Architect Mazzola: Urban renewal must respect local culture
Notre Dame professor Ettore Maria Mazzola emphasized balancing urban regeneration with cultural identity at an IIA Bihar lecture. Learn how Indian cities can grow without losing their soul.
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Architect Mazzola: Urban renewal must respect local identity
Notre Dame professor Ettore Maria Mazzola emphasizes urban conservation to maintain regional identity during regeneration. Learn how Indian cities can balance development with heritage.
Bengaluru's perpetual construction breaks city spirit
Bengaluru's constant state of repair is costing its citizens hours, livelihoods, and faith. Read our analysis on the governance failure and the urgent need for a shift from announcements to tangible outcomes.
Naidu Sets 'Speed of Delivering Governance' as New Mantra for AP
CM N Chandrababu Naidu urges district collectors to be AP's brand ambassadors, emphasizing speed, transparency, and accountability. Sets Jan 15 deadline for online services and CSS fund utilization.
Shillong City Beautification Drive Launched by CM Conrad Sangma
Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma launched a city beautification drive in Shillong, distributing grants and inaugurating CCTV installations. The initiative focuses on making towns clean, green, and safe with community participation.
Satheesan: Kerala in Crisis After 9.5 Years of LDF Rule
Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan accuses the Pinarayi Vijayan govt of failed governance, financial crisis, and corruption. UDF releases chargesheet and manifesto promising decentralization, health reform, and 5 lakh houses. Read the full plan.
India's Mayoral Leadership Crisis: A Call for Change
India's city mayors are often ceremonial figures, with real power held by state agencies. This opinion piece argues for empowered, directly elected mayors to drive urban development and true local governance.
Guntur's Biggest Expansion in 15 Years with 11 Villages
Guntur Municipal Corporation fast-tracks merger of 11 villages before Dec 31 census deadline. The move aims to resolve infrastructure and governance issues in the urbanising outskirts. Read the full story.
Bengaluru Appoints First Urban Designers in GBA
Bengaluru's Greater Bengaluru Authority will appoint urban designers and planners for the first time to transform city infrastructure. Applications open until Dec 15.
50-Hectare Nagar Van Inaugurated in Mokokchung, Nagaland
A 50-hectare urban forest, Nagar Van Merakum Tzuin, launched in Mokokchung village. The project aims to boost biodiversity conservation and environmental education in Nagaland's urban landscape. Read more.
Govt's NAKSHA Drone Survey to Digitize Urban Land Records
The Centre's NAKSHA programme uses drone surveys to create digital urban land records, aiming to curb illegal construction and simplify property deals for 600 million future city dwellers. Read how it works.
Mohali MC expansion triggers protests from included & excluded
Punjab govt's inclusion of 14 villages into Mohali Municipal Corporation sparks protests over taxes, services, and lack of consultation. Residents voice contrasting demands.
Rajasthan CS Directs Officials on 'Maximum Governance' Plan
Chief Secretary V Srinivas directs officials to craft a citizen-centric action plan for 'Developed Rajasthan-2047', focusing on transparency and efficient service delivery. Learn about the state's new governance vision.
27 Municipalities Merged into GHMC in Hyderabad
Governor Jishnu Dev Varma signs ordinance merging 27 municipalities into GHMC to boost administrative efficiency and service delivery in Hyderabad's expanding metro region. Details inside.
Nagari Conclave Concludes: Blueprint for India's Future Cities
The Nagari – Future Cities Conclave in Delhi brought together policymakers & experts to discuss resilient, sustainable, and people-focused urban transformation for India. Explore the key insights.
Peskov: Ukraine's Situation Worsens Daily in War & Politics
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov derides Ukrainian leadership, claiming Kyiv's power is crumbling amid battlefield losses and political chaos. Read the latest analysis.
Tavleen Singh: India's cities need emergency attention
Columnist Tavleen Singh argues India must declare urban decay a national emergency, shifting focus from temples to building livable cities with clean air and affordable housing.
Sebi Chairperson Calls Out Corporate Governance Theatre
SEBI chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey distinguishes between compliance and governance, exposing how Indian companies perform governance rather than practice it. Learn what this means for investors.
IMF Warns Pakistan Corruption Crisis Threatens Economy
IMF reveals how elite corruption and state capture fuel Pakistan's economic crisis. Learn how governance reforms could boost GDP growth by 5-6.5% over five years.
Byju's Fall: $22B Edtech Giant's Collapse Explained
Once India's edtech star, Byju's now faces lawsuits, insolvency & $1B default judgment. Explore the rise and fall of the $22B startup that dominated digital education.
India's Constitution at 76: Democratic Governance Test
As India's Constitution turns 76, experts examine its resilience amid governance challenges. Discover how the world's longest-surviving written constitution faces contemporary democratic tests.
India's AI Governance Model for Global South Nations
India's new AI governance framework provides developing nations with balanced approach to regulate artificial intelligence without stifling innovation. Learn how voluntary standards and existing laws create workable solution.
Bengaluru Governance Committee Studies GBA Expansion Areas
Restructuring committee head B S Patil reveals study of new areas for Greater Bengaluru limits. Learn about the implementation progress and future plans for Bengaluru's governance transformation.
Urban Distress Cycle: Trust Deficit Drives Public Outrage
Ashwin Mahesh analyzes India's urban crisis where trust deficit makes citizens see every issue as systemic failure. Read how this cycle affects governance.
Yamunanagar Civic Body Must Upload Road Data Digitally
Yamunanagar municipal commissioner directs officers to upload comprehensive road condition data to digital portal by July 15, enhancing urban infrastructure monitoring.
Karnataka Congress power play risks governance vacuum
Senior ministers deny power-sharing pact as Siddaramaiah faces leadership challenge. Congress silence deepens political uncertainty in Karnataka. Read full analysis.
IndusInd Bank's Turnaround Still a Distant Dream
IndusInd Bank faces multiple headwinds including weak loan growth, governance concerns and declining stock performance. The bank reported its first loss in 19 years during Q4FY25.
Delhi Summit Shapes India's Urban Sustainability Future
Leading experts convened in Delhi to develop India's sustainable urban development roadmap. Key focus areas include climate-resilient infrastructure and green mobility solutions for growing cities.
Sanjay Mehta Takes Charge as Patiala Planning Head
Sanjay Mehta assumes role as Patiala Planning Committee Chairman, bringing extensive experience to shape city's development. Learn about his vision for urban growth.
India's Mega-Cities Sinking: Urban Crisis Deepens
A 2025 study reveals Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai are sinking due to groundwater extraction. Over 2,400 buildings at risk. Discover the science behind India's next big urban crisis.
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