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• Stalin Questions TN CM Vijay’s Delhi Visit

  DMK President MK Stalin has criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's recent visit to Delhi, accusing him of hypocrisy. Stalin recalled Vijay's past allegations against him for similar visits, questioning if Vijay's trip was to avoid scrutiny in the Karur CBI case or due to an understanding with the BJP. Stalin stated his intent was to expose Vijay's political inconsistencies, though he would not personally attack the CM for official duties. This exchange highlights the escalating political rivalry between DMK and the ruling TVK.

  6/14/2026

• Delhi-NCR Experiences Heavy Rainfall, IMD Forecasts More Showers till June 16

  Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds swept across Delhi-NCR on Thursday evening, offering significant relief from an intense heatwave. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had previously forecast these conditions, including wind speeds up to 70 kmph. The IMD anticipates continued thunderstorms and rain on Friday, with generally cloudy skies expected from June 14 to June 16. This weather change is attributed to an active western disturbance, the advancing Southwest Monsoon, and multiple cyclonic circulations affecting large parts of North India.

  6/11/2026

• IMD Issues Orange Alert for Delhi-NCR, "Extremely Severe Alert" on Phones

  The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an "orange alert" for Delhi-NCR and an "extremely severe alert" via cell broadcast technology on mobile phones on Thursday night, June 11, 2026. This alert warned of thunderstorms, hailstorms, and moderate to heavy rainfall with strong winds gusting up to 70-90 kmph in affected areas like Haryana, Chandigarh, and parts of Uttar Pradesh including Agra, Ghaziabad, and Meerut. The government-initiated notifications aim to alert citizens about imminent, life-threatening weather events, with forecasts predicting light to moderate rain and winds of 60-70 kmph in Delhi from 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM IST.

  6/11/2026

• NGO Founder Slams Encroachment at Deepali Chowk, CM Rekha Gupta Responds

  Shankar Singh, founder of NGO Vrikshit Foundation, posted a viral video criticizing persistent encroachment by pavement dwellers disrupting the 2.5 km Deepali Chowk flyover project in Delhi. Despite five cleanup attempts over two months and offers of work, residents reportedly refused to move, threatening legal action. Singh questioned Delhi's capacity for change, highlighting a nearby government shelter 200 meters away. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta lauded Singh's civic efforts, acknowledging the issue and assuring government support to coordinate with departments for its swift resolution.

  6/11/2026

• CJP Files Criminal Complaint Against Abhijit Iyer-Mitra Over Jantar Mantar Protest Disturbance

  The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has filed a criminal complaint against political commentator Abhijit Iyer-Mitra and another individual for alleged orchestrating disruption at their Jantar Mantar protest. CJP claims Iyer-Mitra sent an individual, Mayank Bhandari, to make secessionist remarks on camera, aiming to incite public outrage and falsely link CJP to anti-national activities. CJP cited Iyer-Mitra's social media post on X acknowledging sending someone and referred to video footage as evidence. The complaint seeks an FIR under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, demanding an investigation into electronic records and communication.

  6/11/2026

• Hauz Rani Blaze: Accountant Claims Paper Ownership of Impounded Facility

  Following the Hauz Rani godown blaze that resulted in the Delhi administration impounding the facility, accountant Vipul Jain claimed before investigators that he is merely the “paper owner” of the property. Jain, who is the company’s accountant, stated that his sister-in-law, Charu Jain, is the actual owner. This revelation came after the administration found significant discrepancies in the godown’s fire safety certifications and operational documents. The facility was being used to store chemicals and other inflammable materials without proper safety measures, leading to severe penalties and a deeper investigation into its true ownership and operational practices.

  6/9/2026

• IMD Forecasts Rain for Delhi-NCR, Heatwave Persists in Rajasthan

  The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds up to 60 kmph for Delhi and surrounding regions on June 11 and 12. This spell is expected to lower the maximum temperature to 35-37 degrees Celsius by June 12, offering relief from recent heat. Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon, which commenced in Kerala on June 4, is advancing, but heatwave conditions persist in parts of Rajasthan, with Sri Ganganagar recording 45.6 degrees Celsius.

  6/9/2026

• Kullu Youth Learn About Border Challenges; Zojila Tunnel, Delhi Enforcement Actions

  In Kullu, youth from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, under the Vibrant Village program, learned about the geographical, strategic, and environmental significance of the China-bordering Spiti region on June 8, 2026. Simultaneously, the Zojila Tunnel, a significant infrastructure project, is set for its breakthrough blast on June 9, 2026, in the world's highest and longest single-tube bi-directional design, with Nitin Gadkari present. Meanwhile, Delhi authorities sealed 42 properties and demolished 26 on June 8, 2026, targeting illegal construction and fire safety violations. Additionally, LG T.S. Sandhu suggested deploying ex-Agniveers to address staff shortages in the Delhi Fire Service.

  6/9/2026

• DGCA Probes Damage to 3 Air India Jets by Ground Equipment at Delhi Airport

  The DGCA has initiated an investigation into an incident on Sunday where three Air India A320 aircraft at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (Terminal 2) were damaged by ground service equipment during severe gales and rain. Two pieces of ramp machinery from a neighboring bay, belonging to Air India Engineering and IndiGo, drifted due to violent gusts and collided with two jets, causing surface damage. A third jet sustained a cracked cockpit glass pane. All three aircraft have been grounded for inspections and repairs, temporarily impacting Air India's operations. Air Traffic Control reportedly issued no prior weather warning.

  6/8/2026

• Cockroach Janta Party Founder Claims Massive Support at Jantar Mantar Protest

  Abhijit Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), claims thousands of students, youth, and parents participated in their protest at Jantar Mantar, Delhi on June 7, 2026. Dipke asserted this demonstration was a "trailer" for the government, warning of larger agitations if Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan does not resign within seven days. The protest, stemming from unemployment and examination scams, has garnered significant attention from international media and Indian political parties, becoming a national debate on youth dissatisfaction.

  6/7/2026

• CJP Founder Granted Protest Permission at Delhi Airport

  Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), was granted permission to protest at Jantar Mantar within minutes of his arrival at Delhi's T3 airport on June 6, 2026. Delhi Police facilitated the immediate approval after assessing social media chatter and ground realities, fearing that refusal could escalate youth anger over recent NEET-UG paper leaks and examination glitches. Around 1500-2000 people, mostly students, gathered at Jantar Mantar, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The police maintained security, using UAVs and plainclothes personnel, and detained right-wing instigators, ensuring a fair protest.

  6/6/2026

• Congress Silent on Jantar Mantar Protest by Cockroach Janta Party, Allies Support

  The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) staged a protest at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's removal within seven days for alleged paper leaks. While Opposition parties like SP, TMC, Shiv Sena (UBT), RJD, CPI(ML), and CPIM supported the youth-led agitation, the Congress maintained a "wait and watch" approach. Congress leaders suspect AAP's backing for CJP, citing its significant media presence despite being a new entity. They highlighted their own prior nationwide protests against NEET paper leaks, questioning why CJP was easily permitted to protest by Delhi Police unlike their own leaders, such as Rahul Gandhi, who are often stopped from visiting sensitive areas.

  6/6/2026

• Cockroach Janta Party Protests at Jantar Mantar Demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation

  The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) held its first in-person protest at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, on June 6, 2026, drawing over 1,500 demonstrators, including Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk. The protest demanded Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation due to alleged examination-related lapses, specifically citing issues with NEET-UG cancellation and CBSE Class 12 board exams, and five student suicides. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, after arriving from Boston, led the chants for accountability. Heavy security was deployed, and six counter-protesters were detained to prevent clashes.

  6/6/2026

• CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Lands in India for Jantar Mantar Protest

  Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke arrived in India from the US on June 6, 2026, at 7:30 AM, ahead of a major protest at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi. The protest, scheduled for 9 AM, aims to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in the NEET paper leak case and CBSE examinations. Dipke, a 30-year-old political communication strategist, urged supporters to maintain peace, carry books and the national flag, and offer flowers to policemen. He, along with activists like Sonam Wangchuk, plans to seek legal clearances from Parliament Street police station. The CJP, with over two crore Instagram followers, hopes this will be a monumental event.

  6/6/2026

• Cockroach Janta Party Issues Guidelines for June 6 Protest at Jantar Mantar

  The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) released guidelines for its June 6 protest at Jantar Mantar, Delhi, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged NEET-UG 2026 and CBSE exam irregularities. Participants are urged to gather at Parliament Street Police Station at 9:00 AM for permission, carry national flags and books, record proceedings peacefully, and report disruptive behavior to the police. The CJP, founded by Abhijeet Dipke, emphasized a commitment to peaceful, democratic participation, avoiding provocateurs, and maintaining public order while seeking accountability for examination lapses.

  6/5/2026

• CBSE Files FIR for Cyberattacks on Post-Result Portal

  The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) lodged a complaint with the Delhi Police following a series of coordinated cyberattacks on its Post-Result Services Portal, launched on June 2 for Class XII verification and re-evaluation. The attacks, originating from multiple IP addresses, aimed to disrupt the portal and deny access to legitimate users but failed to breach data or gain unauthorized access. The Delhi Police's Intelligence Fusion & Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit has registered a case under Section 66 read with Sec 43(f) of the IT Act and formed a dedicated team to investigate the matter. Experts from IIT Kanpur, IIT Madras, CERT-In, and other government agencies assisted CBSE in mitigating the attacks.

  6/5/2026

• Delhi Hotel Owner Accused in Fake Passport Case After Fire Incident

  Lavkesh Bajaj, owner of Flourish Stays B&B in South Delhi, where 21 people died in a recent fire, was arrested last year in a fake passport case involving Bangladeshi nationals. He was chargesheeted and later bailed. Following the fire, Delhi Police arrested Bajaj on Wednesday and sought four-day custody to investigate the hotel's operations and apprehend his accountant, Jay Mishra, and manager, Rakesh. Police found Bajaj allowed Bangladeshi nationals to use his address for Indian IDs in exchange for money, facilitating their illegal stay.

  6/5/2026

• CJP Cancels Delhi Airport Gathering, Focus Shifts to Jantar Mantar Protest

  The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has asked supporters to cancel plans to gather at Indira Gandhi International Airport on June 6 to welcome its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, from the US. This reversal from Dipke's previous call is due to the "overwhelming response" which could disrupt airport operations and inconvenience security and public. Instead, Dipke will personally seek police permission at Parliament Street Police Station for the scheduled June 6 Jantar Mantar protest, asserting the party's commitment to a peaceful, lawful demonstration against Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak.

  6/5/2026

• MCD to Cancel Licenses of 12 Hauz Rani B&Bs After Fire Tragedy

  The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will seek to cancel the licenses of 12 Bed and Breakfast (B&B) establishments in Hauz Rani, South Delhi, following a fire on May 17 that killed seven people. The tragedy occurred at a four-storey B&B and was caused by a short circuit. The MCD action comes after a South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) survey in 2018 identified these B&Bs as operating illegally. The initial count was 21 deaths in media reports, which was subsequently corrected.

  6/4/2026

• Malviya Nagar Fire: Owner Arrested, Delhi Government Revokes B&B Policy

  दिल्ली के मालवीय नगर में एक होटल-कम-बी एंड बी में आग लगने से 21 लोगों की मौत के बाद, मालिक लवकेश बजाज को गिरफ्तार कर लिया गया है। पुलिस पूछताछ में बजाज ने बताया कि परिसर में अवैध विस्तार और संरचनात्मक परिवर्तन एक अन्य व्यक्ति के सुझाव पर किए गए थे, जिसने उसे "दिल्ली में सब कुछ चलता है" का आश्वासन दिया था। भवन में केवल एक प्रवेश/निकास बिंदु था, सील खिड़कियां और फायर NOC भी नहीं था। इस घटना के बाद दिल्ली सरकार ने अपनी बेड एंड ब्रेकफास्ट (B&B) नीति को रद्द करने का फैसला किया है और सभी मौजूदा प्रतिष्ठानों की समीक्षा करेगी। 12 विदेशी नागरिक मृतकों में शामिल थे।

  6/4/2026

• Delhi Government Launches Inspection Drive After Malviya Nagar Fire

  Following the deadly Malviya Nagar hotel fire that claimed 21 lives, the Delhi government has formed a joint committee to inspect 702 licensed B&B and guest house properties across the capital. Comprising officials from district administration, MCD, Delhi Police, and the Power Department, the teams will commence inspections on Thursday, June 4, 2026. The drive will scrutinize fire safety, building regulations, licensing, and occupancy norms. Potential sealing operations loom for establishments found in serious violation, especially 18 properties already identified in Malviya Nagar, aiming to prevent future tragedies.

  6/3/2026

• Eight Gurugram Family Members Die in Delhi Hotel Fire

  Eight members of a Gurugram family, including two generations, tragically died in a fire at the Flourish Stay B&B hotel in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi, on June 3, 2026. The family had been staying near Max Hospital, Saket, to be close to their ailing patriarch, Radheshayam Aggarwal, who was admitted for a lung ailment. The blaze, which claimed 21 lives in total, was exacerbated by severe safety lapses including only one entry/exit point, permanently sealed windows, and the hotel operating 25 rooms despite being authorized for only six under a bed-and-breakfast policy. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation.

  6/3/2026

• Cockroach Janta Party Announces Protest, Seeks Education Minister’s Resignation

  The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), founded by Abhijeet Dipke, held its first press conference on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in New Delhi. CJP appointed investigative journalist Saurav Das as chief spokesperson alongside Vijeta Dahiya and Ashutosh Ranka. They called the transfers of CBSE Chairperson Rahul Singh and Secretary Himanshu Gupta an "eyewash" and demanded accountability, urging youngsters nationwide to join their protest on June 6 in Delhi, starting from the airport and proceeding to Jantar Mantar. The protest aims to secure the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged systemic issues, including the NEET paper leak.

  6/3/2026

• Malviya Nagar Hotel Fire Kills 21

  On June 3, 2026, a devastating fire engulfed a building in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, housing the Flourish Stay B&B hotel and Lemon Green restaurant. The incident tragically resulted in the deaths of at least 21 people, as confirmed by Delhi Police. Eyewitnesses reported the swift escalation of the blaze, highlighting the rapid spread within the commercial-cum-lodging establishment. Investigations are underway to determine the exact cause and assess fire safety compliance.

  6/3/2026

• Cockroach Janta Party Appoints Spokespersons Ahead of June 6 Protest

  The youth-driven online movement, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), announced the appointment of three spokespersons: investigative journalist Saurav Das as chief spokesperson, political researcher Vijeta Dahiya, and former consultant Ashutosh Ranka. These appointments precede founder Abhijeet Dipke's return to India on June 6, when he plans to lead a protest in Delhi. The demonstration will highlight shortcomings in the education system and demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk also announced his participation if Pradhan does not resign by June 5.

  6/3/2026

• Sonam Wangchuk to join Cockroach Janata Party protest if Education Minister does not resign by June 5

  Environmental activist and educationist Sonam Wangchuk has announced he will join the "Cockroach Janata Party" (CJP) protest in Delhi on June 6, demanding the Education Minister's resignation. This decision hinges on the minister's failure to resign by June 5 over alleged paper leaks in competitive exams like NEET, CUET, and CBSE. CJP founder Abhijeet Deepke, currently in the US, will also return to lead the peaceful demonstration at Jantar Mantar. Wangchuk, a Ramon Magsaysay awardee, emphasized his four-decade involvement in education reform and his disappointment over the current situation affecting millions of students.

  6/2/2026

• Sonam Wangchuk to Join "Cockroach Janta Party" Protest Demanding Education Minister's Resignation

  Activist Sonam Wangchuk announced he will join the "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP) protest in Delhi on June 6, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Wangchuk, who initially questioned CJP's intent, was convinced of their "immensely patriotic" motives by founder Abhijeet Dipke. While students are concerned about NEET, CUET, and CBSE exam paper leaks, Wangchuk views it as a broader issue affecting India's development goals for 2047, emphasizing the need for suitable policies over mere desires. He urged the Prime Minister to ensure accountability in the education sector.

  6/2/2026

• CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke to Protest for Pradhan’s Resignation Over NEET Leak

  Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the satirical "Cockroach Janta Party," will return to India on June 6 to organize a peaceful protest demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. This action follows the NEET paper leak scandal, which led to the cancellation of exams for over 22 lakh MBBS aspirants and two student suicides. Dipke, whose X account was previously blocked, plans to seek permission for a Jantar Mantar protest in Delhi, emphasizing that 8 lakh students have signed a petition against the institutional failure highlighted by the CBI’s 13 arrests in the case.

  6/1/2026