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TopicDelhi Lt. Governor

Topic: Delhi Lt. Governor

Delhi L-G approves prosecution of Arvind Kejriwal in excise policy case ahead of 2025 assembly polls

This move comes after months of investigations into the Delhi government's excise policy, which has been at the center of controversy and allegations of corruption.

From ‘Trishanku’ to a puppet – How Modi govt’s GNCTD Bill undermines Delhi govt

The GNCTD Bill negates the 2018 judgment of the Supreme Court and restores the Delhi High Court judgment, which had turned Delhi into a princely state.

Ex-civil servants support bill on Delhi L-G powers even as AAP calls it Centre’s ploy

Former IAS officers feel that while constitutional power should be with CM or elected government, given Delhi’s unique position and past record, it hasn’t worked.

Why Delhi riots panel hasn’t ruled on any of the 2,600 compensation claims it has received  

Delay in appointments & Delhi govt not providing basic facilities has meant that the high court-appointed commission only began work last month.

Delhi govt to make fresh push to reopen hotels, gyms, will send new proposal to L-G Baijal

Reports of the proposal come days after the L-G, last Friday, rejected the Kejriwal govt’s attempt to reopen hotels and weekly markets on a ‘trial basis’ under Unlock 3.

L-G overturning Kejriwal govt’s parochial move is judicious. Delhiites shouldnt have to suffer

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

The Modi govt hasn’t exactly upheld the spirit of federalism with its action on AAP posts

In the spirit of federalism, the central government could have asked the Delhi government to seek post-facto approval for the posts that were created.

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Why legal provisions are necessary to curb the power of trade unions: MH Mody

The collusion between the new class of bureaucrats, politicians, businessmen and trade union bosses perpetuates itself partly because of the short-run benefits and partly because they see no way out of the system, wrote author MH Mody in 1980.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.