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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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Topic: CPWD

New Vice-President’s Enclave finally ready, old residence to make way for office complex

CPWD completed construction of V-P's enclave in January. Vice-President’s Secretariat Wednesday initiated move to enclave located adjacent to North Block, it is learnt.

Central Vista project will save govt Rs 1,000 crore annually, CPWD tells Supreme Court

After Central Vista redevelopment, new Lok Sabha chamber will accommodate 876 members, and 1,224 during a joint session, CPWD says in affidavit submitted to SC.

Narendra Modi wants to rebuild New Delhi for no good reason

Every emperor wants to build his own capital, and emperor Modi is no different.

India to construct 44 strategic roads along borders with China and Pakistan

The Central Public Works Department has been asked to construct 44 "strategically important" roads along the India-China border to ensure quick mobilisation of troops in case of a conflict.

Delhi L-G banned construction due to pollution. But govt departments carried on anyway

Delhi's L-G Anil Baijal banned construction activity last week when the Capital was faced with severe dust pollution. 

On Camera

CEA Nageswaran says India’s FY24 growth could hit 8%, but World Bank warns this is ‘above potential’

Speaking at an event, World Bank country director Auguste Tano Kouamé said growth above potential would result in high inflation.

Three Indian Navy ships deployed to South China Sea

Deployment comes at a time when Yuan Wang 03, a Chinese missile and satellite tracking vessel, has entered Indian Ocean Region.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.