Delhi cafe shooting confession has shocked the city after a 24‑year‑old man, Faizan (also known as Fazzi), was gunned down in a northeast Delhi cafe. A video surfaced on social media in which a suspect claims responsibility, citing a personal grudge as the motive. The incident, which occurred at around 10:28 pm on Friday, has prompted a swift police response, forensic investigations, and a flurry of speculation about the underlying dispute. Background / Context Delhi’s bustling cafe culture has long been a microcosm of the city’s diverse social fabric. Yet, incidents of violence in public spaces have become increasingly alarming. The…
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Winter rains have turned a long‑standing hazard into a stark reminder of Delhi’s civic negligence. The open drain that swallowed a mother and her three‑year‑old son in July 2024 remains unblocked, flooding again as the city’s monsoon season rolls in. The Delhi open drain tragedy has reignited calls for urgent action from residents, local officials, and civil‑society groups. Background/Context On 31 July 2024, Tanuja Bisht, 23, and her son Priyansh, 3, drowned in a 1.5‑foot deep, water‑logged open drain near Ghazipur in east Delhi. The tragedy unfolded when heavy rain turned the drain into a lethal pit. The mother’s attempt to…
Delhi open drain negligence has once again turned deadly as heavy winter rains on Thursday caused a previously unblocked drain near Ghazipur to overflow, trapping and drowning a mother and her three‑year‑old son. The incident, which occurred on July 31, 2024, underscores a persistent civic failure that has left residents, especially schoolchildren, in constant peril. Background/Context Delhi’s drainage infrastructure has long been a point of contention between the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the Delhi Development Authority (DDA). The open drain in question lies between Uttar Pradesh’s Khoda Colony and Delhi’s Mayur Vihar Phase‑III, a densely populated corridor where…
Delhi’s air quality has slipped into the “poor” category with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 256, a slight improvement from the 297 recorded after Friday’s heavy rainfall, yet still a cause for concern for residents and commuters. The National Capital’s skies are clearer, visibility has improved, and meteorologists predict a 5–6 °C drop in minimum temperatures over the next three days, offering a brief respite from the smog‑laden winter. Background and Context Winter in Delhi is notorious for its high pollution levels, driven by vehicular emissions, industrial activity, and the burning of crop residue in neighboring states. The Central Pollution…
Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has announced that it will soon begin construction of a world‑class multi‑sports complex in Narela, a northern suburb of the capital. The project, slated for completion by 2029, will feature Olympic‑standard stadiums, indoor arenas, a hospital and a hotel, positioning Narela as a new hub for national and international sporting events. Background / Context India’s sporting ambitions have surged in recent years, with the government earmarking significant funds for infrastructure to support athletes and host global tournaments. Delhi, already home to the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex and the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, has been criticised for lacking…
In a quiet ward of Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi, a 77‑year‑old woman was discharged two hours after a procedure that could have taken her weeks in the operating theatre. The treatment, a form of cryotherapy breast cancer treatment, froze a 15‑mm tumour near her heart, sparing her from a risky surgery that cardiologists had ruled out. Background and Context Breast cancer remains the most common malignancy among Indian women, with over 1.5 million new cases reported in 2025 alone. Early detection has improved, yet a significant proportion of patients face surgical contraindications due to age, comorbidities, or tumour location.…
Delhi High Court has cleared the government’s plan to transfer cash directly to private school students under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Disadvantaged Group (DG) categories for their school uniforms, rejecting a prior order that demanded in‑kind distribution. The ruling, delivered by a bench headed by Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Subramonium Prasad, acknowledges the logistical challenges of measuring, ordering and delivering uniforms to thousands of students and allows the state to provide a subsidy through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) instead. Background and Context The decision comes amid growing pressure on Delhi’s education authorities to ensure that EWS students…
Delhi High Court has issued a decisive order to halt the persistent waterlogging on Shaheen Bagh road, a stretch that has become a daily nightmare for residents and commuters alike. The bench, led by Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Manmeet PS Arora, has directed the Uttar Pradesh irrigation department to collaborate with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to clean, repair, and relaid the road, while mandating immediate measures to stop the backflow of sewer water. Background/Context Shaheen Bagh, a neighbourhood that gained national attention during the 2020 protests, now faces a new crisis.…
Deep pits and unmarked excavation sites line Delhi’s busiest roads, turning everyday commutes into a gamble with life. In the past week alone, a 27‑year‑old software engineer drowned when his car plunged into a waterlogged construction site in Noida, and several other incidents have been reported across the capital. Delhi construction safety has become a headline issue as motorists, pedestrians and even children risk falling into open trenches that are barely marked or barricaded. Background/Context Delhi’s rapid urban development has outpaced the city’s infrastructure and safety protocols. With over 1.5 million vehicles on the roads daily, the probability of encountering…
Delhi’s bustling arteries are suddenly becoming treacherous highways, as unmarked and unsecured construction pits line major roads, putting motorists and pedestrians at risk of falling into deep, water‑filled trenches. The danger has escalated after a 27‑year‑old software engineer drowned when his car plunged into a waterlogged under‑construction site in Noida earlier this month. Background / Context Construction activity in Delhi has surged in the last decade, driven by rapid urbanisation and infrastructure projects. Yet, the city’s regulatory framework has struggled to keep pace. The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and the Public Works Department (PWD) have issued guidelines for site safety,…