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TopicDelhi govt

Topic: Delhi govt

‘I need a job’—aspiring doctors left in limbo as admin crisis paralyses Delhi Medical Council

Medical professionals are lining up for registration at DMC, which has been proposed for dissolution. Members allege procedural delays by Delhi govt.

Delhi HC’s legal researchers are taking govt to court over pending pay hikes

The contract researchers have filed a plea to raise their monthly pay from Rs 65,000 to Rs 80,000 with arrears, citing non-implementation of a Delhi HC 2023 order.

Pay up in 1 week or use funds set aside for ads — SC’s ultimatum to Delhi govt over RRTS project dues

'Gross breach' of assurances given by AAP govt, says bench. At an earlier hearing, court had questioned govt for spending Rs 1,100 crore on ads but not on the infrastructure project.

Ineffective beyond 500 m, costs 20 cr apiece — why smog tower isn’t the answer to Delhi’s nasty air

Smog tower in Connaught Place improves air quality by 10-15% within 500-m radius, it is learnt. Other measures by MCD & Delhi govt to to mitigate pollutants also falling short.

Weeks after loss in Panjab University polls, AAP ‘pulls’ student wing CYSS out of DUSU race

AAP leadership directed Chhatra Yuva Sangharsh Samiti leaders to 'pull out' of the DUSU polls, fearing a loss would 'hit image of the Delhi govt' where AAP is in power, it is learnt.

Not just services — Delhi ordinance gives L-G power to form boards & commissions, pick members

New Delhi: The new Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023, promulgated by the Narendra Modi government last Friday, will...

Setback to Centre, Supreme Court says Delhi’s elected govt must have control over administrative services

In 2018, the top court had also ruled that the President-appointed Lieutenant Governor could not act independently without the aid and advice of the Delhi government’s ministers.

Death in the line of duty: How states allocate compensation for families of slain personnel

ASI Shambhu Dayal whose fatal stabbing was caught on CCTV to get additional ex gratia from Delhi Police. Kejriwal govt has already announced Rs 1 cr for family of the slain cop.

What’s the Delhi vs Centre ‘control of services’ dispute being heard by SC constitutional bench

Matter concerns scope of legislative & executive powers of Centre & Delhi govt over control of administrative services, which include appointments & transfers, in national capital.

Praise is fine, but where is money or help from Delhi govt, asks CWG medal winner Divya Kakran

Kakran won a bronze in 68-kg freestyle Friday; reminded CM Arvind Kejriwal of lack of state support after he praised her. Originally from Delhi, Kakran shifted to UP after she claimed she didn’t get any help for her illness.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.