glitch in the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) disrupted air traffic control data, delaying over 300 domestic and international flights. The issue, which began Thursday evening, forced controllers to prepare flight plans manually, causing long queues and congestion across terminals. Airlines including IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air reported significant delays. (PTI)
Following a technical glitch in the Air Traffic Control’s AMSS system that disrupted flight operations on Friday, IndiGo released a statement assuring passengers of its full support and ongoing efforts to minimise inconvenience. In a post on X, the airline said it understands the frustration caused by delays and cancellations linked to the system issue. “We understand that the ongoing AMSS system issue affecting Air Traffic Control has led to delays and disruptions to travel plans, and we fully understand the inconvenience this may be causing to our customers and their loved ones,” IndiGo stated. The airline added that authorities are working to restore full functionality.
IndiGo also advised travellers scheduled to fly on Friday to check the latest flight status (http://t.co/iWgtpd6h6C) and reach the airport earlier than usual to avoid any last-minute rush, the statement read.
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— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) November 7, 2025
We understand that the ongoing AMSS system issue affecting Air Traffic Control has led to delays and disruptions to travel plans, and we fully understand the inconvenience this may be causing to our customers and their loved ones.
While the authorities work to…
Flight delays at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport continued till late afternoon on Friday. The Delhi airport released a statement around 1:45 PM, asking passengers to adhere to their revised schedules.
Major airlines like SpiceJet, IndiGo, and Air India advised flyers in the morning to keep checking the latest updates and approach their personnel in case of any difficulty.
“Flight operations at Delhi Airport has been disrupted due to an ongoing technical issue with the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) that supports Air Traffic Control flight planning process. All airline operations at Delhi Airport are currently delayed. Concerned authorities are working on resolving the issue at the earliest. Passengers are requested to follow updates from their airlines regarding revised schedules. Thank you for your cooperation,” the Delhi airport said in its latest statement. Read
Police have formed five teams to trace the accused after the headless body of a 35-year-old woman was recovered from a drain near Sector 82 in Noida on Thursday morning.
Officials said over a hundred CCTV cameras installed in the nearby areas have been scanned to identify the suspect, while forensic experts have collected samples from the spot for examination.
According to police, information about the body was received around 10.30 am on Thursday. “We received information about the body of an unidentified woman found in a drain near Sector 82 Noida Cut. Acting immediately, local police arrived at the scene and the body was pulled from the drain,” officials said.
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has announced the launch of Phase II of the DDA Jan Sadharan Awaas Yojana, 2025. The decision follows an “overwhelming public response” to the scheme’s first phase.
This new phase, detailed in a circular dated October 23, 2025 , offers an additional 1,537 flats and expands the scheme to include the LIG (Low-Income Group) category.
Phase-II includes flats in various parts of Delhi. The scheme specifically targets providing affordable housing, especially for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).
More than 100 flights were delayed at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport Friday morning after a technical glitch hit the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system, disrupting flight movements across North India.
Flight operations were severely impacted, leading to congestion as of 9 am, with air traffic controllers manually handling departures and arrivals.
Sources reported that the server has been down since early this morning. It is not yet clear when the issue will be rectified.
“Flight operations at Delhi Airport are experiencing delays due to a technical issue in the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS), which supports Air Traffic Control data. Controllers are processing flight plans manually, leading to some delays. Technical teams are working to restore the system at the earliest. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of all passengers and stakeholders,” the Airport Authority of India (AAI) said in a statement.
We have to build a nation which is at the top on basis of knowledge, science and technology, says PM Modi.
When the enemy dared to attack our security and honour using terrorism, the world saw that India knows how to take the form of Durga, he added.
"In 1937, a part of Vande Mataram's soul was removed; this sowed seeds of partition."
'Vande Mataram' became the voice of India's freedom struggle, it expressed feelings of every Indian, says PM Modi.
"Phrase ‘Vande Mataram' fills our present with self-confidence and gives us courage that there is no goal that cannot be achieved," says PM Modi adding that we mark 150 years of 'Vande Mataram' today, this will give us new inspiration and fill the people of our country with new energy.
Presentation of 'Vande Mataram' being performed by various renowned national artists at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js#watch | Delhi | 'Vande Mataram, Naad ekam, Roopam anek', the enchanting presentation of National Song 'Vande Mataram', which is being performed by various renowned national artists, is being witnessed by PM Modi
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2025
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Calling November 7 a “historic day for the countrymen,” PM Modi took to X to express his enthusiasm ahead of the programme. He wrote: “Tomorrow, November 7, will be a historic day for the countrymen. We are going to celebrate the glorious 150 years of the Vande Mataram song. This is that inspiring call which has imbued many generations of the country with the spirit of patriotism. On this special occasion, we will have the privilege of participating in a ceremony in Delhi around 9:30 in the morning. Here, a commemorative postage stamp and coin will also be released. The collective singing of Vande Mataram will be the main attraction of this event!”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the commemoration of the National Song 'Vande Mataram' at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.
This year marks 150 years of 'Vande Mataram' which first appeared in Bangadarshan as part of his novel 'Anandamath'.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsVIDEO | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the year-long commemoration of the National Song “Vande Mataram” at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 7, 2025
The year 2025 marks 150 years of “Vande Mataram,” written by Bankimchandra Chatterji during Akshaya Navami on November 7,… pic.twitter.com/SJdjNJFSR7
In connection with the 150th year celebration of 'Vande Mataram' conducted by the Ministry of Culture at Indira Gandhi Stadium, around 11,000 invitees are expected in 1,000 cars and 300 buses.
📍 ROADS LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED / DIVERTED (On need basis):
-BSZ Marg, JLN Marg, MG Marg, IP Marg, Vikas Marg
-Secretariat Road, Velodrome Road
-Shanti Van Crossing → Rajghat → Bhairon Marg
-Under Geeta Colony Flyover → IP Flyover → Saleem Garh Bypass
-W Point → Delhi Gate
-Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg & Delhi Gate → Rajghat JLN Marg
-Rajghat → Kishan Ghat / Power House Road
-ITO → Yamuna Bridge (IP Marg & Vikas Marg)
📍 Advisory
-Avoid the above-mentioned roads from 5am to 2pm
📍Entry to the stadium
-Gates 1,2,3,7 & 8 (East) via Velodrome / Secretariat Road
-Gates 19,21,22,23 (West) via MG Marg / Ring Road
📍Parking prohibited
-Velodrome Road, Secretariat Road, IP Marg, BSZ Marg, Vikas Marg, JLN Marg, MG Marg / Ring Road, Saleem Garh Bypass, Power House Road
📍Vehicles parked in restricted areas will be towed and prosecuted as per law.
📍Stay updated through Delhi Traffic Police channels.
More than 100 flights were delayed at the Delhi airport on Friday morning due to technical problems with the air traffic control system. Authorities are working to fix the issues, sources told PTI. The national capital’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), the country’s busiest airport, handles more than 1,500 flight movements daily.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsPassenger Advisory issued at 08:34 Hours#delhiairport #passengeradvisory #deladvisory pic.twitter.com/ckfpibIazv
— Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) November 7, 2025
With Delhi’s air quality deteriorating, 91 public and private buildings have installed anti-smog guns following the government’s directive that all buildings of G+5 floors or higher must comply by November 29. The target is to equip 150 buildings, with 149 guns to be set up by the MCD, 21 by the NDMC, and one by the Delhi Cantonment Board. The DTIDC will install them at all ISBTs. Installation requirements vary by building size, starting from three guns for 10,000 sq m and increasing with area. Environmentalists, however, criticized the move as a temporary fix, arguing that anti-smog guns only offer short-term relief without addressing the root causes of pollution. (PTI)
In a resounding victory on Thursday, the Left alliance comprising the All India Students’ Association (AISA), Students’ Federation of India (SFI), and Democratic Students’ Front (DSF) has secured all key positions in the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) elections. Aditi Mishra of AISA was elected President, K Gopika of SFI won the post of Vice President, Sunil Yadav of DSF emerged as the General Secretary, and Danish Ali of AISA clinched the Joint Secretary position, marking a clean sweep for the alliance.
Days after a man shot at and injured a Class 12 student after stalking her in Ballabgarh in Haryana’s Faridabad, the police said Thursday he was arrested from Sarmathla in Gurgaon on November 5, and later injured in an encounter.
According to the Faridabad police, Jitendra alias Jatin, 30, a resident of Sarmathla, was nabbed by the Sector 65 Crime Branch team after they conducted searches in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana. The police said they suspected he had fled from Haryana after shooting the girl.
Varun Kumar Dahiya, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime), said that during interrogation, Jitendra told them he had concealed another illegal firearm near Kabeelpur village. Read
For the Joint Secretary position, Left Unity’s Danish is currently in the lead with 1,896 votes, while ABVP’s Anuj is close behind with 1,713 votes.
The General Secretary race remains extremely tight, with ABVP’s Rajeshwar narrowly ahead at 1,726 votes, while Left Unity’s Sunil follows closely with 1,704 votes, a margin of just 22 votes separating the two.
In the vice-presidential contest, Left Unity’s Gopika has secured a strong lead with 2,592 votes, while ABVP’s Tanya trails with 1,615 votes after the latest round of counting.
As counting continues for the JNUSU elections on Thursday, early trends show a tight contest between the Left Unity and ABVP across key posts. After 5,490 votes, Left Unity’s Aditi Mishra leads the presidential race with 1,643 votes followed by ABVP’s Vikas Patel (1,344) and PSA’s Shinde Vijayalakshmi (1,081).
Several independent reports and the judiciary’s own data show that cases are piling up as rising judicial backlog begets more pendency. Delhi’s lower courts spread across the Capital have a pendency of 15.6 lakh cases (13.5 lakh criminal and 2.18 lakh civil), data on the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) shows — and these numbers are rising.
There are a little over 700 judges in the Capital which means that each is dealing with an average pendency of 2,200 cases.
Track the AQI and activities of your children. In Delhi-like cities, AQI is lower in April–September, unlike during October–March. Parents should minimise their children’s outdoor activities, thus exposure, when the air quality is bad. They should prioritise clean indoor air by also reducing household pollution. Pregnant individuals should avoid exposure when the AQI is high.
However, physical activity is crucial. The goal is exposure management, not elimination of outdoor activities for children.
It can lead to oxidative stress and inflammation. Short-term spikes in PM2.5 are associated with higher circulating C-reactive protein and cytokines, indicating systemic inflammation that can affect lungs, vasculature, and brain. Various neurological injuries can also happen. In short, analysis of brain tissue from people residing in highly polluted areas shows pollution exposure can trigger brain inflammation, damage, and early changes similar to those seen in people with Alzheimer’s disease.
In both people and animals, long-term exposure to air pollution can damage the brain’s protective barrier, activate immune cells in the brain, and cause changes similar to Alzheimer’s disease. It can also harm the brain’s wiring in areas that control thinking and behaviour. These changes help explain why pollution can affect memory, learning, and mood.
Gen sec
Rajeshwar Kant Dubey (abvp): 1496
Sunil Yadav (left): 1367
Shuaib Khan (bapsa): 592
Preeti (nsui): 361
Gopi Krishnan U (aisf): 196
Nota 231
Blank 62
Invalid 35
Joint secretary
Danish Ali (left): 1447
Anuj Damara (abvp): 1494
Ravi Raj (crjd): 684
Manmohan Mitruka (pdsu): 260
Kuldeep Ojha (nsui): 167
Nota 198
Blank 63
Invalid 34
Vice-president
K Gopika (left): 2146
Tanya kumari (ABVP): 1437
Sheikh Shahnawaz (NSUI): 316
Nota: 324
Blank: 85
Invalid: 32
After counting 4,340 votes, the count is as follows
President
Aditi mishra (Left): 1375
Vikas patel (abvp): 1192
Shinde vijayalakshmi (psa): 915
Vikash (nsui): 341
Angad Singh (ind): 136
Raj ratan rajouria (bapsa): 180
Nota: 118
Shirasava indu (disha): 63
Blank: 33
Invalid: 52
At 5.30am, the air quality pushed past the ‘severe’ category in several areas according to AQI.in. While Delhi recorded an AQI of 601 around 5.30am today, adjoining cities of Noida and Gurgaon both had an AQI of over 500. Noida recorded an AQI of 503 at 7 am, while Gurgaon had an AQI of 515 at the same time, as per aqi.in.
The air quality in parts of Delhi-NCR deteriorated further on Thursday morning, with the AQI in the Capital touching 300. Among the most polluted zones in Delhi were Burari, Anand Vihar, Aerocity and Bawana.
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