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Topic: RRTS project

Pay up in 1 week or use funds set aside for ads — SC’s ultimatum to Delhi govt over RRTS project dues

'Gross breach' of assurances given by AAP govt, says bench. At an earlier hearing, court had questioned govt for spending Rs 1,100 crore on ads but not on the infrastructure project.

Modi flags off Namo Bharat — RRTS rapid train that will increase Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut connectivity

Inauguration ceremony took place at Sahibabad station of Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor that's meant to reduce travel time between Delhi and Meerut to a little less than an hour.

Only 50% of Delhi govt’s environment fund used in 7 yrs, none of it for Pollution Control Committee

Most of expenditure from Rs 1,464 cr 'environmental compensation charge' fund has gone towards Delhi-Meerut RRTS, yet to be used for activities under Delhi's Pollution Control Committee.

After axing metro plan, UP govt explores high-speed rail link between Noida & Delhi airports

72 km-long metro corridor would have cost around Rs 25,000 cr. More projects to provide connectivity between neighbouring cities & under-construction Noida International airport underway.

Ad spending ‘not excessive’, infra fund crunch due to end of GST compensation, Delhi govt tells SC

Delhi says Rs 1,073 cr spent on ads in 3 yrs to 'maximise reach' of policies. SC asked about publicity spending after Kejriwal govt expressed inability to pay rapid transit system dues.

‘Crores for ads, not public good?’ BJP slams AAP govt over ‘lack of funds’ for Delhi-Meerut rapid rail

BJP's attack comes day after Supreme Court directed Delhi govt to submit details of how much it spends on advertisements when latter said it could not contribute due to lack of funds.

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Fourth phase is high noon of 2024 Lok Sabha polls. It could end in a draw for INDIA & NDA

This phase belongs to the ‘non-aligned’ parties. They could play a critical role in the eventuality of a hung parliament, which looks much more likely than it did one month ago.

Day after mass sick leave by employees, Air India Express fires crew members, cancels 85 more flights

About 300 employees had called in sick Wednesday, allegedly in protest against mismanagement of airlines. Remaining staff given ultimatum to rejoin work by end of Thursday.

Pensionless Maha Vir Chakra awardee who trained Mukti Bahini continues to fight for rights

Chiman Singh, injured in 1971 India-Pakistan war, was discharged as non-pensioner in 1972. In his petition, he states denial of pension is contrary to settled law.

What’s common between Netflix Chamkila and Trudeau’s trouble-infested Canada? They don’t get Punjab

Even in the weeks leading up to Chamkila’s assassination there were massacres every other day. To airbrush all of this is sheer intellectual cowardice if not a crime.