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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
TopicCentral Vista

Topic: Central Vista

1 year after inauguration, Kartavya Path has an algae problem as govt struggles to keep canals clean

Central Vista canals filled with recycled sewage water supplied by Delhi Jal Board, which is also used to water the lawns. Govt has roped in startups to figure out solution, it is learnt.

‘Over 50%’ of Central Vista project to be ready by 2024-end. New offices to be ‘partly ready by 2025’

Construction of first 3 Common Central Secretariat (CCS) buildings began in December 2021 and was to be completed by this November. CCS will house 51 ministries spread across 10 buildings.

‘Ideas exchange’, work on ‘war footing’ & ‘easy’ approvals drive Delhi’s redevelopment, changing skyline

Planning experts believe the current trend is a continuation of what started ahead of the 2010 Commonwealth Games which resulted in a construction boom in Delhi.

New Parliament’s inauguration likely 28 May, to coincide with Modi govt’s 9th anniversary

The new Parliament building, which is triangular with a built-up area of 65,000 square metres, will become operational only in July, when the monsoon session begins.

Delhi’s had a ‘bhawan’ boom, but era of ‘decentralised’ govt buildings could end with Central Vista

Paryavaran Bhawan, Vanijya Bhawan, and Urja Bhawan are among swanky new govt office buildings that have come up over past 10 years to house ministries away from Central Secretariat.

Broadcast infra work pending, new Parliament building unlikely to be ready for Winter Session

Modi govt set November deadline for completion of project, coinciding with 75th year of India’s independence. Ukraine war has hit broadcast equipment supply chain, says an official.

On Kartavya Path, ask not what Modi can do for you…ask what you can do for Modi’s India

Modi's emphasis on 'kartavya' puts the monkey on citizen’s back, by shifting definition of constitutional state from govt’s duties to citizen. It’s central to his political proposition.

A colonial-era ‘memento’ no one’s talking about & how rainy days can keep you ‘raid-free’

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Kartavya Path’s new name & look inspires feelings of ‘Indianness’, say visitors after inauguration

Hundreds were present at the heart of the national capital Thursday for the grand event which saw cultural performances from over 20 teams of artistes from across states.

TV news made Central Vista look lovely. But why must we have ‘Delhi-darshan’ every day?

The wide coverage of the Central Vista and Bengaluru floods was great. But the live footage of the BJP protests in Delhi was pretty pointless.

On Camera

UNGA was Nepal’s missed opportunity. It can’t ignore foreign policy during domestic turmoil

The decision not to send PM Sushila Karki or a high-level delegation to the UNGA reflects how foreign policy often receives the least attention in Nepal.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Maharashtra Police places order for US-made sniper rifles even as MHA recommends ‘Make in India’

New Delhi: The Maharashtra Police placed an order last week for 15 US-made Barrett Multi-role Adaptive Design (MRAD) sniper rifles and related accessories worth...

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.