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Astha Saxena
Astha is a Health correspondent with The Indian Express' Delhi city team. She writes on Delhi's hospitals, government policies and other health topics. Follow her on Twitter: @asthasaxena88
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Congress implosion continues, now Ajay Maken and Milind Deora sparSubscriber Only
February 18, 2020 03:05 IST
After Milind Deora praised the AAP, former Delhi Congress chief Ajay Maken countered him by asking to “leave the party” rather than putting out “half-baked facts”.
Tue, Feb 18, 2020
Behind AAP’s 62/70 score, the winning formulaSubscriber Only
February 16, 2020 02:30 IST
The AAP’s decisive 62/70 score in the Delhi polls was powered by the welfare schemes launched by the Arvind Kejriwal govt. As a new AAP govt takes oath today, The Sunday Express traces the script of this victory — from a mohalla clinic in West Delhi to a family that has made crucial savings on power bills, and a government school “prettier than a shopping mall”
Sun, Feb 16, 2020
Congress flaunted Sheila Dikshit’s work, now blames her, daughter hits backSubscriber Only
February 13, 2020 04:45 IST
By Wednesday evening, Congress president Sonia Gandhi had accepted the resignations of Chacko and DPCC chief Subhash Chopra — AICC general secretary Shaktisinh Gohil was made the interim party in-charge of Delhi.
Thu, Feb 13, 2020
Delhi: 16-year-old business rivalry led to shooting, claims family of accusedSubscriber Only
February 13, 2020 02:21 IST
Residents of Kishangarh village in South West Delhi, both the AAP volunteer who was shot dead and one of the accused, have allegedly had a personal enmity with each other since 2004.
Thu, Feb 13, 2020
At its lowest point in capital, Congress admits: Just introspection won’t doSubscriber Only
February 12, 2020 03:11 IST
Under the leadership of former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, Congress came second in five of seven parliamentary constituencies during the Lok Sabha polls.
Wed, Feb 12, 2020
Amid coronavirus scare: Delhi health dept tracks 2,885 people who travelled to ChinaSubscriber Only
February 11, 2020 02:59 IST
In Delhi, a total of 26,257 passengers have been screened for the virus so far, with 4,045 people being screened at the Delhi Airport on Monday.
Tue, Feb 11, 2020
Delhi elections: Until Feb 11, candidates have a window to catch their breathSubscriber Only
February 10, 2020 04:45 IST
After weeks of relentless campaigning, candidates of AAP, BJP and Congress have a window to catch their breath — until February 11, when results are announced
Mon, Feb 10, 2020
Delhi: Eight-floor OPD block at AIIMS for six specialities, more depts to follow soonSubscriber Only
February 10, 2020 02:54 IST
According to officials, the new eight-floor OPD, located 500 metres away from the existing campus, can cater to over 3,000 patients. Once all departments are shifted to the building, officials said it can accommodate around 10,000 patients on a daily basis.
Mon, Feb 10, 2020
At Jama Masjid, voters say stop ‘Hindu-Muslim’Subscriber Only
February 09, 2020 04:08 IST
In Old Delhi, several people who have been silently protesting at Jama Masjid for over a month said they voted for “development”.
Sun, Feb 09, 2020
Final push, Cong reminds people of Sheila’s workSubscriber Only
February 07, 2020 02:38 IST
Senior leaders like Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Raj Babbar participated in roadshows and addressed the public till the last moment on Thursday evening.
Fri, Feb 07, 2020
In Old Delhi, Priyanka comes armed with a report card of her ownSubscriber Only
February 06, 2020 02:07 IST
Starting her speech with an apology for being late, she said, “I was stuck in traffic as no new roads have been constructed by BJP and AAP in the last five years. Had I taken the Metro introduced by Sheila ji, I would have reached here on time. Both BJP and AAP are publicity hungry... The model they follow is completely different from what Sheila ji used to follow,” she said.
Thu, Feb 06, 2020
Delhi elections: Congress has most candidates with family legacySubscriber Only
February 05, 2020 02:35 IST
Shivani Chopra, who has been fielded by the Congress from Kalkaji, has stepped into the shoes of her father and Delhi Congress chief Subash Chopra, a three-time MLA (1998-2013) from the same constituency.
Wed, Feb 05, 2020
Which nationalist speaks of dividing country in every speech, Rahul asks ModiSubscriber Only
February 05, 2020 02:27 IST
Meanwhile, Priyanka took a dig at Prime Minister Modi on his “sanyog-prayog” remarks on Shaheen Bagh, asking whether the rise in unemployment was a coincidence or his experiment.
Wed, Feb 05, 2020
Free power, water no big deal, it’s govt job: Amarinder Singh in DelhiSubscriber Only
February 04, 2020 01:29 IST
What has he (Kejriwal) done to create jobs for your children?” he asked, and said that the Punjab government has offered jobs to 11 lakh youth.
Tue, Feb 04, 2020
324 land from China, none positive for coronavirus so farSubscriber Only
February 02, 2020 02:43 IST
“None of the evacuees brought to India tested positive for coronavirus. A total of 220 people were sent to Manesar, and the remaining to the quarantine centre set up at Chhawla camp in Delhi by the Indo-Tibetan Border Police,” said an army officer.
Sun, Feb 02, 2020
Delhi polls: Sonia, Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi to address Congress rallies even as internal trouble brewsSubscriber Only
February 01, 2020 02:33 IST
As per the campaign process, the leaders were supposed to address the rallies in the last week. As of now, one of them will be going to East Delhi constituency, the other two will be finalised as per their schedule,” said a senior Congress leader.
Sat, Feb 01, 2020
Good singer and budding photographer: Student shot at is operated on at AIIMSSubscriber Only
January 31, 2020 03:56 IST
“He is a good singer, great voiceover artist and a budding photographer,” the Jamia spokesperson said, adding that he is always helpful towards friends and faculty.
Fri, Jan 31, 2020
Delhi: 5 admitted to RML with suspected coronavirusSubscriber Only
January 31, 2020 03:02 IST
Meanwhile, three patients who were admitted to RML Hospital with suspected coronavirus have been discharged after their test reports came negative for the virus. The patients, aged 24, 34 and 48, were admitted to the hospital weeks after they had returned from China.
Fri, Jan 31, 2020
Delhi: Man beaten at Amit Shah’s rally has neck injuries, says medical reportSubscriber Only
January 29, 2020 01:41 IST
On Monday, Singh had claimed police did not take him to the hospital for an MLC and had locked him up instead. Police denied the claims.
Wed, Jan 29, 2020
Back from China, 3 admitted to Delhi’s RML with suspected coronavirusSubscriber Only
January 29, 2020 01:20 IST
As per the World Health Organisation’s (WHO’s) latest situation report, as of January 27, there are roughly 2,800 confirmed cases of the coronavirus infection globally, at least 2,741 of which are in China.
Wed, Jan 29, 2020Pushed & hit with chair: Man who interrupted Amit Shah speech in DelhiSubscriber Only
January 28, 2020 03:05 IST
Showing minor injuries he sustained on the face, back and leg, Harjit Singh, who screamed “CAA waapas lo” in the middle of Shah’s address, said he did not anticipate such an aggressive response from the crowd.
Tue, Jan 28, 2020
In Delhi’s Gandhi Nagar, three candidates have something in common: Experience in switching partiesSubscriber Only
January 28, 2020 01:37 IST
He has, in the past, been Minister for Urban Development & Revenue, Education, Transport, Tourism, Languages, Local Bodies & Gurdwara Administration in the Sheila Dikshit government. He contested the 2019 Lok Sabha polls from East Delhi, and finished second to BJP’s Gautam Gambhir.
Tue, Jan 28, 2020
You can come and pull my ears if we don’t make Delhi world-class: Amit ShahSubscriber Only
January 27, 2020 02:45 IST
Button Babarpur se dabna, current Shaheen Bagh tak jaana chahiye: Amit Shah
Mon, Jan 27, 2020
‘Veterans, First-timers In Fray’ With 4 doctors each, Cong & BJP hope for some healing touchSubscriber Only
January 25, 2020 02:41 IST
Delhi Congress chief Subash Chopra acknowledged that doctors are “well-connected with people”. “They deal with them on regularly, and when inside the government, they can address issues that directly affect patients.”
Sat, Jan 25, 2020
Delhi: Hospitals in city prepare to take on coronavirusSubscriber Only
January 24, 2020 01:12 IST
Called “2019-nCoV”, coronavirus is a family of viruses that can cause illnesses ranging from common cold to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome which killed 349 people in mainland China and 299 in Hong Kong between 2002 and 2003.
Fri, Jan 24, 2020Journalism of Courage
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