CPS TIMES (2025)

15/07/2025

Nehru Park Gets A Creative Makeover With Srijan, Delhi's First Open-Air Art Gallery

When art meets the sky, magic happens! Delhi now boasts its first open-air art gallery, Srijan, at Nehru Park in Chanakyapuri, bringing creativity to the heart of nature. The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) inaugurated the gallery on Friday, aiming to make Delhi a hub of artistic and cultural significance. This initiative has garnered attention by providing a platform for artists to showcase their work and interact with art enthusiasts.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by NDMC Chairman Keshav Chandra and Vice-Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal, alongside multiple Padma Shri awardees and art enthusiasts, including visual artist Rameshwar Broota, sculptor Biman Bihari Das, and painter Prakash Lakhiwal. They even participated in live painting demonstrations during the event.
The Srijan art gallery was established as part of the Art and Culture Department of the NDMC in May 2025, with a budget of Rs 40 crore. It aims to provide a dedicated space for young artists to showcase their work and connect with a diverse audience. "The gallery aims to democratise access to art by bringing it into open, accessible spaces - moving the art experience beyond traditional museums and auditoriums," Kuljeet Singh Chahal said. The gallery will have a nominal entry fee, and visitors can purchase artworks on display.
Keshav Chandra highlighted NDMC's civic and cultural duties, stating, "The work of a municipality ranges from sanitation to the development of art. We have to carry all these responsibilities together, and this Srijan Art Gallery is one such initiative." NDMC plans to launch similar initiatives in Lodhi Colony and Central Market.
Harshvardhan Sharma, the art and culture advisor in the NDMC, disclosed that a series of works by artist Praveen Upadhyay is currently on display at the exhibition, noting that these were borrowed from the Pioneer Art Gallery. Srijan will be open for artists to showcase their work for five to seven days at a nominal fee.
Harshvardhan added that the application process will be online. "We will form a committee to review the applications. Artworks can be in physical or digital formats; for digital pieces, artists will need to provide printed copies," he explained.

15/07/2025

3 including domestic help held for 'stealing' jewellery cash worth over Rs 2.5 Cr in Delhi

Three people, including a domestic help, have been apprehended from Bihar for allegedly stealing jewellery worth over Rs 2.25 crore and more than Rs 55 lakh in cash from a house in northwest Delhi's Model Town area, a senior police officer said on Tuesday.
A complaint was received at the Model Town police station on June 27 from Anita Jhunjhunwala, who alleged that her domestic help, Arun Kumar, had fled with Rs 55 lakh in cash and jewellery, including gold, diamond and silver items, the officer said.
A case under sections 306 (theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master), 317(2) (stolen property) and 3(5) (joint liability) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been registered, he added.
CCTV footage collected from the complainant's residence showed Kumar, accompanied by another unidentified person, leaving the house with a bag and a trolley.
"After tracing digital footprints and conducting fieldwork in Bihar's Banka, police apprehended three accused -- Vivek Kumar (22), Birender Yadav (22) and Piyush Kumar Kapri (29) -- from a forest near Budhighat village on July 10. They were allegedly in the process of distributing the stolen property among themselves at the time of the raid," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Northwest) Bhisham Singh said.
During interrogation, the trio confessed to the crime and revealed that Kumar had plotted the theft with five associates from his native village.
"Arun Kumar, in connivance with five others -- Birendra, Krishna, Ajay Yadav, Mahesh Tanti (all from his native village) and Vivek -- executed a well-planned theft of cash and jewellery from the complainant's residence," the DCP said.
While escaping, Birendra handed over the stolen cash and jewellery to his friend Dilip Yadav at Bonsi, who retained Rs 17.5 lakh. "Dilip subsequently gave Rs 5 lakh to Rajesh, the elder brother of Krishna, and passed the remaining amount and jewellery to Malti Yadav in Sathiyari village," the DCP added.
Malti Yadav handed over the money to Kishtu Yadav in Barasan village, who further transferred it to Pawan Yadav. Pawan Yadav transported the stolen items to Sandeep Yadav in Radha Nagar village, where both kept a portion for themselves. Later, Naveen Yadav also took Rs 5 lakh from the same.
The accused were all first-time offenders and told police that they were lured by the prospect of quick money to fund a lavish lifestyle.
The recovered items include gold and diamond ornaments -- necklaces, rings, bangles -- along with more than 40 silver utensils and articles, a gold biscuit, a silver sheet and other valuables.
Police said further raids are underway to trace Kumar's remaining accomplices and recover the rest of the stolen property. Financial transactions and bank accounts of the suspects are also being scrutinised to check for possible links to other criminal activities.

15/07/2025

Delhi HC Seeks Clarity From Private Schools On Pay Arrears To Teachers

The Delhi High Court has directed numerous private schools across the national capital to file affidavits detailing the implementation status of the Sixth and Seventh Central Pay Commission (CPC) recommendations for their teaching and non-teaching staff.
A Division Bench comprising Justice Navin Chawla and Justice Renu Bhatnagar issued the directive while hearing a batch of appeals filed by teachers from various private institutions, including DAV Public School, GD Goenka Public School, ASN Sr. Secondary School, St. Margaret Senior Secondary School, and others.
The appeals challenge a Single Judge's earlier ruling that, while recognising the teachers' entitlement to revised CPC-scale salaries, had also appointed a committee to examine whether the schools had adequate funds to disburse such salaries, and to assess the eligibility and appointments of the staff.
Counsel appearing for the teachers argued that the appointment of such a committee went beyond the scope of the original writ petitions. The teachers had moved court primarily seeking enforcement of salary payments under the Sixth and Seventh CPCs, not a review of their service credentials or school finances.
On the other hand, counsels representing the schools submitted that fee hikes have not been permitted by regulatory authorities, leaving them without sufficient funds to fully implement the CPC scales. Some schools claimed to have already adopted the revised pay commissions from various dates and had even cleared partial arrears.
To resolve the factual disputes, the Court has now directed each school involved in the appeals to file a single affidavit (not one per case) within four weeks, clearly stating whether they have implemented the Seventh CPC, the date of such implementation (if done), the extent of salary arrears already paid under both the Sixth and Seventh CPC and the amount still pending, if any.
The schools are to share copies of their affidavits with the teachers' legal teams. Teachers, in turn, may file responses within two weeks thereafter.
The matter is next listed for hearing on September 17, 2025.

15/07/2025

Four-engine govt failed completely: Arvind Kejriwal after bomb threats to Delhi schools, college

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday hit out at the BJP, saying the "four-engine government has completely failed" the people as he raised concerns over Delhi's law-and-order situation following bomb threats to educational institutions on two consecutive days.
A school in Dwarka and the prestigious St. Stephen's College received bomb threats on Tuesday morning, prompting a swift emergency response and a thorough search operation by authorities. A similar threat was sent to three schools on Monday, but all of them turned out to be hoaxes.
Reacting to the incidents, Kejriwal took to X to say, "What's happening in Delhi? Yesterday, two schools received bomb threats, and today, another school and a college received threats. Children are scared, and parents are extremely worried. The BJP's four-engine governments have completely failed."
Another AAP leader, Aatishi, alleged that law and order have completely collapsed in Delhi and rhetorically asked if student safety is of no importance for the BJP government.
"The constant bomb threats to schools and colleges in Delhi are extremely scary and worrying. Children are scared, parents are worried - BJP's four-engine governments have failed to even provide security. Does the safety of children have no importance to them? Law and order have completely collapsed," she said in a post on X.
The repeated threats have sparked concern among parents and students across the city.
Earlier, AAP supreo Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday met Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital here and enquired about the health of his father Shibu Soren, undergoing treatment at the facility.
JMM patriarch Shibu Soren, 81, has been undergoing treatment at the private hospital for the past three days. A source told PTI that it is not a routine check-up.
"I visited Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi and met with Jharkhand Chief Minister and friend Hemant Soren to inquire about the well-being of his father and former Jharkhand chief minister Shibu Soren. I pray to God that he recovers quickly and returns home soon," Kejriwal posted on X.
Jharkhand CM Soren has said earlier that his father has been receiving regular treatment at the hospital for a long time. A veteran tribal leader, Shibu Soren has led the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha for over 38 years and is regarded as the party's founding patron.

15/07/2025

Delhi ‘influencer’ attacked by rival over social media post in Tilak Nagar

A social media ‘influencer’ was thrashed by a group of rivals in west Delhi's Tilak Nagar area over a post on social media, news agency PTI reported on Monday, citing the police.
A purported video of the incident, which was widely shared on social media, showed the victim, identified as Deepak Sharma, lying on the road while being beaten by several individuals.
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) Vichitra Veer, the incident took place when Sharma and his rival Pradeep Dhaka had come to attend a common gathering at Mall Road in Tilak Nagar.
Veer said that the incident occurred due to disagreements between the two over specific social media posts and that a case under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been registered based on the victim's complaint.
"A dispute reportedly arose between them over certain social media posts," the officer said, according to PTI. “The attackers have been identified as Pradeep Dhaka and his friends. A case under appropriate sections of the BNS is being registered.”
He also added that a team has been formed to trace and apprehend the assailants.
In a video on his Instagram page, Sharma, who has 1,42,000 followers, said that he was in Tilak Nagar to attend an event when he was called outside by a group of people and thrashed.
"I came here to attend an event, they called me outside and thrashed me," he said in the video. "You follow these people, give them so much respect and see what they have done to me," he added.

15/07/2025

Delhi HC bars 56 websites from streaming movies 'Maalik', 'Sarbala Ji'

The Delhi High Court has restrained 56 websites from illegally streaming newly released Bollywood films "Maalik" and "Sarbala Ji" produced by Tips Films Limited.
Justice Amit Bansal prohibited the websites from hosting, streaming, or distributing any copyrighted content belonging to the producer without appropriate authorisation.
While restraining the websites from streaming the films "Maalik" starring Rajkumar Rao, Manushi Chillar and released on July 11, and "Sarbala Ji" starring Ammy Virk and Gippy Grewal and to be released on July 18, the court observed prospective "irreparable harm" to the plaintiff.
"A prima facie case is made in favour of the plaintiff. Balance of convenience is also in favour of the plaintiff and against the defendants. Further, irreparable harm or injury would be caused to the plaintiff if an interim injunction order is not passed," the judge on July 11.
The court posted the hearing on November 17.
Tips Films Ltd. moved court citing the "imminent threat" of online piracy.
The complaint claimed the websites not only facilitated illegal access to copyrighted films, but also shielded their identities using domain privacy services to evade detection.
The court further directed internet service providers across India to immediately block access to the 56 websites.

15/07/2025

Delhi School Admission: Missed First Round Of Class 10th, 12th Admissions? Apply By July 23

Students who wish to enroll in the 10th or 12th grade but hasn’t had the chance yet, this news is particularly relevant for you. A special admissions process has commenced once more in Delhi government schools, requiring students to undertake an important test. This opportunity caters to those students who want to continue their studies but have previously missed the admission deadline. Now, there is a fresh opportunity to apply, albeit with certain conditions and deadlines. Check out the details of this process, eligibility criteria, and the necessary documents.
A second chance for non-plan admission into 10th and 12th grades in government schools is available for the 2025-26 session. Students who missed earlier admissions can now apply again. The first phase of the examination has already been completed.
Admission is restricted to students residing in Delhi. For admission into the 10th grade, a student must have passed the 9th grade. Similarly, for admission into the 12th grade, a student must have passed the 11th grade. Online registration is available on the official website of the board, edudel.nic.in.
Online registration commenced on July 9, and forms can be submitted until July 23. The Common Admission Test (CAT-2) will again be conducted for admission. The exam for these classes is scheduled for August 2, and results will be announced on August 6.
Students from SC, ST, OBC, Minority communities, Kashmiri migrants, and those who have secured first, second, or third place in national games will receive some concessions in admission. These students will be granted a 5 per cent relaxation in the subject they wish to enroll in. Additionally, disabled students will receive a 5 per cent relaxation in all subjects, meaning they can gain admission even with slightly lower marks.
Meanwhile, the Delhi government has announced compulsory introduction of at least one English medium section in every class of every government school, reported PTI. This decision came in response to the ongoing demand from parents who want their children to have the option to study in English medium.

15/07/2025

Traffic restrictions in Delhi-NCR till July 23 amid Kanwar Yatra

Parts of Delhi-NCR will see some important traffic restrictions over the next 10 days owing to the ongoing Kanwar Yatra. The Delhi Traffic Police has released a list of routes to avoid and those to take instead to help prepare for the disruptions in advance.
The restrictions have been placed because the Kanwariyas will use important routes in Noida, Kalindi Kunj and Agra Canal Road to travel to Gurugram, Rajasthan and Faridabad.
Commuters using the Kalindi Kunj route to Noida from Delhi are advised to use the DND Flyway or Ashram route instead.
As a carriageway of the Kalindi Kunj-Noida route will remain closed, commuters are advised to use the Mathura Road via Badarpur to Ashram and DND if they want to travel to Noida from Faridabad.
Groups of Kanwariyas, mostly heading to Rajasthan and Haryana, are using routes in Delhi-NCR to reach their destinations.
Some Kanwar camps will also be set up in Delhi and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta approved all 374 applications received in this regard.
The Delhi government is giving up to Rs. 10 lakh financial aid through direct benefit transfers to registered kanwar committees who set up tents with basic facilities.
The Delhi Traffic Advisory came into force starting July 13, and will remain in place till July 23.

15/07/2025

Delhi court reserves order on Engineer Rashid's plea to attend Parliament

A Delhi court on Tuesday reserved its order on Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid's plea to attend the monsoon session of Parliament starting July 21.
Additional sessions judge Chander Jit Singh reserved the order for July 21 on the plea of the Baramulla MP seeking either interim bail or custody parole to carry out his duty as a parliamentarian.
Custody parole entails a prisoner being escorted by armed police personnel to the plea.
Rashid has been lodged in Tihar jail since 2019 after he was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in the 2017 terror funding case.
The Baramulla MP, who defeated Omar Abdullah in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, is facing trial in a terror funding case with allegations that he funded separatists and terror groups in Jammu and Kashmir.
According to the NIA's FIR, Rashid's name cropped up during the interrogation of businessman and co-accused Zahoor Watali.
After being chargesheeted in October 2019, a special NIA court framed charges against Rashid and others in March 2022 under Sections 120B (criminal conspiracy), 121 (waging war against the government), and 124A (sedition) of the Indian Penal Code and for offences relating to terrorist acts and terror funding under UAPA.

15/07/2025

'All logged. All split': Delhi NCR founder on high-earning couples splitting bills equally 'like flatmates'

A Delhi NCR-based founder was confused about a high-earning couple that splits all bills and expenses equally between themselves. Calling it a lack of financial planning and common goals on their part, the founder named — Ayushmaan Kapoor — took to LinkedIn to share a reflection on modern-day marriages.
In his post, Kapoor talked about an unnamed couple where both partners work in good companies and draw high salaries. With each person earning upwards of ?30 lakh per annum, their total household income exceeds ?60 lakh per annum.
However, Kapoor, founder of The Date Crew, said that they are living more like flatmates than a married couple as they maintain meticulous records to split their bills equally.
“A couple living in Gurgaon. Work at great companies. Make ?30L+ each. But still maintaining a Splitwise or Google Sheet to divide every single expense: rent, groceries, fuel, Swiggy, electricity,” he wrote on LinkedIn.
The entrepreneur said he was “baffled” by this arrangement. “All logged. All split. Each person ‘pays their share’ - like flatmates,” he wrote. “It’s baffling to me. And I will tell you why!”
Kapoor went on to talk about how a marriage must have financial planning and common goals to succeed. “When you marry someone, you’re essentially co-founding a company. And that company… is your life together. So imagine the chaos if both co-founders have different goals, different expenses and different priorities. Will that company EVER succeed?” he questioned.
Using the metaphor of marriage as a company, he listed four things that a company needs to succeed. The first one – A shared vision and goals for the year. Kapoor explained that this could include anything from taking a big holiday to hitting a key investment milestone.
Second, he called for “Clarity on roles” – including who will handle finances, kitchen duties, childcare, emotional labour etc.
Third, Kapoor said a successful company – and by extension, a successful marriage – must have a “Pooled capital and a joint financial plan”. And lastly, it should have “Regular reviews to track progress and stay aligned”.
The Delhi founder added that when a couple begins to see their life as a joint entity, their money habits must change. Instead of splitting bills, they should invest together, pool their resources, understand each other’s dreams and figure out how to fund them together.

15/07/2025

Man falls from second floor of sweet shop in Delhi's Mustafabad, dies

A man died after allegedly falling from the second floor of a sweet shop in Mustafabad area of Delhi's northeast, an official said on Tuesday.
Police rushed to the spot after the incident took place around midnight on Monday and they found the 35-year-old man lying unconscious on the road outside the shop, he said.
The man, identified as Kalyan, was immediately shifted to GTB Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead, the officer said.
According to preliminary inquiry, the deceased had been employed at the sweet shop. The exact circumstances that led to his fall are being verified, police said.
A crime team and forensic experts visited the spot and conducted a detailed examination. Further proceedings are underway, police said.

15/07/2025

He lifted India's aspirations to new heights Rajnath upon Shubhanshu Shukla return to Earth

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said Shubhanshu Shukla has not just touched space, but also "lifted India's aspirations to new heights" after the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station returned to Earth after a 20-day space sojourn.
Singh, a Lok Sabha member from Lucknow, spoke to Shukla's father on the phone to convey his greetings and told him that the country is proud of his son's achievements.
Waving and smiling at cameras, Shukla and the three other astronauts emerged from the Dragon Grace spacecraft on Tuesday, taking their first breath of fresh air after completing their space sojourn.
The Dragon spacecraft splashed down off the San Diego coast in southern California at 3:01 PM IST, capping a 20-day space travel of which 18 days were spent at the International Space Station.
Shukla, a 39-year-old Indian Air Force officer and test pilot, completed his maiden space voyage as part of the Axiom-4 mission, a commercial spaceflight supported by ISRO and NASA, and operated by Axiom Space.
"Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's successful return from the historic Axiom-4 mission is a proud moment for every Indian. He has not just touched space, he has lifted India’s aspirations to new heights. His journey to the International Space Station and back is not just a personal milestone; it is a proud stride for India's growing space ambitions. Wishing him great success in his future endeavours," Singh posted on X.
In Lucknow, "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" chants and a resounding applause rent the air as the capital city of Uttar Pradesh celebrated the moment the spacecraft carrying the Lucknow-born Shukla made the touchdown on Earth.
While Shukla's father, Shambhu Dayal Shukla, and mother Asha Devi wiped their tears, his sister, Suchi Misra, welcomed her brother's landing with moist eyes and folded hands.
Born on October 10, 1985, just a year after Sharma's spaceflight, Shukla grew up in Lucknow in a middle-class family with no direct links to aviation or space. But a childhood visit to an airshow lit a spark.
A senior official said that the defence minister spoke to his father and conveyed to him that the country is proud of his son's achievements.

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