On August 16-17, 2025, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Delhi section of Dwarka Expressway and the 76-km Urban Extension Road-II, projects worth ₹11,000 crore aimed at easing Delhi-NCR traffic and reducing travel times.

Delhi police arrested 18 individuals after a six-month probe into a Rs 2.6-crore SBI credit card fraud involving data theft from a Gurugram call center. The accused used stolen data to buy and launder proceeds from electronic gift cards, linking to Delhi's cybercrime crackdown.

On August 17, 2025, Delhi Police Commissioner SBK Singh ordered grouping of officers into teams to combat corruption and addressed procedural safeguards, reinforcing Delhi's law enforcement reforms.

On August 16, 2025, Delhi High Court fined Anil Lodhi, Azad Market RWA head, Rs 10 lakh for extorting property owners and abusing judicial process, highlighting legal accountability in Delhi's civic governance.

Student groups including ABVP and NSUI protested Delhi University's decision to impose a ₹1-lakh refundable bond for DUSU election candidates, calling it exclusionary ahead of September 18 elections.

On August 16, 2025, Rajneesh, a 30-year-old biker, suffered a critical neck injury from a kite string near Tughlakabad Metro station, Delhi. Police are investigating the incident linking to public safety concerns during kite flying season.

Around 1am on August 17, 2025, contractor Bechu Lal died after being hit by a speeding Mahindra Thar SUV in Moti Nagar, Delhi; the driver fled leaving alcohol bottles in the vehicle. Police are investigating using CCTV footage to apprehend the suspect.

On August 16-17, 2025, gangster Salman Tyagi was found dead by suspected suicide in Mandoli jail, Delhi. Tyagi was involved in multiple crimes and linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi syndicate.

Following an inspection on August 16, 2025, Delhi Police suspended eight officers for being absent near ISKCON temple during Janmashtami, initiating a departmental inquiry.

On August 16, 2025, 24-year-old delivery executive Ashish Verma was fatally stabbed during a drunken dispute in Chander Vihar, Delhi; police have arrested the accused.

On August 15-16, 2025, actor Anupam Kher attended the Independence Day 'At Home' ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan with President Murmu and PM Modi, sharing updates on his upcoming films.

Following a roof collapse at Dargah Sharif Patte Shah that killed six amid heavy monsoon rains, AAP President Saurabh Bhardwaj criticized the Delhi government for inadequate action during the monsoon season.

On August 15, 2025, Tihar Jail granted 15-25 day remission to 1497 convicts and announced a Rs 145.58 crore new jail in Narela to ease overcrowding, reflecting Delhi's prison reforms.

Delhi University postponed Veer Savarkar College's opening due to pending education ministry clearance; the college will admit its first batch in 2026 if approval is delayed.

On August 16, 2025, Delhi University graduate Varun Saini's LinkedIn post about managing college society responsibilities went viral, resonating with students across Delhi.

On August 15, 2025, AIIMS Delhi reported approximately 50 lakh OPD visits, 3.5 lakh IPD admissions, and nearly 3 lakh surgeries, highlighting its role in Delhi's healthcare with AI integration for diagnostics.

On August 16, 2025, Delhi High Court dismissed a Centre petition and urged the government to accept Armed Forces Tribunal rulings on pension benefits, emphasizing judicial efficiency.

As of August 15, 2025, Delhi recorded 506.9 mm rainfall, a 43% excess with Central Delhi highest at 47%, with light showers expected to continue, impacting city weather conditions.