Tag: Delhi

In a stark protest against escalating security concerns, resident doctors at Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital in New Delhi have commenced an indefinite strike after a shocking incident where a 32-year-old patient was fatally shot by a teenager inside a hospital ward. The victim, Riyazuddin, had been undergoing treatment for an abdominal infection since June 23 and was attacked in front of doctors and his relatives on Sunday.

New Delhi: Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena chaired a crucial meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Thursday, emphasizing the urgent need for desilting of drains and removal of encroachments to enhance flood preparedness across the National Capital Region.

The Delhi Police has dismantled a major international organ transplant racket, resulting in the arrest of seven individuals, including a doctor. The mastermind behind this illicit operation is reportedly from Bangladesh, with both donors and recipients originating from the same country, according to Delhi Police Commissioner Amit Goel.

In a startling incident, the roof of the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Delhi partially collapsed on Monday night, resulting in injuries to two individuals who were trapped in the debris. This incident comes on the heels of a recent roof collapse at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport, underscoring growing concerns over infrastructure safety in the capital.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi's health took a critical turn as she was admitted to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital's Intensive Care Unit (ICU) due to very low blood sugar levels during the early hours of Tuesday. The incident occurred on the fifth day of her indefinite hunger strike, which she initiated amidst the Delhi water crisis.

Delhi's cabinet ministers have reached out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking immediate attention to the water scarcity gripping the national capital. Environment Minister Gopal Rai highlighted the urgency of the situation during a press briefing on Monday. The concern comes amidst colleague Atishi's ongoing hunger strike, now in its fourth day, with her health deteriorating.

In a significant development linked to the shooting incident at a Burger King outlet in Delhi, Anu, also known as "Lady Don" among her gang members, was spotted at the Katra railway station carrying her luggage. The security camera footage captured her with a scarf covering her face as she moved through the station.

In a concerning development, terrorism has found a new foothold south of Pir Panjal in Jammu and Kashmir, prompting worries in Delhi about the changing dynamics of terror activities in the region. The shift of the "theatre of terror" from north to south of Pir Panjal over the past two years has sparked urgent meetings and security assessments to address the escalating situation.

Delhi faced widespread power cuts in several areas following a major incident at a power grid in Uttar Pradesh's Mandola, which supplies 1,500 megawatts of electricity to the national capital. The incident occurred amidst Delhi grappling with an intense heatwave and a severe water crisis, adding to the challenges faced by residents.

Delhiites experienced a respite from scorching temperatures as rains swept through several parts of the city, offering a welcome break from the relentless heatwave. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the maximum temperature in Delhi settled at 44 degrees Celsius, providing some relief to residents from the intense heat.

In a recent incident, three coaches of the Taj Express train caught fire in southeast Delhi's Sarita Vihar. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as passengers managed to evacuate the affected coaches promptly.

India is currently grappling with a severe heatwave, marked by tragic deaths in Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and a critical water shortage in parts of Delhi. The extreme weather conditions have led to a wave of heatstroke-related fatalities, highlighting the urgent need for preventive measures and infrastructure support.

The Supreme Court has called for an immediate meeting of the Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB) on June 5 to tackle Delhi's severe water crisis amidst scorching summer temperatures and rising demand. The court emphasized that proactive measures should be taken by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government to prevent water wastage and detect leakages within Delhi.

Delhi's peak power demand reached an all-time high of 8,302 MW on Wednesday afternoon as the city recorded its highest-ever temperature of 52.3 degrees Celsius at the Mungeshpur weather station. This historic demand surge is the first time the city's power consumption has breached the 8,300 MW mark.