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Says promised Rs 820 crore yet to reach civic body
Efforts on to nab accomplices: Cops
Service expected to be rolled out by mid-July, says Tourism Dept official
A 23-year-old domestic help, Ruby, was arrested for stealing cash and jewelry from her employer's Delhi residence. The theft occurred on May 26th, and the employer reported it on June 10th. Ruby was apprehended in Dehradun and Rs 84,000, a gold chain, and a ring were recovered. Police are investigating to recover the remaining stolen items. (This summary is generated via AI.)
Delhi Police arrested two men and apprehended a juvenile for firing outside a shop in Mustafabad due to an old rivalry stemming from a social media dispute. Separately, a fire, possibly caused by a gas leak, destroyed part of a house in Pandav Nagar. There were no reported injuries or fatalities in either incident. (This summary is generated via AI.)
Says govt hospitals lack facilities to handle surge in heatwave patients
Duped people by offering shares of reputed listed companies at discounted prices
Gatka, a traditional martial art, will debut at the Pythian Cultural Games in Moscow next year. The inclusion is a major step towards international recognition, supported by the World, Asian, and National Gatka federations. The announcement was made during the National Gatka Championship in Delhi, with officials and supporters celebrating Gatka's growing popularity as a sport and self-defense technique. (This summary is generated via AI.)
Gurugram police arrested Mahesh Yadav and Anuj for impersonating Customs officers. They falsely claimed a parcel contained drugs, threatened the victim with an FIR and digital arrest, and demanded money. The fraudsters stole a large sum, with Rs 59,000 going into Anuj's account. Police recovered Rs 2,000 from Mahesh. (This summary is generated via AI.)
Faridabad police arrested Sameem, 25, for kidnapping two children and demanding a Rs 30,000 ransom. He lured the children to an Oyo Hotel and contacted their parents for ransom. The police tracked his location after receiving an initial payment of Rs 5,000. Sameem, with a criminal history, is in police custody; his accomplices are being sought. (This summary is generated via AI.)
The Indraprastha Vikas Party (IVP) expelled Ashok Pandey, a municipal councillor, for six years due to anti-party activities. IVP also cancelled his primary membership. The party stated the decision was unanimous, citing Pandey's actions against party interests and policies hindering development. IVP is committed to restarting stalled development work. (This summary is generated via AI.)
IP University approved an orphan children quota, reserving one seat per program with a 100% tuition waiver. Effective 2025-26, it will also aid students with government financial aid. Additionally, the university approved academic expansions, including PhD programs for professionals, new language courses, integrated BA-MA programs, and a radiological physics diploma. The Narela campus will also open soon. (This summary is generated via AI.)
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
The DSGMC inaugurated Guru Harkrishan Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, a renamed hospital. The facility, developed since 2019, offers expanded services, including free OPD for some. Approval for Ayushman Bharat cards is expected. The DSGMC aims for further community progress and thanked contributors for their service. (This summary is generated via AI.)
The accused, identified as Raj Kumar Sharma, 52, had been living under a false identity for years and was known locally as ‘Doctor Sahab’
The aircraft, carrying 156 passengers, took off from Phuket airport for New Delhi at 9:30 am on Friday after which a bomb threat was received
In light of rising electricity demand across the national capital, Delhi Power Minister Ashish Sood on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting with senior officials from the Power Department and all three power distribution companies. The meeting focused on ensuring...
An e-rickshaw driver and his associate were arrested for allegedly stealing Rs 5 lakh from a passenger in North Delhi’s Lahori Gate area, an official said on Thursday. Shankar (32), the e-rickshaw driver, and Mahender Parmar (34) would target unsuspecting...
Marking 11 years of the PM Narendra Modi-led NDA government at the Centre, West Delhi MP and Delhi BJP general secretary Kamaljeet Sehrawat on Thursday presented a detailed report highlighting key development initiatives undertaken in the constituency. She said, under...
Sets June 30 for inspection of Ring Road renovation project
Type 1, Type 2 quarters allotted in name of spouses, wards of ex-staff to be regularised
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday called the plane crash in Ahmedabad “extremely painful and shocking”. The London-bound Air India plane with 242 passengers and crew on board crashed moments after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday...
Hospitals across the national capital have been seeing a surge in patients due to the intense heatwave in the last few days, doctors said on Thursday. People who work directly under the sun are more affected by the heatwave, for...
A teenager was allegedly stabbed to death by two of his relatives and a minor following a dispute in northeast Delhi’s Seelampur area, an official said on Thursday. The deceased, Zaheer Abbas (19), had an ongoing dispute with one of...
Inaugurates advanced 3D mammography unit at hospital
BJP’s Satya Sharma and Sunder Singh were elected as the chairperson and vice-chairperson, respectively, of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Standing Committee in the elections held on Thursday. Satya Sharma secured 11 votes to defeat AAP candidate Praveen Kumar,...
Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) president Devender Yadav on Thursday expressed grief over the tragic crash of an Air India aircraft in Ahmedabad, which claimed the lives of passengers and crew on board, as well as several MBBS students residing...
Efforts being made to recover the weapon used in the crime, say officials
Case posted for arguments on the quantum of sentence on the next date of hearing