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Delhi Police denies permission to extend CJP protest, asks Dipke to vacate

Heavy security arrangements were put in place across the national capital on Saturday as the Cockroach Janta Party will hold its second protest at Jantar Mantar, with police deploying extensive surveillance and crowd-control measures, officials said. The protest, led by CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, is scheduled to begin at 1 pm amid heightened police presence, with supporters arriving from different parts of Delhi and neighbouring states. Authorities have granted permission for the demonstration, officials said. CCTV cameras were installed in and around the protest venue to monitor the gathering in real time, while around 270 body-worn cameras will be used by police personnel deployed at the site to ensure transparency and document proceedings, according to officials. Delhi Police videographers were also stationed at the venue to record the protest and track any developments on the ground, they said. Multiple layers of barricades have been placed around Jantar Mantar and adjoining

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Delhi LG orders 20% reservation for ex-Agniveers in Group C posts

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Thursday directed 20 per cent reservation for ex-Agniveers in group 'C' posts of police constables, firemen, forest guards, jail warders and wildlife guards. Sandhu reviewed the strategy for extending reservation benefits to ex-Agniveers (retired short service Army personnel) across various government departments and agencies in Delhi during a meeting with the chief secretary and Delhi Police Commissioner and other senior officers. This initiative is being implemented in accordance with the guiding vision of the government of India, Sandhu said in a post on X. "To effectively harness the discipline, skills, and training of these young men and women, directed the implementation of a 20 percent reservation in direct recruitment to vacant Group 'C' posts, including Police Constables, Firemen, Jail Warders, Forest Guards, and Wildlife Guards," the LG said. Group C posts are non-gazetted positions. He said recruitment will be open to a

Air India flight from Delhi hit by bird during landing at Raipur Airport

Following the incident, the flight crew carried out all mandatory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as per safety protocol

Delhi's Govindpuri fire toll rises to 4; four held for alleged arson

The death toll in the Govindpuri fire tragedy rose to four after a 50-year-old speech-impaired woman who had suffered severe burn injuries in the blaze succumbed during treatment, police said on Tuesday. Guddi Devi was the mother of Pankaj Pandey (28), who died in the fire along with his sister Sonia (20) and their maternal grandmother Sushila Devi (70). Devi passed away on Monday while undergoing treatment at Safdarjung Hospital. The fire broke out around 2 am on June 12 in a multi-storey residential building in Tughlakabad Extension in southeast Delhi, triggering a massive rescue operation and leaving several residents trapped inside the smoke-filled structure. With Devi's death, four members of the same family have now lost their lives in the incident. Police had earlier said that four people, including a 17-year-old girl, were apprehended for allegedly setting a scooter parked inside the building on fire to "teach a lesson" to a resident over a monetary dispute of around Rs ...

Delhi Census Phase 1: Which districts have most people and houses?

Delhi Census Phase 1: North East emerged as the most populous district, while New Delhi recorded the lowest population

Delhi to replace 2 lakh trucks and buses: What happens to old vehicles? | Delhi pollution

The Union cabinet has approved a ₹9,585 crore two-year scheme to incentivise cleaner mobility in the national capital region. The scheme targets around 2.07 lakh vehicle owners including 1.91 lakh tru

Fire breaks out in restaurant in southeast Delhi's Kalkaji, no casualties

A fire broke out in a restaurant in southeast Delhi's Kalkaji area early Sunday, an official said. No casualties have been reported. According to the Delhi Fire Services (DFS), a call regarding the fire at the 'Punjabi Tadka' restaurant was received at 4.45 am. "The fire was brought under control at around 5.40 am after sustained efforts by the firefighting teams. No injuries or casualties were reported in the incident," a DFS official said. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. Further investigation into the matter is underway.

Lutyens' land tussle: Centre takes possession of Delhi's Jaipur Polo Ground

The takeover of the 15.20-acre Jaipur Polo Ground comes amid parallel eviction proceedings involving other elite Lutyens' Delhi properties

Centre takes possession of Jaipur Polo Ground in Delhi after eviction order

Officials of the Land & Development Office under the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry on Saturday took physical possession of the 15.20-acre Jaipur Polo Ground in the Race Course area of the national capital, officials said. The development follows a May 20 eviction order under which the L&DO sought possession of the land parcel, citing its need for a "larger public purpose and benefit". The order, however, offered no details about the intended use of the land. On June 8, the Delhi High Court asked a district court to decide on a plea by the Indian Polo Association seeking a stay on the eviction notice. However, the district court declined to grant interim relief against the order.

Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid move fresh bail pleas in 2020 Delhi riots case

Activists Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid have moved fresh bail applications before a Delhi court in the larger conspiracy case related to the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. The applications argued that there has been no significant progress in the trial despite the Supreme Court dismissing the earlier plea over six months ago. The fresh pleas were filed before Additional Sessions Judge Sumedh Saini, who sought a response from the Delhi Police on Friday and listed the matter for hearing on July 4. In his plea, Imam said he has remained in custody for the last six years and that there have been no substantial developments in the case following the Supreme Court's January 5 verdict rejecting his bail plea. The apex court in January refused bail to Khalid and Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case, while granting relief to the five other accused. A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N V Anjaria then said that there was a prima facie case against Khalid and Imam under the ...

Beer sales in Delhi rise 10% in May as popular brands return: Excise data

Beer sales rose nearly 10 per cent in May this year compared to the same period last year, driven by the return of popular national brands on retail shelves, according to excise department officials. According to data, the share of well-known national beer brands increased to 54 per cent in May this year, up from 24 per cent in May 2025. In 2024, their share stood at 38 per cent. The data further showed that the share of other brands, including lesser-known labels and imports from Nepal and Bhutan, declined to 46 per cent this year from 62 per cent in May 2024. "The beer sales have also seen around 10 per cent increase this May, in comparison to the previous year of the same period. In May last year, 10,10,524 cases of beer were sold, while this year, it has increased to 11,12,761 cases," an official document said. Of this, national brands accounted for 5,96,351 cases this May, compared to 2,47,143 cases in the corresponding period last year. The data also shows that draught beer

No demolition of existing colonies in O-Zone area, assures Delhi CM

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday said that no demolition action will be taken against existing constructions in colonies and villages falling within the O-Zone area. Gupta held a meeting at the Secretariat to discuss the issue with senior officials and public representatives, including MPs Manoj Tiwari and Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, MLA Arvinder Singh Lovely, as well as senior officers from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the Delhi Development Authority (DDA). There are approximately 91 unauthorised colonies and a dozen old villages located in the O-Zone area, with a population of around 15 lakh people. The O-Zone refers to the eco-sensitive area that includes the Yamuna river floodplains in Delhi. During the meeting, Gupta sought clarification from senior DDA officials on the matter. She said that the Delhi High Court had not made any observations regarding constructions that had already been completed, but had raised concerns about ongoing construction ...

Saket building collapse: Two builders who fled to Dehradun, Manali arrested

Delhi Police has arrested two builders in connection with the collapse of a multi-storey building in south Delhi's Saidulajab that killed six people and injured eight last month, officials said on Tuesday. The accused, Avneesh Gupta and Manish Khatri, were arrested from Vasant Kunj after an extensive search operation. Investigators said the duo had fled Delhi immediately after the May 30 incident and kept changing locations to evade arrest. According to police sources, the two builders first travelled to Dehradun and later moved to Manali, where they remained on the run for several days. To avoid detection, they allegedly refrained from staying in hotels so that no official records of their whereabouts would be generated. Sources said the accused largely relied on public transport and travelled on foot instead of using private vehicles or app-based cabs. They also kept their mobile phones switched off for most of the time and turned them on only briefly, twice a day, to contact fa

Delhi hotel fire: Cook arrested, several others detained for negligence

Delhi Police has arrested the cook of a south Delhi hotel where a devastating fire killed 21 people earlier this week, with investigators alleging that his negligence played a role in triggering the blaze, officials said on Saturday. Several other individuals connected with the establishment have also been detained and are being questioned as part of the ongoing investigation into the fire at Flourish Stays Bed and Breakfast in Malviya Nagar's Hauz Rani area, they said. According to police sources, preliminary findings indicate that the actions of the cook, identified as Keshav Negi, may have contributed to the outbreak of the fire. Investigators are examining the exact sequence of events and the circumstances that led to the blaze, while questioning hotel staff and other persons associated with the property's operations. The latest arrest comes as the Delhi Police widens its probe into the tragedy, examining alleged safety violations, unauthorised expansion of rooms and the role of

Delhi PWD brings down large national flags to prevent weather damage

After getting several complaints of damage, the Public Works Department has decided to bring down all 500 national flags across Delhi, officials said on Saturday. The PWD has hoisted large national flags at around 500 prime locations in Delhi, but due to bad weather, including strong winds in the past few days, several of these were damaged. "We will re-hoist the flags after the thunderstorm warning of IDM is cleared. Due to strong winds and bad weather, several flags were torn and damaged, so we have decided to bring all of them down across the city to prevent further damage," a PWD officer said. According to an official, these 115-foot-high flagpoles have been installed at around 500 locations. The flags are made out of polyester material to prevent them from frequent damage. However, they could not withstand strong winds. The work of installing national flags started in 2022 when the previous AAP government, under its 'Deshbhakti' budget, announced the initiative to cover the ..

You can remove our social media posts, but not us: CJP founder Dipke

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the online movement Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), arrived in Delhi on Saturday ahead of a planned demonstration at Jantar Mantar, and urged supporters to maintain discipline and ensure that the protest remains peaceful. Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has also expressed support for the protest, stated that he would undertake a six-week fast if Dipke is arrested. In a post on X, Dipke expressed excitement about meeting supporters at Jantar Mantar and encouraged them to bring a book and the national flag. He also urged participants to offer flowers to police personnel as a "gesture of compassion and gratitude," emphasising that the movement should be led with "love and peace." "Landed. Looking forward to meeting you all at Jantar Mantar. Do not forget to carry a book and our Tiranga! Offer flowers to policemen as a gesture of compassion & gratitude. We have to lead this movement with love and peace!" he said. The protest has been organised by the CJP, a ...

Delhi fire: Hotel owner held in 2025 for aiding Bangladeshis' illegal stay

The owner of the Malviya Nagar hotel where a fire claimed 21 lives earlier this week, had been arrested last year for "facilitating" illegal stay of Bangladesh nationals through allegedly ill-begotten Indian documents, police records show. Lavkesh Bajaj, proprietor of Flourish Stays B&B, is currently in four-day police custody in connection with the devastating fire at the south Delhi establishment on Wednesday. Investigators are probing the circumstances surrounding the blaze and are searching for other persons associated with the hotel's management. According to police, Bajaj was among the accused in a case registered at Paharganj police station on January 29, 2025, over alleged illegal stay of Bangladesh nationals in central Delhi using Indian identity documents obtained through fraudulent means. The case was filed under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). During the investigation, police found that two persons, identified as Sweety Sarkar alias Beauty ...

Malviya Nagar fire: MCD to start 'sealing' illegal commercial buildings

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will begin action against unauthorised commercial establishments in south Delhi, initiating a sealing drive against structures found violating building bye-laws and licence conditions, officials said on Thursday. The move comes days after a deadly fire at a bed-and-breakfast facility in Malviya Nagar claimed multiple lives and exposed large-scale violations, including operating beyond permitted capacity and absence of a sanctioned building plan, according to officials. A senior MCD official said the building where the incident took place had never been booked for any violation earlier. "It was never brought on record for any violation. The building plan was also never sanctioned," a senior MCD official said, requesting anonymity. Officials also pointed to irregularities in a food outlet operating from the ground floor of the same building. "Under the B&B scheme, commercial kitchens or full-fledged restaurants are not permitted. Only limited

Renaissance classic, Botticelli's Madonna and Child, on display in Delhi

On display at Italian cultural centre, it will later be exhibited at Humayun's Tomb Museum before travelling to Bengaluru