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India's cities need USD 2.4 trillion investment by 2050, but municipal corporations raise only a fraction: Report- In 1998, an Arizona man secretly cut holes through Tucson’s street curbs to steal stormwater; the illegal experiment eventually changed city policy
- From 2007 to 2015, New York City planted one million trees across its five boroughs, a $400 million campaign to widen the shade canopy and cool streets baking under urban heat
- Renewable energy expansion, battery storage push key to green transition: Pralhad JoshiIndia is accelerating its clean energy transition with a strong push in battery storage, wind and solar power, Union minister Pralhad Joshi...25 Jul, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
- In 2013, the Army Corps fortified Lake Borgne with the $1.1 billion 'Great Wall of Louisiana,' the biggest design-build in its history, to shield New Orleans from another KatrinaIn the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the weaknesses in infrastructure were starkly highlighted, leading to the creation of the IHNC–Lake ...23 Jul, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
- Europe heatwave: The thermometer is flashing red for the continent's economyEurope's heatwave is becoming a growing economic threat as extreme temperatures disrupt transport, reduce labour productivity, damage agric...21 Jul, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
- Donald Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, says he will add cost to tariffsPresident Donald Trump blamed Canada for wildfire smoke affecting the United States. He threatened to add pollution costs to existing tarif...18 Jul, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
- Gujarat tops NITI's investment friendliness index; Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu followGujarat, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu lead NITI Aayog's investment friendliness index. The index assesses states on eight key parameters for...18 Jul, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Friedrich Nietzsche: "One must pay dearly for immortality; one has to die several times while still..." — Inspiring life lessons on reinvention, courage, resilience, and inner strength: Why the revolutionary German philosopher still shapes how we think and growQuote of the Day by Friedrich Nietzsche: “One must pay dearly for immortality; one has to die several times while still alive.” These words...17 Jul, 2026, 06.45 AM IST
- Community inclusion key focus at BRICS technical experts' climate-smart urban resilience meet: NDMABRICS nations' technical experts discussed community inclusion in climate-smart urban infrastructure planning. They focused on making citie...16 Jul, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
- How small-town India is powering the next startup revolutionIndia's startup revolution is spreading beyond metros, with young innovators from tier-2 and tier-3 cities building scalable solutions. Bet...13 Jul, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Jane Fonda: 'If you allow yourself, you can become...' Life lessons on resilience, personal suffering, vulnerability, healing, character and fortitudeQuote of the day by Jane Fonda reminds people that pain does not have to define a person's future. The quote explains how struggles can bec...11 Jul, 2026, 04.04 AM IST
- Delhi government, World Bank launch orientation for Rs 8,300-crore clean air projectThe seven-year programme, to be implemented between September 2026 and August 2033, will be financed through a 65 per cent loan from the Wo...10 Jul, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
- "We need cooperation": Afghanistan agriculture minister Mawlawi Attaullah Omari seeks assistance from India for modernisationAfghanistan's Agriculture Minister sought Indian technical help for modernization. He highlighted centuries-old ties and deep cultural para...10 Jul, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
- Smarter citizens for dumbed-down citiesIndian cities face chronic waterlogging each monsoon season. This recurring problem stems from poor civic planning and administrative negle...10 Jul, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
- Eight water bodies to come up in Delhi ridge to boost groundwater rechargeEight water bodies will be developed in Delhi's central and southern ridge areas. This initiative aims to improve groundwater recharge and ...09 Jul, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
- Top fashion brands have a supply chain battle against extreme India heatAs Indian garment factories contend with soaring temperatures, worker efficiency and health have been jeopardised. Epic Group's facility in...09 Jul, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
- Experts urge caution as demand grows for AC in heatwave-hit UKLondoner Zainab Hussain once saw air conditioning as a luxury in Britain. However, after sweltering at night through the second heatwave of...06 Jul, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
- Singapore announces Greater Sentosa plan with new tourist attractionsSingapore is set to transform Sentosa and Brani Island into a "Greater Sentosa" over the next two decades. This ambitious master plan aims ...04 Jul, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
- ADB approves USD 230 million loan to modernise water supply and sanitation in ChennaiChennai's water infrastructure is set for a major upgrade with a USD 230 million loan from the Asian Development Bank. This initiative aims...03 Jul, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
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