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-June 18, 2026

Re-NEET aspirants fear fresh leak

Re-NEET aspirants fear fresh leak

Unverified Telegram groups claiming to offer leaked papers have resurfaced ahead of the June 21 re-examination. The messaging app has been blocked until June 22

-June 15, 2026

Delhi: Black water in Humayunpur, yellow sludge in Mahavir Enclave

Delhi: Black water in Humayunpur, yellow sludge in Mahavir Enclave

Residents across Delhi report contaminated water while the government cites ageing pipelines and promises upgrades to reduce leakage and pollution

-June 12, 2026

Delhi: 99.8% access on paper, zero pressure in the tap

Delhi: 99.8% access on paper, zero pressure in the tap

NFHS-6 says 99.8% of Delhi households have access to improved drinking water sources, but residents report persistent supply issues

-June 4, 2026

Malviya Nagar fire: initial probe highlights violations, single entry/exit

Malviya Nagar fire: initial probe highlights violations, single entry/exit

Authorities are investigating possible licensing and safety violations after a fire at a Hauz Rani B&B killed at least 21 people, most of them foreign nationals, and injured several others

-June 1, 2026

Delhi: 5,000 cases in labour courts, one widow still waiting

Delhi: 5,000 cases in labour courts, one widow still waiting

Thousands of labour disputes remain pending before Delhi’s labour courts, with workers alleging years-long delays in compensation, pension, and wage-related cases as repeated adjournments, staffing shortages, and prolonged litigation continue to slow the resolution process

-May 23, 2026

‘Kaam hai, number bhej do’ — gangs hire online, police chase shadows

‘Kaam hai, number bhej do’ — gangs hire online, police chase shadows

Delhi Police and intelligence agencies are grappling with the growing use of social media platforms by criminal and extremist networks for recruitment, intimidation, and propaganda, as online groups glorifying gang culture continue to attract vulnerable young users across several states

-May 19, 2026

Burned skin, empty pockets: Delhi’s ‘loo’ leaves workers scorched

Burned skin, empty pockets: Delhi’s ‘loo’ leaves workers scorched

With heatwave conditions intensifying across North India, doctors, workers, and environmentalists talk to Patriot about growing health and economic risks for those exposed to prolonged heat, especially daily wage earners and informal workers

-May 16, 2026

Delhi’s shelter homes struggle amid relocation drive

Delhi’s shelter homes struggle amid relocation drive

Ahead of two international summits in Delhi, authorities have begun shifting the homeless into shelter homes, amid overcrowding concerns