Delhi Electronics Showroom Fire Kills Four; SUVs Disrupt Traffic on Gurugram-Delhi Expressway
Key Takeaways
- SUVs disrupted traffic with stunts on Gurugram-Delhi Expressway; police are investigating the incident.
- Fire at Delhi electronics showroom killed four staff members due to suffocation on August 18.
- Delhi CM Gupta assures flood preparedness; Yamuna level slightly above danger mark at 205.36m.
- Delhi to establish 1,100 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, expands hospital beds by 1,300.
- Dwarka Expressway boosts real estate in Delhi's peripheral areas, leading to property price surge.
Top Stories
SUVs disrupt traffic with stunts on Gurugram-Delhi Expressway.
On August 18, 2025, a video surfaced showing a convoy of SUVs disrupting traffic on the Gurugram-Delhi Expressway, engaging in rash driving and stunts; police are investigating the incident.
Fire at Delhi electronics showroom kills four on August 18.
On August 18, 2025, a fire at Mahajan Electronics in Raja Garden, Delhi, resulted in the deaths of four staff members due to suffocation. The fire started around 3:08 pm and was brought under control by 4:10 pm; initial findings suggest a short circuit as the cause.
Delhi CM assures flood preparedness; Yamuna level slightly above danger mark.
On August 18, 2025, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inspected the city's flood preparedness, assuring that the city is 'completely safe' with the Yamuna river's water level at 205.36m, just above the 205.33m danger mark.
Delhi to establish 1,100 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, expands hospital beds.
The Delhi government is set to establish 1,100 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, with 166 already operational, and will complete five major hospital expansions this month, adding 1,300 new beds.
Dwarka Expressway boosts real estate in Delhi's peripheral areas.
The Dwarka Expressway and Urban Extension Road (UER) II, expected to open in August 2025, are boosting real estate in Delhi's peripheral areas, leading to a surge in property prices.
Civic Updates
Man rescued from Yamuna River after being trapped for hours.
On August 17, 2025, Noor Ali was rescued from the Yamuna River near Tajewala Barrage after being trapped for two hours while collecting wood during floods.
Delhi plans to phase out surface parking due to congestion.
On August 19, 2025, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) officials stated they plan to phase out surface parking in Delhi due to congestion and mismanagement, proposing to double the one-time parking fee at registration.
Crime Beat
Delhi schools targeted with bomb threats on August 16 and 18.
On August 16 and 18, 2025, Delhi schools, including DPS Dwarka, Modern Convent School, and ShreeRam World School, received bomb threats via email, prompting evacuations and security operations. Authorities confirmed the threats were hoaxes; Arvind Kejriwal criticized the BJP for failing to maintain law and order.
Delhi Police struggle to solve bomb threat email cases.
Delhi Police are facing difficulties in cracking cases involving bomb threat emails sent to schools and other institutions, with only a few cases solved due to the use of VPN proxy servers.
Delhi man arrested for wife's murder after argument.
On August 17, 2025, Delhi Police arrested Pramod Jha, 60, for allegedly murdering his estranged wife, Kiran Jha, on August 7, 2025, after an argument over alleged extra-marital affairs.
Minor arrested for alleged sexual assault of girl in Delhi.
On August 18, 2025, Delhi Police apprehended a minor in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl in Hauz Qazi; police stated that on average, five people are arrested daily in the city for allegedly sexually assaulting or abusing minors.
False emergency reports made in Delhi and Alabama.
On August 18, 2025, a woman in Moti Nagar, West Delhi, made a false PCR call claiming she had murdered her boyfriend, while De’Sean Jyrell Brooks, from Alabama, faces charges for making false 911 calls.
Delhi Culture Scene
Italian Cultural Centre in Delhi suspends registrations, postpones courses.
On August 19, 2025, the Italian Cultural Centre in Delhi suspended registrations and postponed its language courses following new directives from the Ministry of External Affairs.
Photography clubs thrive in Delhi NCR, enhancing amateur skills.
Photography clubs are growing in NCR, connecting amateur photographers and enhancing their skills through photo walks and exploration of various genres.
Development Updates
Lok Sabha to discuss India's space ambitions, honor astronaut Shukla.
The Lok Sabha will hold a special discussion on August 18 and 19, 2025, to honor astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla after his space mission, focusing on India’s expanding space ambitions in the context of its goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047.
Trump teases Russia development; Delhi completes Western Ring Road.
News includes Donald Trump teasing a 'big Russia development,' Volodymyr Zelenskyy doubting trilateral possibility, and the completion of Delhi’s 75-km Western Ring Road after 25 years.
Education Insights
DDA closing applications for architect and designer posts August 19.
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is closing the application window for architect and designer posts on August 19, 2025, with six vacancies to be filled based on walk-in interviews.
Minister Pradhan emphasizes IITs' role in self-reliant India.
On August 17, 2025, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had breakfast with IIT Delhi students, emphasizing the role of premier institutions in shaping India’s future and urging students to lead India's innovation journey towards ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat'.
Delhi HC questions JNU for holding professor's retirement over trips.
On August 18, 2025, the Delhi High Court questioned Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) for holding Professor Happymon Jacob's voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) due to "unauthorised foreign trips."
Health & Environment
Delhi water audit reveals supply gaps, affecting informal settlements.
A Greenpeace India water audit report reveals significant gaps in Delhi's water supply, affecting 12 informal settlements, with 34% relying on private water suppliers and families spending 15% of their income on water.
Delhi zoo welcomes otters after two-decade wait.
After a two-decade wait, the Delhi zoo received two smooth-coated otters from Surat, Gujarat, along with 10 star tortoises; the animals are currently in quarantine.