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Gayathri Mani
Gayathri Mani is a Senior Correspondent with The Indian Express. She covers Delhi government, Aam Aadmi Party, transport and infrastructure. She tweets @gayathrireports
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65% buyers at risk, China reliance: Industry against Delhi’s 2028 petrol two-wheeler ban proposal
May 08, 2026 06:00 IST
As per Delhi’s proposed Electric Vehicle policy 2.0, only electric two-wheelers will be permitted for new registrations in the city from April 2028
Fri, May 08, 2026
Costlier bitumen: After MCD, PWD may revise rates of construction materials to cover price escalation of road projects
May 08, 2026 02:03 IST
Various projects have been stalled over the past two months, officials said, also mentioning that for projects which were expected to complete by March 31, the deadline has now been extended to July 31.
Fri, May 08, 2026
MCD was told to maintain drain in which toddler drowned, shows letter sent by I&FC dept last July
May 06, 2026 02:23 IST
Contractual junior engineer from I&FC department dismissed after CM seeks action
Wed, May 06, 2026
Vivek Vihar fire: ‘First fire tender was half-filled, second arrived late’; firefighters deny lapses
May 06, 2026 01:41 IST
CM Rekha Gupta calls high-level meeting, meets affected families
Wed, May 06, 2026
Delhi gears up for SIR: Govt tells staff to verify names, details against previous electoral lists
May 03, 2026 10:27 IST
The Delhi government has over 5,000 employees, and over 400 bureaucrats. Besides, there are contractual employees and class 3 and 4 level staffs.
Sun, May 03, 2026
Mobile vans to monitor pollution: Delhi govt aims to expand efforts to clean Yamuna
May 01, 2026 19:46 IST
The move aims to reduce dependence on lab reports.
Fri, May 01, 2026
Most female riders still not using Pink Smart Cards in Delhi, mandatory use for free travel likely soon
May 01, 2026 03:54 IST
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, after the launch, had said that the Pink tickets could be used for three months. But a majority of female passengers, according to officials, have not yet made the switch from Pink tickets.
Fri, May 01, 2026
Delhi excise policy case: Arvind Kejriwal withdraws from proceedings before HC judge, invokes satyagraha
April 27, 2026 09:39 IST
The letter comes days after Justice Sharma refused to recuse from hearing the case after Kejriwal and five other accused raised apprehensions of bias and made allegations of a conflict of interest for the judge.
Tue, Apr 28, 2026
At memorial for Atishi’s father, fond remembrance, songs of revolution, and AAP leadership in the front row
April 25, 2026 22:54 IST
Prof Vijay Singh, a distinguished academic, Marxist theorist, and an outstanding scholar of Soviet and Russian history who taught at Delhi University for 35 years, passed away on April 17. He was 80.
Sat, Apr 25, 2026
PWD’s major infra plan to decongest Ring Road in Delhi — 80-km corridor to be constructed in six phases
April 24, 2026 18:25 IST
The consultancy work and preparation of DPR was awarded to M/S AECOM India Private Limited, said officials.
Fri, Apr 24, 2026
Half flyovers at Savitri Cinema and Kalkaji and more: Inside Delhi’s latest traffic fix
April 22, 2026 04:26 IST
The project aims to decongest a 7.2-km stretch of the Outer Ring Road between the Modi Mill flyover and IIT Gate, which as per officials, sees more than two lakh vehicles a day.
Wed, Apr 22, 2026
Express Special: PWD plans 18 flyovers, underpasses & elevated corridors across Delhi
April 19, 2026 07:34 IST
Delhi at present has over 100 flyovers and around 50 underpasses.
Sun, Apr 19, 2026
On cards, flyovers or underpasses at three key traffic bottlenecks in Delhi
April 17, 2026 21:26 IST
Officials said the department has floated tenders to appoint consultants to carry out a feasibility study of these locations.
Fri, Apr 17, 2026
Ensure 3 IAS officers transferred in February join new postings, Centre tells Delhi govt; warns against ‘consequences’Subscriber Only
April 16, 2026 20:33 IST
It was clarified that no request or representation for cancellation of the transfer order or keeping the transfer order in abeyance shall be entertained.
Thu, Apr 16, 2026
‘AIIMS’ for East Delhi: Why Delhi is merging three major hospitals into one super unitSubscriber Only
April 13, 2026 07:12 IST
One hospital is overwhelmed, another is underused, the third is stretched in its own way. The Delhi government has proposed a solution: merging them into a single, autonomous medicine super-institution modelled on AIIMS.
Mon, Apr 13, 2026
Delhi’s draft EV policy out, big tax breaks proposed for strong hybrid vehiclesSubscriber Only
April 12, 2026 10:43 IST
The current policy, launched in 2020 and extended multiple times, had expired on March 31. Thereafter, it was extended again for three months.
Sun, Apr 12, 2026
Delhi govt orders 5-year audit of 4 bodies operating retail liquor vends across CapitalSubscriber Only
April 12, 2026 10:33 IST
Financial irregularities come to light during surprise inspections
Sun, Apr 12, 2026
Delhi govt releases draft EV policy, huge tax breaks for hybrid and EV cars proposedSubscriber Only
April 11, 2026 12:58 IST
Interested persons can submit their views about the draft Electric Vehicle Policy-2026 until May 10.
Mon, Apr 13, 2026
‘Don’t want public at receiving end’: Deadlines in focus, Delhi govt tweaks road repair tender process in relief for contractorsSubscriber Only
April 11, 2026 07:39 IST
Even as the PWD aimed to complete projects spanning 400 km by March, the deadline had to be extended to July 31 in the aftermath of the conflict between US-Israel and Iran, which has hit the bitumen supply.
Sat, Apr 11, 2026
Eye on monsoon: Part of Delhi Gate drain, covered for 40 yrs, being cleaned, says MinisterSubscriber Only
April 10, 2026 22:14 IST
For the first time in four decades, the Delhi Gate drain has been uncovered and desilted to resolve chronic waterlogging and flooding across major parts of Central Delhi.
Sat, Apr 11, 2026
West Asia war ripples in Delhi: Barapullah Phase 3 hit as bitumen prices soarSubscriber Only
April 10, 2026 02:32 IST
Bitumen, derived from crude oil, is mainly used as a binder in road construction, where it holds together materials like sand, gravel, and crushed stone to form asphalt. Waterproof, adhesive, and flexible, it helps roads withstand traffic load and weather conditions.
Fri, Apr 10, 2026
After Delhi CM finds officials absent during surprise visit, govt mandates biometric attendance for allSubscriber Only
April 10, 2026 02:30 IST
Sources said action will be taken against officials who come late, do not mark their attendance or leave early. Further, the CM sought a monthly attendance report indicating the average time of arrival of each official, they added.
Sat, Apr 11, 2026
Delhi govt records over 10% rise in excise revenue, sets new targetSubscriber Only
April 08, 2026 00:01 IST
The government has also set a revenue target of Rs 7,200 crore, only through excise duty, for the current financial year, said a senior Excise official.
Wed, Apr 08, 2026
‘Why are you afraid to question BJP?’: Gloves off in AAP-Raghav Chadha feudSubscriber Only
April 03, 2026 16:37 IST
After MP’s video message, party alleges he tried to replace Sanjay Singh in Rajya Sabha in 2023, cites absence after Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest
Sat, Apr 04, 2026
Double-deck road along the Munak Canal is stuck after Haryana Govt delays NOCSubscriber Only
April 03, 2026 02:26 IST
Haryana wants to know how canal will be desilted, if embankments would be damaged
Fri, Apr 03, 2026
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