Delhi Heatwave: Red Alert Issued; High Court Rejects Stay on Batla House Demolitions
Key Takeaways
- Delhi: Red alert for heatwave issued for 2025-06-12, with temperatures up to 45°C.
- Delhi HC refused to stay Batla House demolitions; residents can seek individual relief.
- A young man, Opal Singh, was shot dead in broad daylight in Noida Sector-12.
- DU to launch a new elective course on intimate relationships in 2025–26.
- Delhi logs 66 new COVID cases; RT-PCR test mandatory for ministers meeting PM Modi.
Top Stories
Delhi heatwave: Red alert issued, temperatures up to 45°C
On 2025-06-11, the IMD issued a red alert for a heat wave in Delhi for 2025-06-12, forecasting temperatures between 43 to 45 degrees Celsius and possible thunderstorms. The heatwave warning was extended until 2025-06-13, with a yellow alert issued for Friday and a potential drop in temperatures with rainfall expected from June 14-17.
Delhi HC refuses stay on Batla House demolitions
On 2025-06-12, the Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL filed by AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan, refusing to stay the Batla House demolitions. The court allowed residents to seek individual relief, noting some had already filed writ petitions and received interim protection.
Young man shot dead in Noida Sector-12
On 2025-06-11, a young man named Opal Singh was shot dead in broad daylight in Noida Sector-12. The accused are currently on the run.
DU to launch course on intimate relationships
Delhi University (DU) is launching a new elective course titled ‘Negotiating Intimate Relationships’ starting from the 2025–26 academic session, as reported on 2025-06-11. The course will cover understanding love and friendships, spotting red flags, and building healthier bonds.
Delhi logs 66 new COVID cases, RT-PCR mandatory
On 2025-06-10, Delhi logged 66 new Covid-19 infections, bringing the city's total caseload to 757. On 2025-06-11, an RT-PCR test was made mandatory for ministers before meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi due to a rise in Covid-19 cases.
Delhi Today
Delhi to become e-waste recycling hub
On 2025-06-11, it was reported that Delhi is to become e‑waste recycling hub with India’s first eco‑park.
DDA demolishes over 300 slums in Govindpuri
On 2025-06-11, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) demolished over 300 illegal constructions in the Bhumiheen Camp in Delhi's Govindpuri area. The action was criticized by AAP leader Atishi, and heavy police and paramilitary forces were deployed.
Fire at Metro Hospital in Noida, no casualties
On 2025-06-11, a fire broke out in the basement of Metro Hospital in Noida Sector-11 around 8 AM, suspected to be caused by a short circuit. The fire was extinguished, and no casualties were reported.
Crime Beat
Delhi doctor attacked after newborn's death in NICU
On 2025-06-11, it was reported that a resident doctor at Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital in Delhi was violently attacked on 2025-06-10 by relatives of a newborn who died after being in the NICU since June 2nd. The hospital administration filed a police report and provided CCTV footage following the assault.
Delhi Police ASI arrested for allegedly accepting bribe
On 2025-06-11, a Delhi Police ASI from Govindpuri Police Station was arrested for allegedly accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe for providing relief to a family in a criminal case. A woman was also detained for acting as an intermediary in the bribe collection.
Labourer stabbed to death in Sultanpuri
On 2025-06-10, in Sultanpuri, north-west Delhi, a 35-year-old labourer, Munna Singh, died after being allegedly stabbed by his neighbours following a fight between children. Police have arrested one accused and are questioning four others.
Campus Buzz
Delhi approves internships in FSL and government
On 2025-06-11, the Delhi cabinet approved the deployment of 100 interns in the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) for one year on a stipend basis. Additionally, the Viksit Delhi Chief Minister Internship Programme was approved, engaging 150 students to work in the Delhi government for 89 days.
DU SOL: CUET-PG for PG admissions, dual enrollment
On 2025-06-11, it was announced that admissions to postgraduate (PG) programmes at Delhi University's School of Open Learning (SOL) for the 2025–26 academic year will be based on CUET-PG scores and merit. SOL is offering 19 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including 16 PG courses, and introducing dual enrollment in line with the NEP, along with automatic generation of UGC DEB IDs.