BEST strike day two: Commuters face hardships as buses remain off roadsMumbai's public transport ground to a halt for a second day as BEST employees continued their strike despite government intervention and th...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Shiv Sena turns 60: Uddhav faction faces existential crisis, Shinde group battles for relevanceMumbai's Shiv Sena marks 60 years with its factions facing significant challenges. Uddhav Thackeray's group confronts an existential crisis...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
BEST bus strike in Mumbai today: Check timing, affected services and areasBEST Srike in Mumbai Today Update: Mumbai commuters face potential public transport disruption as BEST employees start an indefinite strike...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.43 AM IST
Put a freeze on extreme heat: Why India needs more than just heatwave warningsIndia faces severe heatwaves. Dangerous heat now affects large areas with little relief. This crisis demands action beyond meteorology. Hea...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Mumbai BEST employees announce indefinite strike: Why they're protesting and how it could disrupt your travelBEST employees are launching an indefinite strike from Thursday midnight. This action could disrupt bus services across Mumbai and electric...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
Assam Assembly sittings decline: PRS Research reveals Bill passing speed and Budget discussion trendsA research on the Assam Legislative Assembly from 2021-2026 revealed a decrease in annual sitting days to 20. The assembly passed a signifi...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
France's data centre ambitions bump up against rural fearsA huge AI data centre is planned for Fouju, France. This project brings hope for jobs and money to the small village. However, residents wo...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
France's data centre ambitions bump up against rural fearsA massive AI data centre planned for the small French village of Fouju is creating a divide. While proponents see economic benefits and job...
05 Jun, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Citizens, experts oppose Thane Ring Metro project, cite planning flawsThane residents and transport experts are opposing the new Rs 12,200 crore Integrated Ring Metro project. They call it a waste of public mo...
31 May, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
BMC begins process to raise Rs 1,000 crore via bonds in FY27Mumbai's civic body, the BMC, is set to raise ₹1,000 crore via bonds in FY27, with merchant bankers invited to manage the issuance. This ma...
26 May, 2026, 05.54 AM IST
Where there's a will, there are funds to deal with urban challengesProjects worth ₹15,000 crore across six states are being awarded to kick-start the Centre's ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund. These initi...
20 May, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
Missed the Enhanced STAR deadline? Thousands of New York seniors could still recover $1,000 property tax relief through a hidden late-filing opportunity many homeowners never realized existedThousands of New York seniors may still qualify for Enhanced STAR property tax relief worth more than $1,000 despite missing earlier filing...
18 May, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
'This is not West Bangladesh': Bengal minister Agnimitra Paul warns against street disruptions, says rules apply to all religionsBengal Minister Agnimitra Paul announced strict enforcement of rules for public street activities. No inconvenience to citizens will be per...
15 May, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
Malaysia replaced streetlights with roads that glow in the dark, but this futuristic idea, which promised to revolutionize night driving, ended up running into a very down-to-earth problemMalaysia explored futuristic glow-in-the-dark road markings to enhance safety and reduce energy use. The pilot project in Hulu Langat showe...
30 Apr, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
Finland may introduce tourist tax for visitors from 2027Finland is set to introduce a tourist tax, empowering municipalities to generate revenue from visitors. This proposed charge, applicable to...
21 Apr, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Civic bodies turn to bond market after budget incentiveIn a strategic move towards urban development, Indian cities are set to tap into the debt market for funding. Key players like the Bombay M...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
AMC seeks to go first with Rs 1,000-cr bond issueAn AMC plans to be the first mover with a ₹1,000 crore bond issue, seeking to leverage strong liquidity conditions and early investor inter...
16 Apr, 2026, 07.48 AM IST