One-time relief for these Greater Bengaluru property owners: Electricity connection without Occupancy CertificateGreater Bengaluru Authority now allows electricity connections without an Occupancy Certificate for homes on plots up to 2,400 sq. ft. This...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Namami Gange: Industrial pollution flowing into Ganga down nearly 60 per cent since 2017Industrial pollution in the Ganga has significantly decreased by almost 60 percent since 2017. This achievement is credited to the Namami G...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
In 1967, an archaeologist’s spade bit into volcanic ash on Santorini, and Akrotiri emerged like a Bronze Age time capsuleAn extraordinary archaeological discovery in Akrotiri, Santorini, has unveiled a hidden prehistoric metropolis. Entombed under layers of vo...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Over 100-year-old cooperative society transforming lives of farmers in PunjabA century-old cooperative in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district is empowering farmers with loans, equipment rentals, and ultra-low-cost biogas. T...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
'Holistic' preparations underway for Nashik Kumbh Mela but it's a race against time, say authoritiesNashik is gearing up for the Kumbh Mela with massive infrastructure projects and heritage conservation. Authorities are integrating technol...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsThe latest escalation in the US-Iran war means that crude oil price is back as a risk for India. Although we are in a market already strugg...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
The ceasefires in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran are stretching the term's meaningCeasefires have been announced but fighting continues across the Middle East - Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. Israeli forces advance in Gaza and L...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Homeowner having possession must pay maintenance charges even if builder did not give OC, independent water connection and sewerage facilities, rules HP RERAHomeowners in possession must pay maintenance charges even without an Occupation Certificate or independent water and sewerage facilities. ...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
From river to muddy trail: Yamuna in Delhi is now just a shallow brown stream, Villagers walk across the dry river bedThe Yamuna River in Delhi has shrunk to a shallow, brown stream, with locals now walking across its dry bed. This yearly phenomenon is attr...
28 May, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Hamas confirms that Israeli airstrikes killed its new military leader in Gaza CityIsraeli airstrikes have killed Mohammed Odeh, the new leader of Hamas's military wing, and his family. This comes as Gaza observes a subdue...
28 May, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
10 Ganga basin cities adopting integrated river-sensitive urban planning: Namami GangeIn a post on X, Namami Gange, the mission's flagship programme for conserving the Ganga river, said the URMP initiative is an attempt to re...
26 May, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
Wastewater turning into resource: NMCG pitches circular water economy modelSewage is now seen as a resource in India. Treated wastewater is replacing freshwater use in industries. Projects are underway to supply tr...
25 May, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Delhi government approves Rs 1,000 crore projects for Yamuna rejuvenationThe government led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, is working in mission mode for the rejuvenation of the Yamuna and the cleaning of the Naj...
24 May, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
From proud owner to regret after one year, Bengaluru flat buyer now feels the 'EMI noose' around his neck as he exposes the hidden cost of owning a property in India's Silicon ValleyA Bengaluru resident's Reddit post reveals the often-unspoken challenges of flat ownership, detailing stressful buying processes, unexpecte...
22 May, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Centre ready in principle for 50:50 funding of Hyderabad metro phase II: Union Minister G Kishan ReddyThe Union government is ready to fund the second phase of the Hyderabad Metro project. A 50:50 cost-sharing agreement with the state govern...
20 May, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
Jharkhand records zero polluted stretches on Ganga main stem for 7th straight year: Namami GangeJharkhand has set a benchmark by maintaining its segment of the Ganga river pristine for seven straight years. This achievement stems from ...
19 May, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Fuel price hike hitting common people, contractors stopping work due to rising bitumen costs: Himachal PWD ministerHimachal Pradesh Public Works Department Minister Vikramaditya Singh alleged that rising petrol and diesel prices are fueling inflation, im...
16 May, 2026, 03.01 PM IST