Delhi

The 1992-batch IPS officer replaces SBK Singh

Incident occurred on August 18, near Gate Number 1 of AIIMS, when victim was passing through the campus and noticed a traffic jam being caused by the car

Speaker Om Birla lamented the conduct of Opposition

Accused was arrested from his native village in Khetri, Rajasthan

Earlier, Gupta was under the security cover of Delhi Police

Prem Singh (45–50 years) and Rajani (40–45 years) were found on the ground floor, and their son Ritik (24 years) was found on the first floor

On Wednesday, around 50 schools in the national capital received bomb threats again through e-mail, which were later declared 'hoax'

Delhi Assembly officials reviewed preparations for the All India Speakers’ Conference. Delhi Police assured foolproof security, treating participants as State Guests. The conference, marking 100 years of the first Indian Speaker, will feature Amit Shah and Om Birla and honor parliamentary history.

Minister outlines national initiatives to foster AI skills among students, teachers

Delhi's Education Minister, Ashish Sood, addressed severe waterlogging in several government schools, blaming previous administrations for negligence. He ordered immediate action, including pumping out water, spraying for mosquitoes, and cleanliness drives. The minister criticized the lack of drainage solutions and claimed the AAP government failed to maintain school infrastructure.

‘Deployment’ of MCD staff at PM’s event

Gurugram police are enhancing road accident investigations through scientific methods. Officers received specialized training, covering safety, evidence collection, and analyzing factors like road conditions, vehicle speed, and driver behavior. The training emphasized using tools like reflective gear and cameras.

A 26-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly sexually exploiting a woman with a marriage promise. He secretly recorded and uploaded her intimate videos on Instagram without consent. Police used CDR analysis to locate and arrest him. The investigation continues to determine further distribution and potential accomplices.

#InsideTheCapital: HAL’s speed in manufacturing will be decisive in keeping the IAF battle-ready while India’s target of self-reliance, called ‘Atmanirbhar’, hinges of how the plane maker performs

Says judiciary ‘reduced to municipal commissioners’

Nitin Rohtakiya, a wanted criminal with a Rs 5,000 reward, was arrested in Faridabad after a shootout. He was injured and hospitalized. He was involved in a recent firing incident and wanted in 17 criminal cases. An illegal pistol was recovered.

IIT Delhi opened a BSL-3 facility for biomedical research, a first for Indian educational institutions. The facility facilitates diagnostics and therapeutics development, offering paid access to researchers and industry, particularly start-ups, to test devices under supervision.

The Indian government stated no direct link between pollution and deaths/diseases is definitively established. However, respiratory illness is consistently high in major cities, particularly Delhi. Data from Delhi hospitals shows thousands of ARI cases and admissions annually for the past three years.

JNU took disciplinary action against two ex-students for writing casteist slurs on a library table. They are banned from campus. The university condemned the act and reiterated its zero-tolerance policy against misconduct, emphasizing inclusion and respect.

AAP launched a campaign accusing the BJP government in Delhi of betraying voters after six months in power. AAP alleges the BJP stole votes through voter manipulation and failed to deliver on promises of monthly honorariums and free gas cylinders for women.

NSUI launched the 'Vote Chori Hatao' campaign on Rajiv Gandhi's birth anniversary to combat alleged voter fraud. They accuse the BJP-RSS and the Election Commission of undermining elections. The campaign involves sending 200,000 postcards to the President demanding fair elections and protection of young voters' rights.

The Public Works Department warned engineers against using political or external influence for personal service matters, especially transfers. Citing Rule 20 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, the department mandates grievances be addressed through proper channels, threatening disciplinary action for violations.

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Ground report: Claims he went to Delhi to protest SC’s order on stray dogs

Three workers died when a building under demolition collapsed near Sadbhavna Park in Delhi. The victims, Zubair, Taufiq, and Gulsagar, were caught in the debris. A case of causing death by negligence was filed against the owners, builders, and contractor. Rescue operations involved multiple agencies, and the nearby park's wall was also damaged.