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Topic: Delhi NCR

Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad RWAs are fighting among themselves. Temples are the new flashpoint

‘Temples have become a new source of power in these gated societies,' said a resident of Fortune Residency in Ghaziabad. 'We only want transparency, no matter who holds power.’

Photos of the week: Gadchiroli’s reformed Maoists, doggies on vacay & Delhi’s lady bouncers

In Photos of the Week, we bring you pictures clicked by ThePrint’s photo journalists, video journalists and reporters.

Lady bouncers of Delhi NCR and their fight for dal, roti, respect

In Delhi-NCR, there are nearly 2,500 lady bouncers—many of whom are now building support systems. One of their most active WhatsApp groups, called 'Nari Shaktii,' has 208 members.

Indian Accent chef Manish Mehrotra is back with Nisaba—Hathras hing to chestnut chakri

Regionality is the star at Nisaba. From a samosa with dal Moradabadi, hing from Hathras, jawla butter from Maharashtra, to bukunu masala from UP.

Delhi’s air quality stays in ‘severe’ zone for 3rd straight day, calm winds & moisture to blame

The city also recorded its first spell of fog Monday. Visibility as low as 50 metres early in the morning disrupted dozens of flights across the region.

Delhi men are charging Rs 5,000 for Cuddle Therapy. Expect new Crime Patrol episodes

Delhi may be meri jaan, but it is also jaanlewa or deadly—especially when it comes to such experiments. I would like to keep my distance.

Delhi’s smog is back. Here’s how GRAP kicks in to control it

A 2021 study by environmental scientist Dr. Gaurav Gulia and colleagues found that while GRAP has improved emergency responses in Delhi–NCR, the region’s air pollution problem remains far more complex.

India’s sober revolution—the young in the cities are cutting down on drinking

India’s nightlife still echoes with the sound of cocktail shakers, only now, the buzz comes without the alcohol. Brands like Sober, Catwalk Botanics and Sobriety Sips are cashing it out.

India is becoming a Republic of RWAs. It’s the most powerful elected body

Civics textbooks need an upgrade, considering that RWAs enforce laws they’ve devised themselves – no matter if it violates a fundamental right or two.

ThePrint photos of the week: 13-19 July, 2025

In PhotosOfTheWeek, we bring you five pictures clicked by ThePrint’s photojournalists and reporters this past week.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.