Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam have filed new bail applications in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. A Delhi court has issued a notice to the police, seeking their response by July 4. The pleas come after the Supreme Court questioned previous bail rejections under the UAPA.
Delhi's water tankers are losing thousands of litres daily due to leakages from valves, joints, and overflow points. This wastage occurs from filling stations to delivery points, exacerbating water scarcity for residents who rely on these tankers for basic needs.
A potential meeting between Indian PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump at the G7 summit offers a chance to mend strained relations following a year of disputes over tariffs, Pakistan, and the Iran war. The meeting comes after US forces attacked three Indian vessels, killing three sailors, an incident analysts believe will not escalate.
Delhi-NCR experienced cooler temperatures and relief from heatwave conditions following a second consecutive night of rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds. The IMD issued a red alert, warning of severe weather including intense thunderstorms and winds up to 80 kmph. Light to moderate rainfall is expected to continue, keeping temperatures below normal.
India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar defended the nation's energy ties with Moscow, stating the US had previously asked India to buy Russian oil to stabilize global markets. He also criticized Europe's stance on India's imports and its arms sales to countries that have attacked India. Separately, a fire in Delhi killed three people.
Delhi electricity bills will increase for lakhs of consumers starting July due to a hike in the fuel and power purchase adjustment surcharge (PPAC). DERC allowed power distribution companies to recover higher procurement costs, leading to an estimated 5.7% rise for BYPL consumers and 3.4% for BRPL consumers.
A fire in a five-storey residential building in southeast Delhi's Govindpuri killed 3 family members and critically injured 2 others, with residents using sarees to escape through windows amidst flames and smoke.
A Delhi court has postponed the hearing on an interim bail plea for Yash Yadav, an accused in the NEET UG paper leak case. The court cited that the plea is premature as Yadav has not yet received his admit card for the exam scheduled on June 21. The hearing is rescheduled for June 16.
A fire in a South East Delhi residential building killed three (Pankaj, 28; Guddi, 50; Soni, 20) and critically injured two, with five women rescued. The blaze, possibly caused by an electrical short circuit from a charging electric scooter, started on the ground floor/basement, spreading to vehicles and upper floors.
A stone struck and damaged a window of the Shatabdi Express near Firozabad while RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat was traveling on the train. No injuries were reported, and an investigation is underway.
Delhi-NCR experienced sudden rain and gusty winds on Thursday night, prompting the IMD to issue a red alert for severe thunderstorms, lightning, and winds up to 90 kmph. The change is due to a cyclonic circulation over Pakistan, expected to bring relief from heat.
Lt Gen Rajesh Sethi has assumed command of the Indian Army's Delhi Area, a role encompassing administrative duties, logistical support, and coordination with civil authorities, alongside significant ceremonial responsibilities during national events like Independence Day and Republic Day.
Nikhil Chaudhary, an Indian-born cricketer, has been selected for Australia's T20I squad against Bangladesh, marking a significant milestone as the first Indian-born male player in an Australian national squad in over 60 years.
India's Competition Commission (CCI) has dismissed allegations against 12 Delhi hospitals for inflating healthcare charges, stating price regulation is the government's domain. The ruling, which follows a decade-long investigation, is criticized for potentially overlooking consumer protection mandates in the $372-billion healthcare industry.
A guest teacher in Haryana's Rohtak district has been suspended after participating in a protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Sulekha Dalal's suspension, effective June 8, followed a viral video of her addressing the protest, where she spoke about recruitment exam irregularities affecting her son. The CJP demands accountability for alleged exam irregularities and the resignation of the Union education minister.
All 20 Indian seafarers aboard the bitumen tanker MT Jalveer are safe following a maritime security incident near Oman's Shinas port. Crew evacuation operations have begun, with six seafarers already being moved to the port. This incident occurs amid heightened regional maritime security concerns.
Three Indian sailors are confirmed dead after a US precision strike on the Palau-flagged oil tanker MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman. India's foreign ministry summoned a top US diplomat to lodge a strong protest.
Il ministro dei Trasporti marittimi indiano Sarbananda Sonowal ha confermato la morte di tre marittimi indiani dispersi dopo un attacco delle forze USA a una nave commerciale al largo dell'Oman.
Delhi-NCR's Regional Plan 2041 proposes up to eight new townships and a 30-minute commute goal between major cities, aiming for significant growth beyond Delhi with an estimated Rs 20 lakh crore investment.
Delhi-NCR faces turbulent weather with an orange alert for Thursday, forecasting thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds. While rain may offer brief heat relief, high humidity persists. Temperatures are expected to drop by Friday, with monsoon arrival anticipated by late June.
India and UAE are accelerating plans to build 30 million barrels of strategic oil reserves, expanding UAE-linked capacity from 5.8 million barrels. This move aims to bolster India's energy security amid geopolitical risks, with potential for commercial utilization of stored crude.
Two unidentified men on a bike fired shots at the glass of singer Guru Randhawa's gym in Delhi's Paschim Vihar area. Police are investigating the incident, examining CCTV footage, and have formed multiple teams to apprehend the suspects. No injuries were reported.
A gym owner was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Hansi, Haryana, on Thursday. In a separate incident, a gym in Delhi was fired upon, with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claiming responsibility via a social media post. Investigations are underway for both incidents.
A social media post attributed to the Lawrence Bishnoi syndicate claims responsibility for a firing outside a Delhi gym, citing the target's association with Salman Khan as motive. Police are investigating the incident where two masked individuals fired shots at the gym.
