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Thursday, October 2, 2025
TopicCentral Vista

Topic: Central Vista

After 3 missed deadlines, Central Vista Avenue ‘finally ready’ & awaiting inauguration

Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs officials say 'care has been taken to ensure the area retains its essential character'. Inauguration date yet to be finalised.

Coming soon: Rs 467 crore residence complex for PM with underground tunnel to PMO, Parliament

Spread out over 36,328 sq ft, PM's Residence Complex will come up on Dara Shikoh Road near South Block in Delhi. September 2024 deadline set for completing & handing over project.

From Lion Capital to Flag Code, Modi govt is shifting the meaning of India’s symbols

The lions in Asoka’s Lion Capital stand upon dharmachakra; they draw their power from dharma. The lions in Modi’s Central Vista step on dharmachakra; they are power unto themselves.

As govt, opposition clash over new national emblem cast, a look at its history & significance

Opposition leaders have called statue atop new Parliament building a distortion of the emblem, which was based on Emperor Ashoka's Lion Capital at Sarnath.

Coming to Central Vista: New PMO in Dholpur sandstone inside Rs 1,200-cr Executive Enclave

The Central Public Works Department will soon issue bids for the construction of the enclave, which will also house Cabinet Secretariat & National Security Council Secretariat.

Modi govt constitutes 5-member oversight committee to monitor Central Vista project

Former finance secretary Ratan P Watal has been appointed the chairman of the panel, which will submit its reports or recommendations to the Housing and Urban Affairs ministry.

SC rejects plea challenging change in land use for VP’s residence on Central Vista site

The apex court said that sufficient explanation has been offered by concerned authorities which justifies the change in land use of the plot from recreational area to residential.

Lawns, wider sidewalks, bridge over canal: A new Central Vista Avenue on Republic Day 2022

Unexpected heavy rain had disrupted work, but pace has again picked up to ensure the Central Vista Avenue is completed in time to greet visitors for the Republic Day parade next year.

SC tells Modi govt to file affidavit on proposed change in land use of plot for Central Vista

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Monday asked the Centre to file an affidavit on the issue of proposed change in land use of a plot...

PM Modi visits construction site of new parliament building

Modi spoke to people involved in the construction as he inspected the ongoing work. The building is part of the Central Vista project, which has faced criticism from the opposition.

On Camera

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

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.