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Tuesday, June 25, 2024
TopicLutyens’ Delhi

Topic: Lutyens’ Delhi

Former Union ministers asked to vacate Lutyens’ bungalows as requests from new ministers pour in

With 37 new ministers in NDA govt, their predecessors must vacate bungalows by 10 July. Additionally, 280 first-time MPs are to be allotted official accommodation.

Lutyens Delhi meet to ‘save democracy’ becomes a gathering of old friends—’too little, too late’

Romila Thapar, Omar Abdullah, Salman Khurshid, Sitaram Yechury, and Kapil Sibal—the English-speaking elite whom Modi once mocked as 'Khan Market gang'—were the key speakers at IHC's Democracy Convention.

PM Modi’s idea of Bharat goes beyond Lutyens makeover, challenges ‘European Enlightenment’

The issue goes beyond name change, regime change & identity politics. It's more about challenging the notion that Europe is the last word on ideas of freedom, equality & 'Rights of Man'.

IAS officer’s Northeast book launch unites Lutyens’ Delhi. They bond over butter chicken

In 'A Resurgent Northeast', Ashish Kundra mentions Mizoram extensively. But at the launch in Taj Mahal Hotel, the non-BJP-ruled state is mentioned once, at the tail end of the session.

‘Vacate Tughlak Lane bungalow in 30 days’ — Lok Sabha panel tells Rahul 4 days after disqualification

Gujarat BJP chief C.R. Paatil heads Lok Sabha House Committee which deals with matters relating to housing of members of Lower House. Gandhi was disqualified as MP last week.

‘No space’: Eviction threat looms over two prominent journalists’ clubs in heart of Delhi

The lease of both the clubs — Indian Women Press Corps (IWPC) and the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of South Asia (FCC) — located in Lutyens’ Delhi, was last extended three months back.

‘Unentitled’ Mayawati made to evict home she got as MP, BSP chief gets ‘smaller’ Lutyens’ abode

The Centre is working to evict all unauthorised occupants of government bungalows, including BJP MPs who were former ministers in the NDA government.v

Delhi Gymkhana fights to stay exclusive as new admin’s makeover brings Ramayana play, NE fest

Members allege govt-appointed administrator of Delhi Gymkhana Club, Om Pathak, is flouting rules. Pathak claims complaints are a result of 'unchecked power' coming to an end.

Women press corps told to vacate Delhi office, clear dues of Rs 30 lakh, but body says rent paid

In an eviction notice on 5 August, govt asked IWPC to vacate office after expiration of lease and concessional period. IWPC says there has been a communication gap.

These 12 landmark buildings will be demolished for Modi govt’s Rs 20K cr Central Vista project

An area of 4,58,820 sq metres will be demolished for Central Vista project that involves construction of a new Parliament, residences for PM and VP and 10 building blocks for govt offices.

On Camera

Buses are stuck on third gear in India. It’s time to privatise with London-style GCC model

Using a GCC model, where the state contracts private operators, lowers costs and subsidies. It’s possible to run a high-quality service, as anyone who has used London’s buses will attest.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

Amid tensions with China, Philippines says BrahMos a ‘credible defence’

At interaction in Delhi Monday, Ambassador of Philippines also highlighted talks over possibility of high-level delegation visit later this year to mark 75 yrs of diplomatic ties.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.