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India, France co-chair Economic & Financial Dialogue, agree to deepen cooperation on critical mineralsIndia and France held their Economic and Financial Dialogue in Aix-en-Provence, co-chaired by Nirmala Sitharaman and Roland Lescure. Discus...
HUDCO to provide up to $10.50 billion loan for Bihar infrastructure projectsBihar is set to receive a massive financial boost for its urban development. Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO) has inked a ...
Tata Power to install solar, battery energy systems across one lakh households in Punjab over three yearsTata Power Solaroof has launched 'Ghar Ghar Solar' in Punjab, aiming to equip one lakh households with rooftop solar and battery systems ov...
Catch 'em before they fall: India's new climate safety netIndian cities face a dual threat of extreme heat and torrential monsoons, severely impacting informal workers. Traditional insurance and go...
3one4 Capital launches $15 million fund to support overlooked sectors, women foundersKnown as the IIDEA Fund, this will be managed by 3one4 Capital with support from BII to back founders in sectors like energy transition, ag...
Slumdogs no more: Can tycoons take the Mumbai Model to other cities?India's top business tycoons like Ambani and Adani are shifting focus from city outskirts to redeveloping Mumbai's older housing and slum a...
Govt pledges extra Rs 30,000 crore for NIIF, move to spur infra investments, says finance ministryThe Indian government has boosted its commitment to the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) by an additional Rs 30,000 crore...
Why clean land records are key to India's property marketStates are rapidly digitizing land records to streamline India's complex property market. This move aims to curb disputes, speed up transac...
The adaptation imperative: Subnational action and India’s heat challengeAt present, more than three-quarters (76%) of India’s population is at high or very high risk of extreme heat.
Govt notifies 1.03 crore square metres land in South Goa as No Development ZoneGoa has declared over a crore square metres of ecologically sensitive land in Salcete taluka as a No Development Zone. This move, encompass...
Cabinet Secretariat cracks down on red tape, orders faster clearances for Centre's key projectsThe Cabinet Secretariat is pushing for faster government processes and reduced red tape to expedite key central projects. New directives ai...
West Bengal to scrap urban land ceiling act, finance minister Dasgupta saysWest Bengal's new BJP government is set to abolish the Urban Land Ceiling Act, a move long demanded by industries. This legislation, which ...
Maharashtra cabinet clears draft bill to recognise women farmers, widen welfare accessMaharashtra's cabinet has greenlit a groundbreaking bill to legally recognize women farmers, even those without land. This initiative aims ...
World MSME Day: Global trade risks weigh on MSMEs; industry seeks competitiveness-focused reformsIndian MSMEs are urging a policy overhaul to boost global competitiveness, citing challenges from geopolitical shifts and supply chain disr...
Bengal government declares July 6 public holiday on Syama Prasad Mookerjee's 125th birth anniversaryWest Bengal has declared July 6 a public holiday to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, recognizing him ...
A Rs 20 lakh crore plan could shake up the Delhi-NCR property marketDelhi-NCR's property market faces affordability challenges, prompting the ambitious NCR Regional Plan 2041. This plan aims to reshape the r...
Centre, Telangana appoint SBI Caps to evaluate Hyderabad Metro takeover, Phase-II expansionHyderabad Metro's future is set for a new direction as the Centre and Telangana government have agreed to appoint SBI Capital Markets. This...
VinFast India partners Shriram Finance for vehicle financeVinFast India has joined hands with Shriram Finance Ltd to boost electric vehicle adoption through accessible retail finance. This collabor...
MHADA’s 925-acre Mumbai redevelopment pipeline may draw Rs 4 lakh cr investmentMumbai's housing redevelopment is set for a massive Rs 4 lakh crore investment, promising 75,000 rehabilitation tenements and 30,000 MHADA ...
World Bank approves USD 1.5 bn loan to support India's reforms, job creationIndia's push for private sector-led growth and job creation has received a significant boost with the World Bank approving USD 1.5 billion ...