Indian authorities Friday announced a tentative easing of the lockdown in the capital New Delhi as coronavirus infections fall in major cities after weeks of restrictions.

Delhi announces 'very, very slow' easing of lockdown

Claiming that the deadly second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is under control in the national capital, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Friday decided to start the process of lifting lockdown from Monday.

Will open Delhi phase-wise from May 31: Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, has decided to extend the ongoing lockdown in the national capital, New Delhi, by another week. The lockdown will now stay in place till May 17.

Delhi, UP extend lockdown till May 17; Metro to stay suspended in capital

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal extended lockdown in the national capital by a week due to the massive surge in COVID-19 cases in the city. "We had imposed a 6-day lockdown in Delhi.

Lockdown in Delhi extended by a week amid COVID-19 spike

Mr. Arvind Kejriwal, The Chief Minister of Delhi, while addressing a press conference has announced a 6-day lockdown in the state as the national capital has recorded over 25000 cases of Covid-19 on Sunday. India PM chairs high-level meeting.

India PM chairs high-level meeting over COVID, Delhi CM says, "No option left but lockdown"

The Chief Minister of Delhi Mr. Arvind Kejriwal while addressing a press conference has announced a 6-day lockdown in the state as the national capital has recorded over 25000 cases of Covid-19 on Sunday. 'The health infrastructure might collapse', Mr. Kejriwal added to make citizens understand the gravity of the situation. Delhi on Sunday recorded over 25000 cases which was the highest ever registered even in the first phase of Covid-19 last year. The administration has been briefed to beef up deputation of local police and to only allow personnel under essential services.

Delhi Chief Minister announces 6-day lockdown in NCT

In a letter addressed to Home Minister Amit Shah, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Saturday requested immediate directions for Lieutenant Governor (LG) to allow hotels and weekly bazaars to re-open in the national capital.

Sisodia urges Shah to direct LG to allow reopening of hotels, weekly bazaars

Equity benchmarks surged for the third straight session on Thursday, logging their best three-day gains in years, after the government's much awaited stimulus measures for coronavirus lockdown-hit segments lifted sentiments.

Market clocks best 3-day rally in years as stimulus calms investor jitters amid lockdown

Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal and Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal briefed the media on Delhi lockdown. Kejriwal said that Delhi is prepared to ensure the supply of essential goods to its residents during the 21-day "total lockdown" ordered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus in the country. He also urged people, once again, to respect the lockdown and stay inside their homes during this period.

Delhi Lieutenant Governor and CM Arvind Kejriwal brief media on Delhi lockdown | COVID-19

While top gym chains in India are shuttered over the coronavirus pandemic, many workout dens are defying government orders of a lockdown by staying open for their muscle-bound customers.

Coronavirus: Delhi's rebel gym goers risk virus to pump iron

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal puts Delhi under lockdown amid rising Coronavirus spread. Kejriwal said in a press briefing, "We have decided keeping everyone's health in consideration, from 6 AM of March 23 to 12 PM of March 31, lockdown will be in effect in Delhi".

Delhi CM: Lockdown in Delhi from 6 AM of March 23 to 12 PM of March 31 amid rising COVID-19 spread

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