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NCRTC to develop urban centres along the Namo Bharat corridorNCRTC is working with NCRPB to develop urban centers along new transit corridors including Namo Bharat. Collaboration focuses on planning f...
London once built a pedestrian bridge that twisted like a corkscrew to clear the canal for boats; the unusual crossing was later removed in 2013The Helix Bridge, a marvel of engineering with its twisting and retracting design, became an iconic visual landmark connecting Paddington B...
NCRTC explores transit-oriented development along Namo Bharat, proposed regional corridorsNCRTC is evaluating transit-oriented development to create planned urban centers along major corridors, including the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meeru...
Indian Bank targets Rs 100 cr lending under EV charging scheme in FY27: MDIndian Bank has set a lending target of Rs 100 crore for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The bank launched IND Green Charge for p...
In 2004, London built a bridge that curls itself into a circle instead of lifting; eight connected sections fold away to let boats throughThe Rolling Bridge in Paddington Basin redefines traditional bridge architecture by transforming into a circular form. Completed in 2004 by...
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...
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...
From Patna to Kanpur, can an emerging market fix dirty, broken cities?Patna is set to become the first municipality in Bihar to issue municipal bonds, raising Rs 200 crore for urban infrastructure. This move h...
Central Asia's biggest state makes renewed push for infrastructure & AI projectsKazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined plans to strengthen energy security, expand infrastructure, develop artificial intellig...
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...
It's taxing to be a Delhi womanWomen in Delhi are disadvantaged by high transport costs tied to safety concerns during late-night commutes. Urban planning must be reforme...
In 2022, Miami sank 345 tons of concrete from a demolished waterfront pier instead of dumping it; the rubble became a reef rising 8 feet from the seafloorMiami-Dade County has developed an innovative approach by creating artificial reefs using demolished concrete. The materials from Bentley B...
Tata Projects secures order from GSFC for acid complex in GujaratThe proposed complex will comprise a 600 metric tonnes per day (MTPD) phosphoric acid plant and a 1,800 metric tonnes per day (MTPD) sulphu...
Pakistan: United Nations report exposes flaws in Sindh's water managementSindh’s water management system is struggling with outdated rules, weak data and growing gaps between official allocations and actual water...
Uttarakhand government presents supplementary budget of Rs 7,844 croreUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has presented a supplementary budget of Rs 7,844.18 crore. This budget prioritises sectors s...
L&T wins orders worth ₹5,000-₹10,000 crore for Dhaka MetroL&T has secured design-and-build orders worth ₹5,000 crore to ₹10,000 crore for two systems packages of Bangladesh’s Dhaka Metro Line 1, th...
Greater Bengaluru Minister Krishna Byre Gowda asks officials to fast-track Hennur-Bagalur Road works, focus on easing congestionGreater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has directed officials to expedite road and infrastructure developments. During i...
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...
It's time Delhi set the pace in scaling up businessesIndia is working towards improving the ease of scaling businesses to boost economic growth and employment. The role of Delhi is critical in...