Kejriwal's Passport Renewed Despite Agency Objections; Tihar Inmate Strangulation in Saket Court Lock-up
Key Takeaways
- Kejriwal's passport renewal approved for 10 years despite CBI, ED objections.
- Tihar Jail inmate strangled by fellow inmates in Delhi's Saket Court lock-up.
- Delhi Police arrests six for selling fake cancer drugs via social media.
- Delhi HC slams DPS Dwarka for using bouncers on students over fee dispute.
- Delhi courts will assign community service for minor offenses under new law.
Top Stories
Kejriwal gets passport renewal nod despite CBI, ED objections.
On 2025-06-05, Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court approved Arvind Kejriwal's request to renew his passport for 10 years. This was despite objections from the CBI, who suggested a 5-year renewal, and the ED, who opposed a full 10-year renewal.
Tihar Jail inmate strangled in Delhi's Saket Court lock-up.
On 2025-06-05, Aman, an undertrial prisoner from Tihar Jail No. 8, died after allegedly being strangled by fellow inmates Jitender and Jaidev alias Baccha inside the lock-up of Delhi's Saket Court. Delhi Police has launched an investigation into the incident.
Delhi Police arrests six for selling fake cancer drugs.
On 2025-06-05, Delhi Police announced the arrest of Neeraj Kumar, Anil Kumar, Dhanesh Sharma, Dheeraj Kumar, Praveen Kumar, and Jyoti Grover for selling fake cancer drugs. The gang targeted patients through social media, offering counterfeit drugs at discounted rates.
Delhi HC slams DPS Dwarka for using bouncers on students.
On 2025-06-05 and 2025-06-06, the Delhi High Court criticized DPS Dwarka for employing bouncers to prevent certain students from entering the school due to a fee dispute, calling the practice "reprehensible". The court stated that it fosters a climate of fear and humiliation and that the school must provide prior communication to students and parents before taking action in the future.
Delhi courts to assign community service for minor offenses.
On 2025-06-06, the Delhi government notified 12 community services that a court may assign to individuals convicted of minor offences, as per the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Senior advocate Amit Chadha stated that second-class magistrates could impose sentences including imprisonment up to one year, fines up to Rs 10,000, or both, or community service.
Health Alert
Delhi reports two more COVID-19 deaths, 562 active cases.
According to a health bulletin published on 2025-06-05, Delhi reported two more COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours. As of Thursday, 2025-06-05, there were 562 active cases, with 105 new cases recorded on 2025-06-04. Delhi has the second-highest number of COVID-19 cases after Kerala, which has 1,487 cases.
Capital Politics
PM Modi plants Sindoor sapling on World Environment Day.
On World Environment Day, June 5, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi planted a Sindoor sapling at his official residence in New Delhi. The sapling was a gift from women in Kutch who showed bravery during the 1971 India-Pakistan war.
Green Delhi
Delhi Airport distributes 6,000 seed balls for environment day.
On 2025-06-05, Delhi Airport celebrated World Environment Day by distributing over 6,000 seed balls to flyers. The initiative aimed to promote ecological restoration and community welfare.
Amazon launches Yamuna River water replenishment project.
On 2025-06-05, Amazon announced a water replenishment project in the Yamuna River watershed, upstream from New Delhi. The project aims to restore over 400 million litres of water annually.