‘Fake news; is the word of the year in Collins dictionary
Other words related to politics and current affairs in the words of the year list include “echo chamber”, defined as “an environment, especially on a social media site, in which any statement of opinion is likely to be greeted with approval because it will only be read or heard by people who hold similar views”.
Also on the list is “antifa”, a term which emerged after violent clashes between anti-fascist protesters and the far right, particularly in the US.
Collins’s “new and notable words that reflect an ever-evolving language” include “genderfluid”, defined as “not identifying exclusively with one gender rather than another”; “cuffing season”, defined as “the period of autumn and winter when single people are considered likely to seek settled relationships rather than engage in casual affairs”, and “fidget spinner”, a toy that has gained popularity across the world, including in India.
“Gig economy”, defined as “an economy in which there are few permanent employees and most jobs are assigned to temporary or freelance workers”, also made the list, as did “Insta”, relating to social media app Instagram. it appears that it [Article 239 (AA)] gives more power to lieutenant governor unlike other union territories. The L-G in Delhi has the primacy under the Constitution.”
Subramanium pointed out that files on teachers’ appointments, repair of potholes and empanelment of lawyers were awaiting L-G’S clearance even though they were well within the purview of the state government.
He said an elected government was entitled to make schemes to execute its responsibilities. “But can an executive function effectively if in day-today executive functioning the L-G says your decisions cannot be implemented unless I concur?” he asked.
The hearing in the case will continue on November 7. The court is yet to hear the Centre’s arguments.
The Supreme Court had on February 15 referred to the Constitution bench the pleas filed by the AAP government against the high court verdict that held that Delhi was not a state and the LG was its administrative head.