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Delhi News (May 19, 2026):

​1. Intense Heatwave Grips the Capital; Season’s Hottest Day at 43.4°C
​Delhi melted under severe heatwave conditions as temperatures hit a season-high of 43.4°C. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an intense heatwave warning for northwest India, expecting temperatures to spike toward 45°C later this week. In response, the Delhi government has started distributing 25,000 ORS packets daily at Atal canteens and turned several community halls near major hospitals into air-cooled summer shelters.

​2. CNG Prices Hiked Past ₹80/kg in Delhi-NCR ​Commuters face an immediate pinch in their pockets as city gas distribution companies announced another hike in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) prices. This marks the second consecutive price increase in just two days, pushing the domestic fuel rate well past ₹80/kg in the National Capital Region.

​3. Court Rejects Umar Khalid’s Interim Bail Plea for 2020 Riots Case
​A Delhi Court dismissed the 15-day interim bail application filed by jailed activist Umar Khalid. Khalid, who faces charges under the anti-terror law UAPA regarding the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, had sought temporary release to attend a 40-day post-death ritual for his uncle and look after his mother ahead of her surgery.

​4. Delhi Police Move Supreme Court to Seek Larger Bench View on UAPA Bail
​In a significant legal move, the Delhi Police approached the Supreme Court requesting that the question of whether “prolonged incarceration and trial delays” can override standard statutory restrictions for bail under anti-terror laws (like UAPA) be referred to a larger Bench. They cited conflicting judgments on the matter from coordinate Benches.

​5. Supreme Court Retains Strict Stance on Stray Dogs, Rejects Modification
​The Supreme Court dismissed applications seeking to modify its previous directive ordering the removal of stray dogs from high-footfall public facilities, including schools, hospitals, and railway stations in Delhi and other states. The apex court pointed to an alarming rise in dog-bite incidents but reminded authorities to strictly follow the Animal Birth Control framework while allowing considerations for the euthanasia of rabid or dangerous dogs.

​6. Russian President Vladimir Putin to Visit Delhi for BRICS Summit
​The Kremlin confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to New Delhi on September 12–13 to attend the annual BRICS Summit, hosted by India. A highly anticipated bilateral meeting between President Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping is also planned on the sidelines of the summit in the capital.

​7. Over 8 Lakh Women Receive “Pink Saheli” Smart Cards for Free Travel
​Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that over 8 lakh women in the national capital have officially received the new “Pink Saheli Smart Cards.” The automated transit initiative is designed to streamline and improve the ongoing free public bus travel scheme for women in Delhi.

​8. Massive Hoax Bomb Threat Trail Exposed in Police Charge-Sheet
​A newly filed police charge-sheet revealed an astounding scale of digital mischief tracking back to a single individual. The accused reportedly sent a total of 7,495 hoax bomb threats via email across the country, which included 349 malicious emails addressed to the Supreme Court and 1,074 directed to the Delhi High Court.

​9. Okhla Landfill Clearance Deadline Pushed Again to October
​The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has extended the deadline to completely flatten the massive Okhla landfill for the fifth time, pushing the target target date back to October 2026. Delays in waste processing capabilities and ongoing logistical issues were cited as the primary reasons for the extension.

​10. High Court Blasts Protesters: “Violence in the Name of Protest is Unacceptable”
​While hearing a case regarding a 2022 demonstration outside a political leader’s home, the Delhi High Court strongly condemned aggressive public agitations, stating that “shoot and scoot” violence or vandalism cannot be shielded under the pretext of a democratic protest.