World Bank approves USD 1.5 bn loan to support India's reforms, job creationIndia's push for private sector-led growth and job creation has received a significant boost with the World Bank approving USD 1.5 billion ...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
West Bengal Budget 2026: Govt allocates Rs 36,000 crore for Annapurna Yojna; hikes DA by 20%West Bengal's new BJP government unveiled its first budget, prioritizing welfare and employment. Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta announced...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.21 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
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
70% opinion leaders see India as major global power in two decades: SurveyIndia is poised to become a major global power within two decades. A recent survey reveals strong confidence among policymakers and busines...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
I Squared, US DFC to set up $3 billion energy infrastructure platform in AsiaI Squared Capital and the US International Development Finance Corporation are partnering. They will create a three billion dollar investme...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
J. Kumar bets big on tunnelling as India’s urban pipeline expandsAs India races ahead with metro expansion and urban infrastructure development, execution excellence is becoming the defining factor behind...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Major boost to Meghalaya's infrastructure as Nitin Gadkari lays foundation stones of 6 National Highway projectsMeghalaya's infrastructure receives a major boost with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurating and laying foundation stones for six highw...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
Quarter after quarter, year after year, India is fastest growing economy: FM SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India remains the world's fastest-growing major economy and accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi o...
15 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Instant househelp startups burn $14-15 million in May as discounts heat upInstant home services platforms like Urban Company, Snabbit, and Pronto are aggressively spending millions on discounts again to capture ma...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
India risks becoming "unhealthier before it becomes richer," CEA V Anantha Nageswaran warnsIndia faces a health challenge before achieving wealth. Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran points to rising obesity and sedentary ...
14 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Hurdles behind India's supertall buildings & vertical ambitionsIndia's urban growth is rapid, yet only one building crosses the 300-meter supertall mark. Fragmented regulations and infrastructure gaps h...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
India to remain fastest-growing major economy at 6.6 pc in FY27, down from 7.2 last year: World BankIndia will remain the world's fastest-growing major economy. Growth is projected to slow to 6.6 percent in fiscal year 2026-27. This modera...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
From Dhobi Ghat to luxury towers: How redevelopment is unlocking Mumbai's next real estate boomMumbai's property landscape is shifting towards redevelopment as developable land becomes scarce. Historic Mahalaxmi is transforming into a...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
Karnataka CM Shivakumar points to migration pressure on Bengaluru, seeks Centre’s supportBengaluru's Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has requested additional infrastructure funding from the Centre. The city's status as India's tech...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
Delhi-NCR plans Tokyo-like growth: 8 new towns proposed, nearby city travel to reduce to just 30 minutesDelhi Master Plan 2041 Latest News: Delhi-NCR is planning for significant growth with up to eight new townships and a 30-minute commute goa...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.16 PM IST