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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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Topic: Public Works Department

Asked to vacate govt bungalow at SC’s request, ex-CJI Chandrachud says need 10-15 days to relocate

Upon retirement in November 2024, former CJI wrote to his successor Justice Sanjiv Khanna, seeking time till 30 April to vacate premises. New house is under renovation, he says.

Minister Parvesh Verma pulls up ‘thick-skinned’ Delhi officers, says system was ‘destroyed’ over 10 yrs

This comes after Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta wrote to Chief Secretary Dharmendra, complaining that govt officers don’t even acknowledge MLAs’ calls & letters.

Tarpaulin sheets hide masjid rubble, expose Fatehpur tension. It’s ‘hurried action’ vs ‘development’

Officials say the demolition removed 14-15 ft of the mosque’s outer hall. District authorities claim they analysed satellite imagery to conclude it was 'new & unauthorised' construction.

‘No lessons learnt’, civic bodies scramble as rain cripples Delhi again. Streets flooded, drains choked

Major roads and intersections in South, East, Central and North Delhi remained submerged for most part of the morning, causing traffic snarls that lasted hours.

CBI initiates enquiry, seeks building plan, approval papers from PWD in row over Kejriwal’s residence

Preliminary enquiry initiated against “unknown public servants” of the Government of Delhi and some private persons, according to CBI sources. The Chief Minister has not been named in it.

‘Reckless exercise by irresponsible appellant’— Meghalaya HC order imposing Rs 10 lakh fine on PWD

HC came down heavily on PWD for its conduct during a dispute with a contractor over delayed payments, and also criticised 'govt litigants' who 'throw sheafs of paper at the court'.

Delhi to get first sports complex under a flyover, but encroachers ask what about them

Along with this project, the PWD also plans to build similar play areas under flyovers in two other locations — near Kirti Nagar and Naraina village.

After delays and as previous work crumbles, Chandni Chowk gears up for phase 2 of revamp

Phase 2 of revamp project, which got a new chief nodal officer last week, will focus on restoring the façade of heritage buildings. But failure to maintain new order remains a concern.

Why was Jitin Prasada’s OSD removed? Panel ‘points to transfer of engineer picked with Yogi nod’

UP PWD minister's OSD was removed & 5 officials were suspended last month after committee formed by CM Yogi Adityanath found 'irregularities' in transfer of engineers.

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.

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The oil pipelines that could decide the Iran war

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Russian crude never left India’s import mix. It made up 1/3rd of oil imports from 2024 to 2026

After dominating India’s crude imports since 2023, Russian supplies slowed amid US sanctions, but a 30-day ‘waiver’ amid West Asia tensions could now push flows back towards 2 mbpd.

India and Indonesia finalise BrahMos deal, contract to be signed early next fiscal

One battery of the BrahMos missile is to be procured in the initial phase. The plan is to scale up the procurement in phases.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.