New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- Delhi University's (DU) Executive Council on Tuesday approved a fresh set of hostel projects estimated to cost Rs.5,889 crore, including new residential facilities and the reconstruction of two existing hostels, as the university seeks to expand accommodation for students amid a persistent shortage of affordable housing. To be sure, the move comes even as several previously announced hostel projects remain pending, with work held up by funding constraints and construction challenges. Official data accessed by HT shows that seven projects are at various stages of delay, although the stated combined cost of these projects requires verification against the individual estimates. The approvals on Tuesday include Rs.4,027 cr...