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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Iran-Israel war: ‘It was terrible… felt as if we won’t be able to go back’, says student who landed in DelhiSubscriber Only

June 21, 2025 16:01 IST

Around 290 passengers, including several Kashmiri students, onboard Iranian airline Mahan Air -- the first direct flight from the country since the conflict with Israel escalated last Friday -- landed at the Delhi airport early Saturday.

Sun, Jun 22, 2025

Delhi gears up for Yoga Day with 11 venues, new anthemSubscriber Only

June 21, 2025 00:59 IST

Taking a dig at the previous AAP government, the Delhi CM said it did not show any interest in celebrating the occasion

Sat, Jun 21, 2025

‘Removed from a job — for asking to use the toilet’: Women labourers

‘Removed from a job — for asking to use the toilet’: Women workers at Delhi’s construction sites struggle for basic dignitySubscriber Only

June 19, 2025 04:18 IST

Residents of Uttar Pradesh, they migrated to the Capital to work at construction sites. They join a crowd of men and women like them, waiting for work.

Thu, Jun 19, 2025

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Pay property taxes on or before June 30, get 10% rebate, announces NDMCSubscriber Only

June 19, 2025 00:05 IST

The taxpayers have also been given an option to use the online mode for payments.

Thu, Jun 19, 2025

Maternity care to yoga: Delhi’s new Arogya Mandirs open doors with a host of servicesSubscriber Only

June 17, 2025 19:15 IST

All centres plan to hold free monthly camps so people can check their diabetes levels, thyroid, and blood pressure, among other tests.

Wed, Jun 18, 2025

‘What’s the use of studying?’: Delhi cops work to change that mindset, one child at a timeSubscriber Only

June 15, 2025 05:00 IST

Under the ‘Nayi Disha’ initiative, launched May 11, Delhi Police aim to bring kids who dropped of school back into the classroom

Sun, Jun 15, 2025

Families of the 59 people who died in the Uphaar fire tragedy meet annually to remember their loved ones. (Express Photo/Abhinav Saha)

Uphaar cinema tragedy: 28 years on, families remember the 59 who died in blazeSubscriber Only

June 13, 2025 20:46 IST

This year marks the 28th anniversary of the Uphaar Cinema fire that broke out on June 13, 1997, claiming 59 lives due to asphyxiation and leaving hundreds injured in the ensuing stampede

Sat, Jun 14, 2025

MHA nod awaited for renaming Talkatora Stadium, says MinisterSubscriber Only

June 13, 2025 05:52 IST

"I have talked to Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The proposal is pending with him. Whenever it gets cleared from there, we will pass that in the next NDMC council meeting," Parvesh Sahib Singh told reporters after the civic body's council session.

Fri, Jun 13, 2025

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Funds for promoting arts, housing penalty relief for employees: New Delhi Municipal Council nod for key initiativesSubscriber Only

June 13, 2025 05:24 IST

“We have planned an annual calendar for the festivals to promote young artists,” said Vice-Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal during a press conference at the NDMC office on Wednesday.

Fri, Jun 13, 2025

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‘We can smell it even inside our homes’: Southeast Delhi localities choke on garbageSubscriber Only

June 12, 2025 05:12 IST

With expired contracts, broken vehicles and no Standing Committee in place, MCD’s trash collection grinds to a halt in Central Zone's Muslim-majority neighbourhoods. Residents say situation has worsened since Eid.

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

Medical professionals have advised residents to limit outdoor activities in the National Capital Region to just the essentials till the AQI goes back to at least ‘moderate’.

No odd-even scheme, crackdown on old vehicles, EV push: What’s on Delhi’s plan to fight pollutionSubscriber Only

June 03, 2025 20:30 IST

Stating that it inconvenienced the people of Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta added, “What if a family has only one vehicle at home? We must make decisions keeping in mind the needs and realities of Delhi's citizens.”

Wed, Jun 04, 2025