Delhi Unveils Air Pollution Plan; ₹1.25 Lakh Crore Road Upgrade Announced
Key Takeaways
- Delhi's Air Pollution Mitigation Plan 2025 includes barring non-compliant vehicles and deploying 2,299 electric autos.
- Central govt invests ₹1.25-lakh-crore in Delhi road upgrades, including a 7-km underground tunnel.
- Delhi will establish 75 'CM Shri Schools' with smart classrooms, allocating a budget of Rs 100 crore.
- Chandni Chowk robbery: Shekhar confessed his share was Rs 13 lakh; Nikhil caught with Rs 6.5 lakh.
- AAP ministers Sisodia and Jain summoned in ₹2,000 crore scam related to school classrooms.
Top Stories
Delhi announces Air Pollution Mitigation Plan 2025
On 2025-06-04, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta unveiled the Air Pollution Mitigation Plan 2025, which includes barring non-compliant commercial vehicles from entering Delhi starting 2025-11-01, deploying 2,299 electric autos, and installing 18,000 EV charging points. The plan also involves a revised EV policy to transition 80% of government fleets to clean fuel.
Central govt invests ₹1.25-lakh-crore in Delhi road upgrades
On 2025-06-05, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a ₹1.25-lakh-crore investment by the Central government to upgrade Delhi’s road infrastructure, including a 7-km underground tunnel and elevated corridors. ₹150 crore has been sanctioned for road overbridges and underbridges.
Delhi to establish 75 'CM Shri Schools'
On 2025-06-05, the Delhi state government announced it would establish 75 CM Shri Schools equipped with smart classrooms, AI-based learning, robotics and data science courses in 2025, allocating a special budget of Rs 100 crore. The Delhi cabinet also approved 100 APJ Abdul Kalam Language Labs to boost communication skills across govt schools, offering courses in multiple languages, and the digitisation of 125 school libraries.
Chandni Chowk robbery: Confessions and arrests made
On 2025-06-04, following the June 2 robbery at a textile businessman's office in Chandni Chowk, where Rs 35 lakh was stolen, Shekhar confessed his share was Rs 13 lakh, and Nikhil was caught with Rs 6.5 lakh. Tushar, linked to Shekhar's brother Divansh from Tihar Jail, was also arrested.
AAP ministers summoned in ₹2,000 crore scam
On June 4, 2025, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) summoned AAP ministers Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain regarding a Rs 2,000 crore corruption scam related to the construction of Delhi government school classrooms. The investigation follows a complaint by BJP leaders alleging inflated costs for semi-permanent classroom construction, involving 34 contractors reportedly linked to AAP.
Crime Beat
Delhi riots conspiracy case to be reheard June 6
The Delhi riots larger conspiracy case will be heard afresh by Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Lalit Kumar of the Karkardooma court on 2025-06-06, following judicial transfers.
IIT Delhi student found dead in hostel room
On June 4, 2025, a second-year IIT Delhi student from Chandigarh, pursuing Biomechanical Engineering, was found dead in his hostel room under mysterious circumstances. He was last seen two days prior during dinner, and no visible injuries were found, but vomit was near his bed; an autopsy was scheduled at Safdarjung Hospital.
Building collapses in Rohini; one injured
On June 4, 2025, a two-storey commercial building collapsed during renovation in Rohini's Sector-7, injuring one person. The Delhi Fire Service responded, and the NDRF was informed.
Man dies mysteriously in Delhi's Lajpat Nagar
On 2025-06-04, Zubair Ahmed Bhat, a 30-year-old man from Srinagar, died under mysterious circumstances in Delhi's Lajpat Nagar area after being found unconscious in a public park. Police have started an investigation.
Fire breaks out in Rajouri Garden storage facility
On 2025-06-04, a fire broke out in a four-storey storage facility in Rajouri Garden, west Delhi; the blaze was controlled by the Delhi Fire Services (DFS), and no casualties were reported.
Capital Politics
Kejriwal's passport renewal plea reaches Delhi court
On 2025-06-04, Arvind Kejriwal’s plea for a passport renewal NOC reached Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi, with ED and CBI notified.
Education Update
Delhi approves NEEEV for student entrepreneurship
On 2025-06-05, the Delhi government approved the NEEEV programme to boost digital literacy and entrepreneurship among school students, providing student groups with a fund of Rs 20,000 each to support entrepreneurial projects.
Delhi to launch NIPUN Sankalp mission for education
On 2025-06-05, the NIPUN Sankalp mission will be launched to strengthen early education and train construction workers through skilling programs, providing them with work opportunities.
Delhi offers free NEET/CUET coaching under Vidya Shakti
On 2025-06-05, the Delhi government approved the launch of free online coaching for NEET 2025 and CUET UG 2025 aspirants under the Madan Mohan Malviya Vidya Shakti Mission, aiming to support 2,200 students.
Health Alert
India reports rise in active COVID cases
On 2025-06-04, India reported a rise of 276 active Covid cases, pushing the total number to 4,302, with seven deaths recorded in the past 24 hours. Delhi reported 64 new cases and has 457 active cases.
Civic Affairs
Delhi repairs 2,500 EWS flats, allocates ₹700 crore
On 2025-06-05, the Delhi government announced it had repaired 2,500 flats for the EWS category and allocated a budget of Rs 700 crore to the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board in 2025.
Delhi resettles 215 Madrasi Camp slum inhabitants
On 2025-06-05, the Delhi government resettled 215 eligible inhabitants of the Madrasi Camp slum cluster.
Delhi LG approves tree felling for flyover
On 2025-06-04, the Delhi LG approved the felling and transplantation of 27 trees on a nearly 2.2-hectare piece of land in northeast Delhi's Nand Nagri for a flyover project.
National News
Operation Sindoor delegation briefs PM Modi; YouTuber arrested
On 2025-06-04, Shrikant Shinde led the Operation Sindoor delegation to New Delhi to brief PM Narendra Modi on international backing for India’s anti-terror stance. Jasbir Singh, a YouTuber from Punjab, was arrested for alleged ties with Pakistani officials for espionage following Operation Sindoor.
Sitharaman, Singh meet on defence needs
On 2025-06-04, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in South Block, New Delhi, to address critical defence needs of India’s armed forces.
India, Australia deepen strategic ties in Delhi
On 2025-06-04, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hosted Australia’s Defence Minister in New Delhi for bilateral discussions, deepening strategic ties.
Road Watch
Delhi to use ANPR cameras to detect EoL vehicles
On 2025-06-04, the Delhi government announced the installation of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras at border entry points and petrol pumps to detect End-of-Life (EoL) vehicles, triggering real-time SMS alerts and billboard warnings.
Delhi to introduce smart traffic system, audit PUC centers
On 2025-06-04, Delhi announced the introduction of a smart intelligent traffic system to tackle congestion, along with audits of Pollution Under Control (PUC) centers every six months to ensure compliance.
Delhi CM rules out reviving Odd-Even scheme
On 2025-06-04, Delhi CM Gupta ruled out reviving the Odd-Even scheme in Delhi, citing its limited effectiveness and inconvenience.