A routine Metro ride turned into a dramatic confrontation at AIIMS station this week. A woman reportedly accused CISF personnel of photographing her, triggering an argument with fellow passengers. What began as a complaint soon escalated into a scuffle, with passengers confronting the security official. The incident has since prompted an inquiry, and the CISF personnel were suspended pending investigation.
Yet another extension
The electoral roll revision in Delhi now reads less like a schedule and more like a series of polite extensions. The draft roll, initially scheduled to be out on August 5, has had over three revisions. The final roll, once due in early October, is currently set for November 4. Deadlines seem to follow a familiar script: Arrive, pause, and ask, almost apologetically, for a little more time.
90-minute standoff saves family from fake officials
A real-life crime thriller unfolded in Rohini when a group posing as CBI officials arrived at a businessman’s home this week, to allegedly conduct a raid. But they met a tough gatekeeper. The businessman’s wife refused to open the door, demanding proper identification and a search warrant. For nearly 90 minutes, she held her ground as the alleged officials tried to convince her. Neighbours eventually gathered and questioned them. Unable to produce any documents, they fled.
Biometric machines meet a water crisis
Government offices found an unusual problem with their biometric attendance system: water. Engineers reportedly discovered water inside several attendance machines, despite no nearby plumbing or apparent source. The discovery raised suspicions that some devices may have been deliberately damaged to disrupt attendance recording. It seems even the attendance machine needs attendance.