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11:29 AM

SC upholds environmental clearance, govt notification on Central Vista

In a majority verdict, the Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld theenvironmental clearance and notification for change in land use for the Central Vista Project.

 

The Central Vista revamp, announced in September, 2019 envisages a new triangular Parliament building, with seating capacity for 900 to 1,200 MPs, that is to be constructed by August, 2022 when the country will be celebrating its 75th Independence Day.

 

A three-judge bench headed by Justice AM Khanwilkar, by 2:1 majority, held that the grant of the environmental clearance and the notification for change in land use for the project was valid. Read on...

11:07 AM

KL Rahul ruled out of Border-Gavaskar Trophy due to wrist injury

KL Rahul sprained his left wrist while batting in the nets at the MCG during Team India’s practice session on 2nd Jan. The wicketkeeper-batsman won't be available for the remaining 2 Tests of Border-Gavaskar Trophy as he will need about 3 weeks time to recover completely: BCCI

11:02 AM

SC says Heritage Conservation Committee approval needed for construction work to begin

Supreme Court directs project proponents to get approval from the Committee.

10:47 AM

Central Vista project case: SC calls upon Ministry of Environment to install smog towers in future projects

SC called upon the Ministry of Environment to install smog towers in future projects, particularly in those cities where pollution is an issue.

10:40 AM

All permissions proper, govt can go ahead with Central Vista protest, says SC

All permissions proper, govt can go ahead with Central Vista protest, says SC

10:38 AM

SC verdict in Central Vista project case: We hold that exercise of the Central govt under DDA Act is legal

Justice Khanwilkar: We hold that the exercise of the Central Government under DDA Act is legal and valid and the impugned notification stands confirmed. 

Recommendation by Environmental Committee is just and legal and uphold the same.

10:35 AM

The Supreme Court had, on November 5, 2020, reserved judgment on the Rs. 20,000 crore Central Vista project

The court had, on November 5, 2020, reserved judgment on the Rs. 20,000 crore Central Vista project, involving renovation and redevelopment of approximately 86 acres of land in the heart of Lutyens Delhi.

10:34 AM

Central Vista project case LIVE updates: A bench of Justices to shortly deliver verdict

A bench of Justices AM Khanwilkar, Dinesh Maheshwari & Sanjiv Khanna to shortly deliver verdict.

10:03 AM

A thick blanket of fog engulfs Kanpur leading to poor visibility

India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts a partly cloudy sky with a minimum temperature of 14 degrees celsius for today in Kanpur.

9:29 AM

Obama warns of threats to fundamental principles of US democracy

Former US President Barack Obama has warned of threats to the fundamental principles of America's democracy, a day after the emergence of the leaked audio in which President Donald Trump was heard telling Georgia's top election official to find over 11,000 votes to reverse President-elect Joe Biden's win in the November 3 poll.

 

Obama's remarks came on the eve of the crucial Senate election in Georgia wherein both the seats are up for grab. Read on...

9:15 AM

Google workers form small union, eyeing more protests over work conditions

More than 200 workers at Google and other Alphabet Inc units on Monday formed a labor union for U.S. and Canadian offices, building on years of protests over working conditions and business practices but falling far short of the support needed to force the tech giant to the bargaining table.

 

Backers believe the "Alphabet Workers Union," which evolved from an informal group of activist employees, will better shield members from firings or other forms of retaliation. It will also enable the group to collect dues to hire support staff and attack the company more aggressively than in the past, internal leaders and outside labor experts said. Read on...

8:43 AM

External Affairs Min Jaishankar to begin 3-day visit to Sri Lanka today

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will begin his three-day visit to Sri Lanka on Tuesday and is expected to discuss the bilateral issues with his Sri Lankan counterpart Dinesh Gunawardena, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

 

During his visit, the Minister will hold a discussion with his counterpart Dinesh Gunawardena and Sri Lanka's leadership on the entire gamut of bilateral relations, the MEA said in a statement.

 

"At the invitation of the Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka Dinesh Gunawardena, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will pay an official visit to Sri Lanka from 5-7 January 2021," the statement read. Read on...

8:41 AM

Asian stocks fall amid concern about Georgia Senate vote

Asian shares fell on Tuesday amid uncertainty about Senate runoffs in Georgia, which could have a big impact on incoming U.S. President Joe Biden's economic policies.

 

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.34%, pulling back from a record high hit in the previous session. Australian stocks fell 0.44%. Chinese shares erased early losses and rose 0.26%.

 

Japanese shares lost 0.25% after a media report that the government will curb business hours in Tokyo and surrounding cities from Thursday.

 

U.S. S&P 500 stock futures edged up 0.24%.

7:23 AM

Supreme Court will pronounce its verdict on the petitions challenging the validity of Central Vista project

Supreme Court will pronounce its verdict on the petitions challenging the validity of the Centre's plan for the redevelopment of the Central Vista area, today.