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TopicDelhi government

Topic: Delhi government

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.

Govt plan to make Delhi ‘beggar-free’ still distant dream with 5-yr rehab project at standstill

Delhi govt plans to relocate beggars ahead of September G20 Summit. But details of implementation of 2021 Union scheme for rehabilitation 'under consideration' since pilot project end.

‘Beautification’ to bulldozers, how Delhi is going all out to become showcase city for G20 summit

Over 20 agencies of the central and Delhi governments are working to revamp roads, grow flowers, plan events, and remove ‘eyesores’ ahead of G20 foreign ministers’ meet on 1 March.

Why Delhi govt schools need classrooms more than teachers trained in Finland

Delhi govt plan to send teachers on training tour to Finland is latest bone of contention between Kejriwal & L-G Saxena. But a recent study has pointed to a far more pressing need.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.