Delhi assembly has over 20 panels that are either constituted by the speaker or the House. Opposition leaders and senior officials say panels going beyond jurisdiction.
Report submitted to L-G also flags irregularities in tree transplantation & building plan, says revised drawings were by a consultant whose appointment was 'not formally done'.
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.
Ordinance sets up Authority chaired by CM & two IAS officers which will decide all matters by ‘majority of votes’. Further, L-G will have final say if there is difference of opinion.
AAP wrested control of civic body from BJP last year. It feels selection of 10 aldermen by lieutenant governor may result in BJP gaining more control in civic body.
Last week, Delhi dy CM and Home Minister Manish Sisodia had said that he had files pertaining to demolition of 74 religious structures but the police had advised them against razing those, citing law and order.
Reports cite anonymous sources in L-G office as saying the nominees, including AAP spokesperson Jasmine Shah, Umesh Tyagi and J.S. Deswal, were ‘illegally’ nominated.
Police had first sought enforcement of Telangana Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act in June. Delhi L-G forwarded proposal to MHA for final approval, ThePrint has learned.
Fauja Singh, 114, died after being hit by a speeding car. His death renews questions about India’s deadly roads, rising accidents, and poor traffic discipline.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
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