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A thick blanket of fog covered parts of Delhi-NCR on Wednesday morning, leading to visibility dropping to almost zero. Several trains and flights have also hit a delay in their operations because of the fog blankets.

The Special Cell of the Delhi Police, responsible for handling sensitive cases, is leading the investigation into the reported blast near Israel Embassy in New Delhi. The forensic team has been deployed to analyze the letter for fingerprints and other potential clues.

Amidst growing speculations and political chatter, Minister of Public Works and District In-Charge, Satish Jarakiholi, took to the podium at a press conference in Belagavi to dispel rumours and clarify his recent visit to Delhi. Addressing concerns regarding his purported bid for the posts of Chief Minister (CM) or Deputy Chief Minister (DCM), Jarakiholi emphatically stated that he has never sought such positions and that the decision lies solely with the party leaders.

Flight operations at Delhi airport were affected today as dense fog brought down visibility in some parts of the national capital to zero. Passengers have been advised to contact their respective airlines for updates on their flights.

The CISF, a central armed police force, presently safeguards numerous central government ministry buildings in Delhi, besides securing installations in critical domains like nuclear and aerospace, civil airports, and the Delhi Metro.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday called the summons by probe agency Enforcement Directorate (ED) “illegal” and “politically motivated” and asserted that he has nothing to hide.

In response, senior Congress leader KC Venugopal accused Delhi Police of politicizing the event, stressing that it was the police, reporting to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who labeled it a terror attack.

It is reportedly said that CM Kejriwal's undisclosed destination for the meditation course raises questions about his attendance at the significant INDIA bloc meeting, the first after Congress's recent electoral setbacks in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan.

In 2023, Biryani continued its reign as the most-ordered dish for the eighth straight year, with 2.5 biryanis ordered per second. Bengaluru has earned the title of "Cake Capital" with a whopping 8.5 million orders for cakes.