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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
TopicMunicipal Corporation of Delhi

Topic: Municipal Corporation of Delhi

Street vendors face constant threat of eviction. Valid licences & law to protect them don’t help

There is a gap between the intent and implementation of the Street Vendors Act across states and UTs, according to vendors and officials.

Only 50% of Delhi govt’s environment fund used in 7 yrs, none of it for Pollution Control Committee

Most of expenditure from Rs 1,464 cr 'environmental compensation charge' fund has gone towards Delhi-Meerut RRTS, yet to be used for activities under Delhi's Pollution Control Committee.

After G20, animal rights activists demand overhaul of MCD veterinary dept — ‘act only on complaints’

MCD's alleged mishandling of dogs before G20 puts a spotlight on issues plaguing civic body's animal control programme. Even court says Delhi's 'stray dog menace' needs urgent resolution.

People For Animals, other NGOs set to move court against MCD over removal of stray dogs ahead of G20

PFA trustee Gauri Maulekhi says improper methods used to pick up the dogs and none of them were tagged, which increases risk of bite cases since the dogs might get relocated.

How Delhi L-G’s powers to appoint aldermen to MCD aids BJP, hurts AAP

AAP wrested control of civic body from BJP last year. It feels selection of 10 aldermen by lieutenant governor may result in BJP gaining more control in civic body.

Nominated members can’t vote to elect Delhi mayor, says SC, extends wait for polls

The apex court will hear the matter again on 17 February, which means the fourth attempt to elect a mayor for the capital will have to wait.

On Camera

Met Gala is the new aspirational red carpet for Indian celebrities. Move over, Cannes

This year, at the Met, Isha Ambani wore one of Rahul Mishra’s creations, which is a sari in name only. It marked his label’s debut at what is fashion’s biggest stage.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

Three Indian Navy ships deployed to South China Sea

Deployment comes at a time when Yuan Wang 03, a Chinese missile and satellite tracking vessel, has entered Indian Ocean Region.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.