Good morning, Dilli. The Cockroach Janata Party is heading back to the capital this weekend, bringing supporters from several states along with it.
The protest is focused on student welfare and alleged exam irregularities, and it's shaping up to be one of the more unusual events on Delhi's calendar this week.
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🎓 IIT Delhi Reaches a New Milestone
IIT Delhi has once again emerged as India's top-ranked university, moving up to 118th place in the latest QS World University Rankings.
While IIT Delhi moved up, IIT Bombay slipped a few spots to 134th, highlighting Delhi's growing momentum on the global stage.
The ranking is another sign of how Indian universities are gaining international recognition, with far more institutions appearing in global rankings today than a decade ago. Read more→
🌧️ Delhi Goes on Monsoon Alert
Delhi has gone on high alert ahead of the monsoon, with the government asking departments to keep a close watch on areas that are prone to flooding and waterlogging. Officials say drain cleaning has already exceeded targets, while extra pumps, rescue boats, and a round the clock Flood Control Room are ready to respond if needed. Read more→
Now, the city waits to see if the preparations can keep pace with the rains.
🪧 Protest Planned in Delhi This Weekend
A delegation from Telangana is set to travel to Delhi on June 20 to join a nationwide protest organised by the Cockroach Janata Party.
The group is also speaking out against the recent attack on its founder, Abhijit Dipke, and raising concerns over alleged exam irregularities and student welfare issues. Read more→
The protest is expected to draw participants from several states across the country.
❤️ Doing Good in Delhi
Young Delhiites gathered near India Gate this weekend for the city's weekly "Sundays on Cycle" event, turning a regular morning into a celebration of fitness, cycling, and community spirit.
A new citizen lounge at the New Delhi DM office will double as an evening study space for students and job aspirants, offering free access to books, computers, WiFi, and a quiet place to learn. It's a small change that could make a big difference for many young Delhiites.
🧘 Wellness Watch
Yoga Session: Ahead of Yoga Day, Indian Coast Guard families in Delhi came together for a community yoga session promoting health, wellness, and togetherness.
Healthcare Milestone: New Delhi is celebrating 10 years of a major initiative that has helped improve maternal healthcare across the country.
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🚀 Delhi is set to launch a massive plantation drive, with a goal of planting 70 lakh saplings across the city. If it succeeds, the capital could get a lot greener in the years ahead.
👩⚕️ A new campaign in Delhi aims to break period taboos and improve menstrual health awareness among women, girls, and families in underserved communities.
🥳 More than 43,000 fans packed Yashobhoomi for Anime India 2026, turning the venue into a weekend celebration of anime, cosplay, gaming, and Japanese pop culture.
🙉 Hundreds of animal lovers gathered at Jantar Mantar this week to protest what they say is the illegal relocation of community dogs and to push for stronger animal protection measures.
💧 Six states have approved the Kishau Dam Project, a key step toward boosting clean water flow into the Yamuna River. Now awaiting Union Cabinet approval, the initiative brings renewed hope for a cleaner and healthier Yamuna.
☀️ That’s it for today
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