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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
TopicResident Welfare Associations

Topic: Resident Welfare Associations

Delhi’s single women vs RWAs. Story of the new ‘problem tenants’

Behind manicured lawns and security gates, RWAs are quietly shaping who counts as a ‘decent woman’ in the city and their societies.

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.

Noida elderly learning about Savera scheme from RWAs. ‘Better to rely on police than family’

Under the Savera scheme, police maintain a record of the senior citizens registered with them, and officers are sent to check on their homes regularly to ensure their safety.

Delhi NCR RWAs are the new pollution crusaders. If only govt would give them timely answers

“Elon Musk will respond to my tweets before the Commission for Air Quality Management,” RWA member BS Vohra said.

RWAs are waging a war against Muslims—within societies, on WhatsApp groups

The larger national mood and conversations about hijab and namaz are percolating to the lowest citizen groups, the RWAs. Muslim residents are self-censoring and keeping a low profile and visibility to avoid trouble.

Delhi RWA vs Aiyars — ‘regret, or leave’ warning to Mani Shankar, daughter over Ram Mandir post

President of Jangpura Extension RWA says awaiting Congressman Mani Shankar Aiyar & daughter Suranya's response to letter sent to them regarding her ‘rant’ on Ram Mandir consecration.

The ‘dictatorial republic’ of RWAs — the other big problem Covid created for India

RWAs, or colony- and area-wise management bodies elected by local residents, have become a mainstay of Indian metropolises. But their 'diktats' often evoke controversy. 

Dilemma of the Indian middle class — dependent on ‘didis’ but can’t welcome them too soon

Indian middle class fears for their safety during the Covid crisis but that is in conflict with their dependence on domestic workers.

In coronavirus crisis, are RWAs helping or becoming vigilantes?

The coronavirus lockdown has empowered Resident Welfare Associations to ensure social distancing norms to curb the spread of infection.

On Camera

Why investing in school readiness is critical to achieving the Viksit Bharat goal

The challenge is no longer one of policy intent — the blueprint for a world-class ECCE system exists within the NEP 2020. The task now is implementation fidelity.

Stocks fall, oil prices climb as Trump issues fresh threat to Iran ahead of his deadline

Fears that an escalation of the conflict could heighten a fuel squeeze & endanger the economy unnerved traders, with NYT reporting Iran stopped negotiating a truce with the US.

Western theatre against Pakistan to be headed by IAF, Northern theatre under Army to focus on China

India's military to get Vice Chief of Defence Staff along with one Theatre Commander from each of three services, it is learnt.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.