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Jasmine Shah

Jasmine Shah

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Delhi boards e-bus in pursuit of clean air

Earlier in August, Delhi got its first fleet of electric DTC buses. (HT Photo)

Updated on Sep 21, 2023 16:53 IST

THE DELHI DEBATE | Local governance is vital to the National Capital

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal at the Delhi Secretariat. He has opposed the ordinance passed by the Centre, according certain powers to the Lieutenant Governor, calling it "unconstitutional".

Updated on Jun 20, 2023 04:53 IST

The SC verdict in the Delhi services case is a boost for democracy

“If a democratically elected government is not given the power to control the officers, the principle of accountability will be redundant. If the officers stop reporting to the ministers or do not abide by their directions, the principle of collective responsibility is affected.” (HT PHOTO)

Updated on May 14, 2023 13:33 IST

Politics stalled Delhi’s progressive excise policy

The majority of the liquor shops in Delhi were run by government corporations that pushed particular brands and offered an undignified store experience. As a result, consumers preferred buying from shops outside Delhi or through illegal channels (Amal KS/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Aug 31, 2022 15:27 IST

The MCD bill is an assault on democracy

For the first time, the central government rushed into drafting a bill to amend a local body Act, which constitutionally falls under the state legislature’s mandate, without any consultation with the state government. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 30, 2022 15:55 IST

Only a strong social security net can ensure economic growth

Covid-19 has taught all governments many lessons. But the most important one will be this: The strength of our social safety net will determine the heights the Indian economy will scale.

Updated on Jan 4, 2021 15:43 IST

Delhi civic crisis: The municipality’s problems are larger than piling garbage, striking workers

The sanitation workers’ strike in East Delhi over non-payment of salaries is the fifth such agitation in the past two years.

Updated on Jan 11, 2017 06:32 IST

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