Egypt's Ambassador to India, H E Kamel Galal, hosted a gala evening at Egypt House to celebrate the inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum. The event, co-organised by Egypt Air and Sopaan, featured a film, Kathak and Tanoura performances, and a preview of a VIP tour for Indian travellers.

The Delhi High Court has quashed a criminal case against cricketer Gautam Gambhir, his foundation, and others for allegedly illegally stocking and distributing Covid-19 drugs. The court ruled that the criminal complaint filed by the Delhi government's Drug Control Department was not maintainable.

Delhi's air quality has plunged into a life-threatening emergency, exceeding 'severe' levels due to open fires, vehicles, and garbage burning, not just stubble. Hospitals are overwhelmed, schools are disrupted, and citizen protests highlight systemic failures. Experts urge region-wide emission controls and waste management fixes to prevent a year-round health catastrophe.

A 16-year-old student's alleged suicide at St. Columba's School has exposed a disturbing pattern of harassment and ignored complaints. A suicide note implicates teachers, detailing months of targeting. The family's pleas to transfer him were delayed. Four teachers are now suspended as police investigate the systemic lapses.

Three doctors, allegedly radicalized by Pakistan-based handlers, maintained regular contact and received instructions for terror attacks in India. The suicide bomber and co-accused reportedly traveled to Turkiye, where they were directed to meet a Syrian operative. Investigations are ongoing into their international linkages and plans for further strikes.

Four teachers at St. Columba's School face suspension following the tragic suicide of 16-year-old Shourya Patil. His family alleges relentless harassment, with a suicide note naming teachers and expressing a desire for justice. Protests erupted outside the school as parents and alumni voiced concerns about alleged bullying and inadequate support systems.

Delhi schools must postpone physical sports competitions planned for November and December due to severe air pollution. The Supreme Court's concerns about children's health during hazardous air quality prompted this directive. Authorities are exploring safe rescheduling options to protect students without impacting their academic progress.

Following a fatal blast near the Red Fort, Delhi's Lieutenant Governor has ordered stringent security measures. These include digital tracking of ammonium nitrate sales, rigorous security audits of markets and ISBTs, and enhanced intelligence gathering. The LG also mandated background checks for medical professionals and stricter regulations on vehicle ownership transfers.

Four teachers at St. Columba's School have been suspended following the suicide of a Class X student, Shourya Patil. The student's family alleges he was repeatedly humiliated and targeted by teachers. A suicide note found in his bag named the teachers and requested action, prompting protests and an ongoing police investigation.

Engineering graduate Mirza Shadab Baig, radicalized in Delhi, became a key figure in the notorious 'Azamgarh module' of Indian Mujahideen. Accused in multiple blasts, Baig, now believed to be in Afghanistan-Pakistan, is linked to Al-Falah University, his alma mater. His ambition was to orchestrate attacks on the scale of 26/11.

Soaring AQI makes people run to the forests, take up hiking