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Ahead of MCD bypolls, Kejriwal says BJP-ruled Delhi civic bodies in mess, AAP only alternative

Addressing a roadshow in Shalimar Bagh Wednesday, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said his government has provided 24-hour electricity with zero bills, and good schools and hospitals.

‘Living like lords’ — Delhi HC intends to stop perks of MCD councillors, senior officers

A Delhi HC bench said salaries of health workers, including doctors, nursing staff and sanitation staff, should be prioritized over other discretionary expenses during Covid pandemic.

Sisodia claims NDMC, EDMC bankrupt. But here’s why they’ve faced a funds crunch for years

Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia of AAP claimed BJP has ‘sucked MCD dry’, but the fund crunch is an administrative problem more than political.

BJP-ruled Delhi civic bodies to make shops and restaurants declare if meat halal or jhatka

The South Municipal Corporation passed a resolution in this regard Thursday and will now be followed by the North municipal, which plans to pass a similar resolution. 

Evict protestors outside Delhi CM’s house if gatherings are prohibited – HC tells police

In an order, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority had prohibited all kinds of gatherings throughout the capital till 31 December to curb Covid-19 spread.

Delhi minister Satyendar Jain alleges BJP-led North MCD misappropriated Rs 2,400 cr funds

In a news conference Friday, the Delhi Urban Development Minister said he has ordered an inquiry into the matter and that the govt will recover the loans it has given to MCD.

Gross mismanagement, corruption in functioning of MCDs, time to set it right, says Kejriwal

Delhi CM Tuesday said it is shameful that MCD doctors are forced to protest over salary dues and requested the Centre to grant funds to municipal corporations.

CAT orders MCD to clear pending salaries of 19,000 primary school teachers within 15 days

Almost 8,000 teachers working in NDMC schools haven’t received salaries for the last 3 months, while 6,000 in SDMC & 5,000 in EDMC did’t receive last month’s salary.

No salary for months, Delhi municipal staff’s struggles have multiplied in Covid lockdown

They include frontline staff such as doctors, nurses, healthcare workers, sanitation workers, para-medical staff, engineering staff and teachers among others. 

Delhi traders say BJP ‘punished’ them with GST & by sealing shops, but AAP not the solution

Sealing of shops in Delhi in 2017 to crack the whip on ‘unauthorised constructions’ is one of biggest issues weighing on the minds of the traders this election.

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Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.