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1000 applications received for party ticket in municipal polls: Delhi Cong

As many as 1,000 Congress workers have submitted applications to the party for contesting the municipal corporation elections in the national capital, Delhi Congress president Anil Chaudhary said

IEDs were prepared for carrying out blasts across city: Delhi Police chief

IEDs found in a Seemapuri house and at the Ghazipur market last month were prepared with the intention of carrying out blasts at public places across the city, according to Delhi Police

Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav: DDA to hold sand art workshop, nature walk

A sand art work, nature walk are among the host of activities that the Delhi Development Authority has planned in the coming days to mark 75th year of the country's Independence

NDMC panel gives nod to build 'waste-to-art' park; to showcase monuments

The standing committee of NDMC approved a proposal to build a park on the 'waste-to-art' theme on the premises of the historic Ajmal Khan Park in Karol Bagh

Najafgarh's new star Lalit Yadav thanks Ponting for improvement

Delhi all-rounder Lalit Yadav believes he has a no-nonsense approach to his cricket. And why not? He is from Najafgarh which has gifted India one of its greatest match winners in Virender Sehwag. "Viru paaji's house is in Najafgarh town and I live in the interiors in the Najafgarh village area," Lalit, who played a scintillating knock of 177 for Delhi against Tamil Nadu on second day of the Ranji Trophy, told PTI from Guwahati. So if you have witnessed those 10 towering sixes with Nos 10 and 11 for company, you know the inspiration. So how does it feel? "It feels good, in fact great," the 25 year old, said in a booming voice. "If you would have asked me at the start of the day whether I would be close to double hundred batting with Nos 9, 10 and 11. I wouldn't have believed it," he said, having added 48 for eighth wicket with Simarjit Singh, 92 for the ninth wicket with Vikas Mishra and 59 for the final wicket with Kuldeep Yadav. He reached both his 50 and hundred with a six but

Delhi records 607 fresh Covid-19 cases, four deaths; positivity rate 1.22%

Delhi on Friday reported 607 fresh COVID-19 cases and four deaths, while the positivity rate dropped to 1.22 per cent, according to data shared by the city health department. With this, the national capital's case count increased to 18,54,774 and the death toll climbed to 26,095, the latest health bulletin stated. The number of COVID-19 tests conducted a day ago stood at 49,928, it said. Delhi had on Thursday reported 739 cases with a positivity rate of 1.48 per cent, and five deaths. On Wednesday, the national capital reported 766 cases with a positivity rate of 1.37 per cent, and five deaths. The number of daily cases in Delhi has been on the decline after touching the record high of 28,867 on January 13. The city had recorded a positivity rate of 30.6 per cent on January 14, the highest during the ongoing wave of the pandemic. It took just 10 days for daily cases to drop below the 10,000-mark.

Thousands of e-autos to ply on Delhi roads in next 2 months: Kailash Gahlot

Hundreds of e-buses and thousands of e-auto rickshaws will be running on the roads of the national capital in the next two months, Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said

Delhi's overall air quality index at 232, remains in 'poor' category

An AQI between zero 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'

Delhi Budget to have roadmap for new jobs, economic progress: Sisodia

Delhi government's budget for 2022-23 will have a roadmap for city's economic progress and for creating job opportunities as suggested by business-persons and youth, Deputy CM Manish Sisodia said on.

Delhi's University is bustling again after two long years

The return to normal was long due for students, and also urgent for vendors and businesses that rely on the former for survival and sustenance

Delhi records 739 Covid-19 cases and 5 deaths; positivity rate 1.48%

Delhi on Thursday reported 739 new Covid-19 cases and five more deaths, while the positivity rate stood at 1.48 per cent

Bomb, IED threat calls in Delhi, link with Ghazipur incident suspected

In view of the gravity of the situation, Delhi Police has also summoned National Security Guard personnel

Delhi University opens doors, students back on campus after two years

The Vishwavidyalaya Metro Station witnessed long queues of students. Many were waiting for their friends to arrive so that they could head for college together

Delhi University colleges reopen, students back on campus after two years

The Vishwavidyalaya Metro Station, near the Delhi University, was packed as a large number students made their way to colleges in the north campus.

Covid-19 pandemic: Delhi reported 766 fresh cases and five deaths

Delhi reported 766 COVID-19 cases along with five fatalities, while the positivity rate marginally declined to 1.37 per cent, according to data shared by the Health Department here on Wednesday. With this, the national capital's case count increased to 18,53,428 and the death toll climbed to 26,086, the latest health bulletin stated. Delhi on Tuesday reported 756 fresh COVID-19 cases and five deaths, while the positivity rate stood at 1.52 per cent. The number of COVID-19 tests conducted a day ago stood at 56,112, it said. Delhi had on Monday reported 586 cases with a positivity rate of 1.37 per cent, and four deaths. The number of daily cases in Delhi has been on the decline after touching the record high of 28,867 on January 13. The city had recorded a positivity rate of 30.6 per cent on January 14, the highest during the ongoing wave of the pandemic. It took just 10 days for daily cases to drop below the 10,000-mark. Amid the decline in daily cases of COVID-19 in Delhi, the n

Maximum temperature at 25.7 degrees C in Delhi, AQI in 'poor' category

It was a warm day in the national capital on Wednesday with the maximum temperature settling at 25.7 degrees celsius, a notch above the season's average, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said

RInfra's subsidiary plea: DMRC provides details of funds in its bank a/c

As per the filing, DMRC has Rs 5,694 crores in its various bank accounts, as against DAMEPL's claim of above Rs 6,208 crores

I congratulate Delhi Police for its investigation of Delhi riots: Amit Shah

The minister said the Delhi Police faces several difficulties and being the police force of the national capital

Delhi reports 756 new Covid-19 cases; positivity rate down to 1.52%

Delhi on Tuesday reported 756 fresh Covid-19 cases and five more deaths, while the positivity rate was 1.52 per cent

Delhi adds 804 Covid cases, 12 deaths; positivity rate comes down to 1.5%

Delhi on Sunday reported 804 new Covid cases and 12 more deaths in last 24 hours, the Health Department bulletin said.