Delhi news: National capital reports 40 new Covid cases, zero deaths
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Oct 24, 2021, 06:58:27 IST

Delhi news: National capital reports 40 new Covid cases, zero deaths

Delhi recorded zero deaths due to Covid-19 and 40 fresh cases on Saturday with a positivity rate of 0.07 per cent, according to data shared by the city health department. Stay with TOI for all updates:Read Less

22:11 (IST) Oct 23

A 42-year-old man was stabbed to death allegedly by some unidentified assailants in west Delhi, police said on Saturday. The deceased has been identified as Chhotu Ram alias Manoj, a resident of Faridpuri in West Patel Nagar.

22:00 (IST) Oct 23

The air quality in the national capital was recorded in the 'moderate' category on Saturday with negligible impact of stubble burning, authorities said. According to the Ministry of Earth Sciences' forecast body SAFAR, Delhi's air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 173 and is likely to remain in the moderate category for the next three days.

21:38 (IST) Oct 23

Delhi: One arrested for making a forged pass to enter Parliament. The arrest was made day before yesterday: Crime Branch. (ANI)

19:29 (IST) Oct 23

The number of cumulative cases in Delhi on Saturday stands at 14,39,566. Over 14.14 lakh patients have recovered from the virus. (PTI)

18:45 (IST) Oct 23

Delhi records zero Covid fatality, 40 fresh cases; positivity rate 0.07 per cent: Authorities. (PTI)

17:59 (IST) Oct 23

Educational institutions, private firms, NGOs, RWAs and general citizens can now book DDA parks for hosting art and cultural events, a move the urban body on Saturday said aims at rejuvenating and enlivening Delhi's green spaces. (PTI)

17:49 (IST) Oct 23

Amid a spike in cases of dengue in the national capital, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday claimed that Delhi was now "close to winning the battle" against the vector-borne disease. He encouraged all city residents to participate actively in the '10 Hafte, 10 Baje, 10 Minute' campaign on Sunday to combat dengue.

17:13 (IST) Oct 23

BJP MP Gautam Gambhir inaugurated fourth 'Jan Rasoi' in Delhi aimed at providing nutritious and healthy food to the needy at a symbolic price of Re 1 per meal. It was launched at Shakarpur in Laxmi Nagar assembly segment under his East Delhi Lok Sabha constituency. (PTI)

17:06 (IST) Oct 23

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal appeals people to ensure the best education for their children, saying it is the greatest act of patriotism and will go a long way in making the country great at an event to pay tributes to Maharshi Valmiki. (PTI)

16:22 (IST) Oct 23

A 6-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a man in his 20s in Delhi’s Ranjit Nagar area, yesterday. Accused absconding: Delhi Police. (ANI)

15:55 (IST) Oct 23

Ahead of Diwali, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal to visit Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh on October 26.. (ANI)

15:21 (IST) Oct 23

Delhi: One person stabbed to death by unknown persons in Baba Faridpuri, West Patel Nagar, yesterday. Case registered. Accused absconding: Delhi Police. (ANI)

14:53 (IST) Oct 23

Delhi HC dismisses bail pleas of CBI official, lawyer in corruption case

The Delhi high court has dismissed bail pleas of CBI official Abhishek Tiwari and an advocate, who were arrested in connection with an alleged leak of the probe agency's preliminary inquiry report in a corruption case against former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh. (PTI)

14:41 (IST) Oct 23

There will be no service between Model Town & Vishwavidyalaya on Yellow Line tomorrow (Sunday) till 7.30am due to pre planned maintenance work. GTB Nagar Station will remain closed during this period. Services will be normal on rest of the network: DMRC

14:18 (IST) Oct 23

Fresh as a daisy: NDMC plans a bright welcome for winter

Come winter and Central Park in Connaught Place, Barakhamba Road, Mandi House, the Windsor Place roundabout, Talkatora and some other areas will be sporting a colourful, new look. New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has chalked out plans for flowering and decorative foliage at these places.

14:00 (IST) Oct 23

Delhi has become the first city in the country to have administered more than 2 crore cumulative vaccine doses against Covid-19, ahead of Mumbai (1.4 crore) and Bengaluru (1.3 crore), and the 18th among all states and union territories to have crossed the 2-crore mark

13:54 (IST) Oct 23

Anti smog gun sprinkles water to fight dust pollution on road from a construction site near Pragati Maidan as Delhi’s air quality continued to remain in the ‘moderate’ category with an AQI of 174 at 11am

Anti smog gun sprinkles water to fight dust pollution on road from a construction site near Pragati Maidan as Delhi’s air quality continued to remain in the ‘moderate’ category with an AQI of 174 at 11am

The air quality is expected to improve to a satisfactory category on Sunday as rain and gusty winds are likely to clean the air.

13:51 (IST) Oct 23

Delhi: 371 challaned for loud music in cars in 2 weeks

Next time you think of playing loud music in your car while driving, think again, as the traffic police may fine you for noise pollution. In two weeks, 371 challans have been issued to people for playing loud music in their cars. Apart from this, 3,887 challans were issued for modified silencers.

13:25 (IST) Oct 23

Delhi: A team of STARS-I, Crime Branch, Delhi has arrested Officials of ESIC allegedly involved in pilferage of medicines designated to be supplied to ESIC dispensaries in Delhi. Two persons apprehended red handed with large cache of medicines bearing ESI stamps. (ANI)

13:06 (IST) Oct 23

Call on Chhath Puja at DDMA meet on October 27

Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) is likely to take a decision on permission for Chhath Puja celebrations in the city in a meeting to be chaired by lieutenant governor Anil Baijal on October 27. The authority had prohibited celebrations of Chhath Puja at public places on September 30 for the second year in a row in view of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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