Delhi adds 105 electric buses, aims for 100% electrification by 2027; Excise policy extended to March 2026
Key Takeaways
- Delhi added 105 electric buses, aiming for 100% electrification of its bus fleet by 2027.
- Delhi extends excise policy to March 2026 while developing a new policy for transparency.
- 19-year-old Yash stabbed to death in Delhi's Shahdara; road rage suspected as motive.
- Delhi man, Deepak, killed his father over tempo seat dispute; Deepak arrested by police.
- Delhi links police stations to hospitals for faster medico-legal support and postmortem examinations.
Top Stories
Delhi adds 105 electric buses, aims for 100% electrification by 2027.
On June 28, 2025, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurated the Sector A9 depot in Narela and flagged off 105 new electric buses, aiming for 100% electrification of the bus fleet by 2027.
Delhi extends excise policy to March 2026, new policy in development.
The Delhi government extended its excise policy until March 31, 2026, effective from July 1, 2025, while a new policy is being developed, aiming for transparency and revenue generation.
19-year-old stabbed to death in Delhi's Shahdara; road rage suspected.
On June 28, 2025, a 19-year-old man named Yash was stabbed to death in the Rani Garden area of Shahdara district in Delhi, with police suspecting a road rage altercation.
Delhi man kills father over tempo seat dispute; arrested.
On June 27, 2025, 26-year-old Deepak shot and killed his 60-year-old father, Surendra Singh, in Delhi's Timarpur area over a dispute about a tempo seat; Deepak was arrested.
Delhi links police stations to hospitals for faster medico-legal support.
Lieutenant governor VK Saxena has approved a proposal for linking and redistribution of police stations to hospitals across New Delhi for handling medico-legal cases and conducting postmortem examinations.
Air Quality
Delhi considers air purifiers for Nehru Park to maintain AQI below 50.
On June 27, 2025, Delhi's environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa requested the environment department to explore installing ambient purification systems in Nehru Park to maintain an AQI below 50 throughout the year.
Air Report
Delhi Airport Terminal 3 bomb threat declared a hoax.
On June 27, 2025, a bomb threat at Delhi Airport's Terminal 3, found on a flight and mentioning another (Air India Flight AI 2954), was declared a hoax after a search operation. This is the second such incident in a week for Air India flights.
Celebi, Turkish ground handling agency, removed from Delhi, Mumbai airports.
The central government has removed Celebi, a Turkish ground handling agency, from its role at Mumbai and Delhi airports, following opposition from labour leaders.
Campus Buzz
Delhi University changes tie-breaking rule for admissions to Class X marks.
Delhi University (DU) introduced a new tie-breaking rule for undergraduate admissions, effective June 27, 2025, considering Class X marks instead of alphabetical order, with 83,296 registrations recorded this year.
Delhi schools to form special admission cells for out-of-school children.
The directorate of education has directed all schools in Delhi to constitute a special admission cell (SAC) to streamline admissions of never-enrolled and out-of-school children, including children with special needs (CWSN).
ICAI to offer free career counselling in Delhi government schools.
On June 26, 2025, the Directorate of Education (DoE) permitted the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) to conduct free career counselling sessions on commerce education and Chartered Accountancy across government schools in Delhi.
Capital Politics
Delhi night shelters face scrutiny; CBI probe into alleged scams possible.
Delhi Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood inspected five night shelters on June 27, 2025, flagging serious irregularities and warning of a possible CBI probe into alleged scams involving AAP-linked NGOs.
Delhi CM Gupta accuses AAP of dividing Delhi, promises women's stipend.
On June 27, 2025, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta accused the previous AAP government of dividing Delhi and promised to implement the BJP's pledge of distributing Rs 2,500 per month to women from economically weaker sections.
Civic Affairs
Central government directs MCD to survey vendors per 2014 Act.
On June 26, 2025, the central government directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to conduct a vendors' survey as per the Street Vendors Act 2014, following concerns about transparency and vendor harassment.
Crime Beat
Delhi gangster's nephew killed in Bawana; gang war suspected.
On June 27, 2025, Deepak Kumar, nephew of Delhi gangster Manjeet Mahal, was shot dead in Delhi's Bawana; his daughter was injured, with police suspecting the Kapil Sangwan gang due to an ongoing gang war.
Delhi Police arrest Vinay after shootout; officer's jacket hit.
On June 26, 2025, Delhi Police arrested Vinay after a shootout in Rajouri Garden; Vinay, who has 56 cases, was injured, and an officer's bulletproof jacket was hit.
Delhi Biz
Delhi government orders audit of thrift and credit societies amid complaints.
On June 27, 2025, the Delhi government ordered an audit of all thrift and credit societies registered in the capital following complaints of irregularities, requesting balance sheets and financial details within seven days.
Delhi HC allows Canada to recover Rs 65.9 crore from fraud case.
The Delhi High Court allowed the Canadian government to recover Rs 65.9 crore from two Indian private bank accounts of Sanjay Madan, a former Canadian bureaucrat involved in a Rs 290 crore fraud.
Delhi Life
34th Mango Festival inaugurated in Delhi, featuring 400+ varieties.
The 34th Mango Festival was inaugurated on June 27, 2025, by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta at Thyagaraj Stadium in New Delhi, featuring over 400 mango varieties and cultural events.
Five Delhi markets for affordable Kolhapuri sandals highlighted.
India Today highlights five Delhi markets where consumers can purchase Kolhapuri sandals at affordable prices, including Lajpat Nagar, Sarojini Nagar, and Karol Bagh.
Five lesser-known Delhi fashion markets offer unique finds.
India Today highlights five lesser-known fashion markets in Delhi as alternatives to popular shopping destinations, including Krishna Nagar Market and Shanti Mohalla.
Delhi couple lives comfortably on Rs 70,000 monthly income.
A Delhi-based man claims he and his partner live comfortably with a combined monthly income of Rs 70,000, residing in a 2BHK DDA flat in South Delhi and managing expenses without loans or luxury gadgets.
Fire Alert
Massive fire at paint factory in Delhi's Bawana; no casualties.
On June 27, 2025, a large fire broke out at a paint factory in Delhi's Bawana area (Sector-4, DSIIDC), with 22-25 fire tenders dispatched; no casualties were reported.
Health Alert
Delhi HC reviews termination of 26-week pregnancy of sexual assault victim.
On June 27, 2025, the Delhi High Court considered a 16-year-old sexual assault victim's request to terminate her 26-week pregnancy, seeking a report from AIIMS by June 30, 2025, due to the pregnancy exceeding the 24-week limit.
Tihar jail denies Shabir Ahmad Shah has cancer, says health stable.
Tihar jail denied claims about Shabir Ahmad Shah's prostate cancer on June 26, 2025, stating he was admitted to Safdarjung Hospital for urinary issues, with tests showing normal results and is receiving treatment for knee problems.
Road Watch
Delhi traffic disruptions expected June 27 due to Jagannath Yatra.
Traffic disruptions are expected in Delhi on June 27, 2025, from 2 PM to 6 PM due to the Jagannath Yatra, with road closures and diversions affecting Aurobindo Marg and Ring Road.
Urban Mobility
Kearney report urges overhaul of India's urban public transport frameworks.
On June 26, 2025, Kearney released a white paper calling for an overhaul of existing urban public transport frameworks in India, advocating for last-mile connectivity and multimodal integration, noting congestion drains $22 billion annually from major cities.
Water Watch
Report: Many Delhi rainwater harvesting systems faulty, need overhaul.
On June 27, 2025, a report indicated that many rainwater harvesting systems (RWH) in Delhi are faulty, especially on public infrastructure, with experts estimating 80,000 million litres of water daily could be saved with proper systems.
MCD panel demands detailed monsoon plan amid waterlogging concerns.
MCD panel members in New Delhi have asked for a detailed plan to address monsoon preparedness, citing concerns over inadequate silt removal and persistent waterlogging, despite exceeding silt removal targets.
Weather Update
Delhi monsoon delayed, expected soon with light rain, thunderstorms.
On June 27-28, 2025, the monsoon's arrival in Delhi is delayed but expected within days, with forecasts of light rain and thunderstorms; a shift in the monsoon trough is bringing increased rainfall to northern and central India.
Delhi power discoms issue monsoon safety advisories to residents.
On June 26, 2025, power discoms in Delhi issued advisories urging residents to take precautions during the monsoon season due to the risk of damage from rain, waterlogging, and strong winds.