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Vav‑Tharad (Gujarat), March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asserted that India's push to expand renewable energy, transport and public infrastructure is being realised on the ground. The Prime Minister made the statement while inaugurating and laying the foundation stones for development projects worth Rs 19,806.9 crore in Vav-Tharad district in Gujarat. Addressing a public gathering, the Prime Minister said that improved road and rail links would encourage busine ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 1 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will flag off 250 electric and CNG vehicles for the Lucknow Municipal Corporation on Wednesday, as part of the state government's efforts to enhance urban cleanliness and sustainable development. In a post on X, the Chief Minister emphasised the progress of Uttar Pradesh towards the goal of 'Zero Waste to Zero Carbon Emissions', crediting the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for steering the s ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) on Tuesday signed an agreement with Singapore-based Surbana Jurong for the preparation of a comprehensive master plan for the proposed New City project here. The agreement was signed by BDA secretary Manas Ranjan Padhi and Surbana Jurong's deputy director Manideep Dutta in presence of senior officials, including deputy commissioner and nodal officer (New City) Bhabataran Sahu. The project will span over 800 acre area across Gothapatna, M ...Read More >
Srinagar, Mar 31: Jammu and Kashmir's long-envisioned metro connectivity is inching closer to reality, with the government confirming significant progress on the proposed Metrolite projects for Jammu and Srinagar. The details came in a reply to MLA Mohan Lal in the Legislature, where the government stated that the Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for both cities have been finalised and submitted to the Government of India for appraisal. "In Jammu, the proposed Metrolite corridor from Bantalab to ...Read More >
Vav-Tharad (Gujarat), March 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth Rs 19,806.9 crore at a ceremony in Vav‑Tharad in North Gujarat. The projects, undertaken by the central and state governments, span energy, transport, railways, urban infrastructure and housing, reflecting a major investment in the region's socio‑economic landscape. The inauguration drew senior state leaders, including Gujarat Chief Minister Bh ...Read More >
Keralam Assembly Elections 2026: Identity politics dominates Malabar, urbanisation and development concerns shape Central Kerala, and leadership-driven contests define South. Keralam Assembly Elections 2026: Keralam does not vote as a single bloc. Electoral patterns vary sharply across Malabar, Central Keralam and South Keralam, and these regional shifts play a decisive role in both Assembly and Lok Sabha elections. As the state heads towards the April 9, 2026 polls, this divide once again beco ...Read More >
New Delhi - Akvo Atmospheric Water Systems Pvt. Ltd., a leading company in cutting edge water technology has been awarded recognition as one of the Most Innovative Companies in the Asia-Pacific regions for 2026 by Fast Company; ranking 10th in the Asia-Pacific Region. Akvo is one of only three Companies from India listed on the 2026 Global List, further strengthening its international presence in the innovation space. Akvo's inclusion underscores its pioneering work in Atmospheric Water Generat ...Read More >
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav on Friday said the Government of India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is committed to strengthening the integrated healthcare ecosystem. "Today, healthcare is not limited to hospitals; it must begin at home for individuals to focus on their overall well-being," Jadhav said while addressing virtually the 4th Annual Illness to Wellness Summit in the national Capital. The MoS (Independent Charge) for Aa ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30: In a major policy clarification ahead of India's upcoming population exercise, the Union Government has confirmed that couples in live-in relationships may be counted as "married" in Census 2027, provided they consider their relationship a stable union. The update was issued on March 30, 2026, through a detailed set of 33 FAQs on the newly launched self-enumeration portal. According to official guidelines, the classification hinges on self-perception rather than legal statu ...Read More >
Delhi Air Quality: Delhi, India's capital city, is one of the largest and prominent cities of India. Delhi is a vibrant city famous for its rich history and cultural heritage such as India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Red Fort, Lotus Temple, Akshardham Temple, Jantar Mantar, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Jama Masjid, and so on. But apart from all this, Delhi is also famous for its most common headline of the Delhi air crisis. Most of the time, Delhi keeps facing the issues of air pollution and the a ...Read More >
As Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) continue to battle severe air pollution, China has offered its experience as a "shared struggle." The Chinese embassy in India highlighted the stark contrast between the two cities' air quality indices (AQI). Beijing's AQI was 68, "satisfactory" on China's scale, while Delhi's stood at a "severe" 447, according to India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Yu Jing, spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in India, acknowledged the complexity of a ...Read More >
THANE: Forest Department teams from the Badlapur Forest Division have been carrying out an intensive search operation for the past week to trap two leopards spotted near residential areas in and around Badlapur, triggering fear among residents. The presence of the big cats came to light after CCTV footage showed them attacking dogs, goats and chickens in the vicinity. Following repeated incidents involving pets and livestock, the Forest Department has advised residents to avoid venturing into v ...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 >
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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 >
NEW DELHI -- When New Delhi's air quality plunged to "severe" levels this month, Gayatri Shrivastava switched on all three of her apartment's air purifiers -- two in the living room, one in the bedroom -- as a gray haze settled over the city. "Most of them are Philips," she told Nikkei Asia, adding ... ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Mortgage finance companies outside the banking sector are expected to see strong growth over the next two years, a new report said on Wednesday. According to data compiled by Crisil Ratings, the assets under management (AUM) of non-bank mortgage lenders are set to rise by 18-19 per cent this fiscal and the next, matching the 18.5 per cent growth recorded last year. However, the three key loan segments -- home loans, loans against property (LAP), and wholesale ...Read More >
"The JMC has launched a comprehensive plan to restore and rejuvenate all water bodies within its jurisdiction. The ponds, wells and streams which once served as vital sources of water and community spaces are gradually disappearing due to urbanisation and neglect," JMC Commissioner Devansh Yadav said. "The corporation is fully committed to conserving these natural assets, as they are essential for maintaining ecological balance, groundwater recharge and cultural heritage," he said. Yadav, alon ...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: Citing several case studies from India, the World Economic Forum on Friday said seven emerging deep technologies, including generative AI, robotics and satellite-enabled remote sensing, are poised to transform agriculture. These technologies, which also include computer vision, edge Internet of Things (IoT), CRISPR (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats), and nanotechnology, will boost resilience and productivity, while securing rural livelihoods, the WEF said in ...Read More >
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh has registered the highest incidents of stubble burning as compared to other states in north India this season, though the number has dropped as compared to the previous year. The figures raise a concern since stubble burning -- mostly done at the onset of winter -- increases air pollution. According to Consortium for Research on Agro-ecosystem Monitoring and Modelling from Space (CREAMS), an interdisciplinary research carried out by the Indian Agricultural Research Instit ...Read More >
CHENNAI: In view of heavy inflows from catchment areas, the Water Resources Department (WRD) on Friday increased the discharge from Poondi reservoir from 4,500 cusecs to 9,500 cusecs. Officials said releases may be further increased depending on inflow and rainfall in the coming days. Following the outflow, a flood alert has been issued for more than 30 villages along the Kosasthalaiyar river, including Nambakkam, Krishnapuram, Atrambakkam, Odhapai and Thamaraipakkam. As of Friday, the dam's st ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's luxury goods market is projected to see 10 per cent growth to reach $12.1 billion by 2025, emerging as a significant player in the global luxury market, a new report has said. The luxury retail landscape is being reimagined, with brands moving beyond transactional spaces to offer curated lifestyle experiences, according to data analytics company Euromonitor International. South Africa (15 per cent), India (10 per cent), and the United Arab Emirates (9 ...Read More >
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on "sustained efforts to make the Yamuna clean", assuring him that BJP govt in Delhi is "fully committed to rejuvenate" the river. CM also said govt was making arrangements across the city to ensure that the Chhath was celebrated in a grand manner. "Delhi govt is committed to building a 'Viksit Delhi', transforming the capital into a modern, clean, safe and citizen-friendly city," CM said after the meeting.Gupt ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 20: The recent goods and services tax (GST) rationalisation is set to lift revenue growth of organised apparel retailers by about 200 bps this fiscal, keeping the topline steady at 13-14 per cent for the second financial year in a row, a report said on Monday. The GST rate cut on apparel priced below ₹2,500 is likely to lift demand in the mid-premium segment, while the fast fashion or value segment will continue to drive the momentum, Crisil Ratings said in a report. Though limited ...Read More >
A significant consumer shift towards premium brands is underway, with the luxury segment's market share projected to hit 70% by FY25, up from 48% in FY20. India's luxury watch market is poised for strong expansion, with annual growth estimated at 11-12 per cent, supported by the country's rising affluent base and growing wealth among high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), according to a recent report by SOIC Research. The report noted that India will be among the fastest-growing markets globally fo ...Read More >
The restructuring of India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) has poised the organised apparel retail sector for a robust revenue growth of 13-14% this fiscal year, marking a steady trend for the second consecutive year, according to a report by Crisil Ratings. A crucial factor in this growth is the shift to a uniform 5% GST on garments priced below Rs 2,500, replacing a dual structure of 5% below Rs 1,000 and 12% up to Rs 2,500. This move is anticipated to significantly boost demand in the mid-prem ...Read More >
Duroflex, a prominent name in the Indian mattress industry, is set to take a bold step as it readies for its initial public offering. This strategic move aims to raise capital through a combination of new share issues and offerings from current investors. Mattress maker Duroflex has filed preliminary papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO) comprising a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 183.6 crore. Apart from the fresh issue, there is an ...Read More >
Addressing mayors and officials from across the country, CM Patel said that during his initial political career, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel served as the president of the 'Ahmedabad Municipality' from 1924 to 1928. The CM said the city of Ahmedabad "truly exemplifies PM Modi's mantra of "Vikas bhi virasat bhi" (development along with heritage). "Sardar Patel served as the president of the Ahmedabad Municipality from 1924 to 1928, and 100 years ago, he demonstrated how an ideal city can be built ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 190 million loan to support the development of the Indore Metro Rail Project, a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing urban mobility, reducing pollution, and promoting inclusive growth in Madhya Pradesh, as per a company press release. 'The project will finance the construction of an 8.62-kilometre underground metro line with seven stations, connecting congested areas of Indore to the airport. Designe ...Read More >
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