69 Bengal High-Rises to Serve as New Polling Booths
West Bengal CEO forwards list of 69 high-rises for polling stations. 10 in Kolkata, 47 in KMA. EC uses constitutional power to requisition properties after consent withdrawals.
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Maharashtra Plans 200-NM Waterway Network for MMR
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announces a 200-nautical-mile waterway network to connect MMR suburbs with Navi Mumbai Airport and Nariman Point, aiming to benefit 16 million passengers.
Only 130 of 1,787 polluted Indian cities under NCAP
A stark gap exists as India's National Clean Air Programme targets just 130 cities, leaving over 1,600 polluted urban centres without the central plan. Discover the data and implications.
Bengaluru Leads Top Cities for Women in India 2025
Bengaluru retains its crown as India's best city for women, reveals Avtar's 2025 report. Discover the top 5 cities and key factors driving women's inclusion, safety, and career growth. Read the full analysis now!
Fadnavis' Rally Sets Stage for Ulhasnagar Civic Polls
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis addressed a key rally in Ulhasnagar, targeting law & order, stalled development, and promising metro connectivity and a policy for unauthorized buildings.
National Review of Urban Disease Surveillance in Nagpur
The Union Health Ministry reviewed urban disease surveillance in Nagpur. The meeting aimed to strengthen early detection and response to health threats in 20 Indian cities.
Bengaluru Tops List as Best Indian City for Women Again
Bengaluru secures the #1 rank for women in India in 2024, with Pune and Chennai close behind. Discover the key factors behind this ranking and what it means for urban development.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine Reports to Infamous Brooklyn Jail
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine surrenders to the troubled Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, joining high-profile inmates like Venezuela's President Maduro. Details on his latest sentence and the jail's infamous history.
Twitch Streamer Arrested Near Parliament in Toy Gun Incident
A Twitch streamer with 48K followers was arrested live on air near the Houses of Parliament after waving a toy gun. The Met Police detained 11 men, sparking a major debate on online responsibility and public safety. Read the full details.
17 Named in Chargesheet for Bangladesh Student Leader's Murder
Dhaka police submit chargesheet in Sharif Osman Hadi murder case, citing political vengeance. 17 accused, including Awami League links. Get the latest details.
Flyers Sign Christian Dvorak to 5-Year Contract Extension
Philadelphia Flyers secure center Christian Dvorak with a five-year, $25.75 million contract. The deal highlights his crucial role in the team's playoff push. Read more about the Flyers' strategic move.
MP Aims to Be Next IT Hub with Subsidies for Investors
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav pitches state as top IT, GCC, & semiconductor destination. New policies offer up to 40% capex subsidy, power rebates & land at Rs 1. Tier-II cities are the future.
Bengaluru's new transport watchdog lacks real power
Bengaluru's new Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (UMTA) may be powerless as key decisions are exempt from its scrutiny. Will it truly transform the city's traffic? Read our analysis.
Smaller Indian States Outpace Maharashtra in Investor Growth
Arunachal, Nagaland, J&K see explosive growth in stock market investors, driven by digital access & IPOs. National investor base crosses 125 million. Discover the new map of India's equity culture.
Viral Video: Indian Woman's Safe 3 AM Walk in Singapore
Kritika Jain's video of a worry-free 3 AM walk in Singapore, viewed over 800k times, ignites a global conversation on women's safety and urban security. Read more.
Maduro in US Custody, Faces Trial in New York
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife are in US custody, heading to New York to face narco-terrorism charges. Discover the details of his detention and the high-profile facility awaiting him.
Odisha Expands Bhubaneswar, Berhampur Municipal Limits
Odisha government initiates public consultation to expand Bhubaneswar and Berhampur municipal corporations. Puri officially declared a metropolitan city for planned development. Details inside.
Mahayuti Wins 64 Seats Unopposed in Maharashtra Civic Polls
Mahayuti alliance secures 64 seats uncontested in Maharashtra municipal corporation elections ahead of January 15 polling. Key wins in Kolhapur, Pune, and other regions.
World's Most Densely Populated Cities: Mumbai in Top 10
A new list reveals the world's most densely packed cities, with several from the Philippines and India's Mumbai making the top 10. Discover the challenges of extreme urban density.
Chefs Bring Gourmet Dining to India's Small Towns
From Indore to Turtuk, chefs are ditching big cities to launch innovative restaurants. Discover the stories behind this culinary shift and the unique challenges they face.
Gold Price Today in Major Indian Cities: Latest Rates
Check today's gold rates per gram across major Indian cities. Chennai & Trichy top the chart at ₹13,613 for 24K. Compare 22K & 18K prices in your city for informed buying.
Rs 30 Lakh Grant for Study on Gen Z & Family in Indian Cities
Prof Jai Shankar Prasad Pandey of Lucknow University secures a major ICSSR grant to research how Generation Z is transforming family dynamics in four Indian metros. Discover the study's goals.
Footpaths and Citizenship: The Politics of Walking in India
Exploring why safe, continuous footpaths are a measure of urban democracy and citizenship in India. A call to walk more for a more empathetic society.
Shaharnama 2025 Chronicles India's Urban Stories
Explore the best of Shaharnama 2025, a collection of compelling narratives from India's diverse cities. Discover urban tales, cultural insights, and the heartbeat of modern India. Read the full feature now!
Walking in Indian Cities: A Daily Risk to Life
Unsafe footpaths with open manholes and debris force pedestrians onto roads, doubling fatalities in 6 years. This urban governance failure shows how India values human life. Read more.
Guwahati Schools Closed Dec 31-Jan 6 Due to Severe Cold
All government and provincialised schools in Kamrup Metropolitan, Assam, are closed from Dec 31 to Jan 6 due to a severe cold wave. Daytime temperatures in Guwahati plummeted 6.4°C below normal. Read for details and weather forecast.
Gurgaon's 150-Acre Integrated City to Generate 1 Lakh Jobs
India's urban planning shifts to integrated ecosystems. M3M's Gurgaon International City, a ₹7,200 crore project, merges work, life, and sustainability. Discover the future of Indian cities.
Bus Bay Mayhem at Chennai Central Station Endangers Commuters
Commuters at Chennai's MGR Central Railway Station face dangerous chaos as bus bunching blocks bays, forcing passengers to squeeze between vehicles. Officials promise action. Read more.
Bangladesh Murder Suspects' India Escape Claim Denied
Dhaka police allege suspects in Osman Hadi's murder fled to India's Meghalaya via Haluaghat border. BSF and Meghalaya police refute claims as baseless. Tensions rise between neighbours.
Sushi Replicates Momo's Success in Smaller Indian Cities
Sushi is having its 'momo moment' in India, moving from metro fine dining to affordable menus in tier-II & III cities like Udaipur and Kanpur. Driven by social media and localization, its popularity mirrors a national culinary shift. Discover the journey.
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