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A public interest litigation has been filed in the Delhi High Court challenging the excessive use of force by the Delhi Police against protesters who were marching from Jantar Mantar to Parliament.
Farmers from Haryana, Punjab and several other states have announced a Mahapanchayat at Kisan Ghat in Delhi regarding the proposed India-US trade agreement.
The monsoon session of Parliament begins today. Protests have also been announced. In light of this, the Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory to ensure that the public does not face difficulties commuting.
The ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar regarding the NEET paper leak case has reached a highly sensitive juncture.
In Gautampuri, northeast Delhi, a 22-year-old man, upset over a love marriage, shot and killed his older sister, Wasima. Police arrested the accused with a country-made pistol and ammunition.
There are chances of heavy rain and thunderstorms in and around Delhi on July 18 and 19. The wind can blow at a speed of 60 to 65 kilometres per hour.
The Delhi High Court sought the Delhi Police's response regarding the bail plea of activist Sharjeel Imam in a case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
Central Government on Friday appointed 1994-batch IPS officer Anurag Kumar as the new Delhi Police Commissioner.
Regarding the health of Sonam Wangchuk, who is on hunger strike, the Central Government told the Delhi HC that government doctors are continuously monitoring his health and if needed, immediate medical intervention will be taken based on their advice.
The department says that during the next 12 hours the weather may change suddenly in many areas and there may be rain with heavy thunderstorms.
According to the Meteorological Department, there will be rain in the next few days in 18 states including UP, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the capital as rain continues in Delhi on Thursday, following Tuesday and Wednesday. It has also warned of severe thunderstorms, strong winds up to 60 km/h, and heavy rain.
