On August 12, 2025, the Supreme Court provided temporary relief to owners of older vehicles in Delhi-NCR, halting coercive actions against diesel vehicles over 10 years and petrol vehicles over 15 years. The Delhi government sought a policy based on actual emissions, not just vehicle age, and the court sought responses from the Centre and other stakeholders.

Following a Supreme Court order to relocate stray dogs in Delhi-NCR, protests broke out on August 12, 2025, with police detaining dozens of animal rights protesters. The court ordered the capture, sterilization, and relocation of 5,000 dogs from high-risk areas within six to eight weeks, sparking criticism from animal rights activists and celebrities.

The Delhi High Court directed the CBI to lodge an FIR and investigate illegal and corrupt activities in Delhi jails, involving authorities and inmates. The court expressed displeasure at the government's failure to provide basic human needs to inmates.

A crackdown on illegal Bangladeshi immigrants and fears of electoral roll revisions in West Bengal has led to a sudden exodus of Bengali migrants from Delhi-NCR. Nearly 2,500 Bengali migrant workers have returned in recent months, causing a severe crunch of domestic workers.

India will celebrate its 79th Independence Day on August 15, 2025, with the main celebrations at Delhi's Red Fort, including the Prime Minister's address and a 21-gun salute. Traffic restrictions will be in place on August 13, 2025, for the Independence Day rehearsal, and commuters are advised to use public transport.

Delhi Police officers can now provide evidence to court via video conference from police stations, saving time and resources, with all stations notified on August 12, 2025. On the same day, Delhi Police arrested seven individuals for vehicle theft and two women for theft in Dwarka district.

The BJP's Chandigarh unit organized a Tiranga Yatra in Hallomajra on August 11, 2025. Participants carried a 100ft-long tricolour and raised slogans of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'.

Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy condemned the Centre's detention of I.N.D.I.A. bloc leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, during a rally against 'Vote Chori'. Revanth Reddy plans a state-level protest against the Centre's actions.

On August 12, 2025, gold prices in Delhi fell by Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,01,520 per 10 grams, and silver dropped by Rs 2,000 to Rs 1,12,000 per kilogram. This decline was attributed to a global sell-off and US President Trump's announcement that no tariffs would be imposed on gold imports.

On August 12, 2025, the Supreme Court expressed concern over child trafficking in Delhi and directed the Centre to submit a report. The Delhi High Court sought the Centre’s response on whether X Corp can be onboarded on the Sahyog portal for cooperation in cases of national security and human trafficking.

On August 12, 2025, a 33-year-old advocate, Phagun Kalra, died by suicide after jumping from a four-story building in Lajpat Nagar, Delhi. Kalra, who worked with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, was found with a suicide note citing depression as the reason.

On August 12, 2025, Delhi's Chief Minister announced the establishment of mini secretariats in each of the city's 11 revenue districts to address citizen issues locally. The CM also stated that her government has passed three significant bills, including one to regulate private school fees, within five months.

AAP alleges large-scale electoral fraud in Delhi polls, accusing BJP and ECI of connivance on new 'SIR model' for vote tampering. The party submitted 3,000 pages of evidence to ECI but received no response.

On August 11, 2025, TMC MP Mitali Bagh fainted during the 'Vote Chori' protest in Delhi. Rahul Gandhi and other leaders offered assistance during the protest.

A new residential complex near Parliament House in Delhi, offering spacious living for parliamentarians, was inaugurated on August 12, 2025. The complex features four towers with 184 flats, each approximately 461.5 square metres.

On August 12, 2025, a parliamentary committee criticized Delhi University (DU) for its flawed implementation of the reservation roster, alleging that it deprived SC and ST faculty of their rightful posts. The committee instructed the university to identify these posts and conduct a special recruitment drive within three months.

An India Today investigation, published on August 12, 2025, exposes severe issues at a Delhi animal birth control (ABC) centre in Tughlaqabad. The centre, run by a dubious NGO, was found non-operational with no doctors present.

A day after the Supreme Court ordered the relocation of stray dogs in Delhi, some animal birth control (ABC) centres reported a surge in calls for rescue and abandonment of pets, while others saw no change. Centres like Neighbourhood Woof and Animal Rahat Basera received increased calls.

On August 12, 2025, Delhi-NCR experienced heavy rainfall, leading to waterlogging in several areas, including Nizamuddin. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert and forecasts thunderstorms with a maximum temperature of 34°C.