Delhi Cloud Seeding Trials Approved; Bandikui Link of Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Opens

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Key Takeaways

  • Delhi's cloud seeding trials approved for August 30-September 10 to improve air quality.
  • Bandikui link of Delhi-Mumbai Expressway opens, reducing Jaipur-Delhi travel time to 3 hours.
  • Boat ride at Purana Qila in Delhi reopens after 10 years; costs Rs 125-150.
  • Delhi HC sets aside decision to release Santosh Kumar Singh in Priyadarshini Mattoo case.
  • EV charging stations installed at Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS stations on July 1.

Top Stories

Delhi's cloud seeding trials approved, scheduled for August 30-September 10.

The DGCA approved Delhi's cloud seeding plan, with trials set for August 30 to September 10, 2025, to improve air quality. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced the pilot program, using a Cessna 206-H aircraft over specific areas, with the Delhi cabinet approving Rs 3.21 crore for five trials.

Bandikui link of Delhi-Mumbai Expressway opens.

The Bandikui link of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway opened on July 2, 2025, reducing travel time between Jaipur and Delhi to 3–3.5 hours. The 65-km Bagrana–Bandikui link connects Bagrana on Jaipur's outskirts to Bandikui on the main expressway.

Boat ride at Purana Qila reopens after 10 years.

The boat ride at Purana Qila in Delhi reopened on July 1, 2025, after a 10-year closure, with rides costing Rs 125-150 per person for a 20-25 minute trip. The Sabhyata Foundation played a key role in the resumption.

Delhi High Court sets aside decision on Santosh Kumar Singh's release.

The Delhi High Court on July 1, 2025, set aside the decision of the sentence review board which had rejected a plea for premature release of Santosh Kumar Singh, who is serving life term for the 1996 rape and murder of law student Priyadarshini Mattoo.

EV charging stations installed at Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS stations.

EV charging stations were installed at Guldhar and Duhai Namo Bharat stations along the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor on July 1, 2025. Each fast charger supports 50 kW high-voltage charging, and NCRTC aims to meet 70% of the corridor’s energy needs through solar power.

Campus Buzz

Faculty members protest for rotational headship in Delhi.

Faculty members from PGI and AIIMS- Delhi supported rotational headship through a silent protest on National Doctors Day. The protest followed over three years of efforts, including representations to ministries and expressions of support from over 70% of faculty.

Capital Politics

Delhi govt. to hire social media agency for Minister Sirsa.

The Delhi government's Industries Department plans to hire a social media marketing agency to manage Minister Manjinder Sirsa's public brand, enhance outreach, and handle communication for the department and DSIIDC. The agency will also monitor public complaints for immediate redressal.

AAP criticizes Delhi's fuel ban for end-of-life vehicles.

AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj criticizes the Delhi government's fuel ban for end-of-life vehicles, arguing it creates chaos at petrol pumps. The ban, directed by CAQM, prohibits refueling of vehicles older than 10 years (diesel) or 15 years (petrol).

AAP accuses BJP-led MCD of corruption in teacher seniority lists.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accused the BJP-led Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) of corruption in preparing seniority lists for teachers and approving illegal transfers. AAP's Ankush Narang alleged discrepancies in the seniority list and illegal transfers of 46 teachers.

AAP protests against Delhi Environment Minister.

On June 30, 2025, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislators and workers protested in Rajouri Garden, New Delhi, and outside Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa’s office. The protests were against Sirsa's alleged derogatory remarks targeting slum dwellers.

Crime Beat

Delhi Police provides security for gangster Neeraj Bawana's parole.

On July 1, 2025, Delhi Police heightened security as gangster Neeraj Bawana was granted parole to visit his ailing wife at a Shadipur hospital. Bawana, currently in Tihar Jail, will be escorted by multiple security teams.

Eight arrested for extorting Rs 1.5 lakh in Delhi.

Eight people were arrested for extorting Rs 1.5 lakh from a man in Delhi after posing as police officials. The group, including a data analyst and a gym trainer, threatened to falsely implicate the victim in an insurance case.

Delhi Biz

Delhi Industries Minister orders probe into DSIIDC's Poorva Sanskritik Kendra.

On July 1, 2025, Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa ordered a probe into the operations at the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Corporation (DSIIDC)’s Poorva Sanskritik Kendra (PSK) following complaints of irregularities. Complaints included under-invoicing and serving liquor without a license.

Delhi Life

Reading room and library in Delhi.

Nandkishor Rana, a 68-year-old retiree, continues to keep the magic of reading alive at the Dr B C Roy Memorial Children’s Reading Room and Library in Delhi. The library, founded in 1967, boasts 7,000 members and a collection of books in various languages.

Delhi Today

Delhi court allows closure of Najeeb Ahmed case, mother accuses CBI of negligence.

A Delhi court allowed the closure of the Najeeb Ahmed case, a JNU student who went missing in October 2016, with his mother, Fatima Nafis, accusing the CBI and Delhi Police of negligence. She plans to continue her fight for justice, alleging inaction against ABVP members involved in a scuffle with Najeeb before his disappearance.

Delhi Police reunites 168 missing persons.

Delhi Police reunited 168 missing persons, including 53 children, with their families in Southwest Delhi under 'Operation Milap' through June 2025. Kapashera police led the effort with 33 reunions.

Delhi High Court to deliver order on bail pleas in Parliament security breach case.

The Delhi High Court will deliver its order on July 2 regarding the bail pleas of Neelam Azad and Mahesh Kumawat, who are accused in the December 2023 Parliament security breach case.

Delhi parents meet CM over rising school fees.

On July 1, 2025, parents met with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to voice concerns over rising fees in private schools, urging government intervention. The Chief Minister assured them that their concerns would be taken seriously.

Fire breaks out in Delhi's Seelampur area.

A fire broke out in a four-storey building in Delhi's Seelampur area on July 1, 2025. The Delhi Fire Services received the fire call at 2:32 am, deploying seven fire tenders to the spot.

Mechanic dies after falling from building in Delhi.

A 32-year-old mechanic, Ram Sevak, died after falling from the 8th floor of a building in the Netaji Subhash Place area of Delhi on July 1, 2025, while servicing an air conditioner. Police have registered a case of death due to negligence.

Burari deaths continue to draw attention.

Seven years after the Burari deaths on July 1, 2018, the mysterious deaths of 11 family members continue to draw attention. The police investigated the case, including the occult and superstition, and a psychological autopsy revealed the deaths were accidental.

Health Alert

Delhi clinic ordered to pay Rs 6 lakh for faulty hair transplant.

The New Delhi District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission ordered a private firm to pay Rs 6 lakh after the clinic performed a hair transplant without the necessary license and government approval. The clinic was found negligent for unsatisfactory results.

Public Spaces

Video of people swimming in Sunder Nursery sparks outrage.

A video went viral showing people swimming in a pond at Delhi's Sunder Nursery, a heritage park where such activities are prohibited. The video sparked outrage and concern over the misuse of the public space.

Road Watch

NHAI admits to drainage issues near Delhi's Aerocity.

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has admitted that the lack of a proper drain near Delhi's Aerocity is causing waterlogging. NHAI is now planning to construct a drainage system along the service road's outer edge.

Weather Update

Delhi experiences humid day, light showers predicted.

On July 1, 2025, Delhi faced a humid day with the heat index soaring to 45.8 degrees Celsius, with light showers predicted. The IMD forecasts normal rainfall for Delhi in 2025.

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