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Topic: Delhi govt

Kejriwal issued summons for 16 March by Delhi court after fresh complaint by ED

The ED filed the complaint before the court Wednesday, seeking prosecution of Kejriwal for skipping multiple summons issued in a money laundering case related to alleged excise scam.

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.

After Kerala’s denial, AAP’s Atishi clarifies tweet on ‘officials’ visit’ to study Delhi education model

The MLA tweeted that her govt hosted ‘officials from Kerala’, but Kerala education minister said they didn’t send anyone. She later identified the visitors as members of pvt organisations.

On Camera

As a Hindu Canadian, I am deeply hurt by cancellation of Diwali. My community is now sidelined

Canada faces serious foreign interference issues, but these challenges must not be weaponized to unfairly target friendly and important allies like India.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

Indian firms sanctioned by US didn’t violate laws, says MEA. Hyderabad firm that supplied to Army on list

Among 19 Indian firms sanctioned by US Treasury Dept was Lokesh Machines Ltd accused of coordinating with 'Russian defence procurement agent to import Italy-origin CNC machines'.

Xi wanted to teach India about imbalance of power. We should take a budgetary lesson from it

While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.