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Hudco mulls $1 billion foreign debt under RBI forex swap facilityHudco aims to secure one billion dollars in foreign debt. This will be achieved through the Reserve Bank of India's concessional forex swap...
Mumbai redevelopment projects gather steam as cluster-led developments gain tractionMumbai's property market is seeing a major shift in redevelopment. Developers are now focusing on larger, cluster-based projects instead of...
‘Civic sense, zero potholes, less honking, functional street lights’: Indian traveller in Bangkok shares simple things that Indian cities lackIndian cities often fall short on basic amenities like roads and waste management. A traveler's observations in Bangkok reveal a stark cont...
CAG flags shortcomings at Social Audit Unit of Assam; suggests corrective measuresAssam's Social Audit Unit is struggling with significant operational and governance issues. A CAG report reveals its registration expired f...
Hurdles behind India's supertall buildings & vertical ambitionsIndia's urban growth is rapid, yet only one building crosses the 300-meter supertall mark. Fragmented regulations and infrastructure gaps h...
Ram temple donation row: UP govt forms 3-member SITA three-member Special Investigation Team has been formed by the Uttar Pradesh government to investigate allegations concerning donations a...
From Dhobi Ghat to luxury towers: How redevelopment is unlocking Mumbai's next real estate boomMumbai's property landscape is shifting towards redevelopment as developable land becomes scarce. Historic Mahalaxmi is transforming into a...
SatSure bags $2.6 million grant to build AI-powered Earth observation modelsIndian space startup SatSure Analytics received a $2.57 million grant to develop AI models for Earth observation, bolstering the nation's s...
RBI proposes unified framework for banks' risk, compliance and audit functionsThe Reserve Bank of India has released a draft framework for bank control and assurance functions. This aims to simplify rules and boost go...
Ride-hailing app Bolt expands to Italy in bid to shake up underserved marketEstonia-based Bolt will work with hundreds of drivers in Milan - either official cab drivers or private hire car drivers - and expects to s...
Maharashtra govt decentralises land approval powers to speed up projectsMaharashtra's government has boosted the powers of district collectors and divisional commissioners. This move aims to speed up approvals f...
Delhi to get mirror-like roads: New road plan promises AI-style monitoring, green belts and scientific maintenanceDelhi is set for a major road upgrade. A new scientific system will manage road construction and maintenance. This initiative focuses on im...
CEA Nageswaran backs CAG audit of local bodiesChief economic adviser V Anantha Nageswaran calls for Comptroller and Auditor General of India audits for Panchayati Raj institutions. This...
Anand Mahindra fascinated by this Indian city where people can drink water straight from tap; explains why they don't need RO purifiers or bottled waterAnand Mahindra Puri water story: Puri, a coastal city in India, now offers tap water safe for direct consumption. This achievement stems fr...
New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and more: Why top cities in US are seeing more rats than everRat problems are escalating in major US cities due to modern urban design, not just sanitation. Dense populations, extensive underground in...
Fire safety audit conducted at Khan Global Coaching Centre in Bihar amid ongoing police investigationAuthorities audited Khan Global Studies Institute after a violent clash. Police registered a case and are investigating aerial firing by se...
Kazakhstan enacts measures to usher in political reformsKazakhstan's President Tokayev has enacted constitutional reforms, introducing a Vice President and establishing the Kurultai as the suprem...
Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027: Maharashtra government approves Rs 2,267 crore to acquire 191.21 acres of landThe Maharashtra government has allocated Rs 2,267 crore toward acquiring land for the Sadhu Gram initiative. This area will be used for hos...
Differential deposit rates permitted but must be transparent, says RBI Governor amid HDFC Bank rowThe Reserve Bank of India permits banks to offer different interest rates on deposits. These rates must be transparent and follow specific ...
Pakistan embarrassed in Japan as 'illegal' mosque inaugurated in presence of Pak ambassador now faces demolitionA mosque inaugurated by Pakistan's ambassador in Japan has sparked a diplomatic and legal controversy. Japanese authorities declared the st...