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Drishti Jain
Drishti Jain is a trainee journalist with The Indian Express, reporting on Delhi’s municipal bodies. She is an alumna of the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai. Her reporting interests include rural issues, marginalised communities, women, and education. She tweets @Drishti_jain02
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From 10 paise a litre to Rs 94: Delhi’s oldest petrol pump has seen it allSubscriber Only
October 06, 2025 08:00 IST
Since 1923, four generations of the Jain family have kept it up and running in Delhi's Shahdara.
Mon, Oct 06, 2025
A plaque, a one-man protest, an arrest: Drama over DDA community hall unfolds in quiet Delhi villageSubscriber Only
October 06, 2025 05:45 IST
The plaque is gone but concerns remain regarding the repair and cleanliness of the Brahmin Chaupal, the community hall at the centre of the dispute
Mon, Oct 06, 2025
World Para Athletics Championships in Delhi: After dogs bite Kenya, Japan coaches, MCD ramps up its efforts to catch strays around JLN StadiumSubscriber Only
October 05, 2025 05:02 IST
The development comes after Kenyan sprint coach Dennis Mwanzo and Japanese assistant coach Mieko Okumatsu were bitten by stray dogs on Friday morning at the warm-up track of the stadium
Sun, Oct 05, 2025
‘They cut our pay even when we’re sick… don’t we have rights?’: No end to strike by MCD staff who check mosquito-breedingSubscriber Only
October 01, 2025 19:21 IST
The protesters are seeking standardised pay, permanent status for workers — some of whom have been working for decades — equal and standardised pay, medical and earned leaves, and jobs for family members of deceased employees.
Wed, Oct 01, 2025
In malaria-dengue season, MCD staff who check mosquito-breeding go on strikeSubscriber Only
September 29, 2025 17:27 IST
Delhi is seeing the highest incidence of vector-borne diseases in several years. Workers say they get no leave, and want permanent jobs with the civic body
Mon, Sep 29, 2025
‘They’ve already taken our water sources, temples, cremation ground’: NSG eviction notice to village near Delhi Airport sparks uproarSubscriber Only
September 29, 2025 05:10 IST
According to villagers, around 10,000 people reside in Mehram Nagar, the majority belonging to Scheduled Castes and Other Backward Classes
Mon, Sep 29, 2025
Gaming zones, parks: What MCD plans to do after legacy landfill sites are cleared in DelhiSubscriber Only
September 27, 2025 05:35 IST
According to the NGT order in 2023, dense forest has to be developed across at least one third of the land once the sites are cleared
Sat, Sep 27, 2025
Cough, fever, body ache: H3N2 flu cases spike in Delhi; doctors say symptoms more severe this yearSubscriber Only
September 27, 2025 05:15 IST
H3N2, a respiratory illness, can spread through coughing, close contact with infected individuals, and touching contaminated surfaces.
Sat, Sep 27, 2025
‘Raat bhar gaadiyaan lagti hai’: Residents of Delhi’s Okhla complain of illegal dumping of construction wasteSubscriber Only
September 24, 2025 05:10 IST
Residents say large piles of construction and demolition waste are being dumped at Municipal Corporation of Delhi-designated garbage collection points meant for municipal waste.
Wed, Sep 24, 2025
Delhi reports 66 new dengue cases in 1 week, this year’s tally reaches 685Subscriber Only
September 22, 2025 21:30 IST
This year's figure is lower than the number of cases recorded during the same period in the last two years.
Mon, Sep 22, 2025
Delhi’s Hindu College awards Foreign Secretary, Ambassador, CM, other alumniSubscriber Only
September 22, 2025 05:34 IST
A total of 14 awards were presented to the alumni.
Wed, Oct 01, 2025
With 10-km-long canvas painting at Kartavya Path, NDMC sets ‘world record’Subscriber Only
September 21, 2025 11:29 IST
Participants illustrated their vision of India in 2047 in the canvas painting event organised at Delhi's Kartavya Path lawns.
Sun, Sep 21, 2025
Built at cost of Rs 16 crore, Delhi CM inaugurates biogas plant that will help clean YamunaSubscriber Only
September 21, 2025 03:19 IST
Built at a cost of Rs 16 crore, the 200-tonne-per-day (TPD) capacity plant, spread over 2.72 acres, in Nangli Dairy will treat cattle dung and biodegradable waste into compressed biogas (CBG) and manure, officials said.
Sun, Sep 21, 2025
AAP alleges EC did not probe its ‘vote chori’ complaints in Delhi, poll body says ‘allegation of inaction incorrect’Subscriber Only
September 20, 2025 06:17 IST
This comes after AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj alleged that 42,000 voters were deleted before the elections in the New Delhi constituency, which was then represented by AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal.
Sat, Sep 20, 2025
‘Trial in 2020 Delhi riots case still not held’: Prashant Bhushan, Yogendra Yadav join protest at Jantar MantarSubscriber Only
September 20, 2025 06:12 IST
Supreme Court adjourns bail hearing to next weeK
Sat, Sep 20, 2025
AAP alleges ‘vote chori’, says names of non-BJP voters deleted before 2025 Delhi pollsSubscriber Only
September 19, 2025 16:23 IST
AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj said former Delhi CM Atishi had raised the issue of ‘vote chori’ much before the Congress.
Fri, Sep 19, 2025
‘My daughter’s fever wouldn’t subside, doctor prescribed strong medicines’: No relief for 3 Dwarka societies battling ‘contaminated’ waterSubscriber Only
September 19, 2025 11:23 IST
Residents say they’ve been facing the issue for two weeks now
Fri, Sep 19, 2025
On PM Modi’s birthday, five Arogya Mandirs inaugurated; health camps organised in DelhiSubscriber Only
September 18, 2025 05:16 IST
In addition, health check-up camps under the initiative ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Pariwar’ were held at seven health centres.
Thu, Sep 18, 2025
Adopt a dumpsite, help clean it up: Union Minister Manohar Lal urges officialsSubscriber Only
September 17, 2025 16:27 IST
Adopt a dumpsite, clean it up: Minister Manohar Lal urges officials
Wed, Sep 17, 2025
Students, teachers, union members protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar against ‘attack’ on fundamental rightsSubscriber Only
September 17, 2025 05:00 IST
Referring to the mandate of a notice to be served by people 10 days prior to any protest, protesters on Tuesday claimed that permissions are frequently denied without authorities giving any explanation
Wed, Sep 17, 2025
Feeding community dogs? Delhi govt says no one can stop or threaten youSubscriber Only
September 16, 2025 23:19 IST
In a move to encourage adoption of strays, any resident who now adopts Indian breeds will be exempted from paying any registration fees, and sterilisation and first vaccination of the pet will be free of cost
Wed, Sep 17, 2025
Malaria, Chikungunya cases recorded in Delhi till mid-September hit highest in 5 yearsSubscriber Only
September 16, 2025 05:45 IST
The post-rainfall period typically sees a spike in VBD (Vector-Borne Diseases) transmission, officials noted
Tue, Sep 16, 2025
‘Black, foul-smelling water’: Residents of 3 societies in Dwarka fall ill amid ‘contaminated supply’Subscriber Only
September 15, 2025 16:07 IST
Residents say the issue has persisted for 15 days.
Mon, Sep 15, 2025
Show-cause notice over Karol Bagh school’s poor conditionSubscriber Only
September 13, 2025 05:10 IST
During an inspection of an MCD school at Prem Nagar in Karol Bagh on Wednesday, the committee observed multiple violations of norms.
Sat, Sep 13, 2025
Will clean Yamuna, restore river’s health in three years: Delhi govtSubscriber Only
September 12, 2025 05:55 IST
“Delhi uses 1,200 MGD of water everyday, of which only 950 MGD gets treated before being released into the Yamuna. For the deficit of 250 MGD, we have floated tenders to build more sewage treatment plants,” Parvesh Singh said.
Fri, Sep 12, 2025Journalism of Courage
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