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4x cost hike, Rs 18.9cr on extra items, flawed bidding: What CAG revealed in Arvind Kejriwal’s ‘Sheesh Mahal’ facelift cost | Delhi News

CAG report revealed significant cost overruns and procedural lapses in renovating Arvind Kejriwal’s former residence, escalating from ₹8.6 crore to ₹33.6 crore. NEW DELHI: A Comptroller and Auditor General of India audit has flagged major cost overruns, irregular tendering and fund diversion in the renovation of former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s official residence at 6,…

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IPL over PSL: Players’ ‘pay hike’ demands give Pakistan Cricket Board massive headache | Cricket News

Several players are opting for the more lucrative Indian Premier League over the PSL, while also seeking pay hikes amid the ongoing West Asian conflict. (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Contract breaches despite signed agreements, demands for higher pay, and last-minute withdrawals have left the Pakistan Cricket Board dealing with multiple challenges ahead of the…

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Diesel price: Bulk diesel price hike rolled back for Gujarat fishermen, will be treated as special exception

Fishermen in Gujarat will continue to receive diesel at subsidised rates after the Centre decided to roll back a recent steep increase in bulk fuel prices, following a request from the state government. The relief comes after oil companies raised the price of bulk diesel by Rs 22.43 per litre for industrial users earlier in…

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‘Inflation coming’: Rahul slams Centre over weak rupee; predicts when govt will hike fuel price

NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi slammed the BJP-ruled central government over falling rupee and called it “clear signs” that inflation was inevitable. He criticised the Centre’s “empty rhetoric” as the country faces economic restrain due to LPG shortage amid West Asia crisis. He claimed that petrol, diesel, and LPG prices…

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Airlines vs govt: Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet oppose Centre’s 60 % free seat selection rule, warn of fare hike

IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet have opposed the government’s directive barring airlines from charging for the selection of at least 60 per cent of seats, cautioning that the move may push up airfares.The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), representing the carriers, has called on the civil aviation ministry to reconsider the decision. In a letter…

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Is Rs 1,000 EPS pension enough? Parliamentary panel seeks urgent hike amid cost pressures

A Parliamentary panel has recommended an urgent and comprehensive review of the Rs 1,000 minimum monthly pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995, saying the amount is no longer sufficient to meet the basic needs of beneficiaries amid rising living costs, reported PTI.The recommendation assumes significance as pensioners have been demanding that the minimum pension…

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