Ground report: Fee hike, PG rents, women’s safety, transport worries dominate campus mood
Ground report: Fee hike, PG rents, women’s safety, transport worries dominate campus mood
One more bird flu case reported; poultry samples to be collected from markets: Minister
Yamuna inches closer to danger mark, Old railway Bridge to be shut from today
Delhi's beggars increasingly use QR codes to receive digital payments. This reflects a shift in survival strategies amidst technological advancements. While government schemes exist for rehabilitation, implementation lags, and homelessness, a key driver of begging, continues to grow.
Delhi experienced moderate to heavy rainfall on Monday afternoon causing significant waterlogging and severe traffic congestion. South Delhi was most affected, with major disruptions in Noida and Ghaziabad as well. Rainfall measurements varied across stations, with Najafgarh receiving the highest.
Delhi Airport's international-to-international transfers surged 244% in two years, fueled by India's transit hub strategy. Overall transfer traffic rose 30.6%, with international layovers leading growth. New routes and expanding fleets position Delhi to compete with established hubs, driving economic benefits.
Says public safety a priority, citizens need not panic
AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj accused the Congress of colluding with the BJP to lose the Delhi Assembly elections, alleging financial contributions and strategic decisions to ensure BJP's victory. Delhi Congress denies the accusations, calling them baseless and reflecting AAP's narrow-mindedness.
A prisoner in Faridabad's Neemka jail, Lalit, threatened to shoot the Assistant Superintendent and head warder. He ripped the head warder's uniform, pushed him, and made threats after being confronted about causing a disturbance while on the phone. An FIR was filed against him.
Kiren Rijiju honored Charti Lal Goel, Delhi's first Speaker, highlighting his integrity and impartiality, a contrast to modern political speeches focused on gains. Other leaders praised Goel's service, influence, and role in setting high standards for governance. A commemorative booklet was released.
Delhi hosted its first ‘Badariya: A Monsoon Farewell Festival,’ celebrating monsoon through music, dance, and art. The event, inaugurated by CM Rekha Gupta and Minister Kapil Mishra, featured performances by Malini Awasthi and other artists. Despite weather challenges, the festival drew a large crowd, highlighting the city's cultural enthusiasm.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta pledged to provide metro passes and expand university bus services for Delhi University students. She emphasized the importance of education beyond academics and felicitated 500 women students at the ABVP-DUSU organized Swayamsiddha event, celebrating women's achievements and self-reliance.
IGNCA hosted a discussion on the revised edition of Dr. Sonal Mansingh's 'A Zigzag Mind.' Former President Kovind lauded Mansingh's resilience and dance as a form of meditation. Hosabale praised her embodiment of Indian culture. The book chronicles her artistic journey and reflections on Indian heritage.
The JNU Teachers' Association is requesting President Murmu to remove the Vice-Chancellor, citing abuse of power and bypassing of norms. They demand the reinstatement of a dismissed faculty member and an end to alleged autocratic decision-making, seeking a meeting with the President to explain their position.
Two young men, Ayush and Dharmendra, drowned in the Yamuna River near Faridabad during a birthday celebration. They slipped in while bathing and were swept away by the current. Police and SDRF teams are searching for their bodies.
Gurugram police arrested Sudip and Shakti for supplying weapons used in the shooting of singer Rahul Fazilpuria and the murder of Rohit Shaukeen. The arrests were made in Delhi. The suspects are in two-day police remand after appearing in court on Monday.
Gurugram police arrested 22-year-old Shiva in Ludhiana for cyber fraud. Shiva, posing as TRAI, CBI, and police officials, scammed an Indian victim. The victim transferred money after being threatened with a money laundering case. Shiva was arrested, and some of the defrauded money went to his brother.
Two young men, Ayush and Dharmendra, drowned in the Yamuna River near Faridabad while celebrating a birthday with friends. They were swept away by the strong current while bathing. Police and SDRF teams are searching for their bodies.
Gurugram police arrested a lawyer and two women for blackmailing an elderly man. The women, after befriending him, filed a false rape case. They demanded Rs 10 lakh, settling for Rs 6.5 lakh. The victim's daughter reported the extortion to police, leading to the arrests.
An official said that Dhankhar will stay in the private farmhouse as an interim arrangement till he is allocated a Type-8 official residence
IMD issues orange alert for Tuesday; schools advised to conduct online classes
Despite search efforts by the police and SDRF teams, the bodies of the two youths have not been found yet
The Yamuna River continued to flow above the danger level of 205.33 meters
IMD forecasts cloudy sky with moderate rain in Delhi from August 31 to September 2
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), Delhi Police, and other NCR police forces held a cybercrime awareness campaign. They used street theatre, with 79 plays across Delhi-NCR, educating citizens on cyber safety and promoting the 1930 helpline and cybercrime reporting portal.
Cops recover blood-stained clothes, pair of scissors used in crime
Delhi University is fostering a strong sports culture, producing numerous athletes who compete internationally. DU provides support through scholarships, training, and academic flexibility. The university's efforts are yielding results, with athletes winning medals and representing India at major events. DU aims to further enhance its sports infrastructure and support systems.
Ground report
A government wine shop salesman in Delhi was attacked by four assailants with hockey sticks and knives. Gyanpal Singh, 52, sustained stab wounds and is hospitalized. The attack, captured on CCTV, is suspected to be due to an old enmity. Police have registered an attempt to murder case and are investigating.
Outer North police arrested three drug peddlers and seized over 1 kg of heroin, worth approximately Rs 4 crore, from them. Afsana was first apprehended, leading to the arrest of Narender and Jyoti, and the recovery of heroin from their residence. A case under the NDPS Act has been registered; the source of the drugs is under investigation.