POLITICS
What purpose of elected govt in Delhi if Centre controls bureaucrats, SC to Centre
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Central government, submitted before a constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud that a Union Territory like Delhi, is an extension of the Union, administered by the Union through its own officers.
AAP government sends new dates for Mayoral election to L-G
"A proposal has been sent to the L-G for holding the Mayoral election in Delhi on January 18, 20, 21 or 24. He has been requested that the MCD has been working without a Mayor for the last eight months. Therefore, it is not good to delay it further," Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia tweeted.
If supported, India's small scale industry can compete with China: Rahul Gandhi
Addressing a gathering in Punjab's Ludhiana during his ongoing 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' on Thursday, Rahul Gandhi said, "The Prime Minister's 'billionaire friend' cannot compete with China, India's small industries can do it by providing employment to crores of youth in the country."
JD-U criticises Education Minister's Ram Charit Manas remark, BJP wants action
"On several occasions, he was seen worshiping Lord Ram during Ram Navmi celebration. His photographs are available in public domain while he was worshipping in Maa Durga in Puja Pandals. It is hard to understand why he is showing dual character.
Former Union Minister Sharad Yadav passes away at 75
Sharad Yadav was ill for a long time and was undergoing treatment in Gurugram's Fortis Hospital. Sharad Yadav was considered as one the most respected socialist leaders of Bihar. He has great political sense. He was also considered as a great curator in the state politics.
PM Modi to flag off MV Ganga Vilas cruise in Varanasi today
He will also lay the foundation and inaugurate several projects of inland waterways in Bihar, West Bengal and Assam on this occasion. Divisional Commissioner Kaushal Raj Sharma said, "The Prime Minister will flag off the Ganga Vilas cruise through video-conferencing and also inaugurate tent city on the bank of the Ganga on
CBI booked ex-Finance Secy for joining Bharat Jodo Yatra: Congress
"A former RBI Gov walks in #BharatJodoYatra, BJP attacks him. A retired Army Gen does - he's maligned. Now a former Finance Secy who joined is booked by the CBI. Modi's FDI policy - Fear, Defamation & Intimidation - is at work here. This is the mindset of a coward. But BJY will roll on," Ramesh tweeted.
Citing life threats, Nupur Sharma gets gun licence
The source added that she has been given the licence to carry a firearm for her protection. During a TV debate last year, her controversial comments on Prophet Mohammed had led to violence and criticism. The BJP later suspended her from the post of party spokesperson.
Response by first week of Feb: Centre to SC on Swamy's plea on Ram Setu
A bench headed by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and Justice P.S. Narasimha assured Swamy that the matter will be taken up for hearing in the second week of February. The bench also told the BJP leader that the matter was unlikely to be heard today as a constitution bench was going on.
Will BJP recover money for ads published from its CMs too: Sisodia
"The newspapers of Delhi are full of advertisements of CMs of BJP and Congress. Will the BJP get the Information Secretaries there to send notices to the CMs there?", he asked. Dy CM Sisodia said that there can not be a bigger example of illegitimate control over officers.
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