The land identified for this purpose includes about 6 hectares in sector-K of the Basant Kunj scheme and nearly 6.5 hectares of land currently used as temporary parking, developed under the Prabandhnagar Yojana for the inauguration of the Rashtra Prerna Sthal.

On Monday, most parts of the city recorded “poor” to “very poor” air quality, with several areas seeing pollution levels worsen further. Some of the most polluted areas included Chandni Chowk, which recorded an AQI of 343, making it one of the worst-hit locations.

The Supreme Court is set to deliver its verdict on bail pleas filed by Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and others accused in the alleged 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy. The case involves UAPA charges and prolonged detention, and has drawn national and international attention.