Articles by Varun Bhandari
S Delhi residents welcome Taimoor Nagar demolition drive
Representative bodies of residents who stay in colonies adjacent to Taimoor Nagar said the sewage remains choked due to unchecked unauthorised construction along the channel
Published on May 06, 2025 06:12 AM IST
Illegal houses in Delhi’s Taimoor Nagar razed for drain access
Officials affiliated with the drive said they demolished around 100 structures, amid heavy police deployment, and that they will complete the drive in two more days
Published on May 06, 2025 06:10 AM IST
Parents, schools welcome fee bill in Delhi, hope for ‘clarity’
Delhi's new fee regulation bill aims to curb unauthorized hikes, ensuring parental consultation, though some remain skeptical about its effectiveness.
Published on Apr 30, 2025 05:44 AM IST
Delhi Cabinet clears bill to regulate school fees
The proposed law, a copy of which was accessed by HT, will be applicable to all 1,677 private unaided schools in Delhi
Published on Apr 30, 2025 05:36 AM IST
Alok KN MishraVarun Bhandari, New Delhi
Delhi JNUSU polls: Left secures 3 seats, ABVP ends 9-yr pause
In the elections for 42 councillor seats, which were held alongside the central panel polls, the ABVP claimed to have won 23
Published on Apr 29, 2025 06:08 AM IST
Delhi govt schools told to dissolve management panels
Delhi's DoE has ordered the dissolution of School Management Committees to strengthen community involvement, with new elections set for May 9.
Published on Apr 28, 2025 05:38 AM IST
Educators urged to embrace peace curriculum in 52nd NPSC
NPSC chairperson Asha Prabhakar said schools must not only teach academics but also instil values and life skills
Published on Apr 26, 2025 05:24 AM IST
Delhi schools face de-recognition as govt cracks down on fee hikes
The announcement came as hundreds of parents protested outside the DoE office, demanding immediate rollback of recent fee hikes
Published on Apr 17, 2025 05:44 AM IST
CM vows action against arbitrary school fee hike
Chief minister Rekha Gupta said the education department has been directed to launch a citywide inquiry into such complaints.
Updated on Apr 16, 2025 08:50 AM IST
Varun Bhandari, New Delhi
Suresh Rituparna’s book unveiled at Hindu College
Kal Jab Main Nahi Rahunga is a poetic compilation that spans four decades of visual memories and travel, presented through verses and photographs.
Published on Apr 16, 2025 06:08 AM IST
CR Park fish sellers say mkt predates temple; police begin probe into video
On Tuesday, a video surfaced on social media platform X, in which two men, clad in saffron kurtas, allegedly questioned and threatened fish and meat sellers. Police said the video is “dated”. HT could not verify the authenticity of the video
Published on Apr 10, 2025 06:40 AM IST
Govt to probe fee irregularities in 1,600+ pvt schools: Minister
As part of the new initiative, the government will publish school-wise data on fee increases over the past few years on the Directorate of Education’s (DoE) website within 10 days
Published on Apr 08, 2025 06:07 AM IST
Varun BhandariAlok KN Mishra
School offers Rohingya children in Delhi a fresh start
For years, the children of most Rohingya refugees in India had been denied education. Their fight led them to the Supreme Court, and in February 2025, India’s top court ruled in their favour
Published on Apr 05, 2025 05:16 AM IST
Signature View homebuyers storm DDA office
Security personnel attempted to block their entry, leading to a brief skirmish in which a glass divider was shattered
Published on Apr 04, 2025 05:34 AM IST
As Navratri begins, Delhi residents say unable to sleep due to boom boxes
CPCB permits a maximum noise level of 55dB(A) between 6am and 10pm in residential areas and 45dB(A) from 10pm till 6am
Published on Mar 31, 2025 05:38 AM IST
DoE tells Delhi schools to act against honking
The order asks all government, government-aided, and private unaided recognised schools to comply with the new guidelines
Published on Mar 30, 2025 06:44 AM IST
Will discontinue all of AAP’s education schemes, will bring new ones: Delhi govt
Delhi minister Ashish Sood said these programmes will be replaced by Rashtraneeti, New Era of Entrepreneur Ecosystem and Vision (NEEEV), and Science of Living
Published on Mar 29, 2025 04:00 AM IST
Alok KN MishraVarun Bhandari
Delhi Budget 2025: Boat tours on Yamuna and new tourist circuit
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announced a ₹117 crore budget for tourism in 2025-26, focusing on boat tours, film festivals, and new tourist circuits.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 05:48 AM IST
Ambedkar University student suspended for criticising VC’s R-Day speech: AISA
Ambedkar University Delhi said the student was suspended for ‘an act of indiscipline involving sharing of derogative and disrespectful language against the head of the institution’
Published on Mar 23, 2025 09:00 PM IST
Kalindi Colony residents suffer water contamination
A DJB official who visited Kalindi Colony said that initial surveys showed that a pipeline coming from Maharani Bagh had a fault and engineers were trying to locate the exact point of contamination
Published on Mar 10, 2025 05:22 AM IST
Residents of Delhi’s Maharani Bagh cry foul over ‘smelly’ water
Residents of Maharani Bagh, Delhi, report foul-smelling water suspected to be contaminated with sewage, causing health issues; DJB is investigating.
Updated on Mar 07, 2025 02:58 PM IST
In Khajuri Khas, kids forced to wade through sewage to go to Delhi govt school
A senior SBV official said a transformer is placed right in front of one of the gates of the school where waterlogging occurs
Published on Mar 03, 2025 05:42 AM IST
Moments after New Delhi railway station stampede: Sirens, confusion, desperation
A deadly stampede at New Delhi Railway Station killed 18, causing chaos and panic as overcrowding surged with three trains bound for Prayagraj.
Updated on Feb 17, 2025 12:31 AM IST
Commuters recall chaos during New Delhi Railway Station stampede that killed 18
When HT reached the spot, around 12.30 am, over a dozen ambulances, two dozen police vehicles and hundreds of security personnel was stationed inside and outside the station
Published on Feb 16, 2025 12:13 PM IST
Delhi: AAP alleges power supply failures, BJP hits back
AAP and BJP clashed over alleged power cuts in Delhi, with Atishi claiming outages while BJP accused her of spreading falsehoods post-election victory.
Published on Feb 14, 2025 05:16 AM IST
Alok KN MishraVarun Bhandari
Vigilantes apprehend 2 with cow carcasses near Signature Bridge
The police said the two persons were found along with cow vigilante Rupesh Rana alias Rocky, a cow vigilante.
Updated on Feb 11, 2025 05:21 AM IST
BJP eats into a key AAP voter base
The slum clusters have been a strong AAP vote bank for the last 10 years, but the BJP was trying to make inroads in these regions through a sustained campaign over the past month.
Published on Feb 09, 2025 07:18 AM IST
Delhi: After poll test, before result, contestants rest
As leaders took a breather, the focus now shifts to the results, which will determine their political fates
Published on Feb 07, 2025 05:36 AM IST
India’s 1st bravery award winner steps out to vote
Mehra, who showed up to vote along with his wife, pointed at the civic apathy in Chandni Chowk. “This area is so congested that it’s difficult to even walk
Published on Feb 06, 2025 06:56 AM IST
Congress stakes claim to Delhi on developmental grounds
Ahead of Delhi elections, Congress leaders criticize BJP and AAP, highlighting unemployment, safety, and broken promises while campaigning for their candidates.
Updated on Feb 02, 2025 10:51 PM IST
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