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Lockdown 2.0 in Delhi? Kejriwal's shut down plan as Covid rise fastest

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has sought the Centre's nod for shutting down markets which could be Covid-19 hotspots. Authorities in the national capital have spelled out a fortified strategy including increasing ICU beds, doubling the testing capacity to 100,000 to 120,000 and deploying around 8000 surveillance teams in the wake of an alarming spike in cases. Kejriwal also said that the Delhi government has sent a proposal to Lt Governor Anil Baijal to allow only 50 people to attend wedding ceremonies against the earlier limit of 200. As the national capital has witnessed a spurt in coronavirus cases, people coming from Delhi to Noida will be randomly tested for Covid-19 from Wednesday.

Delhi's air quality oscillates between 'poor' and 'moderate' categories

Delhiites woke up to hazy skies as parts of the city continued to report an Air Quality Index hovering between the 'moderate' and 'poor' categories

Best of BS Opinion: No escape from extra borrowing, Covid-19, and more

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

Delhi surges again

The festive season proved a superspreader

Delhi govt asks Centre to let it shut markets as coronavirus cases spike

Seeks Centre's permission for localised curbs in hotspots and marketplaces; number of guests at weddings may be capped at 50 from 200 currently

Inclusive or communal? Dangers of Arvind Kejriwal's 'homely Hinduism'

What was earlier seen by some as an antidote to the BJP's polarising politics seems to have gone on to another plane

Amit Shah calls for adding 300 ICU beds, doubling tests as Delhi cases rise

Home minister has also asks health ministry and Delhi govt to ensure proper supply of high flow nasal cannulas and bi-pap machines within 48 hours

Shah calls meeting over Delhi's Covid situation; Kejriwal among attendees

As the national capital continues to report a surge in Covid-19 cases, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has called a meeting at North Block to take stock of the coronavirus situation in Delhi

Delhi CM, cabinet ministers perform 'Diwali pujan' at Akshardham temple

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accompanied by his wife and cabinet colleagues performed 'Diwali Pujan' in a grand ceremony held at Akshardham temple on Saturday

Kejriwal to discuss Covid, air pollution with Amit Shah on Sunday

The steps already taken by the Delhi government to control the pandemic are also likely to be discussed in the meeting

Delhi to construct 89,400 flats for economically weaker sections by 2025

The decision was taken during a meeting of the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) convened by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi's Covid-19 situation should be under control in 7-10 days: Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal said the Covid-19 situation in the national capital should come under control in seven to 10 days

Coronavirus updates: 2nd wave in Maharashtra 'soon' & the vaccine challenge

The Maharashtra government has said that the the second wave of coronavirus is expected in the state in January-February based on what is happening in Europe

Covid-19 situation in Delhi should come under control in 7-10 days: CM

Pollution is biggest reason behind the spike in Covid-19 cases in Delhi

Delhi riots could have been averted if firm had acted: Ex-Facebook employee

A former Facebook employee told a Delhi Assembly panel that violence in the capital in February this year could have been easily averted if the social media giant had acted in a proactive manner

Delhi's daily Covid-19 cases touch a new high of 8,593; 85 more die

Delhi recorded its biggest single-day jump of 8,593 Covid-19 cases that took its infection tally to over 4,59,000

Delhi CM requests health minister to augment bed capacity in hospitals

At present, Delhi has a total bed capacity of 15,713, including ICU beds, for Covid-19 patients

States ban firecrackers on pollution, Covid: Industry stares at dark Diwali

Just ahead of Diwali, many states have imposed ban on firecrackers over depleting air quality and to avoid Covid complications. But the industry and businesses stare at a dark Diwali, hoping to suffer huge losses. Watch the video to know the full story. >

Delhi registers record single-day spike of 7,745 coronavirus cases

Delhi recorded its biggest single-day jump of 7,745 coronavirus cases, with the positivity rate increasing to 15.26% amid the festive season and rising pollution, the health department said

Anti-dengue campaign to end Sunday, CM congratulates people of Delhi

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday praised the people of Delhi for no dengue-related death and the relatively lower number of cases of the vector-borne disease this year