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AAP government taking credit for Centre’s schemes: Lekhi
Speaking to the media at the PM Vishwakarma Yojna event for artisans and craftspeople at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) on Sunday, Lekhi expressed concerns about the “AAP government’s strategy of claiming credit for the central government’s initiatives”.
Published on Sep 18, 2023 12:46 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Meenakshi Lekhi calls Kejriwal ‘1/4th CM’; defends Centre's Delhi Ordinance Bill
The Union minister argued that Delhi's governance has significant interference of the central government which makes it crucial to bring the Bill.
Published on Aug 03, 2023 05:40 PM IST
Implement schemes by Jan 26: PM to ministers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has instructed ministers and bureaucrats to implement all projects and government schemes by January 26, 2024. He emphasized the need to explain the benefits of the schemes to the people and reach out to voters, stating that voters are becoming more educated. Modi also urged leaders to focus not only on the next general elections in 2024 but also on the broader timeline until India's 100th year of independence in 2047. The meeting discussed capital expenditure, flagship schemes, and budget proposals. The PM also highlighted infrastructure development and making India ready for 2047.
Updated on Jul 04, 2023 12:26 AM IST
Meenakshi Lekhi ‘runs’ facing question on wrestlers; ‘Sharp reaction’: Congress
As the issue of the protesting wrestlers escalated on Tuesday, the video of Union minister Meenakshi Lekhi apparently ‘running from a question’ went viral.
Updated on May 31, 2023 09:53 AM IST
‘Credibility eroded when...’: Union min on Kejriwal backing wrestlers' stir
Kejriwal had visited the wrestlers at Jantar Mantar and appealed to people from all over the country to reach there to extend their support to the grapplers.
Published on May 04, 2023 05:06 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yagya Sharma
Ukraine's Zelensky writes to PM Modi, seeks additional humanitarian aid
Ukraine has requested India for additional medicines and medical equipment, the external affairs ministry said.
Updated on Apr 12, 2023 09:24 AM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Ukraine minister to raise country’s participation in G20 during India visit
The journalist-turned-politician, the senior most of Ukraine’s five deputy foreign ministers, will begin a four-day official visit on April 9.
Updated on Apr 08, 2023 11:35 PM IST
Watch | Meenakshi Lekhi hosts ‘Holi’ celebrations, dances with diplomats
The union minister danced alongside diplomats and others during the Holi celebrations. The Hindu festival Holi, also known as the “festival of colours” in the country, will be celebrated on March 8 this year.
Updated on Mar 06, 2023 06:55 PM IST
‘CBI arrested Manish Sisodia after…’: Meenakshi Lekhi over ‘Bhagat Singh’ tweet
The CBI on Sunday arrested Manish Sisodia in connection with alleged corruption in the now-scrapped excise policy relating to the sale of alcohol.
Published on Feb 27, 2023 03:08 PM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
After AAP charges, BJP claims ‘attacked with a sharp object’ in MCD House
The maiden meeting of the newly elected MCD House was adjourned without electing the mayor.
Updated on Jan 06, 2023 07:13 PM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Evening brief: BJP demands transfer of jailed AAP leader to another prison
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
Updated on Nov 06, 2022 05:08 PM IST
‘Jail minister in jail, transfer him’: Meenakshi Lekhi after conman's ‘letter’
In a fresh 'letter' addressed to the media, Sukesh Chandrashekhar claimed that he gave over ₹50 crore to the AAP, which promised to nominate him to the Rajya Sabha. The AAP has dismissed his charges.
Published on Nov 06, 2022 04:27 PM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Daily Brief: India at CICA summit slams Pak over rights violations in PoK
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
Updated on Oct 13, 2022 09:03 PM IST
India undergoing historic change under leadership of PM Modi: Lekhi in Melbourne
Union minister Meenakshi Lekhi was speaking at ‘Vishwa Sadbhavana’ event organised by the NID Foundation in Melbourne where she unveiled two books on PM Modi.
Updated on Aug 07, 2022 07:46 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Partha Chatterjee has luxury flat just for dogs: Meenakshi Lekhi after ED raids
The ED has recovered ₹27.9 crore in cash, besides a huge amount of gold jewellery from an apartment linked to Arpita Mukherjee, considered a close associate of arrested Partha Chatterjee.
Updated on Jul 28, 2022 02:52 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Amid Gyanvapi Mosque row, Meenakshi Lekhi has 'suggestion' for Owaisi and Mufti
Asaduddin Owaisi recently said Muslims in India have lost Babri Masjid, but they will not lose another mosque. On Monday, he claimed the mosque will remain till eternity.
Updated on May 16, 2022 07:48 PM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Meenakashi Lekhi discusses impact of Ukraine war on food, energy with UNGA prez
During the day, Lekhi also visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art and had an “engaging discussion” with the museum’s senior team.
Published on May 07, 2022 10:37 AM IST
PTI |
Israel embassy unveils street-art mural in Delhi to mark 30 years of friendship
Ambassador of Israel to India Naor Gilon and minister of state for external affairs and culture of India Meenakshi Lekhi unveiled a mural at Connaught Place, which depicts and pays tribute to three Indian-Jewish actresses.
Updated on Apr 25, 2022 05:16 PM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Meenakshi Lekhi says 'hooligans, not farmers' remark misread, takes back words
Union minister Meenakshi Lekhi said she had meant "only hooligans and not farmers can indulge in such activities".
Published on Jul 22, 2021 10:30 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Sohini Goswami, New Delhi
‘Kejriwal not Natwarlal’: Lekhi to Delhi CM over ration delivery scheme
Delhi’s government’s doorstep delivery of ration met a roadblock after the Centre stopped the scheme saying that its approval was not taken.
Updated on Jun 08, 2021 11:19 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Kejriwal is ‘new chameleon’, says Meenakshi Lekhi after CM tore copies of farm bills
Lekhi pointed out that the three farm laws had been published in the Delhi Gazette on November 23, and that they were tearing up the copies of the act after notifying.
Updated on Dec 17, 2020 07:10 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Nilavro Ghosh
‘Committed to partnering with the Government of India’: Twitter in its apology note
According to Parliamentary panel’s chairperson Meenakshi Lekhi, Twitter’s deposition has come in form of an affidavit signed by Damien Karien, Chief Privacy Officer of Twitter Inc.
Updated on Nov 18, 2020 07:16 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Prashasti Singh
‘Twitter has apologised in writing for ‘Ladakh in China’ error,’ says Meenakshi Lekhi
Last month, the Joint Committee of Parliament on Data Protection Bill had come down heavily on Twitter for showing Ladakh as part of China, saying it amounted to treason and had sought an explanation by the US-based parent of the social media platform in form of an affidavit.
Updated on Nov 18, 2020 05:15 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India | Posted by Prashasti Singh
Derek O’Brien questions Parliamentary panel functioning on data privacy
In a letter to panel chairperson Meenakshi Lekhi, O’Brien argued that more stakeholders should be consulted and said it was difficult for MPs living outside Delhi to attend successive meetings within a week.
Updated on Nov 10, 2020 06:40 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Saubhadra Chatterji and Smriti Kak Ramachandran
Parliamentary committee on data protection focuses on cracking down on Chinese equipment
The issue has been a recurring theme for the panel. Last week, Patym and Google were asked similar questions about their relationship with the neighbouring country.
Updated on Nov 06, 2020 04:09 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Deeksha Bhardwaj
Google says its products make relevant info readily accessible for users globally
According to people cited by PTI, some panel members asked the search engine is “controlling the choices of your users, isn’t it violation of fundamental rights?”
Updated on Oct 29, 2020 11:54 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India | Posted by Kanishka Sarkar
‘Act of treason’: Parliament panel slams Twitter on Leh map fiasco
According to those who attended the meeting, legal issues regarding data protection were raised and written submissions from both Amazon and Twitter will follow.
Updated on Oct 28, 2020 08:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Deeksha Bhardwaj
Committed to transparency, will share timely updates with govt: Twitter on geo-tagging issue
Committee chairman Meenakshi Lekhi had told PTI that Twitter’s explanations to the panel on showing Ladakh as part of China were “inadequate” and that the act amounts to criminal offence attracting imprisonment of seven years.
Published on Oct 28, 2020 06:21 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India | Posted by Arpan Rai
Twitter’s explanation on showing Ladakh as part of China inadequate: Joint par panel chairperson
Representatives of Twitter appeared before the joint committee of parliament on Data Protection Bill, 2019 and were questioned by the members on showing Ladakh as part of China, Lekhi said.
Updated on Oct 28, 2020 04:15 PM IST
New Delhi, Delhi | Press Trust of India | Posted by Shivani Kumar
Amazon says won’t appear before JPC
According to another functionary aware of the matter, Amazon wrote to the committee that it would be unable to attend due to risks associated with travel during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Published on Oct 24, 2020 05:48 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Smriti Kak Ramachandran and Saubhadra Chatterji
