On Tuesday, several prominent shopping malls, hospitals, and a school in Delhi received bomb threat emails. While authorities responded swiftly, deploying bomb disposal squads and conducting thorough searches, no explosive devices were found. The Delhi Police are investigating these threats, which appear to have a similar pattern and origin.
An 18-year-old boy tragically died in Delhi after an air conditioner unit fell from a second-floor building, highlighting the potential dangers of poorly maintained infrastructure. The incident, caught on CCTV footage, also injured his friend and sparked investigations into the cause of the accident.
A 34-year-old neurosurgeon, Raj Ghoniya, was found dead at his home in south Delhi’s Gautam Nagar area. Police suspect the cause of death to be a drug overdose, and a suicide note was recovered from the scene. Initial investigations suggest a possible family dispute as the reason behind the tragic incident.
The National Capital Region (NCR) is experiencing the longest continuous spell of rain in 13 years, with downpours lasting 14 days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts more rain in the coming days, attributing the heavy rainfall to a combination of factors including the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) returning to neutral and the La Niña phase expected to develop later this month. The IMD forecasts indicate that the monsoon will be above normal for the remaining months, with September likely to see more rainfall than August.
Three traffic policemen in Delhi were caught on CCTV camera taking bribes and dividing the money among themselves. The incident, which occurred in Ghazipur, led to the suspension of the officers after the video went viral on social media. A departmental investigation is underway.
A 34-year-old gardener was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Delhi’s Ashram area on Saturday. The driver of a speeding Mercedes-Benz fled the scene but was later apprehended by police. The investigation revealed discrepancies in the car’s ownership history.
The Supreme Court has refused to grant interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the CBI’s corruption case related to the alleged excise policy scam. This decision comes after the Delhi High Court upheld Kejriwal’s arrest, finding no malice in the CBI’s actions. The Supreme Court will now issue a notice to the CBI and will hear the matter on August 23.
Intelligence agencies are on high alert, warning of a potential fidayeen attack in Delhi or Punjab around Independence Day. Security measures have been significantly heightened in the national capital, with the deployment of thousands of police personnel, AI-based facial recognition cameras, and snipers. The threat comes amidst concerns of reprisal actions and the recent assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump.
Amidst a standoff between the Delhi government and the Lieutenant Governor, the LG has nominated Home Minister Kailash Gahlot to hoist the national flag at the official Independence Day event. This decision follows a disagreement over who would lead the ceremony, with the Chief Minister wanting Education Minister Atishi to hoist the flag.
A wall of a government school in New Ashok Nagar, Delhi, collapsed on Sunday, damaging several vehicles parked nearby. The incident occurred during heavy rains in the city.
