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New Delhi, April 9 (PTI) The talent and capability of today's graduates will take the country to new heights on the global stage, said Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday, while speaking at the 18th convocation of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU). "Today's graduates are the real drivers of Viksit Bharat," she said at the event held at the university's East Delhi campus in Surajmal Vihar. A total of 26,649 degrees were conferred on students, including 124 PhDs, 11 MPh ...Read More >
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for the Agra Development Authority's (ADA) ambitious 'Greater Agra' project, estimated to cost ₹5,142 crore and spread over 449.65 hectares in Raipur and Rehan Kalan villages in the district. The chief minister also laid the foundation for several other development projects worth ₹1,324 crore. Under the state government's 'New City Promotion Scheme' and urban expansion plan, the ADA will develop the township comprising 10 m ...Read More >
The Mumbai pilot suggests the next phase may be 'healthy buildings', where indoor air quality becomes a core part of infrastructure rather than an afterthought Mumbai's real estate sector is set to pilot a new proposition that goes beyond location, design and amenities -- the air residents breathe. In what is being positioned as a first for the city, developer Superb Realty has partnered deep-tech firm Praan to deploy an AI-powered air purification system across a large-scale development spanni ...Read More >
JAIPUR: In a major push to strengthen urban infrastructure in Rajasthan's capital, the Union Cabinet has approved the Jaipur Metro Phase-2 project, a move expected to significantly improve the city's transport system, currently plagued by daily traffic congestion. The 41-kilometres North-South Corridor will be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 13,037.66 crore and is being hailed by experts as a transformative initiative for the capital. Following the approval, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sha ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 9, 2026 - Growth in India is projected at 6.6% in FY27, as higher energy prices caused by the Middle East conflict and supply chain disruptions weigh on economic activity. But even with the slowdown, India remains among the fastest-growing major economies in the world, says the World Bank's latest economic update. Released today, the India Development Update says that despite significant downside risks stemming from the conflict, the economy's strong macroeconomic fundamentals ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha emerged as a leading State in the country in the urban development sector, securing the first position for the successful implementation and service delivery under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0. AMRUT 2.0, which was launched in October 2021 and extended up to March 2027, aims to ensure universal water supply, rejuvenation of water bodies and improved urban infrastructure across cities. According to an official statement, Odisha has em ...Read More >
The decision builds on the Pradhan Mantri-Unauthorised Colonies in Delhi Awas Adhikar Yojana (PM-UDAY) - launched in 2019 to confer ownership rights to residents of unauthorised colonies. Officials familiar with the development said that while the scheme enabled ownership through conveyance deeds and authorisation slips, the absence of approved layout plans had emerged as a key hurdle in allowing construction approvals and full regularisation. Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta said the latest st ...Read More >
The Centre and Delhi government announced a revised transit-oriented development policy to boost affordable housing and urban mobility near transit corridors. The Centre and Delhi government on Tuesday announced a revised framework for transit-oriented development (TOD) in the national capital, proposing development within a 500-metre influence zone of Metro, railway and RRTS corridors, covering nearly 207 square kilometres. The revision links high-density, mixed-use development with mass trans ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 8 (UNI) Police in Baramulla and Kulgam districts on Wednesday intensified enforcement drives to ensure compliance with legal norms, targeting violations related to public health and drug regulations. Agra, Apr 8(UNI) The tourism city of Agra is set to gain a new identity, not just for its historical monuments but as a unique blend of cultural revival and modern urban development. Under the directions of CM Yogi, the upcoming 'Greater Agra' project, which is inspired by Greater Noi ...Read More >
Mumbai: Vietnam-based Vingroup has announced a massive investment of $6.5 billion in Maharashtra, aimed at driving sustainable urban development, industrial growth, tourism, renewable energy, and electric mobility. The announcement was made in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, as the company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the state's Industries Department and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority. Fadnavis Calls Investment a Step Toward Modern Urb ...Read More >
The existing Directorate of Information Technology will be upgraded into a Commissionerate for Electronics, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence, according to an official statement. A dedicated Information Technology cadre will also be established, with permanent posts at the state secretariat, Mantralaya, commissionerate, and district levels, aimed at enhancing IT, AI, and digital governance across the state. The cabinet meeting was chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and his Kerala counterpart Pinarayi Vijayan are engaged in a sharp 'letter-war' over aspects like governance and their respective development claims, which expose the rising tensions between the two non-BJP ruled states. In a detailed four-page response to Revanth Reddy's earlier remarks, Vijayan strongly criticized what he called "factually unsupported" statements and "personally insulting" language. While acknowledging that political differe ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 7 Apr: Chief Minister Pema Khandu urged the newly recruited assistant engineers (AEs) to uphold highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and public service. "You have joined government service by choice. Always remember that you are public servants, and your primary responsibility is towards the people," he said after handing over appointment orders to the successful candidates of the Arunachal Pradesh Engineering Services Examination (APESE) 2026, conducted by the Arunachal P ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai, April 7: The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) has presented a Rs 16,250 crore budget for FY 2026-27, with a strong focus on infrastructure expansion, regional connectivity and housing development across Navi Mumbai and its growth corridors. The corporation has projected a surplus of Rs 100 crore, with estimated receipts of Rs 16,250 crore and expenditure of Rs 16,150 crore. Balanced fiscal performance in previous year Reviewing the previous financial year, CIDCO ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (UNI) The Delhi Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, today expressed its gratitude to the Centre for the decision to regularise 1,511 unauthorized colonies in the national capital. At a meeting held at the Delhi Secretariat, the Cabinet unanimously passed a resolution expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre's leadership, including Urban Development Minister Manohar Lal. The Chief Minister has called it a transformative step, and expressed ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Offering a big relief to over 45 lakh migrant residents living in Delhi's unauthorised colonies, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal on Tuesday announced the regularisation of 1,511 "unauthorised colonies" on an "as is, where is" basis, removing the clause for approved layout plans for these settlements. The Union minister also offered hope to over 60 upscale, affluent unauthorised colonies, Sainik Farms and Anant Ram Dairy, saying the reside ...Read More >
Mumbai: Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL), MMRDA appointed contractor has today marked a major milestone with the successful launch of the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) 'Nayak' for the prestigious Thane-Borivali Twin Tunnel Project, in the presence of the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar along with senior dignitaries and officials. The launch ceremony was attended by MEIL Managing Director Krishna Reddy, Director M ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): The Maharashtra cabinet has approved the establishment of a new independent Department of Electronics, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence in the state. This is an important step towards achieving the goal of a Developed Maharashtra under the Developed India 2047 vision. The existing Directorate of Information Technology will be converted into the Commissionerate of Electronics, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence. A new ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a major decision for lakhs of residents living under decades of uncertainty in the national capital, the Centre has approved regularisation of Delhi's unauthorised colonies on an "As is, Where is" basis. This move is expected to simplify property registration and help nearly 50 lakh residents realise their dream of owning legal rights to their homes. Addressing a press conference at the National Media Centre on Tuesday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta thanked Prime Minister Naren ...Read More >
New Delhi : Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced the rollout of the Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan 2026, positioning it as a shift towards measurable, outcome-driven clean air governance. However, even as the government outlined an ambitious multi-sector strategy, experts cautioned that without strong enforcement, tangible targets, and long-term consistency, the plan risks repeating the shortcomings of previous efforts. Gupta held a review meeting and stressed that clean air and ...Read More >
Palakkad (Keralam) [India], April 6 (ANI): Thrithala Assembly constituency in Palakkad district is once again emerging as one of Keralam's most closely watched political battlegrounds, with the 2026 election shaping up as a high-voltage rematch between CPI(M)'s MB Rajesh and Congress leader VT Balram, while BJP's V Unnikrishnan looks to play a crucial third-force role. What makes this contest particularly compelling is the intense rivalry between Rajesh and Balram, which has already delivered a ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday outlined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government's vision of inclusive growth, asserting that the national capital is progressing by balancing development with heritage, sensitivity, and compassion. In a post on X, the Chief Minister highlighted key provisions in the latest Budget aimed at strengthening animal welfare and healthcare infrastructure across Delhi. She said that a sum of Rs 62 crore has been allocat ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a major development during the GHMC anti-encroachment drive in Hyderabad Old City, Sahil Akbar was taken into custody by Hussaini Alam Police on April 5, 2026, near Mahboob Chowk. He was later produced before a magistrate and sent to judicial custody. The incident comes amid rising tensions over the Hyderabad Old City anti-encroachment drive, which has triggered protests and political reactions. According to police, the action was taken during the ongoing demolition drive in the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government is set to provide slum dwellers modern amenities like shopping complexes, parking spaces and e-rickshaw charging points as part of a new rehabilitation and resettlement policy being prepared, a source said on Saturday. Facilities under consideration include schools, Jan Suvidha Kendras, and dedicated sanitation arrangements for women, according to the government's proposed policy plan. The policy may to be finalised this month. The government also plans to exte ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi government has amended its commercial LPG distribution policy to make it mandatory for industrial and commercial consumers to apply for a piped natural gas (PNG) connection before receiving fresh cylinder allocations, according to an order issued by the department of food, supplies and consumer affairs. The order, dated Thursday, modifies Clause 3.4 of the policy that was updated on March 26. It states that deliveries to commercial and industrial LPG consumers "shall be per ...Read More >
Pune/Nashik: Nine members of a family, including six children, died after their vehicle plunged into an unprotected roadside well in Shivajinagar area of Dindori town in Nashik district, police said on Saturday. The victims were travelling in a multi-utility vehicle (MUV) when it fell into a nearly 25-metre-deep well filled with water on Friday night, said police, adding that the vehicle submerged completely, trapping all occupants inside. "The incident took place around 10.30 pm when the vict ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: As many as 32 major road accidents involving Ama Bus services operated by Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) were recorded in the last two years that claimed 14 lives across cities, including Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Rourkela, the state assembly was informed recently.Replying to a question, the housing and urban development minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra said the accidents took place during 2024 and 2025, with 17 cases reported in 2024 and 15 in 2025. Of the total, 14 were fa ...Read More >
The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has proposed increasing the permissible deviation in building plans from 5% to 15% across the Greater Bengaluru Area, triggering a sharp debate among urban planners, activists and civic authorities in Bengaluru. The draft amendment to GBA building rules is aimed at addressing widespread violations and clearing long-pending occupancy certificates (OCs) for an estimated 3 lakh to 3.5 lakh properties, but critics warn it could effectively regularise non-compli ...Read More >
Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 4 (ANI): The saying 'talent needs no introduction' found a fitting example at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, where wrestlers from Karnataka's Siddi community have made a powerful statement on the mat. Their success is no longer just about medals--it reflects the emergence of an entire community as a force in wrestling. Of African descent, there are about 50,000 Siddis in India, of which one-third live in Karnataka. Out of the nine wrestlers represent ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): In view of ongoing global geopolitical developments disrupting energy supply chains, Chairperson, PNGRB has undertaken a comprehensive review of the development and expansion of City Gas Distribution (CGD) networks across the country on 31st March 2026, covering the progress of the National PNG Drive, compliance by CGD entities with regard to various directives/advisories issued by MoPNG, PNGRB and various other Government bodies, and new measures to facilitate ...Read More >
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