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TopicVinai Kumar Saxena

Topic: Vinai Kumar Saxena

Delhi L-G approves prosecution of Arvind Kejriwal in excise policy case ahead of 2025 assembly polls

This move comes after months of investigations into the Delhi government's excise policy, which has been at the center of controversy and allegations of corruption.

DDA tree-felling contempt case: What was L-G’s defence & the ‘misunderstanding’ he admitted to in SC

In affidavit, VK Saxena defends DDA for going ahead with tree felling in Delhi, saying it was done on premise that CEC’s positive recommendation to axe trees was final clearance needed.

The bumpy ride that is Gaushala Road & why it has landed DDA, Delhi govt & L-G in SC’s crosshairs

DDA allotted land for expansion & felled trees in Ridge area without clearance, drawing SC's ire. Moreover, farmhouse owners allege DDA altered the plan to favour one side over the other.

Delhi L-G recommends NIA probe against Kejriwal over allegation of $16mn funding from ‘Khalistani groups’

In letter to home secy, Saxena cites complaint from World Hindu Federation that also alleged a clandestine meeting took place in 2014 between Kejriwal & 'pro-Khalistan' Sikhs in New York.

Spl cell chief to crime branch head, L-G overhauls Delhi Police administration. 27 top cops reshuffled

The transfer order, dated 12 January, will affect officers of Special Commissioner of Police-rank and Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP)-rank across national capital.

Rs 22 cr from ‘conman’ Sukesh? CBI seeks L-G nod to probe Satyendar Jain, Tihar staffers for ‘extortion’

The agency has sought Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena's approval to probe the claims under the Prevention of Corruption Act, it is learnt.

Ramachandra Guha to Bezwada Wilson, public figures slam BJP govt for move to prosecute Arundhati Roy

Group of public figures issues statement saying nothing came of FIR registered under various IPC sections in 2010. Urges citizens to protest 'brazen attacks on freedom of expression'.

No reduction in DDA’s liabilities of over Rs 10,000 cr since 2022, unsold housing inventory to blame

Delhi Development Authority has been left with 16,000 unsold houses, with another 24,000 yet to be put on sale. It has now fixed revenue target at Rs 4,600 cr for upcoming housing scheme.

CBI initiates enquiry, seeks building plan, approval papers from PWD in row over Kejriwal’s residence

Preliminary enquiry initiated against “unknown public servants” of the Government of Delhi and some private persons, according to CBI sources. The Chief Minister has not been named in it.

‘No confrontation from my end, Kejriwal blames me to stay in news’, says Delhi L-G Saxena

Speaking about beautification of Delhi ahead of G20 summit, L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena says credit goes to 'entire team' of govt departments that worked together tirelessly for it.

On Camera

IndiGo cancellations made TV news do the unexpected — question the Modi government

Republic TV was the harshest of them all: “The (civil aviation) minister has done a bad job,” said prime time anchor Arnab Goswami.

IndiGo’s profits dipped, most airlines sunk into losses last fiscal even as flier numbers soared

Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.