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Nearly 30% of pedestrian deaths occur on national highways, not just city roadsShocking data reveals nearly 30% of over 1.8 lakh pedestrian deaths between 2019-2024 occurred on national highways, not just busy cities. ...
Green residential developments can reduce water consumption by 30-50%: ReportIndia's burgeoning green building sector faces a transparency gap, hindering homebuyers' ability to assess sustainability. To address this,...
22.7 lakh students appear for NEET re-test amid AI, CCTV and biometric vigilThe National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the NEET-UG re-examination on Sunday for 22.7 lakh candidates at 5,440 centres in India and 14 ...
NEET re-exam went well; we are 100 per cent confident: NTA Director GeneralMore than 20 lakh candidates appeared for the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination on June 21 across 5,440 centres in India and 14 centres abroad....
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...
Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance call for strike on Ladakh on June 23, warn administration of any misadventureLadakh's Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance have announced a region-wide strike for June 23. They accuse the Home Ministry and UT...
Japan Inc follows PM Takaichi to India, with chips and investments on the agendaGuwahati is set to host the India-Japan annual summit from July 1-3, marking a significant shift to the Northeast. Toshihiro Suzuki of Suzu...
US tells ASML it's concerned one of its chipmaking tools may be in China: reportASML has pushed back against those concerns, noting that EUV, or extreme ultraviolet, lithography tools used to print tiny chip circuits ar...
Seamless passport service serves as engine for prosperous, Viksit Bharat: JaishankarExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar declared passport delivery "truly democratised," highlighting its swiftness and accessibility. He no...
Mizoram CM Lalduhoma highlights role of externally aided projects in Northeast development at Shillong seminarMizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma said externally aided projects not only provide financial assistance but also bring valuable technical exp...
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...
Right to walk on demarcated footpath is fundamental right: SCThe Supreme Court has declared the right to walk on footpaths a fundamental right. This right takes precedence over motorised vehicles. The...
Living in a flat? Govt may soon introduce a new certificate that could reveal whether your building is actually safe to live inThe Indian government is considering introducing durability certificates for buildings to address growing concerns over unsafe construction...
Bengal plans dolphin parks, Ganga Aarti on Hooghly under Namami Gange pushWest Bengal is set to establish two dolphin parks, including one in Contai. The state will also undertake extensive cleaning of the Hooghly...
Govt plans financial aid for contractors to provide temporary homes to labourers at project sitesHousing Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced plans to financially assist contractors for temporary labourer housing at project sites, fun...
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...
India delivers 5 tonnes of medical aid to Afghanistan under humanitarian assistanceThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on June 11 reiterated India's commitment to strengthening Afghanistan's healthcare system, announcin...
Unemployment rate hits 11-month high of 5.5% in MayIndia's unemployment rate climbed to a high in May. Rural joblessness saw a significant rise, reaching a 12-month peak. Urban unemployment ...
Hudco mulls $1 billion foreign debt under RBI forex swap facilityHudco aims to secure one billion dollars in foreign debt. This will be achieved through the Reserve Bank of India's concessional forex swap...
Karnataka seeks fast-track central clearance for Rs 13,549-crore Bengaluru mobility projectsKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar urged Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar to expedite approvals for infrastructure projects worth Rs...