Topic: Arvind Kejriwal
L-G rejects Kejriwal govt’s decision to open hotels, weekly markets in Delhi under Unlock 3
Officials from the office of Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal said the situation in Delhi was still fragile and the Covid threat still persistent.
L-G overturns Kejriwal govt’s rejection of Delhi Police lawyer panel for February riots cases
Delhi govt rejected the panel Tuesday, saying the team suggested by the Delhi Police might go against the dire need for a ‘fair trial’ in the riots cases.
Diesel price in Delhi comes down by over Rs 8 as Kejriwal govt slashes VAT
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal announced the reduction in VAT on diesel from 30 per cent to 16.75 per cent. This will bring down the price from Rs 82 to Rs 73.64.
After Delhi HC questions lower RT-PCR testing, DMs say fewer people are coming forward
Amid Delhi’s declining daily Covid-19 numbers, HC pointed out that only about 6,000 RT-PCR tests are being conducted per day, as against a capacity of 11,000.
Delhi CM Kejriwal announces delinking of hotels from hospitals as Covid situation improves
Kejriwal said the decision was taken since all beds in such hotels, which were recently attached to hospitals, were lying vacant for the last many day.
Kejriwal cabinet rejects Delhi Police’s choice of lawyers for February riots cases
In a Tuesday meeting, Delhi cabinet directs home department to appoint ‘the best lawyers for a fair and impartial trial’.
Will pass order to allow street vendors, hawkers to resume work, says Arvind Kejriwal
The Delhi govt said hawkers will be allowed to operate from 10 am to 8 pm every day, with social distancing and other precautionary measures in place to avoid the spread of Covid.
Delhi’s people, govt, Centre attained victory over Covid but fight not over, says Kejriwal
Speaking at the inauguration of a 450-bed Delhi government hospital in Burari, he said in the last one month, coronavirus-related parameters have improved in the national capital.
Delhi Covid graph shows declining trend, but experts say it’s early to say peak has passed
Health experts claim virus is following its natural course, say sero survey results show Delhi moving towards herd immunity but that does not mean it has flattened Covid curve.
SC-mandated panel issues notice to Kejriwal govt over ad placed in Mumbai newspapers
The advt about Delhi school results appeared on front pages of the Mumbai editions of prominent dailies on 16 July. AAP govt called the CCRGA notice 'politically motivated'.
Why Amazon, Apple, FB and Google are in the dock. It’s not just about economy
Even if the US Congress enacts new legislation, short of breaking up Big Tech, antitrust actions will not directly take on its bigger power.
India’s poultry industry needs Rs 20,000 cr to recover from crash caused by Covid rumours
Chicken prices at the farm gate plummeted as much as 70% in March from January, forcing farmers to cull large numbers and causing huge losses.
Defence
Russia offers India Sprut lightweight tanks amid stand-off with China
Russia's offer comes as China has deployed Type 15 light tanks while India has relied on the heavier battle tanks. Talks are on, but no immediate purchase is on the cards.
Modi govt’s NEP is out of touch with reality, Indian voters want English-medium education
State leaders with their ear to the ground, like Nitish, Mamata and Yogi, have shown that the push for native language education is not what voters want.