Mallica Joshi
Mallica Joshi is the Chief Reporter, Delhi with The Indian Express. She has been covering politics, education and environment in Delhi for 13 years. She tweets @mallicajoshi
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AAP on Centre’s new Bills for jailed ministers: ‘This was always govt plan, to stop Oppn’Subscriber Only
August 20, 2025 14:14 IST
Arvind Kejriwal remains the only sitting CM to be arrested while in office. Fourth in his Cabinet to be arrested, had refused to resign and said his govt would run from jail
Wed, Aug 20, 2025
What’s behind BJP Delhi govt’s U-turn on fuel ban for old petrol and diesel vehicles?Subscriber Only
July 04, 2025 05:06 IST
While Sirsa said that the system being used to identify old vehicles was not fully functional, Gupta said the decision was affecting the lives and livelihoods of “lakhs of families”.
Fri, Jul 04, 2025
As Arvind Kejriwal rules out Rajya Sabha move, who will AAP send to Upper House?Subscriber Only
June 23, 2025 18:10 IST
While some in the party believe the former Delhi CM should head to Parliament to keep up his "visibility", others say Manish Sisodia more apt choice, and another section bats for a leader from Punjab to replace Sanjeev Arora, the newly elected Ludhiana West MLA.
Mon, Jun 23, 2025
Many in Delhi feel they made a mistake by voting for BJP: former CM AtishiSubscriber Only
June 06, 2025 07:05 IST
All the ongoing projects in the Capital have come to a standstill, says the former Delhi CM; alleges ‘unstated alliance’ between the Congress and the BJP.
Fri, Jun 06, 2025
None from Congress going to jail, other Opposition parties need to think of a Third Front: AtishiSubscriber Only
June 05, 2025 20:13 IST
Former Delhi CM accuses Rahul Gandhi of “speaking the language of the BJP”, alleges “unstated alliance between the Congress and the BJP”
Fri, Jun 06, 2025
How Delhi’s move to rein in school fee hikes looks out for middle class that propelled BJP to powerSubscriber Only
April 30, 2025 22:22 IST
It provides for a fine of up to Rs 10 lakh for violation, which will double or triple in case more such instances are reported.
Thu, May 01, 2025
Why the issue of power cuts has become a political hot potato in DelhiSubscriber Only
April 04, 2025 05:59 IST
Power Cuts in Delhi: Over the past week, several residents have taken to social media to complain about power cuts, prompting the AAP to up the ante against the BJP government.
Fri, Apr 04, 2025
Soon, Delhi to get six new public spaces along the Yamuna. Here are the detailsSubscriber Only
April 01, 2025 05:30 IST
Of the new projects coming up, the one with the most public interface is expected to be the riverfront near Sarai Kale Khan
Tue, Apr 01, 2025
Piazza and park to shopping centre: Delhi to soon get its riverfront near Sarai Kale KhanSubscriber Only
March 31, 2025 04:06 IST
The project, part of Delhi Development Authority’s (DDA) plans to redevelop the 22-km river stretch between Wazirabad barrage and the Okhla barrage, will come up on a 200-metre wide stretch.
Mon, Mar 31, 2025
A month on, Delhi BJP govt walks the talk, with L-G now a ‘connector’Subscriber Only
March 21, 2025 08:40 IST
MoUs signal intent, start made on women’s scheme, as Rekha Gupta and Cabinet ensure they are heard – and seen – among the public.
Fri, Mar 21, 2025
This is where you will find the cleanest air in the world; India 5th most polluted countrySubscriber Only
March 11, 2025 12:30 IST
The 7 countries that met the WHO guideline of 5 μg/m3 are Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Estonia, Grenada, Iceland, and New Zealand.
Tue, Mar 11, 2025
Delhi world’s most polluted capital again; pollution cuts life expectancy in India by 5 years: ReportSubscriber Only
March 11, 2025 11:43 IST
Delhi as World's Most polluted Capital: Thirteen of the 20 most polluted cities in the world are in India, with Byrnihat on the Assam-Meghalaya border topping the list, according to the 2024 World Air Quality Report.
Tue, Mar 11, 2025
Is Arvind Kejriwal going to the Rajya Sabha? BJP, Congress say so, AAP deniesSubscriber Only
February 26, 2025 20:35 IST
Denying reports claiming party chief Arvind Kejriwal will be nominated as AAP's new Rajya Sabha member from the seat vacated by Sanjeev Arora, a senior AAP leader in Delhi said, “He is the national convener of the party. He is not going to Rajya Sabha.”
Thu, Feb 27, 2025
Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 fraught with shortcomings, implementation suboptimal: CAGSubscriber Only
February 26, 2025 05:30 IST
Another issue noted by the report pertains to the refusal of the GoM to adhere to the expert committee's suggestion of retaining the collection of excise duty on per bottle basis, while altering the pricing mechanism
Wed, Feb 26, 2025
CAG flags ‘faulty air monitors, dodgy pollution OKs, funds for parking’ in DelhiSubscriber Only
February 25, 2025 04:35 IST
The report, Prevention and Mitigation of Vehicular Air Pollution in Delhi, 2021 will be tabled in Delhi Assembly in the ongoing session
Tue, Feb 25, 2025
In new Delhi Cabinet, old faces get priority over three former ministersSubscriber Only
February 22, 2025 04:43 IST
Former AAP minister Kailash Gahlot, who switched to the BJP months before the Assembly polls, is now the Bijwasan MLA
Sat, Feb 22, 2025
From Finance, WCD to Vigilance: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta gets key departments under her beltSubscriber Only
February 21, 2025 05:30 IST
This is a departure from the Aam Aadmi Party government led by Arvind Kejriwal, where he did not head any dept for most of his tenure.
Fri, Feb 21, 2025
As Rekha Gupta is appointed Delhi CM, the 4 big challenges she will faceSubscriber Only
February 19, 2025 17:11 IST
From managing the finances and fulfilling its main election promises to cleaning the Yamuna, the BJP government will have its hands full as it gets down to administrative business from Thursday.
Thu, Feb 20, 2025
Kejriwal puts chatter to rest: Mann to remain Punjab CMSubscriber Only
February 12, 2025 02:26 IST
Kejriwal had summoned a meeting of the party’s Punjab leadership, including CM Mann, Cabinet members, MPs and MLAs, after the AAP’s loss in the Delhi polls. After the meeting, Mann said there was no truth to reports about a rift within the party.
Wed, Feb 12, 2025
Ayushman Bharat, women aid, Yamuna riverfront top BJP’s agenda in DelhiSubscriber Only
February 11, 2025 04:10 IST
With the party defeating the AAP in the Assembly elections, work to implement the first two is already underway as the plans are ready, and will only need a few tweaks, officials said
Tue, Feb 11, 2025
Delhi Election Results 2025: AAP ousted, Congress stuck at zero, voters hand over Delhi keys to BJP after 27 yearsSubscriber Only
February 09, 2025 03:58 IST
5-fold jump in BJP seats: PM promises to build modern city
Sun, Feb 09, 2025
Can Arvind Kejriwal in defeat be the Arvind Kejriwal on the up and up? Now comes the testSubscriber Only
February 08, 2025 18:55 IST
With 43.57 per cent of vote share in Delhi plus power in Punjab, AAP still has a substantial base. However, the challenge now will be holding its flock together given its loose structure with Kejriwal as its fulcrum.
Mon, Feb 10, 2025
Delhi Govt Formation Highlights: Kejriwal to meet CM Mann, Punjab AAP MLAs on Tuesday; BJP continues discussions on names for CM postSubscriber Only
February 08, 2025 15:10 IST
Delhi Govt Formation Highlights: Earlier today, AAP leader and Chief Minister Atishi tendered her resignation to the Delhi L-G, who has asked her to continue till the ruling party stakes claim to form the government.
Mon, Feb 10, 2025
What hurt AAP? String of incarcerations, tussles with the L-G, and an MCD win that turned into a curseSubscriber Only
February 08, 2025 12:55 IST
As trends become clear, AAP set to lose 48 seats to BJP in the 70-member House.
Sun, Feb 09, 2025
BJP sweeps Delhi: Here are 5 reasons whySubscriber Only
February 08, 2025 11:38 IST
Delhi Election Results: The AAP has been battling anti-incumbency and internal disarray because of its senior leaders spending a long time in jail. But there are other reasons too, including a clear loss of support among the capital’s middle class.
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