Decision on UP chief secretary this week
This week will see a decision on a new chief secretary (CS) in Uttar Pradesh (UP). After superannuation of Alok Ranjan, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has to pick a successor. Ranjan has already been appointed advisor to the CM. A new CS will, therefore, find himself circumscribed by the CM's advisor.
SC to hear Delhi govt's plea on power today
The Supreme Court will on Monday hear a plea from the city government in Delhi seeking a direction from the apex court to the high court on the scope of its powers.
This is in the context of the ongoing tussle for power with the Centre. A Bench headed by Chief Justice T S Thakur will hear the appeal of the city government around the powers of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi under Article 239A of the Constitution.
The Aam Aadmi Party government says it is unable to function, as most of its decisions are either annulled or changed by the Centre, at the behest of the lieutenant governor.
PM to leave on a 4-nation tour this week
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will leave for a four-nation Africa tour on Thursday. He will travel to Tanzania, South Africa, Kenya and Mozambique, for discussions on strategic issues, trade and interaction with the Indian diaspora. Africa has a long coastline which is vulnerable to global threats such as piracy, and the Indian Navy has played a significant role on the east coast of Africa in guarding the trade routes and the coast. Food security is a common concern. India, the biggest producer of foodgrain and horticulture, could help the African continent develop its agriculture sector. Several private sector infrastructure companies, including in the power sector, will travel with the PM.