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SHILLONG, Dec 15: In a major step towards strengthening the operational capabilities of the Meghalaya Police, the state government has approved the establishment of a specialised Urban Warfare Training Facility (UWTF) along with a Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare (CIJW) school, Director General of Police (DGP) Idashisha Nongrang said on Monday. Speaking to The Shillong Times, the DGP said that the proposal for the UWTF, submitted earlier, received approval from the state government last we ...Read More >

...The decision will be formally ratified at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow next month India has been chosen to host the centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2030, bringing the multi-sport event back to the world's most populous nation for the second time in two decades. The city of Ahmedabad, located in western India, was selected ahead of Abuja, Nigeria, by an evaluation commission from Commonwealth Sport, the body that oversees the Games. ...Read More >

Hyderabad: JSW MG Motor India today announced the launch of the All-New MG Hector, marking a significant step forward in bold design, unrivalled comfort, pioneering technology and dynamic driving experience in the SUV segment at Automotive MG showroom at Bowenpally, Hyderabad. The All-New Hector features a striking exterior with a new front and rear bumper design, an all-new grille design, new alloy wheels, and offers two new colours - Celadon Blue and Pearl White. The interiors sport Dual Tone ...Read More >

New Delhi, Dec 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) While the global growth is 3.2 per cent, India is growing at 8.2 per cent, becoming the fastest growing major economy and every global institution is raising their growth outlook for the country in current fiscal (FY26), Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told Parliament on Monday. Stressing that no "dead economy gets a credit rating upgrade," she further stated that India got rating upgrades from three major global agencies -- Morningstar DBRS, S&P and R&I. ...Read More >

Mumbai: Mumbai is poised for a major urban transformation with plans for a 125-acre, world-class Central Park at the iconic Mahalaxmi Racecourse. Announced on Monday by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, the ambitious project has been designed by renowned architect Hafeez Contractor. Shinde said an additional 170 acres of land reclaimed through the Coastal Road project would be integrated with the park, taking its total area to 295 acres. "This is the biggest gift ever for Mumbaikars. There w ...Read More >

India's Unemployment Rate (UR), declined to 4.7 per cent in November this year, at its lowest level since April, for individuals aged 15 years and above. According to Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) monthly labour force and unemployment data, rural unemployment eased to a new low of 3.9 percent, while urban unemployment fell to 6.5 percent, matching the lowest reading recorded earlier this year. Meanwhile, Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) among persons of age ...Read More >

India's Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) surged to a seven-month high of 55.8% in November 2025, driven by strong growth in rural areas. The unemployment rate fell to 4.7%, with notable gains in female employment in rural India.LFPR Reaches Seven-Month High Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) increased to 55.8 per cent in November 2025, the highest level recorded since April 2025, showing a steady improvement in the labour market, according to the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Imp ...Read More >

New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) increased to 55.8 per cent in November 2025, the highest level recorded since April 2025, showing a steady improvement in the labour market, according to the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation. The rise in participation came mainly from rural areas. The overall LFPR for persons aged 15 years and above reached a seven-month high in November. Rural LFPR moved up to 58.6 per cent, compared to 58.0 per cent ...Read More >

New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): The retail credit demand in India strengthened during the July-September 2025 quarter, supported by Goods and Services Tax (GST) rationalisation and improved consumer sentiment ahead of the festive season, according to TransUnion CIBIL's latest Credit Market Report. The Credit Market Indicator (CMI), a composite measure of credit market health, rose to 99 in the September 2025 quarter from 98 in the preceding quarter, reflecting improved demand, supply cond ...Read More >

Mumbai: Ahead of the elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections slated for January 15, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday unveiled plans for 295 acres of Central Park, combining the open land of Mahalaxmi Racecourse and the Coastal Road and also the 10 lakh square feet of the Underground Sports complex. Shinde said that this will be the largest gift ever given to Mumbaikars. "There will be no concrete construction on the ...Read More >

Patna (Bihar) [India], December 15 (ANI): A day after being appointed as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national working president, Bihar minister Nitin Nabin on Monday paid tribute to his father, veteran BJP leader and former MLA Navin Kishore Prasad Sinha, in Patna. Speaking to reporters, he said the party leadership had consistently guided workers and that he was beginning the journey ahead with his father's blessings. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today, December 15, 2025: Kolkata F ...Read More >

Hyderabad, Dec. 5 (Maxim News): Chief Minister Revanth Reddy will visit Osmania University on December 10 to oversee development plans. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp CM directed officials to prioritize student and faculty opinions in the university's upcoming development projects. The final development plan is expected by the end of this month. The CM reviewed various development models covering hostels, roads, academic blocks, and auditorium designs. He suggested several modifications and reco ...Read More >

Hyderabad, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, on Friday, called for preserving historic and heritage buildings on the Osmania University campus while building new structures as part of the development plan. He announced that he would visit the Osmania University (OU) on December 10, and the plans for the university's development would be finalised by month end. At a review meeting with top officials, he made it clear that there should be no hesitation in spending ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's waste processing facilities in municipality areas have been increased from 16 to 80.17 percent in over a decade by setting up services such as material recovery facilities (MRFs), transfer stations, composting plants, construction and demolition (C&D) waste plants and waste to energy plants including waste to electricity, bio-methanation plants and others, data available from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) states. "As reported by States and UTs on Swachhatt ...Read More >

Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida inaugurated Kalika, a dedicated crèche facility designed to offer safe, nurturing day-care support for the children of working mothers and staff, at Kharavel Bhawan here on Monday. The initiative is aimed at strengthening work-life balance within government establishments and marks a significant step toward fostering inclusive and empathetic workplace ecosystems in Odisha. Offices of as many as 11 departments of the state government function in ...Read More >

Bhubaneswar, Dec 1 (UNI) About 52 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants had been identified in various districts across Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the Assembly on Monday. Responding to a question raised by MLA Goutam Buddha Das (BJD), the Chief Minister stated in a written reply that out of the 52 identified infiltrators, 49 have already been deported to Bangladesh after completion of legal procedures. Providing district-wise details, Majhi said the highest number -- 24 immigr ...Read More >

New Delhi, Nov 20 (PTI) Parents and friends of a Class 10 student who ended his life over alleged mental harassment by some teachers staged a protest outside the St Columba's school on Thursday, demanding strict action against the accused teachers and accountability from the private school. There was no immediate reaction from the school administration to the allegations. The victim student's aunt claimed the family had been unaware of the extent of his suffering. "He was depressed for so lon ...Read More >

New Delhi [India], November 20: With robust connectivity, evolving infrastructure, and a growing focus on sustainable urban design, Sector 90 Gurugram real estate is fast emerging as one of Gurugram's most strategically positioned residential micro-markets. Also Read | Mahit Sandhu Wins Silver in 50M Rifle Prone, Her Third Medal at Summer Deaflympics 2025 . Gurugram's real estate growth story continues to expand beyond traditional business hubs, as emerging sectors on the Dwarka Expressway and ...Read More >

Pune: The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) has published the ward-wise draft voters' list for the upcoming municipal elections, in accordance with the guidelines issued on 16th July 2025 and the order dated 13th November 2025. The draft list was released on Thursday. As per the provisional data, Pune city has a total of 35,51,469 registered voters across 41 wards, announced Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) officials. Citizens can submit objections and suggestions regarding the draft ...Read More >

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], November 20 (ANI): A leopard that caused widespread panic on Thursday, in Jaipur's high-security Civil Lines area, was successfully tranquillised and captured following a nearly two-hour rescue operation by the Rajasthan Forest Department. A leopard straying into the VVIP enclave of Civil Lines triggered high alert and tense moments on Wednesday morning before being safely tranquillised and captured f The big cat was first spotted moving through the highly protected ...Read More >

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced that the state government will distribute one crore sarees to one crore women. The saree distribution will be launched on former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's birth anniversary on Wednesday. At a review meeting held with senior officials along with Minister Seethakka on Tuesday, the Chief Minister instructed the officials to distribute the sarees to every eligible woman in the state. The sarees are being made entirely by handloom workers ...Read More >
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New Delhi: Bengaluru has been ranked among the world's top ten most densely populated cities, according to a new UN report, World Urbanisation Prospects 2025: Summary of Results. The report highlights a dramatic rise in megacities (urban areas with 10 million or more residents). Their number has jumped from just eight in 1975 to 33 in 2025, with Asia accounting for 19 of them. By 2050, the tally is expected to reach 37, with cities such as Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Dar es Salaam (United Republic ...Read More >

Mysore/Mysuru: Environmental groups across Mysuru came together to offer heartfelt tributes to Padma Shri awardee Saalumarada Thimmakka, revered as 'Vruksha Mathe' and a tireless ambassador for nature. The homage was held at Hasiru Mysuru Nursery Farm near Bandipalya, where participants offered floral respects to her portrait and observed a moment of silence. The event featured poetry recitations and songs celebrating Thimmakka's inspiring life. Her legacy was remembered not just through words ...Read More >

New Delhi: India's unemployment rate for people aged 15 and above held steady at 5.2% in October, unchanged from September, according to the latest government data released on Monday. An easing in rural joblessness, down from 4.6% to 4.4%, was offset by a modest uptick in urban unemployment, which inched up from 6.8% to 7%, leaving the overall unemployment rate broadly stable from the previous month, showed the periodic labour force survey (PLFS) data released by the ministry of statistics & pr ...Read More >

India's Urban Growth Broadens: Dun & Bradstreet's City Vitality Index Highlights New Economic Frontiers Dun & Bradstreet Logo 4 min read Last Updated : Nov 13 2025 | 3:50 PM IST PRNewswire Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 13: Dun & Bradstreet, a global leader in business decisioning data and analytics, has released the City Vitality Index - Q4 2025, offering a granular view of India's urban economy. Powered by satellite-based Earth Observation (EO) data, the Index tracks real-time econ ...Read More >

New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Monday launched two mobile applications - Sahakar Digi Pay and Sahakar Digi Loan - for urban cooperative banks, describing digital payment adoption as essential for their survival in an increasingly cashless economy. Addressing a two-day international conference on the urban cooperative credit sector, Shah highlighted the government's efforts to professionalise urban cooperative banks (UCBs) and cooperative credit societies, credit ...Read More >

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], November 10 (ANI): GIFT City, India's first operational smart city and International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), and a project of national importance has announced that Bastian Hospitality, one of India's leading premium food and beverage (F&B) groups, is entering Gujarat with a flagship dining and lifestyle destination at GIFT City's Central Park. The upcoming venue, Bastian Republic, will operate the food zone spread across one lakh sq. ft. at Central Park ...Read More >

Gurugram and Faridabad are set to receive 100 electric buses each by March 2026 under the PM e-bus Seva Scheme, said a senior official from the Ministry of housing and urban affairs during the curtain raiser event of the Urban Mobility India (UMI) conference. The conference will start from today and will continue till November 9. It will be inaugurated by Union minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar. Jaideep (single name), an official from the ministry of housing and urban ...Read More >

Mumbai, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Deepika Padukone, who has been a strong advocate for mental health awareness, reacted to cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues' recent revelation about battling anxiety. The 'Om Shanti Om' actress, known for openly sharing her own struggles with depression in the past, praised Jemimah for her honesty and courage in speaking up, highlighting the importance of conversations around mental well-being in sports and beyond. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Deepika Paduko ...Read More >

New Delhi [India], October 31: Breast cancer has emerged as the most common cancer among women in India, with Hyderabad recording the highest incidence rates in the country. The contrast with the USA, where rates have remained stable and screening is widespread, underscores a public health emergency for urban India. Also Read | Has India Pulled 500 Billion Pounds From the UK Economy After Keir Starmer's 'Explosive' Comments on Kashmir and Colonial Reparations? PIB Fact Check Debunks Fake Claim ...Read More >
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