The number of U-Special buses will be increased regularly, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta said. (File Photo)Delhi News Live Updates: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday re-launched the U-special bus service for Delhi University students to provide a student-friendly travel option. Once a nostalgic part of campus life, the service has been relaunched with 100 AC-equipped buses featuring FM radio, panic buttons, and modern safety features. The buses will operate on 25 routes, ensuring smooth connectivity between North Campus, other DU colleges, and students’ homes. “This is not just a bus, but a moving world of friendship, chit-chat, and laughter. Where we used to sit on the stairs and play antakshari, you will listen to FM today, but the emotions will remain the same,” CM Rekha Gupta said.
Kejriwal presser: Former Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday that India should impose higher tariffs on the US and not bow down before the country. In a press conference, Kejriwal said that the Centre had decided to waive off 11 per cent duty on cotton imported from the US, which will impact the business of local farmers. He added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision would prove detrimental to India’s farmers.
Weather alert: According to Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), there’s a possibility of very light to light rain or thundershowers today. IMD has forecast that the city will get light, patchy rain for the rest of the month. Additionally, with the Yamuna water level rising to 205.42 metres above the danger mark flood relief camps have been set up across several locations, including Mayur Vihar. However, in some isolated pockets like Yamuna Ghat, no camps have been established yet, forcing residents to spend the night along railway tracks.
After six days of protest, Delhi’s lawyers called off their strike on Thursday against the Lieutenant Governor’s notification permitting police to record evidence from police stations through video conferencing. "It has been decided that the Union Home Minister would meet the representatives of the Bar to discuss the issue with an open mind".
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has installed 31 high-volume-low-speed (HVLS) fans at Hauz Khas, Kashmere Gate, and Azadpur stations to enhance commuter comfort and improve air circulation. Unlike regular fans, HVLS fans use large blades to move more air at lower speeds, creating a steady cooling effect in crowded spaces. DMRC said the technology is energy-efficient, low-maintenance, and an extension of its passenger comfort measures. More installations may follow based on station design and footfall. (PTI)
"Today, the inauguration of the U-Special EV bus service was done from the Delhi University Sports Complex. This service, which had been closed for years, has now been restarted for the students of Delhi University," Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said.
"When I left the university in 1998, this U-Special had taken with it the sweetest memories of my college days. Today, as I return among you, I have also brought along the U-Special equipped with AC, FM radio, panic button, and state-of-the-art facilities."
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday re-launched the U-Special bus service for students of Delhi University as part of efforts to provide a student-friendly travel option.
She also said that her government is "working seriously" to provide students with concessional passes in Metro trains.
The electric buses under the service will ply on 25 routes.
“There are rumours that Adani may get arrested in the US. Is that the reason why PM Modi is not responding to American tariffs? I don’t know, but if it’s true, then it’s a huge betrayal," says AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal .
“We demand that Modi ji restore the 11 per cent duty on cotton and ensure that cotton coming from America is taxed at 11 per cent," Kejriwal said at the press conference.
Kejriwal says, "Trump is a coward. Trump has bowed before countries which have stood firmly against him. I don't know what compulsions PM Modi have that he is not saying anything. If Trump has imposed 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods, we should have imposed 100 per cent tariff on American goods. Are we a weak nation? This is a country of 140 crore people. We have a huge market."
"PM Modi has taken some decisions behind our backs which are a huge betrayal of the farmers of the entire country. Recently, under the pressure of Trump and America, it was decided that the 11% duty imposed on cotton that comes from America will be removed. Now, the cotton that will come or has started coming from the US, is roughly cheaper in India than the cotton of Indian farmers," Kejriwal said.
If US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff, we should impose a 100% tariff on America, says Arvind Kejriwal adding that the entire nation would back his decision.
AAP leader Kejriwal says that Modi has betrayed the cotton farmers of our country by removing 11% duty on US cotton imports.
Senior AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal holds a press conference on the Trump tariffs, says India should've increased tariff to match US's tariffs.
Senior AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal posted on X saying that he will be holding a press conference at noon.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsMy PC at 12 noon today on a very important issue.
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) August 28, 2025
The Delhi Police recently busted a network of agents allegedly targeting minors and labourers at railway stations and transporting them to Jammu and Kashmir for exploitation as domestic workers and bonded labourers. They rescued three minors, arrested four men and are looking for more members of the network.
The police probe began in December 2024, when a woman complained at the Bhalswa Dairy police station that two children were missing: her 15-year-old daughter and her 13-year-old friend, who lived in the neighbourhood.
Need a marriage certificate, caste certificate, or driver’s licence? Soon, access all these services on WhatsApp.
Officials said the Delhi government is planning to launch the initiative named ‘WhatsApp governance’, and residents will be able to apply for services, verify documents, and download certificates — all from the comfort of their homes.
Around 240 teachers of schools run by the New Delhi Municipal Council will now be trained to integrate artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) and emerging pedagogies soon.
Apart from covering curated modules of emerging technologies to be used in teaching, the programme will also cover subjects on mental health and well-being.
A 30-year-old woman was mowed down by a truck in South East Delhi’s Okhla Industrial area Wednesday morning, the Delhi police said.
According to the police, the woman, Naanjot Kaur, a resident of Govindpuri area, works at a private firm in OIA. A PCR call was received at 9:53 am on Wednesday, saying that a truck has hit a woman.
“The woman was found injured and unconscious on the spot and was immediately rushed to the AIIMS trauma center, where the doctors declared her brought dead,” a police official said.
Following a green light from the Delhi High Court through two key verdicts, a tech platform for e-notarisation — electronically signed and notarised affidavits — to ease the tedious physical process is slowly gaining acceptance in legal circles.
The platform, NotarEase, was co-founded in 2023 by advocate Karmanya Singh Sareen, who had worked on the concept for about two years.
In the courts: While hearing a civil suit for recovery of Rs 24 lakh, a Delhi court on Monday stated how “archaic” laws were causing a hindrance in the timely delivery of justice in civil matters.
District Judge (Commercial) Sanjeev Aggarwal of Tis Hazari Court lauded the government for making laws to fast-track commercial disputes, but cautioned that other “archaic” laws, which slow down the judicial system, had “escaped the notice” of the government.
The incident happened at around 7.10 pm, when the 16-year-old boy was allegedly returning from a mechanic’s shop and took a turn near Mandal’s workplace, the police said.
The minor later told the police that a passerby on a cycle informed him that a man was wedged under his car, but dragged the deceased along out of fear of being beaten by the public.
A factory worker died after he was hit by a speeding car and dragged over 600 metres on Saturday, the Delhi Police said Tuesday, adding that a minor was allegedly behind the wheel. After over six hours of chase, the accused was apprehended from the Rohini area, they said.
Rain lashes several parts of the national capital on Wednesday with IMD predicting more showers during the day. According to the IMD, all the 11 districts of Delhi witnessed rain on Wednesday morning.
The weather office has advised people to follow traffic advisories, stay indoors if possible, close windows and doors, avoid taking shelter under trees, and keep away from water bodies and electrical installations.
Prospective buyers will have to participate in an e-auction to purchase flats. Registrations continue till 24 October, and e-auctions will be conducted on October 6, 7 and 8.
If you’ve been searching for a house but haven’t found one within your budget, fret not.
You can soon buy premium flats in good neighbourhoods in the national capital under Delhi Development Authority’s (DDA) Premium Housing Scheme 2025. Registrations under the scheme commenced on Tuesday morning.
Under the scheme, DDA is offering 39 High-Income Group (HIG) flats in Vasant Kunj, Jasola (Pocket 9B), and Dwarka (Sector 19B).
Then there are 48 Middle-Income Group (MIG) flats in Jahangirpuri, Nand Nagri, Dwarka, and Pitampura.
In Rohini, there are 22 Low-Income Group (LIG) flats on offer.
The IMD has issued an orange alert for most parts of Delhi, while a yellow alert has been sounded for the western regions.
The water level of the Yamuna river reached 204.61 metres at the Old Railway Bridge on Wednesday morning, remaining above the warning mark of 204.50 metres for the second consecutive day, officials said.
According to a flood warning issued by the Central Water Commission on Tuesday evening, the river is likely to cross the danger mark by Wednesday evening. - PTI
A Delhi court has issued a non-bailable warrant for Vikash Yadav, an ex-R&AW officer who was named by the US as a conspirator in an alleged plot to kill Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, and issued a notice to his surety.
The court said Yadav had failed to appear before it in a case of alleged kidnapping and extortion despite repeated calls.
After the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided his house Tuesday, AAP Delhi unit president and former health minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said, “I told ED officials that if you conduct raids at the houses of thieves as well as at the houses of honest people, then why would anyone choose to remain honest? You (ED) are ending honesty in this country and not giving due credit to those who choose to remain honest.”
The city recorded a minimum temperature of 24.5 degrees Celsius, 1.9 notches below the season's normal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said The weather office has forecast thunderstorm with rain for Wednesday, with the maximum temperature likely to settle around 33 degrees Celsius.
Air quality was recorded in the 'satisfactory' category at 9 am with an AQI reading of 69, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta said the Delhi Government is consistently working to reduce pollution and promote green transportation.
"The introduction of electric buses is a concrete step towards environmental conservation. By providing EV buses to schools, the government aims to ensure that children travel in pollution-free vehicles, thereby safeguarding both their physical and mental health," CM Gupta added.
Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh added that the buses are being operated at Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) Board–approved rates.
A pilot electric school bus service has been launched in Delhi, with over 24 buses flagged off from Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, Lodhi Estate.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena inaugurated the initiative, aimed at promoting green transport and reducing air pollution. Officials said the buses will facilitate the commute of around 1,200 students, replacing 400–500 private vehicles and easing traffic congestion.
IMD) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in parts of Delhi-NCR. IMD has forecast that the city will get light, patchy rain for the rest of the month.
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