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Monsoon progresses over Delhi, North-West India might slow down a bit

Moderate to severe thunderstorms, with frequent cloud-to-ground lightning are very likely over East UP and Bihar. This may cause injuries and casualties to people and animals staying outdoors

Delhi records 124 Covid-19 cases, 7 deaths; positivity rate 0.17 pc

The national capital reported 124 fresh Covid cases, the lowest since February 16, and seven deaths in a day as the positivity rate dipped to 0.17 per cent, according to data.

Delhi unlocks further as cases fall; public parks, bars can re-open

Prohibited activities and services, including cinemas, gyms, spas among others will remain closed till 5 am on June 28

Petrol crosses Rs 97 in Delhi, diesel nears Rs 88 after another price hike

Petrol price in the national capital crossed Rs 97 a litre and diesel neared Rs 88 after fuel prices were raised yet again. Petrol price was hiked by 29 paise per litre and diesel by 28 paise, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. The hike -- 27th in seven weeks -- pushed fuel prices across the country to new historic highs. In Delhi, petrol hit an all-time high of Rs 97.22 a litre, while diesel is now priced at Rs 87.97 per litre. Fuel prices differ from state to state depending on the incidence of local taxes such as VAT and freight charges. And because of this, petrol retails at over Rs 100 per litre mark in eight states and union territories -- Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Among the metros, petrol is already above Rs 100 in Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. In Mumbai, petrol now costs Rs 103.36 a litre and diesel comes for Rs 95.44. Sri Ganganagar district of Rajasthan n

Sputnik V Covid vaccine roll out delayed for some days in Delhi: Official

An official had earlier said the hospital would start giving Sputnik V jabs by June 20

13 injured in gas cylinder blast in a house in Delhi's Mangolpuri area

Thirteen people sustained burn injuries on Saturday following a gas cylinder blast at a house in Delhi's Mangolpuri area, officials said

Delhi L-G, CM discuss action plan to tackle possible 3rd wave of Covid

Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal held a meeting to discuss the roadmap, an action plan to tackle a possible third wave of Covid-19 infection in the national capital.

Delhi weather forecast: Met predicts cloudy weather, light rain today

The national capital is likely to have a generally cloudy sky with light rain on Thursday, the India Meteorological Department said

Relief amid shortage: Delhi receives over 230,000 coronavirus vaccine doses

On Wednesday, when several vaccination centres were expected to shut down due to a shortage, Delhi received over 230,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines

Delhi bans soaps, detergents not conforming to latest BIS parameters

The Delhi government on Monday banned the sale, storage, transportation, and marketing of soaps and detergents not conforming to the latest BIS parameters to curb pollution in the Yamuna river

Too much, too soon

States should take a cautious approach to reopening

Unlock: Delhi Metro to continue 50% seating norms, no standing riders

Delhi Metro officials said services will continue with 50 per cent seating capacity only as per guidelines to prevent the spread of Covid-19

Delhi unlock: Restauranteurs welcome reopening of dine-in facilities

After being shut for almost two months, restauranteurs in the Delhi breathed a sigh of relief and welcomed the Delhi government's decision to allow dine-in facilities to operate with 50 pc occupancy.

Sputnik V likely to be available at Delhi's Apollo Hospital from June 15

The first phase of the Sputnik V rollout by Apollo Hospitals and Dr Reddy's Laboratories had started on a pilot basis on May 17 in Hyderabad and on May 18 in Vishakhapatnam.

Covid-19: Delhi logs 255 new cases, 23 more deaths

The national capital recorded 255 new Covid-19 cases and 23 fatalities, the lowest since April 7, on Sunday, while the positivity rate stood at 0.35 per cent, the health department said.

Delhi unlock: Odd-even system ends; all shops can open from Monday

The odd-even system in the markets and malls of the national capital will end and all shops will be allowed to open simultaneously from tomorrow, announced Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday.

Chances of third wave quite real, Delhi govt preparing on war-footing: CM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday cautioned that the chances of the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic were quite real

Delhi hospital official apologises to staff over 'no Malayalam' circular

The nursing superintendent of GB Pant Hospital here has apologised for issuing a controversial circular that barred nursing staff from speaking in Malayalam on duty

Baba Ka Dhaba's Kanta Prasad returns to old eatery after restaurant fails

Kanta Prasad had to shut down his new restaurant that he had opened in Malviya Nagar in December 2020 using the donation money, owing to losses

Delhi procuring more foodgrains for needy without ration cards: Minister

Delhi Food and Civil Supplies Minister Imran Hussain said the city government is in the process of procuring more foodgrains for distribution among the needy without ration cards