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Weather today: Are flights running normal? Railway services to Delhi disrupted as trains delayed by up to 457 minutes
3 days, 7 hours ago

Weather today: Are flights running normal? Railway services to Delhi disrupted as trains delayed by up to 457 minutes

Live Mint  

A thin layer of fog covered Delhi on Sunday, as the city experienced a cold spell. Weather today: 25 trains running late According to the Indian Railways, about 25 trains to Delhi are running late due to fog conditions in the national capital and parts of north India. Other delayed trains include the 15743 Farakka Express, which is running late …

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Should India move its capital out of New Delhi to escape air pollution, but to where?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Should India move its capital out of New Delhi to escape air pollution, but to where?

Firstpost  

With Delhi air quality continuing to remain poor, a debate has ensued about shifting India’s national capital to escape pollution. It’s been almost a month, India’s capital Delhi and neighbouring areas, including Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurugram, have been breathing toxic air. A vehicle sprays water to curb dust and pollution as the sky is enveloped with smog after Delhi’s air …

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Should Delhi even remain India's capital: Shashi Tharoor on worsening pollution
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Should Delhi even remain India's capital: Shashi Tharoor on worsening pollution

India Today  

Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday raised doubts about Delhi's suitability as India's national capital, citing its worsening air pollution. In a post on X, the Congress MP highlighted Delhi's hazardous air quality, stating that it is nearly five times worse than the second-most polluted city in the world, Dhaka. Delhi's pollution levels have sparked widespread concern, …

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Delhi air quality alert: AQI in ‘severe’ category as smog engulfs national capital
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Delhi air quality alert: AQI in ‘severe’ category as smog engulfs national capital

India TV News  

Delhi’s air quality deteriorated on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index moving to 433 and placed in the “severe” category. The Delhi Traffic Police on Friday issued 550 challans and collected a fine of Rs 1 crore for violations, including prohibited use of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles, along with hitting vehicles 4,855 without proper pollution certificates amounting to …

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Capital anticipates musical feast
5 months ago

Capital anticipates musical feast

China Daily  

Conductor Yu Long at the Beijing Music Festival in previous years. JIANG DONG/CHINA DAILY Returning for its 27th edition, this year's event is a celebration of sound and the city, Chen Nan reports. October is the month for classical music fans in the capital, as the annual Beijing Music Festival provides a stellar lineup of musical acts from around the …

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Farmers Protest: Traffic chaos in Delhi as farmers approach national capital
11 months ago

Farmers Protest: Traffic chaos in Delhi as farmers approach national capital

Hindustan Times  

Farmers Protest: Traffic chaos in Delhi as farmers approach national capital Thousands of farmers march to Delhi to press for their demands, including the implementation of a law to guarantee minimum support price for crops.. 1 / 9 View Photos in a new improved layout Traffic crawled at a snail's pace in Delhi-NCR on Tuesday morning as police placed multiple …

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‘Delhi's air quality to improve in 2-3 days; GRAP 3 will continue’: Gopal Rai
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Delhi's air quality to improve in 2-3 days; GRAP 3 will continue’: Gopal Rai

Hindustan Times  

Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai on Thursday said that the air quality in the national capital is expected to improve from the ‘very poor’ category in the next two to three days, adding that the city government will be continuing with the ban on certain vehicles under the Graded Response Action Plan stage three regulations. Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai …

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Delhi air pollution: AQI continues to stay in 'Severe' category post Diwali festivities
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi air pollution: AQI continues to stay in 'Severe' category post Diwali festivities

India TV News  

Delhi air pollution: The Air Quality Index in parts of the national capital continued in the 'Severe' category today morning as the city woke up once again to smog that limited visibility. According to the data of Central Pollution Control Board the overall Air Quality Index continued to be in the 'Severe' category on Wednesday. Delhi recorded its best air …

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Delhi NCR Pollution News Primary Schools Closed Till November 10 Dropping AQI Online Classes, Minister Atishi
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi NCR Pollution News Primary Schools Closed Till November 10 Dropping AQI Online Classes, Minister Atishi

ABP News  

Following the worsening air pollution and dropping AQI, All schools in the national capital Delhi will remain further closed till November 10th. “As pollution levels continue to remain high, primary schools in Delhi will stay closed till 10th November. "The decision on the further closure of schools in Delhi will be taken on the basis of air quality on November …

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Delhi’s air quality remains ’poor’ with AQI of 266
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi’s air quality remains ’poor’ with AQI of 266

Live Mint  

Delhi's air quality continued to remain in the ‘poor’ category with Air Quality Index stood at 266, according to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research data at 7:30 AM. Coming back to the air quality levels, AQI has increased in the national capital from ‘moderate’ to ‘poor’ category. According to the AQI scale, the air quality check …

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AAP issues whip to its Rajya Sabha MPs, asks them to be present in House on Monday
1 year, 5 months ago

AAP issues whip to its Rajya Sabha MPs, asks them to be present in House on Monday

The Hindu  

The AAP has issued a whip to all its MPs, asking them to be present in the Rajya Svabha on Monday and Tuesday as the Delhi Services Bill is expected to be tabled in the Upper House of Parliament. The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill, 2023, was passed by Lok Sabha on Thursday amid a walkout by …

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Lok Sabha Passes Delhi Services Bill (GNCTD Amendment Bill)
1 year, 5 months ago

Lok Sabha Passes Delhi Services Bill (GNCTD Amendment Bill)

Live Law  

The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the contentious Government of NCT of Delhi Bill, 2023 - which seeks to dilute the powers of the Delhi Government over services. National Capital Civil Service Authority The Bill seeks to establish a permanent authority named "National Capital Civil Service Authority" to take decisions with respect to the postings and control of civil servants. …

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Assam: 'Will stage mega Bihu performance in national capital,' says CM Himanta
1 year, 6 months ago

Assam: 'Will stage mega Bihu performance in national capital,' says CM Himanta

India TV News  

The Assam government is considering holding a recital of the dance form in the national capital on an even larger scale in light of the successful mega Bihu performance earlier this year, according to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's statement on Saturday. Sarma was delivering his remarks at an event to present citations and cash rewards to participants from the …

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Heavy rains, thunderstorm in Delhi bring relief from heat
1 year, 7 months ago

Heavy rains, thunderstorm in Delhi bring relief from heat

India Today  

After days of sizzling under the hot sun and witnessing heat wave, Delhiites were in for some relief as heavy rains, dust storms and strong winds lashed the national capital on Thursday, May 25. Visuals from Rajaji Marg pic.twitter.com/3Tg3541Hin — ANI May 25, 2023 The IMD also said similar conditions are expected to prevail in the capital over the next …

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Delhi: AAP cries foul after Centre issues ordinance on transfer, posting of Group A officers
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi: AAP cries foul after Centre issues ordinance on transfer, posting of Group A officers

India TV News  

The AAP government on Saturday reacted sharply after the Centre issued an ordinance to establish an authority for the transfer and posting of Group-A officers in Delhi. The law, which comes seven days after the Supreme Court handed over the control of administrations in Delhi, excluding police, public requests, and land, to the chosen government, looks to set up a …

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Centre reverses Supreme Court order, gives Delhi Lieutenant Governor final say on bureaucrats
1 year, 7 months ago

Centre reverses Supreme Court order, gives Delhi Lieutenant Governor final say on bureaucrats

The Hindu  

New Delhi The Union government on Friday brought an ordinance designating the Lieutenant Governor as the administrator of Delhi who will have the final say on the postings and transfer of all bureaucrats serving the Delhi government. The ordinance, promulgated by President Droupadi Murmu, seeks to amend the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991 and effectively negates …

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L-G can destabilise MCD with power to appoint aldermen, says SC
1 year, 7 months ago

L-G can destabilise MCD with power to appoint aldermen, says SC

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on May 17 said that holding the power to nominate aldermen to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi may arm the Lieutenant Governor with muscle to destabilise a democratically-elected local body. The practice followed was that the L-G never appointed aldermen without the aid and advice of the Ministers,” Mr. Singhvi said. Appearing for the L-G, Additional Solicitor …

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SC dismisses Centre’s argument that national interests trump over ‘local quibbles’
1 year, 8 months ago

SC dismisses Centre’s argument that national interests trump over ‘local quibbles’

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on May 11 dismissed the Centre’s claim of superiority over the elected government of Delhi on the ground that the national capital is the seat of the Union Government and “national interests take precedence over and beyond the quibbles of local interests. The Centre backed its argument on a narrow interpretation of a phrase — “in so …

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Delhi’s air quality dips to ’severe’ category as the city engulfed in thick smog
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi’s air quality dips to ’severe’ category as the city engulfed in thick smog

Live Mint  

Delhiites woke up on Thursday to a thick envelope of smog as air quality in the national capital and in adjoining regions, dipped into severe category again. The Air Quality Index in the national capital at 10 am was at 418 and at 7 am the recorded AQI stood at 408. Earlier on Wednesday, Delhi's air quality improved marginally owing …

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Thunderstorm in Delhi-NCR, big mercury drop; air, road traffic disrupted: 10 pts
2 years, 7 months ago

Thunderstorm in Delhi-NCR, big mercury drop; air, road traffic disrupted: 10 pts

Hindustan Times  

Huge thunderstorms and heavy showers lashed Delhi-NCR on Monday morning as the city saw a huge mercury drop of over 11 degrees in nearly 1.5 hours and air and road traffic were disrupted. Heavy rain on Monday morning brings a huge relief to the national capital and nearby cities after the city witnessed a new record with Mungeshpur near the …

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Delhi reports 45 new COVID-19 deaths, highest since 5 June; positivity rate declines to 16.36%
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi reports 45 new COVID-19 deaths, highest since 5 June; positivity rate declines to 16.36%

Firstpost  

With 11,486 fresh coronavirus cases, the total infection tally in the National Capital rose to 17,82,514. The toll increased to 25,586 New Delhi: Delhi on Saturday recorded 45 deaths due to COVID-19, the highest since 5 June, and 11,486 fresh cases with a positivity rate of 16.36 percent, according to data shared by the health department. Delhi had logged 10,756 …

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Recoveries outnumber new Covid-19 cases in Delhi; daily positivity rate now 27.99%
2 years, 11 months ago

Recoveries outnumber new Covid-19 cases in Delhi; daily positivity rate now 27.99%

India Today  

Delhi has logged 12,527 new confirmed cases of infection, another 18,340 recoveries and 24 more Covid-related deaths. The national capital posted a daily Covid positivity rate of 27.99 per cent. READ: India to begin vaccinating 12-14 year olds against Covid by March: NTAGI chief The national capital now has 83,982 active cases, including 68,275 patients in home isolation and 2,684 …

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Delhi records 20,181 fresh Covid cases, positivity rate climbs to 19.6%
3 years ago

Delhi records 20,181 fresh Covid cases, positivity rate climbs to 19.6%

India TV News  

Highlights Delhi reported 20,181 fresh Covid cases today, 16% higher than yesterday. National capital New Delhi recorded 20,181 fresh Covid-19 cases on Saturday, along with 11,869 recoveries, and 7 deaths. Active cases in the national capital stood at 48,178, and the city recorded 16% more Covid cases than yesterday. Delhi will see around 20,000 cases with a positivity rate of …

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Delhi records 86 new coronavirus cases, 5 deaths
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi records 86 new coronavirus cases, 5 deaths

India TV News  

Delhi recorded 86 new coronavirus cases on Saturday. According to a health bulletin issued by the Delhi government, 76,619 COVID-19 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours. Over 82 lakh people vaccinated against Covid in Delhi so far More than 1.6 lakh Covid vaccines were administered in the national capital on Friday, taking the total number of people who …

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