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There are currently 25,620 active cases while the death toll has reached 3,115 after 48 more virus-related fatalities were reported in the city in the last 24 hours

Frequency of special trains between Howrah and Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad will be reduced from daily to weekly on the request of the West Bengal government in view of the prevailing COVID-19 situation, railway officials said

Over 750 fire safety NOCs are stuck in different parts of Delhi in fire department due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which it ha s received from March to June. Mostly applications were from industries, hotels, restaurants and from commercial establishments

A man tried to commit suicide in Delhi's AIIMS while he was admitted there for COVID-19 treatment, said Delhi Police.In critical condition, man jumped from fourth floor of trauma centre in the hospital

The hospital will be operated by medical team of doctors, nurses and support staff from the Armed Forces Medical Services while the facility will be maintained by DRDO.The unique centrally air-conditioned medical facility is spread over 25,000 square metres and is equipped with 250 ICU beds

Prisons across Delhi are severely reeling under the growing threat of COVID-19 as many prisoners and staff members found to be positive.So far, there have been 141 cases followed by 59 recoveries in the prisons

While NTPC’s core business is generation and sale of power to state electricity boards, it has had its eyes set on distribution since 2008. .NTPC has been working on a strategy to face the challenges posed by an evolving energy landscape marked by regulatory changes and low green energy tariffs

The ICU and Ventilator Ward in the hospital has been named as Col B Santosh Babu Ward.The centre with 1,000 beds will also have specialised intensive care unit beds and will be fully air-conditioned

The move came on Saturday, a day after Delhi was hit by a tremor of moderate intensity.So far, the SDMC has identified and issued notices to 103 such buildings

United Airlines also wants to operate regular flights from Delhi-Mumbai to Newark-San Francisco routes.United Airlines has started bookings for charter flights from Delhi to Newark route

Daily wage labourers in Delhi-NCR were the most disadvantaged during the lockdown and are still finding it hard to find work. But even among the salaried class, work participation rates remain far below pre-lockdown levels

The committee will also conduct an analysis of the measures to be taken by various agencies, departments and businesses for recovery.This committee will also explore provisions of online license issuing systems or doorstep delivery of licensing systems

An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 hit Delhi today, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD)

Import replacement is a priority, says Union Power Minister R.K. Singh.States/UTs request for extension of Govt of India’s power sector package covering discom losses up to June 2020

Japan is one of the members of the Quad — a group which also includes India, the US and Australia -- that has been keen on ensuring the Indo-Pacific region remains free from any kind of dispute

Thirty-one lakh plants, trees, and shrubs will be planted under the campaign Plant Trees, Save Environment.The plantation drive is expected to increase the green cover in the national capital from 325 square kilometres at present to 350 sq km by 2021, which will help reduce air pollution

XLRI starts the admission process for Delhi-NCR Campus with 120 students for the Business Management program (2020-22 batch).New campus to offer an extensive range of courses in a calibrated manner

Due to a higher VAT or value added tax, the price of diesel is at lifetime high in Delhi.Petrol and diesel prices were left unchanged for the third straight day

The first paperless and contactless QR-coded e-gate pass facility at the cargo terminal has come up in association with Celebi and DSCC.The Delhi airport has two state-of-the-art integrated cargo terminals

Indian Railways is preparing to upgrade the speed of trains on two routes, from Delhi to Mumbai and from Delhi to Howrah.The speed of Rajdhani and Shatabdi Express trains has been increased on many routes

IIT Delhi has broken all previous year records of job placements.This year, it was observed that the number of placement offers increased by 4%

Owner of these properties are exempt from payment of tax on the differential of FMV and purchase price.Over 1,700 unauthorised colonies in Delhi were regularised in December last year

Tamil Nadu coronavirus update: Of the 418 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, 62 from Tamil Nadu.Tamil Nadu govt announced the extension of lockdown in the state till July 31 to contain the spread of Covid-19

It will be set up at the Delhi government-run Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences and doctors or hospitals will have to approach it for plasma if a COVID-19 patient needs the same.

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