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Saturday, April 27, 2024
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Topic: Delhi government

Delhi ordinance–a territorial fight & policy making at its best with Rs 2,000 withdrawal

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

SC’s L-G vs AAP judgment ‘destroys Constitution’s structure’, says Union govt in review petition

Review petition was filed Friday, same day central govt brought an ordinance that virtually nullifies SC verdict on division of powers between Delhi lieutenant governor and AAP govt.

What experts say about ordinance on control of services in Delhi: ‘Not SC contempt, but can be struck down’

Meanwhile, Central govt has moved SC, seeking review of 11 May judgment that Delhi government has 'legislative and executive power over services' in national capital.

Why Delhi L-G’s approval of new services secretary ‘won’t benefit’ elected govt

A central govt ordinance, which gives more teeth to lieutenant governor, negates SC judgment in favour of Delhi govt, which gave the latter control of bureaucrats working under it.

LG defends his power to nominate aldermen in MCD. Tells SC, ‘not subject to advice of Delhi govt’

Delhi govt had filed petition to quash lieutenant governor's notification to nominate 10 aldermen. In an affidavit, LG says his power under Delhi Municipal Corporation Act is 'independent'.

Chicago university is Delhi’s new partner in air pollution battle. MoU for ‘evidence-based approach’

Move will enable establishment of research unit that will help design innovative policy interventions, says Delhi government's transport department.

Decoding SC ruling on Delhi ‘services’ — what Kejriwal govt has power over now & what stays with L-G

Delhi govt can exercise executive & legislative authority over officers of various services, but its authority won't extend to police, public order & land, which will remain under the L-G.

Chivas-maker Pernod Ricard challenges Delhi govt’s licence rejection in court

The Delhi govt in its 13 April rejection order of the company's long-pending license request said Pernod and its employees 'had active involvement in the said criminal conspiracy'.

How state-owned IGL plans to upgrade Delhi govt’s gaushalas with solar panels, biogas plants

The IGL, in collaboration with a private energy company, has started to implement a plan to help Delhi govt's cash-strapped cow shelters generate power and revenue both.

Delhi govt warns Uber, Ola to ‘immediately stop’ using bike taxis as it violates city rules

Delhi transport dept notified that bike taxis pose a safety concern as they do not have the same checks as commercially-registered vehicles, such as police verification of drivers.

On Camera

Indira, Manmohan, Modi, all raised income inequality. Until Hindu fears took the driving seat

The issue of inequality has assumed the blazing limelight at a time when inequality in India is said to be higher than it was in the British Raj. It's a ripe situation for half-truths and incendiary statements.

Foreign policy resonating among more Indians in 2nd & 3rd tier towns of India, says EAM Jaishankar

Speaking at launch of economist Surjit Bhalla’s book, S Jaishankar also highlights Gen Z’s engagement with ‘reel culture’, which has 'promoted awareness, created interest in many subjects'.

Germany removes restrictions, India can now buy small arms from its firms

Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.