Calls for collective public participation to make Delhi greener, healthier
Calls for collective public participation to make Delhi greener, healthier
Father also suffers electric shock, discharged from hospital
A Delhi court ordered a police inquiry into eight officers, including the Uttam Nagar SHO, for illegally detaining a 20-year-old student. The student, arrested before an FIR was filed in a robbery case, was granted bail. CCTV footage allegedly showed police entering his home without a warrant.
Ground report: Fell into it while playing; agencies spent 24 hrs to trace child
Suffers fracture in hand, head injury
Delhi University welcomed 71,366 new students for the 2025-26 session. Orphans are fee-exempted. The upgrade window opens August 2-3, with mid-entry admissions August 8-10. Sports trials are ongoing. Students expressed excitement. Mid-entry admissions with a fee will be available in the first week of August for vacant seats.
Says work to identify location to start immediately
The Enforcement Directorate raided call centers in South Delhi, suspecting an international scam. The centers allegedly defrauded Americans by selling fake software and funneled nearly Rs 100 crore in foreign remittances since 2016. The ED is investigating the funds under money laundering laws.
Calls for PPP model to make Delhi a high-tech capital
The Delhi High Court ordered the Delhi Jal Board and Municipal Corporation of Delhi to create a joint action plan to stop untreated water from STPs polluting the Yamuna. This follows a Special Committee report revealing significant sewage management issues. Other agencies like DSIIDC and DPCC will also participate.
Delhi launched a month-long 'Delhi's Freedom from Garbage' campaign. The initiative began with a large-scale cleaning drive in South Delhi, involving citizens and officials. The campaign, covering all 12 MCD zones, aims to make Delhi cleaner and greener, echoing the Swachh Bharat Mission.
A 16-year-old student died by suicide in Faridabad after being hit by a shuttle train. He was a Class VII student, had argued with his mother, and was seen near the tracks before the incident. No suicide note was found. The police are investigating.
Delhi conducted a mock drill, 'Suraksha Chakra,' on Friday to assess earthquake and chemical hazard preparedness. Led by DDMA and NDMA, it involved 55 locations, testing emergency response, inter-agency coordination, and public warning systems across all districts. Over 20 departments participated.
A Haryana Police constable, Ravindra, was arrested for strangling his live-in partner, Sangeeta, after an argument about her interactions with others. The murder occurred on July 24th in Sohna, Haryana. Ravindra confessed to the crime and was apprehended in Palwal after fleeing to Madhya Pradesh and Jaipur.
ABVP protested at JNU, advocating for vegetarian students' rights. They demanded separate food arrangements and protection from non-vegetarian food preparation in utensils. ABVP alleged left-wing groups disrupted existing separate seating. The Dean acknowledged the issue and promised action.
Gurugram traffic police fined over 14,000 drivers in July for wrong-side driving, collecting Rs 79.2 lakh. Penalties increased to Rs 5,500. This dangerous practice contributes significantly to accidents, accounting for 15% of fatal crashes, and often happens at 80 identified locations.
AIIMS New Delhi honored families of 24 organ donors at a ceremony organized by ORBO. The event recognized donors like Gopal Singh, Prabha Johar, and Anish Banerjee, highlighting their selfless acts. The program aimed to promote organ donation, particularly among the youth, as part of Indian Organ Donation Day.
The monsoon season increased snake sightings in Delhi-NCR, leading to nearly 90 rescues by Wildlife SOS. Encounters were highest in South and Central Delhi, with both venomous and non-venomous snakes found. Wildlife SOS emphasizes the importance of coexisting with these reptiles, especially non-venomous species that control rodent populations.
Mandates govt bodies to dispose waste through authorised agencies
Tessy Thomas, 'Missile Woman of India,' will be the chief guest at IIT Delhi's 56th convocation on August 2nd. Over 2,750 students, including a record 530 PhDs, will graduate. New programs include a BS in Chemistry and a B.Tech in Design.
India faces administrative challenges due to a rapidly aging population, including over 200,000 annual pension grievances. Experts emphasize preparing for old age, streamlining pension systems, and tailoring solutions to India's unique socio-economic context. Protecting the elderly from fraud is crucial.
The Supreme Court condemned Delhi Police's negligence in allowing a Russian woman to flee India with her child, violating court orders. Despite surveillance directives, she escaped via Nepal. The court is demanding a status report and is considering harsh actions, including Interpol involvement and red corner notices.
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Gupta laid out an expansive vision for transforming the face of Delhi during a seminar on sustainable development in the NCT titled "Growth Bhi, Green Bhi"
The probe agency finds Rs 100 crore in foreign remittances
The Delhi High Court criticized the city's waterlogging due to poor coordination among multiple agencies. The court called for a unified administrative framework, directing the Delhi government to streamline flood management and present a plan by August 19. Obstructions by residents were also noted as contributing factors.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau charged 20 individuals, including municipal officers and a contractor, in a Rs 200 crore Faridabad Municipal Corporation scam. The accused are charged with processing 46 fake bills for non-existent work in 2017. Supplementary charges against two IAS officers are pending.
Asks govt, MC to prioritise public safety over unchecked animal welfare rules
The Delhi High Court ordered the PWD to give the Army Rs 25 lakh for a temporary Bailey bridge to help Rajputana Rifles soldiers. Soldiers faced waterlogged drain crossings. The court found the situation unacceptable and directed the PWD to start the tender process for a permanent foot over bridge while the Army builds the Bailey bridge.
BJP MP and Bhojpuri actor Manoj Tiwari is on a spiritual journey. He's participating in the Kanwar Yatra after 30 years. Tiwari is carrying holy water from Bihar's Sultanganj to offer at Jharkhand's Baba Baidyanath Dham.