Rithala Factory Fire: Fatalities and Injuries; Delhi: Lung Damage in Young Adults
Key Takeaways
- Rithala factory fire killed four, injured three; lacked fire safety certificate, investigation ongoing.
- Report: 1 in 3 young Delhi adults show early signs of lung damage.
- Delhi bans fuel sales to older vehicles (10-year diesel, 15-year petrol) from July 1.
- Delhi: Neha, 19, killed after being pushed from terrace; Taufiq arrested.
- Delhi Metro completes Aerocity corridor tunnel work, a key part of phase 4 expansion.
Top Stories
Rithala Factory Fire: Four deaths, injuries, and investigation.
On June 24, 2025, a fire at a plastic and fabric printing factory near Rithala Metro Station in Delhi resulted in four deaths and at least three injuries. The building, housing plastic item manufacturing units, was operating without a fire safety certificate, and the cause is under investigation.
Delhi Lung Damage: Early signs in young adults.
A new report indicates that approximately 1 in 3 young adults in Delhi are showing early signs of lung damage, attributed to factors like air pollution, smoking, and vaping.
Delhi Vehicle Ban: Fuel restrictions for old vehicles from July 1.
From July 1, Delhi will ban fuel sales to end-of-life vehicles (10-year-old diesel, 15-year-old petrol), with petrol pumps required to deny fuel. Delhi petrol pump owners are requesting police or civil defense deployment due to potential customer confrontations.
Delhi Murder: Woman pushed from terrace, suspect arrested.
On June 24, 2025, 19-year-old Neha was killed in Delhi after being pushed from her fifth-floor terrace by Taufiq. Taufiq was arrested in Uttar Pradesh following a search by six police teams.
Delhi Metro: Aerocity corridor tunnel work completed.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) completed the underground tunnel work on the Aerocity corridor on June 26, 2025, a key part of phase 4 expansion. The tunnel is 1,550 metres long.
Capital Politics
Delhi Healthcare Projects: Investigations into AAP leaders approved.
The Union Home Ministry and Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena approved investigations into AAP leaders Saurabh Bharadwaj and Satyendar Jain regarding alleged irregularities in healthcare infrastructure projects. BJP leader Vijender Gupta's complaint cites financial misconduct and delays in 24 hospital projects.
Delhi Bypolls: Election commission to conduct polls for 12 wards.
The State election commission has taken a step forward to conduct bypolls for 12 municipal wards in Delhi. They have written to the Delhi government to nominate officials to form teams for the exercise.
Civic Issues
Delhi School Sealed: MCD action for non-payment of tax.
On June 24, 2025, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) partially sealed the Delhi Tamil Education Society Senior Secondary School due to alleged non-payment of property tax. The action was taken under Section 156A of the Delhi Municipal Corporation (DMC) Act, 1957.
Delhi NDMC: More road sweepers approved.
On June 26, 2025, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) approved a proposal to buy five more CNG mechanical road sweepers for night sweeping in Lutyens' Delhi by May 2026. The council approved Rs 6.7 crore for the project.
Crime Beat
Delhi Hospital Incident: Woman dies after alleged molestation.
A woman admitted to Jag Pravesh Chandra (JPC) hospital in northeast Delhi on June 21 for an illness was allegedly molested on June 23. She died under treatment at GTB hospital on June 26, 2025, and police are investigating.
Delhi Banquet Hall Fire: One dead, cause under investigation.
On June 23, 2025, a fire broke out at the Golden Banquet Hall in Delhi’s Moti Nagar, resulting in the death of a 40-year-old carpenter. Authorities suspect the fire started in the kitchen due to a short circuit or leaking LPG cylinder.
Delhi Scam: Arrests in gigolo and WFH job scams.
Delhi police arrested Himanshu and Vishal for a gigolo scam in Nangloi, and Balwant Saini and Randhir Nehra from Rajasthan for WFH job scams. A 27-year-old salesman lost ₹27,135 in the gigolo scam, and a 43-year-old resident was duped of Rs 84,400 in the WFH scam.
Delhi Cyber Fraud: Fake placement agency busted.
A cyber fraud gang was busted in Delhi for posing as a fake placement agency and cheating unemployed youth in the name of providing jobs. Delhi Police's cyber cell arrested one accused, Rahul, and is searching for his accomplices.
Delhi Court: Protection from arrest granted to CRPF jawan.
The Delhi High Court granted protection from arrest to a CRPF jawan in a kidnapping case until July 3, 2025. The court noted that the jawan and the alleged victim had been friends for about one-and-a-half years.
Delhi Police: Arrests for selling fake HSRP.
Delhi Police's cyber cell arrested Rishabh Gupta and Kapil Tyagi for selling fake high security registration plates (HSRP) through fraudulent websites. The accused created deceptive websites with UPI-QR codes to mislead victims.
Delhi Arrest: Gogi gang shooter held for firing.
On June 25, 2025, Chirag, identified as a shooter from the Gogi gang, was arrested for firing at a businessman's house in Rohini, New Delhi. The Gogi gang had demanded protection money from the businessman.
Delhi Encounter: Wanted criminal injured.
Romil Vohra, a wanted criminal with a Rs 1 lakh reward, was injured in an encounter with Delhi Police near the Delhi-Haryana border on June 24, 2025. The encounter occurred when police attempted to apprehend Vohra, a known shooter for the Kala Rana-Noni Rana gang.
Delhi Biz
Salman Khan in ISPL: New Delhi franchise acquired.
On June 25, 2025, Salman Khan acquired the New Delhi franchise in the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), a tennis-ball T10 cricket league. Season 2 drew over 28 million viewers, and Season 3 trials are planned across 101 cities.
Delhi Power: First micro substation commissioned.
Tata Power-Delhi Distribution Ltd, in collaboration with Japan-based Nissin Electric Co Ltd, commissioned India's first micro substation in Delhi. This project aims to provide consumers with a reliable power supply.
Delhi Life
Delhi Bus Shelters: World-class shelters planned.
Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Singh announced on June 24, 2025, that world-class bus queue shelters will be introduced across New Delhi. These shelters will feature LED display boards showing bus routes and numbers.
Delhi Today
Delhi Meeting: Karnataka CM and Aamir Khan.
On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Bollywood actor Aamir Khan exchanged greetings at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi. Siddaramaiah is in Delhi for official engagements.
Delhi CM: Guest at Express Adda.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will be the guest at Express Adda in Delhi on June 26, 2025. Gupta has been leading the BJP government in Delhi since her appointment four months ago.
Faith & Culture
Delhi Kanwar Yatra: Government to directly fund committees.
On June 24, 2025, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announced direct fund transfers to registered Kanwar committees via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for the annual Kanwar Yatra. The Delhi Cabinet approved ‘Mukhyamantri Dharmik Samiti’, providing funds up to Rs 10 lakh.
Health Alert
Delhi Drug Prevention: Campaign launched ahead of International Day.
Delhi's Social Welfare Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh urged Delhi universities to support the state's drug prevention campaign ahead of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on 26th. The initiative is part of the 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA)' campaign.
Road Watch
Delhi PWD Repairs: 3,433 potholes fixed, government initiatives.
On June 24, 2025, the Delhi PWD completed repairing 3,433 potholes across 1,400km of roads, aiming to reduce accident risks and improve road conditions. The government is also planning further road repair initiatives.
Delhi Signature Bridge: PWD to take over maintenance.
On June 25, 2025, the Public Works Department (PWD) is set to take over the maintenance of the Signature Bridge from the Delhi Tourism and Transport Development Corporation (DTTDC). The DTTDC requested the handover due to a lack of funds.
Delhi Flyover Repairs: Bids invited for Shadipur and Raja Garden.
Bids have been invited to repair the Shadipur and Raja Garden flyovers in Delhi, with estimated budgets of ₹3.9 crore and ₹4.9 crore, respectively. Repair work will be carried out in smaller sections, mostly at night, to minimize traffic disruption.
Delhi Railway Station: New parking system implemented.
On June 25, 2025, the Northern Railway implemented a new access-controlled parking system at the Ajmeri Gate side of New Delhi Railway Station. The system aims to reduce traffic congestion.
Weather Update
Delhi Weather: Thunderstorms expected, monsoon arrival.
On June 25, 2025, the IMD issued a yellow alert for Delhi, forecasting thunderstorms with lightning and moderate to heavy rainfall, with the southwest monsoon expected to arrive by June 26. Heavy rainfall is predicted for June 28 and 29.