‘For global trade’s sake, hope our US deal is inked soon’: FM Nirmala SitharamanNirmala Sitharaman expressed optimism regarding the speedy conclusion of the India-US trade agreement during her recent interaction. She hi...
17 Oct, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman pitches for public, private capital to build financially sustainable citiesFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the importance of creating sustainably investable cities in India. She proposed a combinati...
16 Oct, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
India within striking distance of 8% GDP growth, resilience not accidental: Shaktikanta DasWith an ambitious target of 8% GDP growth, India aims for Viksit Bharat by the year 2047 through innovative reforms. The government is dedi...
04 Oct, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
Contaminated water in Indore's Bhagirathpura result of decades of systemic failure: Probe commissionThe water contamination that resulted in multiple deaths in Bhagirathpura was reviewed by a commission. The commission revealed that system...
01 Oct, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
Meghalaya links farm income to water security, releases ₹28.60 crore to 1.14 lakh households in TuraMeghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma released Rs 28.60 crore under FOCUS+ for 1,14,400 farming households, including 9,070 new benefic...
22 Sep, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
Delhi govt launches PM Surya Ghar portal; NDMC clears EVs, Ayush hospital, civic projectsDelhi launched a solar registration portal for rooftop installations and subsidies. The New Delhi Municipal Council approved electric vehic...
22 Sep, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
GFF 2026: NITI Aayog's Rajiv Gauba calls for deregulation as defining feature of India's next-generation reformsNITI Aayog member Rajiv Gauba called for simpler rules and hassle-free processes. He emphasised deregulation and doing away with license ap...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
A country without evenings: Cuba's blackouts pass 24 hours as Washington targets the firm that keeps its power plants runningThe United States has imposed new sanctions on Cuba, targeting key energy import companies. These measures aim to worsen the island's ongoi...
09 Sep, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
The Himalayas look unchanged from below, but something is happening high in the mountains — Nepal’s disaster offers a frightening clueA recent disaster in Nepal highlights growing instability in the warming Himalayas. Massive rock and ice collapses unleash destructive floo...
05 Sep, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
The road less paved: India’s cities have a governance problemAs key contributors to national economic growth, Indian cities face challenges in governance due to unfulfilled promises of devolving power...
02 Sep, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Land supply, urban planning reforms critical for affordable housing, says NITI Aayog's Rajiv GaubaLand supply and urban planning reforms will be critical to expanding affordable housing in Indian cities, with states and municipal authori...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Civic bodies need vibrant muni bond mkt to raise funds: RBITo be sure, the size of municipal budgets in India are much smaller than peers in other countries, while revenues are dominated by property...
11 Nov, 2022, 06.33 AM IST
Centre to dole out Rs 10,000 crore incentive for municipal reformsThe Centre will dole out the biggest ever incentive of Rs 10,000 crore to municipalities and states in the next two years to push urban ref...
26 Dec, 2017, 10.30 AM IST
'Challenge Fund' to push states for urban reformsHow much each state gets would depend on how they perform not only in their corporations but as a comparative to other states.
23 Feb, 2017, 12.39 AM IST
Bihar, MP, other 'Bimaru' states shine in urban reformsThe assessment is based on documentary evidence after 23 states and Union territories submitted their claims for 436 of the 500 cities cove...
29 Sep, 2016, 11.32 AM IST
SDMC seeks 'Municipal Reform Fund' from Delhi governmentSubhash Arya alleged that grants under various schemes have not been released by the Delhi government to the corporation.
10 Mar, 2015, 08.30 PM IST
- State set to issue policy instructions to corporations
The state government on Thursday decided to play Big Brother to all municipal corporations in the state in issuing “positive policy directi...
04 Sep, 2008, 11.25 PM IST