In Greater Noida, Ashu Nagar, a 20-year-old, suffered severe burns after a toilet seat exploded in his house. The incident occurred when he pressed the flush button. The family suspects methane gas accumulation due to a choked drain. Local residents are concerned about the outdated sewage system. Greater Noida Authority inspected the sewage system but found no issues.

In a hit-and-run incident on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, a 45-year-old juice shop owner was critically injured after being struck by a recklessly driven car on Monday night. The pedestrian was thrown into the air due to the impact.

Delhi Jal Board is implementing an action plan to prevent untreated sewage from polluting the Yamuna River. Teams will inspect drains with direct outfalls, and interventions will be planned. The project includes tapping major drains, constructing STPs and DSTPs, and connecting households to existing sewer systems, with a target completion date of June 2027.

Delhi aims to ease traffic between Dhaula Kuan and Gurgaon. The initial two phases of the decongestion project are now complete. Changes include restructuring entry and exit points at Shankar Vihar, Hotel Lohia and Shiv Murti. Authorities are aware of congestion shifting near Mahipalpur. Phase three will address Mahipalpur and Hotel Lohia. The project is expected to finish by June-end.

The Supreme Court dismissed objections from convicts in the 2002 Godhra train burning case, who argued that a two-judge bench was not appropriate due to the death penalty implications. The court clarified that since the Gujarat High Court had already commuted death sentences to life imprisonment, a two-judge bench was sufficient to hear the appeals.

New Delhi anticipates a warm day with a possibility of patchy rain, as the temperature peaks at 38.1C and dips to 27.3C at night. Despite the 88% chance of rain, humidity remains at 30%, making outdoor activities feasible with precautions. The week ahead forecasts rising temperatures, potentially reaching 41.4C by May 12, signaling the onset of summer heat.

In Delhi, a security guard named Rajiv Kumar was intentionally run over by a Mahindra Thar after objecting to incessant honking. The driver, Vijay alias Lale, has been arrested, and the vehicle seized. Kumar suffered multiple fractures and is the sole provider for his family, now facing financial hardship due to his injuries and inability to work.