Public parks across Ludhiana's Ward 61 are in a state of disrepair, with broken grills and walls creating safety risks, especially for children. Residents demand urgent action from municipal authorities.
Across India, citizens are forced to pay for incomplete public projects through taxes and user charges. This in-depth report exposes the systemic failures and financial burden of abandoned infrastructure.
Seven companies have shown interest in rebuilding Goa's dilapidated Mapusa and Margao bus stands via a PPP model, promising modern amenities after decades of public demand. Read about the Rs 443 crore transformation.
Gurgaon's MCG initiates a comprehensive baseline survey of sectors 1-57 to create a geo-referenced database for roads, sewage, water supply & more. Aim: plug service gaps.
Uttar Pradesh government allocates ₹13.46 crore to modernize 20 hospitals with digital X-ray, ECG, and ultrasound machines for faster diagnosis and better surgical outcomes. Read more.
Surat Municipal Corporation launches a citywide yoga studio project, starting with a Rs 1.45 crore facility in Nana Varachha. Aiming to boost public wellness, the studio will host 64 people. Read more.
Using public Wi-Fi in India? Learn how cybercriminals exploit cafes, airports & hotel networks to steal data. Essential security steps to protect your laptop now.
India plans 72,000 public EV chargers by FY28 to tackle range anxiety. With current low EV penetration, will this ₹2,000 crore push accelerate the electric shift? Read our analysis.
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court takes suo motu cognisance of rampant noise pollution, calling it a public health threat. It directs PIL registration to probe enforcement failures.
Chandigarh's Municipal Corporation road committee greenlights three major development projects, including a new community kitchen and waste segregation upgrades, to enhance public amenities. Read more about the civic improvements.
Minister Yogendra Upadhyaya reviews Kanpur's development, stressing timely welfare benefits, functional hospitals, and strict accountability for poor-quality work. Read for key directives.
Finternet, India's next major digital public infrastructure, will debut in capital markets in 2025. Backed by Nandan Nilekani, it aims to unify tokenised assets globally. Read more.
India's Health Ministry admits the country lags behind WHO's hospital bed benchmark. Despite expansion in medical seats, doctor and nurse shortages persist nationwide. Read the full report.
India's digital economy is expanding at 2.6 times its GDP, driving Asia-Pacific's transformation. Discover the key drivers and future projections shaping this rapid growth.
Residents of Anjad in Barwani staged a unique protest, garlanding ambulance staff for arriving an hour late to an accident spot. Read about the systemic failures and official responses.
Heavy rainfall of 105cm inundates Avadi and Tiruvallur suburbs, flooding 5000 homes. Ministers inspect areas as residents blame chronic civic neglect. Read the full report.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman champions tax transparency and digital public infrastructure at G20 meeting, reinforcing India's leadership in global economic governance. Read more.
Leading scientists and experts condemn Bengaluru's tunnel road project as unsustainable and economically unviable. Learn why they're urging the government to prioritize public transport instead.
Despite handling over 180 trains daily, Bengaluru's KR Puram railway station remains the most neglected major station in the city, with sluggish upgrades failing to match rising passenger numbers.
Barack Obama's powerful quote teaches us that failure is inevitable. The real test is whether we learn from it and persevere. Discover the meaning behind his inspiring words.
Mohali Mayor Amarjit Singh Jeeti Sidhu issues final warning to contractors: Start development works in 7 days or face blacklisting. Key projects stalled despite approvals.
India's infrastructure sector delivers stellar 82.8% returns over 3 years, more than double Nifty 50's performance. Discover why experts predict a multi-year infra super-cycle and investment opportunities.
Deccan Herald's powerful editorial cartoon exposes government negligence and work inefficiency. See how visual satire reveals systemic failures in public service delivery.
Deccan Herald's Speak Out column highlights pressing public issues from November 26, 2025. Discover the key concerns raised by citizens across various sectors.
Dangerously entangled wires in Ranchi cause accidents and electrocution fears. Residents and animals at risk as authorities call it a 'herculean task' to resolve. Read more on the city's safety crisis.
Public conveniences in Amritsar have become unusable due to poor maintenance, causing inconvenience and health risks for residents. Authorities face criticism for neglecting basic urban infrastructure.
Yamunanagar municipal commissioner directs officers to upload comprehensive road condition data to digital portal by July 15, enhancing urban infrastructure monitoring.
A woman's routine eye checkup uncovered end-stage kidney disease. Doctor explains how vision problems can signal serious kidney issues and when to seek medical help.
India's NHAI launches first public infrastructure InvIT, enabling retail investors to fund national highways. Expected to raise ₹7,000-8,000 crore by March.
Indian government launches ambitious plan to construct 29,000 tech-enabled public toilets across 3,920 municipal areas. Modern facilities to feature automatic flushing, voice assistance and gender-neutral amenities.