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President Ram Nath Kovind clears GNCTD Bill giving Delhi LG more powers

President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday approved the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) (Amendment) Bill 2021, which was passed by Parliament last week.

Delhi sees 1,881 fresh Covid-19 cases; highest in three-and-half months

This is the highest number of cases since December 13 when 1,984 people tested positive for the virus, according to official data

Battle royale between a more powerful LG and AAP govt appears inevitable

The National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill was passed by Parliament last week and is now awaiting the President's formal assent before it becomes a law

Over 1,500 cases for 2nd consecutive day in Delhi; 9 deaths

Delhi reported over 1,500 coronavirus cases for the second day on the trot on Friday, while nine more people, highest in around two months, succumbed to the disease, the Health Department said. The 1,534 new infections pushed the tally to 6,54,276, while over 6.36 lakh patients have recovered from the virus. This is the highest number of cases since December 16 when 1,547 people tested positive for the virus, according to official data. The city had recorded 1,515 cases on Thursday, 1,254 cases on Wednesday and 1,101 cases on Tuesday -- the first time since December 24 that the number of cases crossed the 1,000 mark. The active cases rose to 6,051 from 5,497 on Thursday. The positivity rate rose to 1.80 per cent from 1.69 per cent a day ago, the health bulletin said. The positivity rate was 1.52 on Wednesday,1.31 percent on Tuesday,1.32 percent on Monday and 1.03 per cent on Sunday. There were 888 cases on Monday, 823 on Sunday, 813 on Saturday, 716 on Friday, 607 on Thursday, an

SC extends status quo on supply of Yamuna water to Delhi till April 6

Haryana's counsel had submitted however that full level of water supply has been made

Two from India in Asia's 50 best restaurants: Check details here

The Chairman in Hong Kong was named the No 1 restaurant in the region by World's 50 Best Restaurants, which is owned by William Reed Business Media Ltd

More than 1,500 new Covid-19 cases in Delhi; highest in over three months

This is the highest number of cases since December 16 when 1,547 people tested positive for the virus

Intensify effort in Covid superspreader areas like malls: Delhi govt to DMs

Calling malls, cinema halls and religious places "superspreader" areas, the Delhi government has directed all district magistrates to greatly intensify enforcement of Covid-19 norms in such places

Over 800 Covid cases in Delhi for 3rd day in row; death toll at 10,963

The national capital reported over 800 coronavirus cases for the third day on the trot on Monday, while seven people succumbed to viral disease, the highest since Feb 4, the Health Department said.

Delhi SDMA to hold meeting on Monday over spike in coronavirus cases

In view of the rising Covid-19 cases in the national capital, State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) will be holding a meeting on Monday to formulate strategies to combat the virus

Traffic routes diverted for redevelopment work at Delhi's Chandni Chowk

Delhi Traffic Police on Monday said that certain routes have been diverted from Lal Jain Mandir to Fatehpuri Mosque for carrying out the redevelopment of Chandni Chowk in the national capital

Covid: Over 46,000 people vaccinated in Delhi on Saturday, highest in a day

Over 46,000 beneficiaries received shots of COVID-19 vaccine in the national capital on Saturday, the highest in a day till date, officials said

Starting today, key route through Old Delhi closed; all you need to know

Chandini Chowk redevelopment: Key route through Delhi's old city closed for 30 days. Here's what commuters travelling to and from Old Delhi must know

Three injured as fire breaks out in slum cluster in southwest Delhi

A fire broke out in a slum cluster in southwest Delhi's Vasant Kunj area in the early hours of Friday, leaving three people injured and gutting 14 shanties, police said

Delhi reports 607 new Covid-19 cases, highest single-day rise this year

With 607 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the national capital reported the highest number of fresh cases this year, taking the total number of positive cases to 6,45,632

Best of BS Opinion: The right policy cart, bond standoff, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

More than 29,000 vaccinated against coronavirus in Delhi on Thursday

Over 29,000 beneficiaries received shots of COVID-19 vaccine in the national capital on Thursday, including 14,838 senior citizens, according to official data

Delhi to launch doorstep ration delivery with 100 households in Seemapuri

The Delhi government is prepared to launch its flagship doorstep ration delivery scheme with a limited number of households in Seemapuri

Maximum temperature likely to be 34 degrees C in Delhi on Thursday: MeT

The national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 17.2 degrees Celsius on Thursday morning, three notches above the season's average, officials said

Following 10 principles inspired by 'Ram Rajya' to serve Delhi: Kejriwal

Kejriwal on Wednesday said his government has been following 10 principles, inspired by the concept of "Ram Rajya"