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The politics of crisis management in Delhi: It suits AAP just fine

In Delhi, politics is Covid-19 and Covid-19 management is politics

House-to-house survey in Delhi screened 370,000 for Covid-19 on day 1

A house-to-house Covid-19 survey in Delhi screened more that 370,000 lakh city residents on the first day in order to find out the real picture vis-a-vis the prevalence of the deadly disease

Delhi raises fines for not wearing masks to Rs 2,000 as Covid cases rise

Arrangements are being made for over 1,400 ICU beds, including 663 in Delhi government hospitals and 750 at a Central government facility, Kejriwal said

Why no action taken when Covid cases were rising: HC raps Delhi govt

Pulling up the Delhi govt, a bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Subramonium Prasad asked why it waited till the court intervened to take steps

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Delhi records highest single day death count; CM calls all-party meeting

The city had recorded 104 deaths in a day on November 12, the highest in five months

In pics: Delhi adds 6,000 new cases, random testing at Delhi Noida border

Delhi reported a large number of cases and deaths amid the festive season. An alarming 20 per cent of cases and 16 per cent of deaths occurred in only 17 days of this month so far

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

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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