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Bullet train to Northeast: PM Modi approves Delhi-Guwahati bullet train corridor expansion, extending proposed route to Assam via Varanasi, Patna and Siliguri; CM Himanta thanks CentreAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has welcomed the extension of the Northern bullet train corridor from Siliguri to Guwahati, saying...
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...
See data centres less as energy-sucking private warehouses, and more as quasi-public utilitiesWe need data centres. They run far more than ChatGPT. Search, banking, streaming, social networks, cloud software, government services, hos...
Delhi air force ground closure: Why govt is reclaiming prime Lutyens land near PM house including Race Club, Jaipur Polo Ground and Gymkhana ClubThe closure of the Air Force Sports Complex on October 28 is the latest development in the government's drive to reclaim prime land near Lo...
IKEA to open new city centre store in Bengaluru next month, expanding urban presenceIKEA is set to open a new city centre store in Bengaluru next month, which will enhance accessibility. The upcoming store will feature an 8...
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 ...
Rijiju calls Naseeruddin Shah ‘dangerous urban dimagi naxal’Union Minister Kiren Rijiju responded critically to actor Naseeruddin Shah's remarks regarding the education system. Shah expressed his sup...
Patna Municipal Corporation to raise Rs 200 crore via municipal bondsThe Patna Municipal Corporation is set to launch ₹200 crore worth of municipal bonds, with bids opening on October 30. This move marks Biha...
Canada’s Ontario reopens regional immigration initiative for skilled workers seeking permanent residenceOntario province has launched an exciting new phase of its Regional Economic Development through Immigration initiative. This program is de...
Rome says no to tourist tax, plans short-term rental curbs to tackle overtourismRome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri has decided against implementing an entry fee for tourists visiting the city. He believes that regulating shor...
India to get first cooperative sector airline, says Kerala CM SatheesanKeralam government has given approval for the cooperative sector to initiate flight services in India. Chief Minister V D Satheesan announc...
NITI Aayog member Rajiv Gauba calls for urban reformsAddressing the valedictory session of the 2nd National Urban Conclave on Sunday, Gauba called for removal of restrictive floor-area ratios ...
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...
Indians develop a taste for dark chocolate as household demand jumps 45%Households in India are increasingly purchasing dark chocolate, with a significant rise in demand over recent years. Urban consumers accoun...
PLFS set for fresh overhaul, govt seeks public & expert opinion on upcoming new thingsThe National Statistics Office (NSO), which has conducted the PLFS since 2017, plans to introduce the modifications from January 2027, when...
Andhra SEC extends nomination process in four urban local bodiesAndhra Pradesh State Election Commission has extended the nomination period for four Urban Local Bodies. This decision follows a directive ...
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...