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Kejriwal's doorstep ration delivery scheme is scam: Sambit Patra

BJP's national spokesperson Sambit Patra on Sunday slammed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal alleging him of doing drama for politics while calling the 'doorstep ration delivery scheme' a scam.

Petrol crosses Rs 95 a litre in Delhi, above Rs 100 mark in six states

Petrol price on Sunday crossed Rs 95 a litre in Delhi and diesel breached Rs 86 per litre mark for the first time ever as fuel prices were hiked again. Petrol price was increased by 21 paise per litre and diesel 20 paise a litre, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. The hike - 20th since May 4 - took fuel prices across the country to a historic high. Petrol is now above Rs 100 per litre mark in six states and union territories - Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Ladakh. In Delhi, petrol hit an all-time high of Rs 95.09 a litre, while diesel is now priced at Rs 86.01 per litre. Fuel prices differ from state to state depending on the incidence of local taxes such as VAT and freight charges. Retail prices have risen after an increase in international oil prices on investors' optimism that improving demand and a dwindling supply glut may mean the market can absorb any additional production from OPEC and its allies. Brent

As Covid cases dip, states start taking cautious steps to unlock

On Saturday, announcements have been made that curbs will be eased further in Delhi and that Maharashtra will see five-level relaxations from June 7

Covid: Delhi might see 37,000 daily cases at peak of third wave, says CM

Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced series of unlock measures for the national capital

Delhi govt likely to announce further lockdown relaxations from next week

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is likely to announce further lockdown relaxations from the next week amid a dip in the city's daily Covid-19 case count, officials said on Saturday

Farmers will not leave Delhi border at any cost, says Rakesh Tikait

Farmers protesting against the Central farm laws at the borders of the national capital will not leave Delhi at any cost, said Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait

Top headline: RIL proposal for potential Covid drug; Delhi's 10-wk case low

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Delhi records 576 fresh Covid-19 cases, 103 more deaths

Delhi recorded 576 fresh Covid-19 cases at a positivity rate of 0.78 per cent and 103 more fatalities due to the disease on Wednesday.

Petitioner welcomes Delhi govt decision over online sale of liquor

Advocate Kohli also welcomed the decision and said that this is a very welcoming step from the government

Delhi records 623 new Covid infections; 62 deaths, lowest since April 11

With 623 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours, Delhi recorded the lowest single-day count since March 18, while the positivity rate further dropped to 0.88 per cent.

Delhi coronavirus update: 648 new cases; daily positivity rate now below 1%

The daily positivity rate has dropped below 1 per cent for the first time since March 19

Central Vista essential project, work to continue, rules Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court on Monday allowed the construction work of the Central Vista project to continue, saying it was a "vital and essential" national project

Delhi man turns his car into 'emergency response vehicle' to help patients

Nagia, who is working at an IT company in Noida, has equipped his car with all the necessary equipment like oxygen cylinders, medicines, oximeter, food, water, and oxygen cans

Delhi extends coronavirus curbs till June 7, relaxes norms for construction

The Delhi government has extended the Covid curfew for another week till 5 am of June 7 while allowing operations of manufacturing/production units within closed premises

Delhi reports 900 Covid cases in 24 hours, lowest in second wave: Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said the national capital recorded around 900 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours

Over 11K fell prey to Covid in Delhi since lockdown was imposed on Apr 19

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority announced to gradually lift the lockdown after more than a month of complete lockdown imposed in the city to combat the deadly second wave

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The last 3 months have been the gravest period of national tragedy & there's definitely an undercount of Covid deaths. But doing that at a mass scale is tougher

Traders in Delhi want shops to be reopened soon as part of unlock process

Traders in the national capital are unhappy about the Delhi government's decision on Friday to allow just construction activities and factories to resume during the first phase of unlocking the city

Lockdown to be lifted gradually in Delhi from Monday, says CM Kejriwal

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said Delhi has somehow gained control over the second wave of COVID-19 and the city will now start the process of lifting the lockdown gradually. He, however, said the fight against the virus has not ended. "At a meeting of Delhi Disaster Management Authority on Friday, it was decided that the lockdown be lifted gradually. In the process, we have to take care of the lowest strata first ... daily wagers, labourers, migrant workers," he said. It has been decided to open factories and allow construction activities, Kejriwal said. Every week, based on experts' and public opinion, the government will continue the unlock process, he said. "After facing so many problems, we have gained control over the 2nd wave somehow. This doesn't mean the fight has ended.The situation is under control for now. In the last 24 hours, the positivity rate stood at around 1.5 percent.

Delhi's Covaxin stock over for 45+ age group, Covishield left for 12 days

The Delhi government has exhausted its Covaxin stock for people over 45 years while that of Covishield will last only 12 days, AAP MLA Atishi said on Wednesday