For years it was ignored. Now scientists say this gas may be the major contributor to air pollutionUrban air pollution science has uncovered a surprising shift. A long-ignored gas, nitric oxide, may influence aerosol particle formation in...
24 Jun, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
Cleaner city design can cool Barcelona by up to 1.75°C, but new white roofs and parks still cannot offset the more than 6°C warming scientists project by 2100, leaving heat risk high in the neighborhoods that need help mostAmerican cities are facing a deadly surge in heat-related deaths, with fatalities more than doubling since 1999. A new study reveals that w...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
National developers increase share in NCR real estate marketNational real estate developers are significantly increasing their footprint in the NCR region, capturing over 13% of new residential suppl...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
Cabinet expansion decision rests with Cong high command: Karnataka CM ShivakumarKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar stated that cabinet expansion decisions rest with the Congress high command. He assured representat...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
Don't leave Mumbai high and dryMumbai's recent rainfall was a welcome but fleeting relief for its struggling reservoirs. However, true water security in the city depends ...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
RBI overhauls Lead Bank Scheme after review, issues new guidelinesThe Reserve Bank of India has revamped the Lead Bank Scheme to boost district-level credit planning and financial inclusion. New guidelines...
21 Jun, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
Fire breaks out at Bengaluru's Nagasandra Metro StationA minor fire broke out near the emergency exit of Bengaluru's Nagasandra Metro Station on Sunday afternoon, affecting a signboard. Thick sm...
21 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Affordable housing, rental expansion and RERA reforms set to define next growth phase in India's urban region: ReportIndia's housing sector is set for a major overhaul, driven by urbanization and policy shifts. A report highlights the urgent need for affor...
21 Jun, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
In 1879, an inventor kept a carbon-filament bulb glowing for hours, and electric light began changing life after darkThomas Edison's 1879 breakthrough with a long-lasting carbon filament bulb revolutionized electric lighting, moving it from experimental to...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
CM Shivakumar announces one more Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi for civil servant aspirantsKarnataka's Cabinet has greenlit significant developments, including a new Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi for competitive exam aspirants, costin...
20 Jun, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
Karnataka clears industrial projects worth Rs 7,506 crore; Kaynes, Bellatrix among key investorsKarnataka has greenlit industrial projects totaling Rs 7,506 crore, focusing on aerospace, ESDM, and general engineering. The State Level S...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
Urban mobility, cyber safety and sustainable urban development among top priorities for Bengaluru: Priyank KhargeBengaluru's IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge has identified urban mobility, cyber safety, and sustainable development as key priorities for th...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Democratic socialists surge in mayoral races across the country as anti-Trump fervor risesA new wave of progressive leaders is winning mayoral races in major US cities. Candidates like Janeese Lewis George in Washington D.C. and ...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Bhartiya Urban will invest Rs 1,000 crore in developing 1.5 million sq ft residential development in North BengaluruBhartiya Urban is launching Nikoo Homes 8 in Bengaluru's Thanisandra corridor. This project spans 11 acres and includes over 1,000 homes. I...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
Delhi NCR’s next growth story: Four new cities planned as population expected to doubleFour new "Namo Cities" will be developed across the NCR with Rs 5,000 crore in central assistance over five years. The existing NCR boundar...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Realty developer Puravankara acquires 9.73-acre land parcel in north BengaluruRealty developer Puravankara has acquired a significant land parcel in North Bengaluru. The 9.73-acre plot in the Devanahalli growth corrid...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
Maharashtra govt decentralises land approval powers to speed up projectsMaharashtra's government has boosted the powers of district collectors and divisional commissioners. This move aims to speed up approvals f...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.08 AM IST