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.
Forum for Good Governance questions high cost of Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills by-election, urges CEO for audit. Officials defend spending citing modern measures like drone surveillance.
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.
Discover how Hyderabad, far from the coast, earned its title as India's 'City of Pearls' through royal patronage, skilled artisans from Basra, and generations of craftsmanship in Chandanpet.
Telangana's 'Rising 2047' vision document, to be unveiled Dec 8, is a binding roadmap for the state's future. With nodal officers and monthly reports to the CM, the govt ensures it's implemented, not just filed away.
Hyderabad's Water Board drafts a massive sewerage master plan for 27 merged municipalities, needing over Rs 20,000 crore investment for new pipelines and STPs. Read more.
Bengaluru's Greater Bengaluru Authority will appoint urban designers and planners for the first time to transform city infrastructure. Applications open until Dec 15.
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.
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.
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad saw major chaos on Wednesday due to operational issues causing flight delays, a day after a security threat email. Passengers faced long check-in queues.
Get the latest updates from Hyderabad for Dec 2, 2025, covering civic alerts, traffic, weather, and key political developments. Stay informed with the essential headlines.
Punjab govt's inclusion of 14 villages into Mohali Municipal Corporation sparks protests over taxes, services, and lack of consultation. Residents voice contrasting demands.
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.
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.
As Hyderabad expands by merging adjoining municipalities, officials debate renaming GHMC to Greater Hyderabad Authority (GHA), inspired by Bengaluru's model. Explore the potential changes.
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.
Get the latest updates from Hyderabad on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and key political developments. Stay informed with the essential news for December 1, 2025.
A school attendant in Hyderabad was arrested for brutally assaulting a nursery student. The shocking video has triggered widespread public anger and police action.
Get the latest Hyderabad news covering civic updates, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and key political developments. Stay informed with all major city headlines.
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 Tuhin Kanta Pandey distinguishes between compliance and governance, exposing how Indian companies perform governance rather than practice it. Learn what this means for investors.
Hyderabad's Maqta Art District, once India's third major art hub with 40 murals, now struggles with fading artworks and encroachments. Discover what happened to this open-air gallery.
Football legend Lionel Messi will visit Hyderabad on December 13 for a friendly match with CM Revanth Reddy, potentially reviving the city's rich football heritage. Don't miss this historic event!
Football legend Lionel Messi will play in Hyderabad on October 9 during his GOAT Tour of India. Get details about the match venue and ticket information.
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Discover how Hyderabad residents transformed their health and lives through running. From IT professionals to writers, learn their inspiring journeys and how to start your own running habit today.
Hyderabad's GHMC becomes India's largest municipal corporation after merging 27 surrounding municipalities, covering 2,053 sq km - larger than Delhi, Mumbai & Bengaluru.
Get the latest Hyderabad news covering civic developments, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and political updates for November 27, 2025. Stay informed about your city.
Prime Minister Modi virtually inaugurates Safran's €200M MRO facility in Hyderabad, creating 1100 jobs and boosting India's aviation ecosystem. Read how this transforms Indian aviation.
The One School's grand launch in Hyderabad marks an educational revolution with innovative curriculum and world-class infrastructure. Discover how this institution redefines learning standards.