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ORF Expert Speak: Bridging Urban Data Gaps for Effective Policy Interventions

The total estimated cost of Hyderabad Metro Rail phase-II project is ₹38,595 crore

Government of India press release: Ministry of Earth Sciences Secretary Dr. M. Ravichandran Inaugurates Urban Testbed an...

The film chamber aims at ensuring proper functioning of the committees as per the provisions under the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act (POSH Act), 2013.

Most constituencies with margins above 60,000 votes were won by the TVK, with the DMK finishing second in a majority of these seats. The distribution of these margins shows a concentration in urban and industrial regions

Regular desilting of drains and removal of encroachments obstructing natural water flow have been made compulsory to prevent flooding and ensure smooth drainage during heavy rainfall

On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), crude for the May delivery plunged ₹1,110, or 11.45%, to ₹8,588 per barrel in a business turnover of 12,132 lots

Reddy requested consideration of the RGIA Airport–Bharat Future City Corridor under Phase-III, highlighting its strategic significance in enhancing connectivity and supporting Hyderabad’s future expansion.

United Telugu Kitchens (UTK), the city’s premier Telugu cuisine restaurant, celebrated the start of its fifth anniversary by hosting a special community lunch for Vijayawada’s civic workers at its flagship outlet on Wednesday.

Phase II of the Hyderabad Metro includes three corridors of Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Future City (9.6 km), Jubilee Bus Station (JBS) to Medchal (24.5 km), and JBS to Shamirpet (22 km).

The drive was conducted in the Malkajgiri and Trimulgherry traffic divisions to ensure smooth pedestrian movement and prevent traffic congestion caused by illegal occupation of footpaths and roadsides.

“Plan was discussed with officials and thought of introducing stainless steel mirrors which are unbreakable,” told Mysuru City Corporation Commissioner Shaikh Tanveer Sait to Deccan Chronicle on Wednesday.

Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh says nearly 10 crore devotees expected for the festival; Pushkar funds to also support permanent infrastructure in municipalities, Tourism Department to set up tent cities and promote homestays

The statement came a day after the Indians were injured in fire that a drone attack caused at a major oil industry zone in UAE's Fujairah.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down strongly on the growing misuse of public interest litigation (PIL), noting that the jurisdiction is increasingly being invoked for purposes far removed from genuine public interest.Raising concerns over the misuse of PILs, Justice BV Nagarathna noted that courts are increasingly encountering PILs driven by private or publicity-oriented motives rather than genuine public causes.“One thing we want to say by way of a reaction, PIL - Public interest litigation

Most constituencies with margins above 60,000 votes were won by the TVK, with the DMK finishing second in a majority of these seats. The distribution of these margins shows a concentration in urban and industrial regions

The new programme comes on the backdrop of an operational challenge, with metro services in Bhopal and Indore struggling with poor passenger turnout.

Carrier Global plant at Sri City boosts AI infra ecosystem plans

Urban growth, food waste, and fewer predators fuel rising snake encounters

Most constituencies with margins above 60,000 votes were won by the TVK, with the DMK finishing second in a majority of these seats. The distribution of these margins shows a concentration in urban and industrial regions

Gazette notification: India's growth story shall be written on the canvas of"Planned Urban Development"

Additional Superintendent of Police (City) Manush Pareek said police have been put on alert in the Cantonment area

Swapan Dasgupta, BJP leader and former Rajya Sabha MP, is running for the Rashbehari seat in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.

Firhad Hakim is contesting the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections from the Kolkata Port constituency, emphasising urban transformation and stability.

Tamil superstar Vijay and his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), are celebrating a historic lead in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, sparking a wave of congratulatory messages from prominent figures in the film industry, including actors Sivakarthikeyan, Vikram, Nani, Tiger Shroff, and Kajal Aggarwal

As of 3.45 p.m. on Monday (May 4), the AIADMK was ahead in 47 constituencies; the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) in four constituencies; the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in three; and the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) in one

With decisive support in reserved constituencies, massive gains in rural areas and a fractured support for the Trinamool in seats with a strong Muslim presence, the BJP flips the script in West Bengal.

Micro-credit scheme providing affordable working capital loans (Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000 in three tranches) to street vendors affected by COVID-19. Includes digital payment incentives and cashback rewards.

Established state-level Real Estate Regulatory Authorities to protect homebuyers, promote transparency, and ensure timely delivery of real estate projects. Required registration of all projects and agents, escrow for buyer funds.

Established Real Estate Regulatory Authorities in each state to protect homebuyers and promote transparency. Mandated project registration, escrow accounts for 70% of funds, and penalties for delays.

Urban renewal programme to develop 100 smart cities with core infrastructure, sustainable environment, and technology-driven solutions. Total investment of Rs 2.05 lakh crore across selected cities.

Comprehensive housing scheme targeting construction of 2 crore houses in urban areas and 2.95 crore in rural areas by 2024. Provides interest subsidy on home loans and direct assistance for house construction.

Nationwide campaign to eliminate open defecation and improve solid waste management. Built over 11 crore toilets in rural and urban areas and declared India open-defecation free by October 2019.

Scheme to make India slum-free by encouraging states to assign property rights to slum dwellers, upgrade existing slums, and provide affordable housing for the urban poor.

Massive urban infrastructure programme targeting 63 cities for integrated development of urban infrastructure, services, and governance reforms. India's first large-scale urban rejuvenation initiative.

India's first major urban reform programme aimed at infrastructure development, urban governance reform, and provision of basic services to the urban poor in 65 mission cities. Required urban local body reforms as conditionality.

Constitutional amendment providing constitutional status to urban local bodies (municipalities), mandating regular elections, reservation for SC/ST and women, and decentralisation of urban governance.