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Govt takes over 39.5-acre Air Force Sports Complex near PM's residence in DelhiThe Centre has taken possession of 39.5 acres housing the Indian Air Force's Sports Complex near the Prime Minister's residence at Lok Kaly...
Big FMCG companies outgrow market as smaller rivals get squeezed by costs and slowing rural demandIndia's fast-moving consumer goods sector has experienced a slowdown in volume growth amid rising costs. Rural demand has weakened, impacti...
Nitin Gadkari wants to change how India's city roads are built; after highways, he's turning his attention to engineers, quality and accountabilityNitin Gadkari has called for a national mission on urban roads, stressing better project preparation, skilled engineers and accountability....
NASA's Artemis II rocket punched 3,100-mile-long holes in Earth's atmosphere, disrupted GPS signals: StudyNASA's Artemis II mission created large disturbances in the ionosphere that disrupted GPS signals across the United States. These disturban...
Noida removes FAR cap on projects along 45-metre roads, paving way for high-risesNoida’s decision to remove the maximum FAR cap for residential projects along 45-metre roads is expected to encourage high-rise development...
India progressing towards sending its first human deep-sea mission to depth of up to 6,000 metres by 2028: Jitendra SinghUnion Minister Jitendra Singh outlined India's plans for deep-sea exploration and human spaceflight during the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialog...
Nitin Gadkari flags Indian highways, expressways still lack perfect signageNitin Gadkari highlighted the need for better project preparation and accountability in urban road development initiatives. He expressed co...
This Gurgaon couple bought a car for family road trips with their parrotAsanka and Monisha, who relocated to Gurugram from Kolkata, purchased a pre-owned Toyota Urban Cruiser. They sought a car that could accomm...
Sarbananda Sonowal outlines plan to double coastal & waterway freight share to 12% by 2047The Indian government is implementing initiatives to double the share of coastal and inland waterway shipping by 2047. The Coastal Cargo Pr...
Road ministry signs MoU with Bihar to use river silt for national highways constructionThe ministry of road transport and highways signed an MoU with the Bihar government for river desilting. This initiative aims to use excava...
In 2026, Utah began recycling 35 miles of US 50 in place instead of hauling away the old road; the method reuses 90% of the material and is expected to save $5 millionIn Utah, a groundbreaking road restoration initiative is underway on US Route 50, employing cold in-place recycling. This innovative method...
India needs indigenous technologies to ensure energy security: Union Minister G Kishan ReddyAt the NIT Raipur convocation, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy emphasized India's need for innovations in energy, mining, and healthcare. He ...
US Embassy in Saudi Arabia warns citizens of possible Houthi attacks, airport disruptions amid rising tensionsA security alert was issued by the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia regarding potential attacks and disruptions. The alert highlights recent host...
Centre approves Rs 989 crore for 39 road projects in KeralamThe Centre has approved Rs 988.75 crore for 39 road development projects in Keralam that will begin in December. The funding will support t...
Russia, US veto rival UN Western Sahara resolutions, leaving peacekeeping mission in limboRussia and the United States recently vetoed each other's resolutions concerning Western Sahara at the Security Council. This disagreement ...
Delhi air pollution: How to fight toxic air and protect the city’s trees amid worsening air qualityDelhi's escalating pollution crisis has dire implications for both its inhabitants and its trees. Toxic air diminishes chlorophyll producti...
Road ministry to assess and rate all national highwaysIn a notification issued on Thursday, the ministry of road transport and highways said it will assess the overall performance of highways o...
Who is Dr M. V. Ramana Murthy? An IIT Madras alumnus honoured after a new electric ray species discovered deep in the Arabian Sea has been named after himNew electric ray species found: Dr M. V. Ramana Murthy, Mission Director of India's Deep Ocean Mission, has been honoured by the naming of ...
Cities cannot be governed from state capitals, need empowered local governments: NITI Aayog's Rajiv GaubaRajiv Gauba emphasized the need for reforms in urban governance during the National Urban Conclave. He highlighted the importance of empowe...
Parliamentary panel selects 25 subjects for review of urban development, Delhi projectsUnder the Department of Urban Development, the committee will examine rainwater harvesting initiatives, legacy waste remediation, functioni...