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Delhi's air quality 'very poor', stubble burning contribution may increase

The national capital's air quality was recorded in the 'very poor' category morning and the share of stubble burning in the city's PM2.5 pollution is likely to increase

Delhi coronavirus update: Capital reports 4,116 new cases, 36 deaths

Delhi reported 4,116 new COVID-19 cases and 36 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the Delhi government's data on Saturday.The COVID tally reached 3,52,520 cases, including 3,19,828 recoveries/discharges/migrations and 6225 deaths. The active cases in the national capital stand at 26,467.15,229 RT-PCR/CBNAAT/TrueNat tests and 40,232 rapid antigen tests were conducted today.With 53,370 new COVID-19 infections, India's total cases surged to 78,14,682 on Saturday while with 650 new deaths the death toll stands at 1,17,956, as per the Union Health Ministry.The total active cases are 6,80,680 after a decrease of 14,829 in the last 24 hours while the total cured cases are 70,16,046 with 67,549 new discharges in the last 24 hours.

Delhi air quality continues to be 'very poor', likely to improve on Oct 26

Delhi's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category on Saturday with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 347

Delhi records 4,086 Covid-19 cases, highest single-day spike in 34 days

The national capital recorded 4,086 fresh cases of Covid-19, the highest single-day spike here in 34 days, while the death toll from the disease mounted to 6,189

Intensify action against pollution-causing activities: Delhi LG to agencies

Delhi LG directed agencies to intensify their action against pollution-causing activities in the national capital as the city's air quality dipped to the 'very poor category' on Friday

Intensify surveillance, contact tracing of Covid patients, advises Delhi LG

He added that officials were also directed to intensify efforts to prevent and mitigate rising air pollution in Delhi

35 more deaths take Delhi's Covid-19 toll to 6,163; infection tally 344,000

The national capital recorded 35 more fatalities on Thursday, taking the Covid-19 death toll to 6,163, while 3,882 fresh cases pushed the infection tally to over 344,000, authorities said

Delhi violence: Court denies bail to former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain

The court further said the spread of riots on such a big scale in such a short time is not possible without a "premeditated conspiracy"

Vistara to operate more flights from Delhi, Mumbai to Goa as demand rises

Vistara will operate more flights to Goa from Delhi and Mumbai from Sunday as there has been a "positive response and demand" on these sectors, said a senior airline official on Wednesday

Sisodia asks labour dept to install CCTV cameras, check activities of touts

Sisodia directed officials of labour offices to install CCTV cameras, conduct surprise visits, and check activities of touts, a day after he witnessed various "flaws" at the Pushp Vihar office

ADG of UIDAI arrested for taking Rs 100,000 bribe in Delhi office

An assistant director general of the UIDAI was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 100,000 in his office in Delhi, an Anti-Corruption Bureau official said

Covid-19 impact: No Durga puja pandals in Delhi's CR Park this year

No Durga Puja pandals will be allowed to set up in Delhi's CR Park due to the pandemic but the puja in the main temple will be held with the entry of around 50 people, AAP MLA Saurabh Bharadwaj said

Delhi Court directs jail authorities to provide security to Umar Khalid

A Delhi court has directed the Tihar Jail authorities to provide adequate safety and security to former JNU student leader Umar Khalid, arrested under the stringent anti-terror law UAPA, in prison

India's 5G rollout investment plan to cost govt Rs 1.3-2.3 trn: Report

The total capital expenditure or capex requirement when it comes to 5G rollout for Mumbai alone is seen at Rs 10,000 crore, and Rs 8,700 crore for Delhi

Anti-pollution campaign: Delhi to deploy 2.5k marshalls to create awareness

These marshals will be deployed at 100 traffic signals across Delhi's 11 districts

2 die, 4 unwell after cleaning septic tank at Delhi factory; owner held

Police said during an enquiry, it surfaced that the factory, Delhi Chain Company, at GTK Road industrial area, stored chemicals, used for making ornaments, and water in the tank

Delhi's PM 2.5, PM 10 at 159 and 199; water sprayed to curb pollution: CPCB

The level of major pollutants PM 2.5 and PM 10 on Sunday were at 159 and 199 respectively in the ITO area of the national capital, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).Earlier today, Delhi Fire Services Department teams sprayed water on trees and roads at the polluted areas in the city as a measure to control pollution levels.Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday imposed a penalty of Rs 1 crore on North MCD for its negligence regarding the burning of garbage in the Kirari area."The Delhi government is taking strict action regarding the quality of air pollution in Delhi. The MCD has set a full fire here and no one has come since the morning. This is a serious situation and a penalty of Rs 1 crore is going to be imposed on North MCD," Rai had said.

BJP, AAP engage in war of words over who is to blame for Delhi pollution

The politics over stubble burning and subsequent air pollution in Delhi has heated up with the BJP hitting back at the Aam Aadmi party on Saturday, a day after the AAP blamed the Centre for it

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Delhi's pollution, pandemic mix may get toxic

From Indian oximeters not being accurate to limited footfall in cinema halls, here's how the country is coping with the pandemic

NEET 2020: Delhi girl gets full marks, loses top rank due to younger age

According to officials, the tie-breaking policy takes into account factors such as age, subject-wise marks and number of incorrect answers