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Hike in material prices, GST jacks up new Parliament building cost, LS told

The New Indian Express Kannur

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February 07, 2025

THE construction of the new Parliament building and Vice-President Enclave saw cost escalation due to rising prices of essential materials like steel and cement, and hike in wages and GST rates, the Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday.

- Parvez Sultan @New Delhi

According to the ministry of housing and urban affairs, expenditures also increased because additional security provisions were made and changes in design of the buildings brought in considering the location in a seismic zone.

Responding to details sought about the timeline for the completion of the Central Vista Redevelopment Project, Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu said that the construction of Common Central Secretariat (CCS) 1, 2 and 3 is expected to be completed by May.

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SC rejects creditor's plea against Aakash rights issue

THE Supreme Court on Monday dismissed an appeal filed by US-based lender GLAS Trust Company LLC, a creditor of Think & Learn Pvt Ltd, parent company of BYJU’s, against the rights issue proposed by Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), clearing the way for the capital raise that will reduce Byju’s holding in the company from 25.75% to about 5%.

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Chief secys say sorry for not filing compliance report in stray dog case

THE chief secretaries of states and Union Territories have tendered an unconditional apology before the Supreme Court for not filing a compliance affidavit on the issue of the menace of stray dog bites.

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November 04, 2025

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K Vijaya Kumar appointed as CEO of IIMS

AS India embarks on an infrastructure and mining expansion, Innovative Infra & Mining Solutions (IIMS), part of the diversified CKA Birla Group, has appointed industry veteran K Vijaya Kumar as its new CEO.

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November 04, 2025

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Zubeen murdered, chargesheet by Dec 17, says Himanta

ASSAM Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that Zubeen Garg's death was not accidental but a case of murder on Monday. “I won't call it an accident but murder.

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November 04, 2025

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Tejashwi, Tej Pratap fight it out as rift in Lalu family widens

RJD chief Lalu Prasad's estranged son and former minister Tej Pratap Yadav on Monday hit back at his younger brother Tejashwi Prasad Yadav following the latter's remark that \"party is his parent\".

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November 04, 2025

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₹1L cr fund to boost pvt investment in research

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation Scheme for high-risk and high-impact projects, marking a significant shift in India's research sector.

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November 04, 2025

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City Union Bank profit up 15% at ₹329 cr on interest income, better asset quality

KUMBAKONAM.based private lender City Union Bank on Monday reported 15% rise in net profit from ₹285 crore in Q2FY25 to ₹329 crore Q2FY26, driven by an increase in interest income and better asset quality.

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November 04, 2025

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'Jungle Raj a slur used by those who fear losing power'

We are fighting for dignity, employment and development, confident of winning decisive mandate, says INDIA bloc chief ministerial face Tejashwi Prasad Yadav

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November 04, 2025

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India plans to bring eight cheetahs from Botswana

INDIA plans to bring another batch of eight cheetahs from Botswana by the third week of December that are currently under quarantine.

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November 04, 2025

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Rybakina rallies to beat Swiatek in WTA Finals

ELENA Rybakina recorded an impressive 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 victory over second-seeded Iga Swiatek in round-robin play at the WTA Finals in Riyadh on Monday.

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