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

December 23, 2017 02:34 IST
The DDA also maintained that that they had given four advance notices to the hostel before carrying out the demolition.
Sat, Dec 23, 2017
December 23, 2017 02:29 IST
Given their dependence on touch, the demolition has been particularly disorienting, the students said.
Sat, Dec 23, 2017
December 22, 2017 06:19 IST
Occupants alleged they were given no information about the demolition — or even ample time to gather their belongings.
Fri, Dec 22, 2017
December 21, 2017 04:12 IST
The survey states that there were 1,14,587 unsterilised male dogs and 74,698 female dogs in south Delhi in December 2016
Thu, Dec 21, 2017
December 18, 2017 01:53 IST
In total, the parking lots will be able to accommodate 400 vehicles — 42 in Idgah Road, 95 in Jaat Dharamshala, 100 in Pratap Nagar, 100 in Salimgarh Fort and 63 near Jama Masjid
Mon, Dec 18, 2017
December 16, 2017 06:16 IST
The museum, which was earlier known as Children’s Resource Centre Museum, was renamed in February 2013 to honour the 23-year-old woman
Sat, Dec 16, 2017
December 15, 2017 03:07 IST
A senior official of the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) said the model followed by them in Kailash Colony, Lajpat Nagar and Greater Kailash will be replicated in other areas too.
Fri, Dec 15, 2017
December 13, 2017 01:28 IST
The scheme is likely to start near AIIMS, Nizamuddin Railway Station, Dwarka and Najafgarh, a senior SDMC official said
Wed, Dec 13, 2017
December 12, 2017 03:48 IST
With seven polyclinics, three 40-bed hospitals and 14 dispensaries under its jurisdiction, the SDMC’s medical department has only 15 specialist doctors out of a sanctioned strength of 85.
Tue, Dec 12, 2017
December 11, 2017 03:04 IST
Earlier this year, JD(U) candidates had contested on 11 seats during the MCD polls but lost.
Mon, Dec 11, 2017
December 09, 2017 01:19 IST
SDMC commissioner P K Goel also proposed increasing property tax on residential properties from 12% to 14% for properties in category A and B, from 11% to 12% in category C, D and E and from 7% to 8% in category F, G and H
Sat, Dec 09, 2017
November 28, 2017 02:06 IST
The DC also accused the Mayor of threatening him with an FIR, despite him trying to explain that the tender documents cannot be given to her till they are finalised.
Tue, Nov 28, 2017
November 25, 2017 05:32 IST
Along with police, officials of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) carried out the rescue operation.
Sat, Nov 25, 2017
November 22, 2017 14:18 IST
SDMC Leader of Opposition and AAP leader Ramesh Matiala said the corporation did not answer several questions he had raised two months ago, and that “it was a deliberate attempt to hide corrupt practices within the department.”
Wed, Nov 22, 2017
November 22, 2017 03:22 IST
Maintaining that a fine of Rs 5,000 will be imposed on violators, the NGT directed shopkeepers and visitors to park their vehicles in the automated multi-level parking lot constructed by the New Delhi Municipal Council
Wed, Nov 22, 2017
November 21, 2017 02:03 IST
Hailing from Taticherla village in Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur district, she lost her husband, a farmer, three years ago, when he committed suicide.
Tue, Nov 21, 2017
November 21, 2017 01:53 IST
Holding banners, flags and posters with different languages, they chant slogans such as ‘Kisan mar rahe hain, sashak so raha hai’ and ‘Garv se kaho hum kisan hain’, and ‘Provide 50% subsidy on diesel, save farmers’.
Tue, Nov 21, 2017
November 19, 2017 01:51 IST
Police have arrested the accused, Vijendra Chauhan (50), and registered a case against him under IPC Section 302 (murder) . The girl has been identified as Soni Chauhan, a student of Class XII
Sun, Nov 19, 2017
November 18, 2017 03:14 IST
Stating that NDMC contractors were making money at the cost of the environment, and preventing people from parking in the multi-level parking lot, it said: “The huge investment by public authorities is being wasted and serious air pollution is being caused.”
Sat, Nov 18, 2017
November 18, 2017 03:06 IST
“There have been several cases of village youths meeting with accidents while jogging on the road. Plus, I got several requests from villagers on not having enough space for exercising,” SDMC Mayor Kamaljeet Sehrawat said
Sat, Nov 18, 2017
November 17, 2017 05:33 IST
“It has never been PUMA’s intention to apply art on a landmark building. We sincerely apologise and will provide any support needed to the owner to restore the original condition of the building in cooperation with local authorities,” Puma India’s spokesperson said.
Fri, Nov 17, 2017
November 16, 2017 01:56 IST
The DDA will be building 20,987 flats in the 2018 scheme, of which 488 will be three-bedroom Higher Income Group (HIG) flats, 579 Middle Income Group flats, 16,296 Low Income Group flats and 3,624 EWS flats.
Thu, Nov 16, 2017
November 14, 2017 03:27 IST
In August, the SDMC had announced that it will have one English medium section each in nursery and Class I, with Hindi remaining as an option.
Tue, Nov 14, 2017
November 14, 2017 02:39 IST
The walls of the building, which figures in the supplementary list of heritage sites, were painted over a month ago, but the matter was brought to light by INTACH’s Delhi Chapter Convenor Swapna Liddle on Sunday.
Tue, Nov 14, 2017
November 11, 2017 05:21 IST
Most drivers The Indian Express spoke to said that while they support measures taken to contain pollution, they should have been informed of the decision in advance.
Sat, Nov 11, 2017


