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Topic: Delhi government

Amid May coronavirus surge, Delhi bulletins leave out key data, get ‘death figures wrong’

May recorded a sharp spurt in Covid cases in Delhi. Between 1 May and 9 May, the national capital recorded 2,821 cases, which is 43% of its total tally.

‘It’s Ramzan’ — kids of Covid-negative Tablighis ask Delhi govt why they’re in quarantine

Tablighi Jamaat members have been at various quarantine centres for over 30 days, and some of them have tested negative multiple times, but not been released.

Delhi’s 70% corona tax on liquor causes chaos — shops stay shut, police disperse large crowds

Liquor vendors across Delhi say they will have to wait for new rate cards before opening shops. Customers demand answers, say they're willing to pay.

Parents allege Delhi govt ‘nexus’ with Apeejay Schools after HC orders de-sealing

Apeejay Schools in Saket and Sheikh Sarai were sealed on order of the Delhi govt’s Department of Education Monday night for increasing fees amid the lockdown.

Database on those stranded, download Aarogya Setu app: Delhi govt’s SOP on migrants

The detailed standard of procedure issued Sunday also states that those who wish to travel on their own can get transit passes from the district magistrate.

Delhi govt’s food coupon scheme for poor yet to kick off, AAP MLAs say process is tedious

Under the scheme, all MLAs & MPs in Delhi were to get 2,000 food coupons to distribute to the poor who do not have documents such as Aadhar and ration cards. 

Delhi’s electricians, plumbers can resume work from today, but not in 99 containment zones

In a late night order issued Monday, Delhi govt also allowed inter-state and intra-state movement of medical and veterinary personnel, among others.

Delhi HC asks Centre & Delhi govt to ensure pregnant women face no barriers during lockdown

The High Court bench directed Delhi govt to ensure that the helpline number proposed to be set up for assisting senior citizens is also made available for pregnant women.

No salary for months, Delhi municipal staff’s struggles have multiplied in Covid lockdown

They include frontline staff such as doctors, nurses, healthcare workers, sanitation workers, para-medical staff, engineering staff and teachers among others. 

Delhi govt orders removal of all non-coronavirus patients from dedicated Covid-19 hospitals

There are 36 govt hospitals in Delhi which have been earmarked for Covid-19 patients only. Chief Secretary Vijay Dev said people should be moved by 19 April.

On Camera

Mamata Banerjee is blaming everyone else after SSC scam. Clearly, buck stops with the voters

For 1,138 days now, at least 5,000 people have been sitting on dharna in central Kolkata. All eyes are now on the Supreme Court.

Kotak Mahindra Bank shares drop 10% after RBI bans it from taking new customers via digital channels

The private lender's shares tumbled to be top Nifty 50 loser after India's central bank barred it from taking on new customers through online and mobile banking channels.

Rafale to Exercise Garuda, a look at Indo-French defence ties as Chief of Defence Staff visits France

Another addition to military cooperation has been the Strategic Space Dialogue, inaugurated in Paris in 2023. Last month, India participated as an observer to France’s AsterX.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.