Abhinav Rajput is a principal correspondent with The Indian Express. He covers Delhi civic bodies, city's politics. He is an alumnus of Asian College of Journalism. He tweets at @abhinavrt

August 22, 2021 19:04 IST
In December 2019, the Centre had launched the PM Unauthorised Colonies in Delhi Awas Adhikar Yojana to confer ownership rights to properties in 1,731 illegal colonies.
Mon, Aug 23, 2021
August 19, 2021 10:38 IST
Hardeep Puri said, "The government is really concerned about vaccination against the coronavirus disease and it can be gauged from the fact that so far already 56 crore vaccinations have taken place and its pace will be further accelerated."
Thu, Aug 19, 2021
August 18, 2021 20:35 IST
The park in Punjabi Bagh, spread over 8.5 acres and built at a cost of Rs 14 crore, has replicas of monuments from across the country.
Thu, Aug 19, 2021
August 18, 2021 11:10 IST
The building of the cinema hall, located in the Walled City area, was demolished just before the first Covid-19 induced lockdown was clamped in the country.
Wed, Aug 18, 2021
August 17, 2021 10:26 IST
Baijayant Jay Panda and Alka Gurjar will address BJP leaders at Nishkam Seva Trust in Haridwar on August 23 and 24.
Tue, Aug 17, 2021
August 14, 2021 17:44 IST
Property leased out for 99 years at Rs 34.75 crore to a private player, AAP says MCD gave it away for a pittance.
Sun, Aug 15, 2021
August 11, 2021 02:21 IST
The temple had been in news when a poster barring entry of Muslims came up in March 2021, and when a 14-year-old Muslim boy was thrashed by devotees for entering the premises to have water in March 2021.
Wed, Aug 11, 2021
August 10, 2021 01:58 IST
The building, on the 1.3-km pedestrian stretch between Red Fort and Fatehpuri Masjid, was renovated by a Rajasthan-based trader and architect Ankit Keyal.
Tue, Aug 10, 2021
August 09, 2021 00:52 IST
The rally, called by Supreme Court lawyer and former Delhi BJP spokesperson Ashwini Upadhyay, had hundreds of people in attendance.
Mon, Aug 09, 2021
August 08, 2021 18:47 IST
Touted as the East Delhi Premier League, the tournament will have three selectors who have played cricket at the international level.
Sun, Aug 08, 2021
August 06, 2021 01:32 IST
Haj house Dwarka: Officials at the L-G office said they would not be able to confirm if the letter had been received by them as several letters are sent to them each day. Any meeting on the issue has not been held.
Fri, Aug 06, 2021
August 05, 2021 11:28 IST
Delhi e-waste recycling: 21 types of e-waste can be disposed of by calling on the toll-free number (1800-102-9882).
Thu, Aug 05, 2021
August 04, 2021 19:46 IST
Chandni Chowk Hawa Mahal: "The facade is beyond the permissible limit of six inches, so he has been asked to remove the structure,” a senior official of the NDMC said.
Mon, Aug 09, 2021
August 03, 2021 10:36 IST
The move comes following low footfall at the halls that are meant to hold functions, officials said. Standing committee chairperson B K Oberoi said the corporation did not have sufficient finance to manage maintenance or even pay staff and guards posted in the 14-15 centres.
Tue, Aug 03, 2021
August 02, 2021 01:29 IST
Puzzle parking is a fully-automated system featuring a combination of pallets that enable horizontal and vertical movement of parking spots just like a puzzle to park and retrieve cars.
Mon, Aug 02, 2021
August 01, 2021 19:10 IST
Standing committee chairperson of South MCD BK Oberoi said people living in residential areas in these colonies can pay this year’s taxes and their old taxes would be foregone.
Sun, Aug 01, 2021
July 30, 2021 11:17 IST
The East Delhi MP also demanded that a statue of Bhagat Singh be installed at the entrance with messages talking about his contributions.
Fri, Jul 30, 2021
July 30, 2021 01:14 IST
Buildings that come under the jurisdiction of the South Delhi Municipal Corporation have been chosen for the project, and the first such building for which bids have been invited is the Old House Tax Building.
Fri, Jul 30, 2021
July 28, 2021 15:29 IST
BJP councillor Tokas had last week demanded that the name of Mohammadpur village in ward number 66 be changed to Madhavpuram.
Wed, Jul 28, 2021
July 28, 2021 10:21 IST
The shopkeepers are not willing to relocate to another place as it would affect their business after MCD proposed the idea of rebuilding the dilapidated structure based on a report by IIT Roorkee.
Wed, Jul 28, 2021
July 26, 2021 02:02 IST
The DDA plans to add features such as walkways, eco-trails, and water bodies on the entire stretch between Wazirabad barrage and Okhla barrage. The deadline for the project is December 2023.
Mon, Jul 26, 2021
July 23, 2021 12:55 IST
The BJP, which has been ruling the three corporations for three terms, faces a tough challenge from AAP ahead of the polls. Unauthorised colonies were AAP’s stronghold in the Assembly polls.
Fri, Jul 23, 2021
July 23, 2021 00:30 IST
Lekhi later claimed that her words were "twisted", but added that she withdraws her remarks if they have hurt anyone.
Fri, Jul 23, 2021
July 21, 2021 19:29 IST
The move comes ahead of next year’s MCD polls, where the BJP, which is currently in power, faces a tough challenge from the AAP
Thu, Jul 22, 2021
July 21, 2021 10:35 IST
People say that since the water supplied to them is dirty they are forced to buy bottled water costing Rs 1,500 to Rs 3,000 every month, said Manoj Tiwari after holding 'pani panchayats' in areas across Northeast Delhi.
Wed, Jul 21, 2021