Delhi ACB Files Case Against Ex-Ministers; Delhi University Removes Papers on Pakistan, Islam, and China
Key Takeaways
- Delhi ACB files corruption case against ex-ministers Bharadwaj and Jain over hospital projects.
- Delhi University removes papers on Pakistan, Islam, and China from postgraduate syllabus.
- Delhi Police destroyed seized drugs worth Rs 3,274.5 crore in Jahangirpuri.
- 700-year-old Satpula Lake in Delhi revived with new remediation system.
- Delhi's doorstep delivery scheme likely to be discontinued; CSCs planned instead.
Top Stories
Delhi ACB files case against ex-ministers over health project corruption.
On June 26, 2025, the Delhi ACB filed a case against former health ministers Saurabh Bharadwaj and Satyendar Jain for alleged corruption in 24 hospital projects worth Rs 5,590 crore. The investigation was authorized by the Union Home Ministry under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Delhi University removes papers on Pakistan, Islam, and China from syllabus.
On June 26, 2025, Delhi University decided to remove four optional papers related to Pakistan, Islam, and China from the Political Science postgraduate program syllabus to create a more India-centric curriculum.
Delhi Police destroys drugs worth Rs 3,274.5 crore in Jahangirpuri.
On June 27, 2025, Delhi Police destroyed over 1,629.4 kg of seized illicit drugs, valued at Rs 3,274.5 crore, in Jahangirpuri, concluding the Nasha Mukt Bharat Pakhwada.
700-year-old Satpula Lake in Delhi revived with remediation system.
Satpula Lake, a 700-year-old waterbody in south Delhi, has been revived by Rotary Club of Delhi with a 200 KLD Aranya Dwip remediation system, restoring fresh water and aquatic life.
Delhi's doorstep delivery scheme likely to be discontinued; CSCs planned.
The AAP's flagship doorstep delivery scheme in Delhi, defunct for over a year, is likely to be discontinued, with the BJP government planning to set up Common Service Centers (CSCs) to provide services.
Air Report
Actor Abhishek Malik appeals to tackle Delhi’s pollution.
On June 26, 2025, actor Abhishek Malik shared his experience of returning to Delhi from Mumbai, appealing to his fans to tackle Delhi’s pollution through measures like carpooling and using metros.
Campus Buzz
Protests erupt over Kashmir references in Delhi University syllabus.
Protests have erupted over references to jihad, terrorism, and self-determination in Kashmir in Delhi University's revised MA political science syllabus, awaiting final approval.
Capital Politics
Delhi government reshuffles IAS officers; Bipul Pathak gets finance portfolio.
On June 26, 2025, the Delhi government appointed Bipul Pathak as additional chief secretary of finance and planning, replacing Ashish Chandra Verma, as part of a minor bureaucratic reshuffle.
Delhi to directly transfer funds to Kanwar committees for transparency.
On June 25, 2025, the Delhi cabinet decided to directly transfer funds to Kanwar committees, replacing the tender system to ensure transparency, with grants ranging from Rs 50,000 to Rs 10 lakh.
Water minister inspects infrastructure in Ballimaran, promises inclusive development.
On June 27, 2025, Water minister Parvesh Verma visited the Nabi Karim area of Ballimaran, inspecting local infrastructure and assuring citizens of immediate corrective measures and inclusive development.
Crime Beat
29-year-old driver shot dead in Burari after altercation.
On June 25, 2025, Ajit Kumar Tripathi, 29, was shot dead in Burari, north Delhi, by Arun Dedha, 33, following a heated exchange; a murder case has been filed.
Factory fire in Rithala exposes hazardous illegal industrial activities.
On Jun 26, 2025, a factory fire in Rithala, Delhi, revealed hazardous illegal industrial activities in a densely packed residential area.
Rekha Gupta urges public support in fight against drugs; 1,100 arrested.
On International Day Against Drug Abuse, Rekha Gupta urged public support in the fight against drugs, noting that 1,100 people involved in drug-related offenses were arrested in the last 4-5 months.
Cab driver arrested for killing man and dumping body in East Delhi.
A cab driver, Kapil Kumar, was arrested for allegedly killing Rohan Kumar and dumping his body near a temple in East Delhi's Preet Vihar after hitting him with his car.
Delhi Biz
MCD to review 98 pending business proposals, including LED light replacement.
On June 27, 2025, the MCD's standing committee will review 98 business proposals, including replacing LED lights in six zones and constructing a new multilevel parking at Bharat Darshan Park.
Delhi forms Traders' Welfare Board with Rs 10 crore grant to boost investment.
On June 25, 2025, the Delhi government announced the formation of the Delhi Traders' Welfare Board, chaired by Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, with a Rs 10 crore grant-in-aid to support traders and boost investment.
Delhi Life
Delhi High Court grants protection to teacher fearing harm from family.
The Delhi High Court granted protection to an economics teacher who feared harm from her family due to her relationship, directing police to ensure her safety and that of her partner.
NDMC to install pink toilets in 37 Lutyens' Delhi markets.
The NDMC plans to install pink toilets in 37 markets in Lutyens' Delhi, with dedicated staff for enhanced safety and hygiene; six are already operational.
Delhi Today
DMRC achieves tunnelling milestone on Golden Line in Phase 4 expansion.
On June 26, 2025, the DMRC achieved a key milestone in its Phase 4 expansion with the successful tunnelling of a 1.5-kilometre stretch between Kishangarh and Vasant Kunj stations on the Golden Line.
Education Matters
Delhi extends Mission Mathematics to Classes VI-X for 2025–26 session.
The Delhi government is extending its Mission Mathematics and Special Enrichment Classes to students in Classes VI to X for the 2025–26 academic session, commencing SME classes on July 7 with 20-25 students per batch.
Green Initiatives
Delhi HC orders revision to tree felling SOP for better green cover.
On June 26, 2025, the Delhi High Court ordered a revision of Delhi's SOP for tree felling and transplantation, requiring consideration of the overall impact on green cover and mandating specific compensatory plantation standards.
NDMC launches zero-waste living program in Chanakyapuri.
The NDMC and Chanakyapuri RWA launched a zero-waste living programme in Chanakyapuri, including door-to-door education on waste segregation and a Reduce Reuse Recycle (RRR) cum Material Recovery Facility (MRF) Centre.
Road Watch
Gurgaon restricts slow vehicles on Delhi-Jaipur Highway to prevent accidents.
Starting June 25, Gurgaon traffic police restricted slow-moving vehicles on the Delhi-Jaipur Highway (NH-48) and Dwarka Expressway, with speed limits of 80kmph for cars and 60kmph for trucks.
Weather Update
Monsoon delayed in Delhi, expected to arrive in next 3-4 days.
As of June 27, 2025, the monsoon has not yet arrived in Delhi and is now forecast to arrive in the next three to four days, delayed due to weather phenomena.