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TopicDelhi L-G

Topic: Delhi L-G

Delhi assembly committees in overdrive? AAP-BJP row as ‘mini-legislatures’ summon another IAS officer

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.  

‘Designer accessories, jacuzzi & more’ — Vigilance report details Rs 52 cr renovation of Kejriwal residence

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'.  

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’s the ordinance on bureaucrat posting in Delhi & Kejriwal-Centre tussle over ‘services’

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.

How Delhi L-G’s powers to appoint aldermen to MCD aids BJP, hurts AAP

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.

Faith, politics, red tape: Fresh row between Delhi L-G, AAP govt over religious structures

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.

Delhi L-G removes govt nominees from discoms, AAP calls move ‘unconstitutional’ 

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.

Delhi L-G grants sanction to prosecute former JNUSU VP Shehla Rashid for tweets on Army

Delhi L-G grants sanction to prosecute former JNUSU VP Shehla Rashid for tweets on Army

Preventive detention for bootleggers, cybercrooks — L-G clears bid to bring ‘draconian law’ to Delhi

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.

On Camera

Fauja Singh’s death shows Indian roads remain a national emergency—474 lives lost every day

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.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

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.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

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.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

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.