The dust blanket disrupted morning commutes and affected office-goers across Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad and Greater Noida.

Speculations suggest officers like Sandeep Salunke, Daljit Singh Chaudhary, and Renuka Mishra are frontrunners for the DGP post, followed by others including MK Bashal, Tilottama Verma, and Alok Sharma.

The Delhi government plans to enhance the premises of major city monuments including the Red Fort, Lotus Temple and Qutub Minar by installing street furniture such as lamps, benches and shaded seating areas.