The United Nations has identified South Asia as the region with the highest number of children struggling due to severe water scarcity compounded by the effects of climate...
As the deadline for the Smart Cities Mission in India approaches in June 2024, cities in states like Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan...
The central government of India has inked a significant USD 400 million policy-based loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support its urban reform agenda. The...
In recent news, Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, accused of offenses under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), was released on bail with a special condition imposed by a National...
A parliamentary committee has recommended that individuals accused of economic offenses should not be handcuffed, differentiating them from those arrested for heinous crimes such as rape and murder....
On November 12, a section of the under-construction tunnel from Silkyara to Dandalgaon in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi collapsed, trapping approximately 36-40 laborers. The incident occurred as part of the...
The Indian government is contemplating the launch of a second phase of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), which is scheduled to conclude in March 2024....
On November 13, the Central government unveiled a groundbreaking web portal that is set to become a permanent repository for various data concerning Indian cities. Named the ‘AAINA...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch the PM-PVTG Development Mission, a significant scheme aimed at the comprehensive development of approximately 28 lakh people from Particularly Vulnerable...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States have reported the emergence of a new sub-variant of the Omicron variant, known as JN.1, with...
