Delhi Irrigation Scam: Engineer, Contractor Arrested; HC to Decide on Mattoo Murder Release Plea

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Key Takeaways

  • Delhi ACB arrested Gagan Kureel and Arun Gupta in Irrigation scam involving ₹2.24 crore.
  • Delhi HC to decide on premature release plea in Priyadarshini Mattoo murder case.
  • New rules at India Gate ban food, pets, and picnics due to lack of facilities.
  • Satish Golcha and Praveer Ranjan are leading contenders for Delhi Police Commissioner.
  • Delhi Technological University (DTU) announced fee hike for 2025-26 academic session.

Top Stories

Delhi ACB Arrests Engineer, Contractor in Irrigation Scam.

On July 1, 2025, Delhi's ACB arrested Gagan Kureel and Arun Gupta for misappropriating funds in the Irrigation & Flood Control department, involving fake bank guarantees worth Rs 2.24 crore.

Delhi HC to Decide on Premature Release Plea in Mattoo Murder.

The Delhi High Court is expected to decide on July 1, 2025, on the premature release plea of Santosh Kumar Singh, serving a life term for the 1996 rape and murder of Priyadarshini Mattoo.

New Rules at India Gate Ban Food, Pets, and Picnics.

New rules at India Gate ban food, pets, and picnics, frustrating visitors due to the lack of locker facilities.

Competition Intensifies for Next Delhi Police Commissioner.

With Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora set to retire on July 31, 2025, Satish Golcha and Praveer Ranjan are leading contenders to replace him, with Anil Shukla also in the mix.

Delhi Technological University Announces Fee Hike for 2025-26.

On June 30, 2025, Delhi Technological University (DTU) announced a fee hike for the 2025–26 academic session, affecting UG and PG courses with increases from 3% to over 18%.

Campus Buzz

University Uses 'Bharatiya' Instead of 'Indian' in Curriculum.

The Vice-Chancellor of Dr B R Ambedkar University Delhi stated that the institution is using 'Bharatiya' instead of 'Indian' in their curriculum, approving 54 compulsory Bharatiya Knowledge System (BKS) courses.

Capital Politics

Delhi CM Requests Renaming Old Delhi Railway Station.

On July 1, 2025, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta requested the Union railway ministry to rename Old Delhi Railway Station to Maharaja Agrasen Railway Station.

Tribute Paid to Former Delhi CM Sahib Singh Verma; Welfare Distributed.

On June 30, 2025, BJP workers paid tribute to former Delhi CM Sahib Singh Verma at Swabhiman Sthal, with a welfare distribution program providing assistive devices to differently-abled individuals and senior citizens.

Law Minister Advises Officers to “Use Their Heart” in Dilemmas.

On June 30, 2025, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal advised officers to “use their heart” when facing dilemmas and emphasized upholding constitutional responsibility during a training program.

Civic Issues

Palam Vihar Residents Face Flooding Due to Choked Drain.

Residents of C1 block in Palam Vihar face flooding due to a choked drain along Bajghera rail overbridge, which has never been cleaned in 5 years.

Crime Beat

Woman Arrested at Delhi Airport for Cambodia-Based Cyber Fraud.

On June 29 and 30, 2025, police arrested Khushboo, 24, at Delhi airport for involvement in a Cambodia-based cyber fraud syndicate targeting Indians, which extorted money by posing as officials.

Adulterated Paneer Racket Busted in Noida; Four Arrested.

A racket selling adulterated paneer to Delhi-NCR eateries was busted in Noida, with four people arrested for using starch-heavy agricultural beans and chemical whiteners.

Delhi Police Arrest Couple for Snatching; 15 Cases Filed.

Delhi Police arrested a couple, Rahul and his wife, for snatching a woman's gold chain in Rani Bagh; the couple has 15 prior cases of snatching.

Delhi Life

Delhi Launches Internship Programme for Youth; Stipend Rs 20,000.

On June 30, 2025, the Delhi government launched the ‘Viksit Delhi Chief Minister's Internship Programme', selecting 150 interns to work with government officials for 89 days, each receiving a monthly stipend of Rs 20,000.

MCD Invites Applications for Khau Gali Food Night Market.

On July 1, 2025, the MCD invited applications from mobile food trucks for the Khau Gali pilot initiative, offering 50 slots for vendors to sell Delhi's delicacies at a food night market behind Salimgarh Fort from 6-10pm.

Delhi Today

Delhi HC Reprimands Lawyer for Appearing from Park via Video.

The Delhi High Court reprimanded a woman lawyer for appearing in a case hearing via video conference from a park, citing a lack of court decorum.

Health Alert

PCOS Diagnosed in Young Girls in Delhi NCR; Linked to Lifestyle.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is increasingly diagnosed among young girls in India, affecting girls as young as 14 in Delhi NCR, with a prevalence rate of 17.40% among young adults.

Sports News

Delhi Premier League Auction to Include Kohli's Nephew.

The Delhi Premier League (DPL) auction on July 5, 2025, will include Aaryaveer Kohli, nephew of Virat Kohli, and Aaryavir Sehwag, son of Virender Sehwag.

Weather Update

Delhi-NCR Rainfall Brings Relief; Temperatures Drop Six Degrees Below Normal.

On June 29-30, 2025, Delhi-NCR experienced light to moderate rainfall, with the maximum temperature in Delhi dropping to 30.6°C, six degrees below normal. Ayanagar recorded the highest rainfall at 20 mm.

Delhi Weather Forecast: Heavy Rainfall Expected on July 3 and 4.

New Delhi is experiencing heavy rain and high humidity on June 30, 2025, with a forecast of heavy rainfall on July 3 and 4, with 234.21 mm expected on July 4.

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