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Covid-19 pandemic: Delhi records 344 cases, 4 deaths; positivity rate 0.8%

The national capital's case count has now increased to 18,60,236; the death toll stands at 26,126, the latest health bulletin stated

Air India flights carrying 490 Indian evacuees from Ukraine land in Delhi

Air India's two evacuation flights, one from Bucharest and another from Budapest, carrying 490 Indian nationals who were stranded in Ukraine landed in Delhi on Sunday morning

Mughal Gardens to open until March 16; visitor cap raised to 300 per slot

During the tour, visitors have to follow Covid-19 protocols such as wearing of mask, maintaining social distance among others, it said

Pakistan arrests 31 Indian fishermen, says they were in its territory

The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) said that it apprehended the intruding vessels on Friday during patrolling in the Pakistan Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)

Delhi records 635 Covid cases, two deaths as positivity rate reaches 1.13%

Delhi on Saturday reported 635 fresh Covid cases and two deaths, while the positivity rate dropped to 1.13%, according to data shared by the city health department.

Delhi metro maintenance work: Yellow line operations curtailed on Feb 20

The affected section is between Rajiv Chowk and Kashmere Gate metro stations, officials said, adding that the maintenance work will be carried out Rajiv Chowk station

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's air quality in 'poor' category with air quality index at 235

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'.

Karnataka CM meets Ashwini Vaishnaw, seeks more rakes for supply of coal

The Chief Minister also met the Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and discussed the COVID-19 situation in the state.

Delhi's air quality continues to remain in 'poor' category, AQI at 280

The level of PM 2.5 and PM 10 was recorded at 114 in the 'poor' category and 206 in the 'moderate' category respectively.

Most Delhi schools reopen, some still working out modalities

Children were seen wearing masks as they returned to schools. At one private school, students' bags were being sanitised as part of precautionary measures against Covid

Covid: Delhi police conducts patrolling to ensure adherence to night curfew

Amid night curfew imposed in the national capital to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection, Delhi police on Sunday night conducted patrolling to ensure adherence to the curfew.Earlier on Friday, Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) reduced the night curfew by one hour as it decided that the curfew would now begin at 11 pm instead of 10 pm and will end at 5 am in the morning.In view of the consistent decline in the number of COVID-19 cases in Delhi, DDMA on Friday relaxed COVID-19 curbs in the city."Schools, colleges, educational institutions from class 9th onwards to reopen from February 7, Duration of night curfew reduced by one hour (between 11 pm & 5 am) Gyms, swimming pools, Spas have been allowed to reopen," read the order.

Delhi receives light rain, AQI continues to remain in 'very poor' category

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said has predicted a generally cloudy sky with light rain or drizzle in Delhi today.

Heavy rains lash national capital; thunderstorms, strong winds likely

Despite rainfall, Delhi's air quality was recorded in the ''very poor'' category as the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 324 at 8.05 am

Delhi's air quality remains in very poor category despite light rain

The concentrations of PM 2.5 and PM 10 were recorded at 143 in the 'very poor' and 228 in the 'moderate' category respectively.

Delhi's air quality continues to remain in 'very poor' quality, AQI at 343

The concentrations of PM 2.5 and PM 10 were recorded at 176 in the 'very poor' and 280 in the 'moderate' category respectively

Delhi under thick security blanket in view of Republic Day celebrations

Over 27,000 police personnel have been deployed on Republic Day security duties in Delhi and anti-terror measures intensified

Rains bring down Delhi's maximum temperature to season's lowest

The city has recorded 68 mm rainfall till January 22, the highest since 1995, when 69.8 mm rainfall was received

Sadar Bazar traders again protest against odd-even rule for store opening

They demanded from Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to end the odd-even arrangement and also to put an end to the weekend curfew and allow the entire market to open.

Sadar Bazar traders protest against odd-even shop opening arrangement

Traders have demanded to end this odd-even arrangement.