All construction or redevelopment work in heritage sites in Delhi need the Heritage Conservation Committee's approval, which is headed by the housing ministry's additional secretary.
A few days ago, the SC cleared the decks for Central Vista Project, which covers a 3-km stretch from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate, by upholding the environmental clearance.
In episode 655 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta explained what the Central Vista Redevelopment Project is, and the issues, questions and challenges surrounding it.
Union Minister Hardeep Puri welcomed SC judgment giving a go-ahead to the Central Vista redevelopment project and said the govt would continue to adhere to the highest standards.
In letter to PM Modi, retired civil servants ask why an unnecessary project is taking precedence over social priorities like health & education at a time economy is struggling.
PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for new Parliament building that is expected to be ready by 2022, in time to commemorate 75th year of Independence.
The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
President of India has honoured 16 BSF personnel with gallantry medals for show of exemplary courage in the 87-hour ‘war’ between India and Pakistan that followed the launch of Op Sindoor.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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