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Four Delhi schools received hoax bomb threats for the third day. Police conducted searches, finding nothing suspicious. A 12-year-old was detained for sending threats to St. Thomas School and St. Stephen's College earlier, seeking a school holiday. Authorities urged calm.

Delhi is establishing an e-waste eco park in Holambi Kalan for Rs 150 crore, aiming for net-zero pollution. The park will process over 51,000 metric tonnes of e-waste annually, incorporating global standards and integrating informal workers. It's expected to boost economic output and create jobs, aligning with national circular economy goals.

#INSIDETHECAPITAL: A select group of bureaucrats have enjoyed the trust and confidence of the PMO

A fire in Shahdara's Old Govindpura, allegedly due to illegal factories in residential buildings, killed two and injured two. Residents demand action. Battery components were found; the building reportedly housed battery storage and a lehenga facility. Ten people were rescued.

Police arrested three individuals, including a spa owner, following a raid on two spa centers in Manesar. The raid, prompted by a tip-off, uncovered a sex racket involving prostitution. An FIR has been filed under the Immoral Trafficking Act.

Delhi University students report insufficient mental health counseling on campuses. Many colleges lack dedicated counseling departments or have limited counselor availability. Students experience exam stress, placement issues, and isolation without adequate support, sometimes facing insensitive counseling experiences.

A 17-year-old student, Nitin Mehra, died by suicide in Gurugram. He was found hanging in his room after his family left for work. A suicide note cited excessive spending as the cause. He left emotional messages for his parents and sister.

CM Saini inaugurates Rs 188 cr development projects

The tomb was built during the Lodi Dynasty period more than 500 years ago

The factory, which operated without any fire safety equipment, housed multiple units running in the same building

The move comes in the wake of complaints of touts falsely representing themselves as advocates or clerks of advocates and defrauding litigants

Ten bomb threat emails have been received by nine schools in the city in the past three days

Ashish Sood launched Delhi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0' campaign, aiming to plant 70 lakh saplings. The initiative honors mothers and promotes environmental responsibility, with a focus on providing clean air. Sood criticized past administrations and highlighted the current government's commitment to a greener Delhi.

The MCD is combating monsoon waterlogging in Delhi with a comprehensive action plan. It includes deployed pumps, high-alert officials, operational control rooms for complaint resolution, and ward-level response teams. Desilting operations using advanced machinery and inter-agency collaboration are underway.

Delhi Congress alleges a joint BJP-AAP conspiracy to silence them after criticizing alleged misuse of public funds and forced evictions. The party questions lavish construction projects while the poor are displaced. They accuse the Privileges Committee's notice of political motivation.

Bomb threats targeting St. Stephen's College and St. Thomas School in Delhi were reported and later declared hoaxes. Similar threats occurred at three other schools on Monday. Police and bomb squads conducted searches at the affected locations but found no explosives. Classes were suspended at St. Thomas School.

A 35-year-old confectioner, Kalyan, died after falling from a sweet shop in Mustafabad, Delhi. The incident occurred early Tuesday. Police are investigating the circumstances and awaiting the post-mortem report. The shop was closed, and neighbors expressed shock.

Arvind Kejriwal visited Hemant Soren at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital to check on Shibu Soren's health. Shibu Soren, former Jharkhand CM, is hospitalized due to kidney infection and bronchitis. His condition is currently stable.

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A 25-year-old man, Firoz Ahamad, was arrested for fatally assaulting a 67-year-old man in Gurugram. The victim was hit on the head with an iron rod following an argument about speeding. The victim died in the hospital, and Ahamad confessed to the crime.

Palwal police arrested four individuals, including a minor, for a robbery gang involved in a dozen robberies in Palwal and Faridabad. The arrests followed a recent armed robbery at a Common Service Centre where Rs 1.70 lakh was stolen.

Sumit was sentenced to six years in prison and fined Rs 30,000 for creating a fake Instagram ID and posting obscene photos of a teenager. The crime was reported in December 2021, leading to Sumit's arrest and conviction by the Faridabad court.

Following a Delhi University student's death, mental health professionals urge universities to provide dedicated counselors and structured support. They stress the need for open family conversations and culturally sensitive resources to address rising student mental health challenges, including early intervention by teachers.

DMRC's 11th online customer satisfaction survey runs from July 15 to August 14. Commuters can offer feedback on Metro services and facilities via the DMRC website, www.delhimetrorail.com. The survey is available in English and Hindi.