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Delhi High Court pulls up North MCD for not paying salaries to teachers - The court asked why the teachers who are not on COVID-19 duty have not been paid their salaries.

In pictures: Heavy rains flood roads in Delhi, Patna - It also predicted a thunderstorm with rain in areas near the national capital.

Delhi: Human trafficker Sonu Punjaban attempts suicide in Tihar Jail, admitted to hospital - The court is yet to pronounce a sentence for her.

Delhi: Woman cop found dead at home - The police stated that the cause of death will be ascertained once the autopsy is conducted.

Ladakh, Delhi with highest COVID-19 recovery rate as national average crosses 63% - Nineteen states and Union Territories have a recovery rate higher than the national average with Ladakh and Delhi occupying the top spots.

Sachin Pilot arrives in Delhi, seeks meeting with Sonia Gandhi over 'step-motherly treatment' by Ashok Gehlot govt - Sources said that at least a dozen MLAs from Pilot's camp are also staying put in Delhi-NCR.

24,000 deaths, 5.8% GDP loss in Delhi due to air pollution in first half of 2020: Greenpeace study - It is also considered to be the highest economic cost of air pollution in terms of GDP across 28 major cities in the world.

Massive fire breaks out in Delhi's Munduka area, reason unknown - A massive fire broke out at a ware house on July 09. The incident took place in the Munduka area of national capital. A total of 34 fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flames. Cause of the fire is still unknown. Investigation is underway. No casualties have been reported so far.

Delhi: Fire breaks out at warehouse in Mundka area - The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.

Delhi CM Kejriwal asks Health Secretary to share detailed analysis of factors behind COVID-19 deaths - Delhi is the third worst COVID-19 affected state, following Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, with 1,02,831 COVID-19 cases including 3,165 deaths.

Delhi Violence: Funds obtained from UAE, Oman before February riots; cops to probe link - The Delhi Police has recovered a register from the residence of Jamia student Meeran Haider, where Rs 2.5 lakh cash was also recovered. It was discovered during the investigation that Rs 5 lakh had been deposited into his account ahead of the violence.

Petrol dealers urge Delhi govt to lower VAT rate on diesel in national capital - In the case of diesel, VAT has been almost doubled to 30% from 16.75%.

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Devotees' temp check, barricading, sanitisation: How Delhi's Gauri Shankar Temple is prepared for Sawan Somwar - At Gauri Shankar Temple in Delhi's Chandni Chowk, the temperature of devotees is being checked with a thermometer gun, as a precautionary measure that has become a new normal.

India-China tensions: Russia maintaining close touch with New Delhi, Beijing - Russia has, however, clearly said it will not mediate between China and India.

Delhi's Jama Masjid reopens for public after 3 weeks - In Delhi, there are 26148 active COVID-19 cases, with 2923 deaths and 65624 recoveries.

Rainfall in Delhi expected by July 4-5: IMD scientist - Delhi-NCR region continues to suffer a dry spell. Indian Meteorological Department, Senior Scientist Rajendra Kumar Jenamani said, 'Delhiites have to wait for 2-3 days more. And rainfall is expected to be activated from July 4-5. July 5th for sure.' On overall monsoon, IMD senior scientist said, 'A good spell is coming after 10 days. We received 18% rainfall in the month of June which is far better than the previous year but it did not sustain. Post 26 June, particularly north-west India received less rainfall.'

BJP chief meets Australian High Commissioner to India in Delhi - National President of Bharatiya Janata Party Jagat Prakash Nadda on July 02 met Australian High Commissioner to India Barry O'Farrell at the party head quarters in the national capital. It was a courtesy meeting between the two dignitaries. Recently, O'Farrell had noted India's effort to de-escalate the situation with China via talks, and also paid tribute to Indian soldiers killed during the clash in Galwan Valley on June 15-16.

CM Kejriwal announces Rs 1 crore compensation for Delhi doctor who passed away due to COVID-19 - While addressing a press conference in the national capital on June 29, the Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal spoke on COVID-19 situation. He said, 'Dr Aseem Gupta, a senior doctor of LNJP Hospital passed away due to COVID-19 yesterday (June 28).' 'We salute his spirit and sacrifice. His family will be given compensation amount of Rs 1 crore by our government,' Delhi CM added.

Delhi witnesses slow vehicular movement at Tughlakabad, Kalindi Kunj - Slow vehicular movement was witnessed at Delhi's Tughlakabad area on June 29. Several vehicles moved slowly on busy Monday on Mehrauli-Badarpur road of Tughlakabad. On the other side, slow vehicular movement was also witnessed at Delhi's Kalindi Kunj area.

Supply of tomatoes decreases in Delhi's vegetable markets - The supply of tomatoes in Delhi's vegetable markets is low due to monsoon, extreme heat and other agricultural reasons. The wholesale rate of tomatoes is Rs 30-32 per kg in Okhla Vegetable Market. The tomatoes will be supplied at Rs 50-60 per kg in the local markets of national capital. Delhi vegetable markets are getting tomatoes from Himachal Pradesh's Shimla and Sunder Nagar these days. While speaking to ANI, the owner of Delhi Tomato Company, Fazlu Rehman said, 'It is expected to stay like this till July end. Many farmers destroyed their tomato produce due to less demand. High quality tomatoes are being sold at Rs 32 per kg.'

Delhi: Petrol, diesel prices hiked for 21st day in row; check new fuel rates here - The price of petrol is increased by Rs 0.25 per litre while that of diesel by Rs 0.21 per litre.

Delhi overtakes Mumbai in total number of coronavirus cases - As of June 24, Delhi recorded 3,788 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total COVID-19 tally to over 70,000

Delhi's 5-star hotel turns into COVID-19 care centre for patients - Five-star deluxe Hotel Suryaa of Delhi has been turned into COVID care centre amid coronavirus pandemic. All medical facilities will be made available to the patients in the five-star hotel. The Suryaa Hotel has been attached to the Holy Family Hospital to share the coronavirus caseload and to keep more hospital beds free for severe patients amid a spike in the number of cases in the national capital. Delhi is one of the worst-affected places by coronavirus. It will now have more beds for COVID-19 patients. There are 23,820 active cases of coronavirus in Delhi.

Delhi: Petrol, diesel prices hiked for 17th day in a row; check new fuel rates here - Petrol and diesel cost close to Rs 80 per litre in Delhi