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MGNREGA Renaming: A Shift to Supply-Driven Scheme?
The renaming of MGNREGA sparks debate: Does it tackle rural distress or shift from a demand-driven to a supply-driven framework? Experts weigh in on the implications.
Women in Public Sphere: The Unending Trial
An analysis of how women, from Kristin Cabot to small-town India, face public scrutiny and harassment. Explore the societal voyeurism that demands a daily price. Read more.
Bhimashankar Temple May Shut for 3 Months for Upgrades
Pune's Bhimashankar temple, a key Jyotirlinga, may close for nearly three months for crucial safety and infrastructure development works. Details on the proposed closure and master plan inside.
Varanasi Celebrates 'Sunday on Cycle' with Grand Fit India Rally
A massive cycle rally was held at Banaras Locomotive Works to mark the first anniversary of the 'Sunday on Cycle' campaign, promoting fitness and cycling as a daily habit. Join the movement for a healthier India!
Banaras Locomotive Works Wins Top Hindi Implementation Award
Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) Varanasi wins Rail Minister's Rajbhasha Shield for 2024 as an ideal production unit. Award ceremony set for Dec 26 in Delhi. Read more.
Shalimar Bagh gets ₹7.8 crore PWD revamp
Delhi's PWD launches a ₹7.8 crore phased upgrade in Shalimar Bagh, blending folk art murals with road widening, drainage, and pedestrian safety works. Read details.
Unfinished Samruddhi Expressway Patch Endangers Nagpur Commuters
A 150-metre incomplete section on Nagpur's Samruddhi Expressway creates daily hazards. Deep craters damage vehicles, while a land dispute involving a farmer's rights plea causes delays. Read more.
550-Metre Pontoon Bridge Approved for Kanpur's Ganga Crossing
A 550-metre pontoon bridge will be built near Shuklaganj to ease public movement in Kanpur-Unnao as the new Ganga bridge will take two years. The Rs 1.5 crore project aims to solve a major connectivity crisis. Read the full details.
Ludhiana MC Zonal Meetings Boost Development Works
Ludhiana's civic body held crucial meetings across all four zones to expedite development and address public grievances. Read how officials plan to ensure timely project completion.
Koothi Villagers Protest Substandard SH-85 Road Construction
Residents of Koothi in Madikeri staged a protest against the poor quality of the Rs 20 crore Magadi-Jalsur State Highway (SH-85) project. Read about their demands and official inaction.
HC Notices Over 'Accident-Prone' Z-Shaped Bridge in Bandikui
Rajasthan High Court seeks responses on a petition against a Z-shaped railway overbridge in Bandikui's Agra Phatak. Residents fear its sharp turns will cause accidents. Read the full details.
Kochi Water Crisis: Metro Works Cause Pipe Bursts, Supply Hit
Pipe bursts linked to Kochi Metro works disrupt drinking water supply to Kaloor, Edappally & nearby areas. Residents forced to hire private tankers as authorities struggle to fix the issue. Read more.
Mapusa Fish Market Faces Shutdown Over Health Issues
Mapusa Urban Health Centre threatens to cut water and power to the fish market for failing to maintain cleanliness despite repeated warnings. Read the full story.
Vadodara's Rs 62 Cr Road Projects Stalled After October Approval
Vadodara Municipal Corporation cleared 30 road projects worth Rs 62 crore in October, but work remains stalled. Officials cite utility surveys, while critics fear cost escalation. Details inside.
Rs 2 Crore for South Delhi Footbridge, Subway Maintenance
Delhi's PWD earmarks Rs 2+ crore for 2025-26 to enhance cleanliness and safety of foot overbridges and subways in south and south-east Delhi through comprehensive maintenance.
Nagpur gets ₹2,980 crore infra boost ahead of civic polls
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth ₹2,980 crore in Nagpur, marking a massive infrastructure push. Key works include roads, sewage plants, and a high-rise firefighting platform. Explore the details.
15 Booked for Public Urination in Ahmedabad Safety Drive
Ahmedabad police book 15 men for public urination under a women's safety initiative. Lawyers warn against conflating civic nuisance with sexual crime. City faces severe public toilet shortage.
Last-Minute Project Inaugurations Sweep Mumbai Before Polls
Mumbai witnessed a flurry of last-minute project inaugurations by political leaders just before the election code of conduct began. Read about the bridge, lake, and road works unveiled across the city.
Rs 35,045 Crore Rail Boost for Telangana: 20 Projects Sanctioned
Centre sanctions massive Rs 35,045-crore rail plan for Telangana, featuring 20 projects including 6 new lines and 14 doubling works across 2,165 km. Details inside.
Nagpur's 53km Road Resurfacing Drive Accelerates
Nagpur Municipal Corporation intensifies its road asphalting drive, targeting 53km by year-end. 10km across four zones already completed. Details on zones, progress, and daily output inside.
Why Public Wi-Fi in India Puts Your Laptop at High Risk
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.
Nagpur Temple Gate Collapse: Contractor Held Responsible
Investigation blames contractor for Koradi temple gate collapse that injured 16. Report cites design flaws, poor supervision. ₹212-crore development works pending VNIT approval. Read full details.
Small-cap stock hits upper circuit after 450% YTD surge
Spice Lounge Food Works share price hits 5% upper circuit after securing exclusive master franchise rights for WingZone. The stock has delivered multibagger returns of 896% in one year. Read the full business update.
Sugs Lloyd Secures ₹43.37 Cr PSPCL Order Under RDSS
Sugs Lloyd Limited bags a major ₹43.37 crore turnkey order from PSPCL for loss reduction works under the RDSS scheme in Punjab, aiming to upgrade the state's power distribution network.
Spice Lounge Food Works Stock Rises 4%, Defies Market Trend
Spice Lounge Food Works share price gained 4% on Wednesday despite a weak market. The multibagger stock has surged 895% in one year, backed by stellar Q2 FY26 results showing 157% sales growth. Read more.
Bengaluru Potters' Market: 34 Artists, Prices from Rs 500
Discover unique ceramics and sculptural works at Bengaluru's weekend potters' market. Featuring 34 artists, functional ware, and festive decor. Prices start at just Rs 500. Don't miss it!
Sitabuldi Flyover Gets New Height-Restriction Barriers
Nagpur's busy Sitabuldi flyover receives new height-restriction barriers and traffic barricades after safety concerns. Officials promise a permanent, tamper-proof gantry structure soon. Read more.
Haryana Links Plantation Tenders to Portal for Transparency
Haryana's Forest Minister Rao Narbir Singh mandates linking all plantation tenders to the Haryana Engineering Works Portal for transparency. The move aims to ensure tree survival and protect workers' rights. Read more.
BLW Digitizes Official Files in Digital India Push
Banaras Locomotive Works initiates major file digitization drive under Railway Board directives. Initiative aims to boost efficiency, transparency and work culture. Read more about this Digital India milestone.
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