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Sunday, April 28, 2024
TopicNew Delhi

Topic: New Delhi

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal backs Puducherry CM against L-G in fight for statehood

Taking the opportunity to raise the statehood claim again, Kejriwal alleged the LGs of New Delhi and Puducherry were interfering with the elected governments.

SC blow for Arvind Kejriwal’s Delhi govt, rules Centre controls anti-corruption bureau

Two-judge Supreme Court bench delivers split verdict on key issue of transfer and control of the bureaucracy.

17 killed in Delhi hotel fire, CM Kejriwal announces Rs 5 lakh for kin

Civic officials said a short circuit likely started the fire, while union minister K.J. Alphons said emergency exits were too narrow and locked.

In images, contingents of Indian army practice for Republic Day

Here are a few moments captured from the Republic Day rehearsal.

Why Lutyens’ neighbourhoods like Khan Market are way more inclusive than you think

The bungalows of New Delhi do house a political and social elite, but the neighbourhood they live in is still much more inclusive than, say, gated apartment complexes.

Slipped up on pollution in Delhi and other cities, admits government

Environment ministry official says the government couldn’t properly implement its plans on stubble burning and the SC ban on firecrackers.

No relief for smog-choked cities as PM Modi’s goal to push natural gas stalls

After peaking to just above 10% six years ago, share of natural gas in energy mix has slid back toward 6%.

AAP calls chilli powder attack on CM Kejriwal politically motivated

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal was attacked by a man with chilli powder outside his chamber in the Delhi Secretariat when he was leaving for lunch.

Delhi filed 2,438 pollution complaints in a week, most about construction dust & garbage

Pollution watchdog CPCB launched multiple complaint portals ahead of Diwali, including an app.

Delhi’s air pollution is a water crisis in disguise

Delayed rice planting relieves pressure on aquifers but exacerbates the stubble burning that chokes the capital.

On Camera

Instagram reels on stoicism are the new rage — they can battle burnout and bigotry

The Romans’ version of stoicism is rapidly picking popularity on Instagram — Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca are some names that get thrown at you when you fire up your screen.

Government allows export of onions to six countries, sets buffer stock target

The government had imposed an export prohibition in order to ensure adequate domestic availability of onions in the country.

Germany removes restrictions, India can now buy small arms from its firms

Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.

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.