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Topic: MCD

‘No lessons learnt’, civic bodies scramble as rain cripples Delhi again. Streets flooded, drains choked

Major roads and intersections in South, East, Central and North Delhi remained submerged for most part of the morning, causing traffic snarls that lasted hours.

Over 14,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste generated in Delhi-NCR each day, Centre tells SC

Central government disclosed data before two-judge Supreme Court bench during hearing of PIL on rising pollution levels in NCR & nearby areas.

Why HC pulled up Delhi govt over delay in procuring textbooks — ‘real issue is who takes credit’

Saying no CM should be absent for ‘uncertain period’, HC directed MCD commissioner to procure books even if he exceeds Rs 5 cr budget & criticised Delhi govt for ‘indifference’.

‘People call us rioters’ — a year after demolitions, fear & stigma still haunt Jahangirpuri’s lanes

In April 2022, Delhi's Jahangirpuri, home to large Muslim population, saw demolitions following communal violence. Process of rebuilding their lives, they say, has been slow & painstaking.

MCD drive to catch stray dogs ahead of G20 enrages activists. ‘Shoved in vans, nooses around necks’

Municipal Corporation of Delhi says allegations are 'highly exaggerated'. Animals activists, feeders say MCD drive a 'betrayal' since it comes after action plan on the same was scrapped.

4 yrs after Delhi govt drew up policy to combat parking woes, solutions still stuck in limbo

Parking Management Area Plans, key to policy declared in 2019, yet to be notified by transport department for most areas. Delhi govt official says matter ‘to be taken up after G20 Summit’.

Delhi HC sets aside call for MCD standing committee re-poll. ‘Only half’ problem solved say officials

Delhi Mayor & Aam Admi Party councillor Shelly Oberoi had called for fresh polls to elect 6 members of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's standing committee, declaring 1 vote invalid.

SC reserves order on Delhi govt plea challenging L-G’s powers to nominate civic aldermen

The SC bench, hearing the case orally, remarked that LG, with the power to nominate members to MCD, can effectively destabilise the democratically-elected corporation.

Would’ve won MCD polls if ‘psyche was strong’, Delhi BJP chief told workers in executive meet

Delhi BJP workers were told to resolve to uproot AAP government in 2025, and to educate voters about central schemes & target Kejriwal-led administration on corruption charges.

Mayoral polls stalled again as MCD house erupts into chaos. AAP asks, ‘Why so much force?’

All 250 councillors, including 10 nominated by Delhi L-G, were administered oath of office by presiding officer Tuesday.

On Camera

Violence over Osman Hadi is about Islamist Bangladesh. India-baiting is a distraction

The attack on Chhayanaut, newspaper offices, and the public lynching of a Hindu man show that Bangladesh is heading toward Islamist rule, far removed from electoral democracy.

China is taking India to WTO over subsidies, again. Here’s what it’s arguing before trade body

Dispute will now move to consultative process, which allows the two sides to come to an amicable agreement within 60 days.

Israel has ‘realised who its real friend is’, eyes defence expansion in India amid arms curbs by others

It is argued that India-Israel ties are moving from buyer–seller dynamic to one focused on joint development & manufacturing partnership, a shift 'more durable' than traditional arms sales.

Dhurandhar shows hard cinema is soft power and Pakistan is unapologetically the target

If Pathaan gave both conservatives and liberals room to hide, Dhurandhar extends no such courtesy. Aditya Dhar ripped open that tent of hypocrisy and turned the knife.