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TopicDelhi Lieutenant Governor

Topic: Delhi Lieutenant Governor

Politics is killing the Yamuna River. LG-CM war made it worse

The Yamuna has taken centrestage in Delhi’s election campaigns even as a cleanup plan remains in limbo after a tussle for credit between Delhi govt and LG.

Setback for AAP: LG can nominate civic body aldermen, does not need Delhi govt advice, rules SC

The top court's verdict came on a plea of the government challenging the nominations of 10 'aldermen' by the LG to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.

Delhi LG’s ‘role’, DDA ‘misreading’ notification — curious case of illegal tree felling in Delhi Ridge

SC observed that 'over 633' trees were felled for construction of 10.5 km road network. A look at how DDA 'failed' to get necessary permissions & why SC has questioned LG’s role in this.

Portrayed Delhi L-G as ‘hypocrite’— what court said in order convicting Medha Patkar for defamation

Court rules Patkar’s 2001 statements against Vinay Kumar Saxena, now Delhi L-G, as ‘deliberate’, causing significant damage to his reputation and standing in society.

Delhi LG recommends CBI inquiry in supply of ‘non-standard’ drugs in govt hospitals

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai alleged that there is an attempt to obstruct the work of the government through such inquiries.

Supreme Court issues notice to Centre over ordinance on control over Delhi bureaucrats

Centre brought ordinance – and hopes to pass it in Monsoon Session – barely a week after the top court empowered the Delhi govt to decide postings etc of civil servants.

CAG audit into renovation of Kejriwal’s residence: L-G office takes credit, AAP calls it drama

L-G's secretariat says Ministry of Home Affairs ordered CAG audit on the basis of its recommendation. AAP slams central govt for 'interfering in affairs od Delhi govt'.

‘4 murders in 24 hours’: CM Kejriwal proposes meeting with Delhi L-G over spurt in crimes

In a letter to the L-G, Kejriwal also stressed on the need to increase night police patrolling and engagement with the residents of Delhi on the matter.

Can Opposition unite to squash Modi govt’s Delhi ordinance? How Rajya Sabha numbers stack up

Bill to replace ordinance on Delhi L-G's powers likely to be introduced coming Parliament session & BJP expected to sail through voting in Rajya Sabha despite AAP attempts to unite opposition.

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...

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Critical minerals are the new oil. India can’t afford to depend on China

Mineral security is no longer just an economic concern but a national security imperative, underpinning the country’s ambitions in clean energy, defence self-reliance, and advanced manufacturing.

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.

RSS chief Bhagwat draws the line at 75. India’s politics stares at the Modi Exception

BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.