Category : Governance


Budget Dialogues 2026: Experts Praise Fiscal Vision

At The Times of India Budget Dialogues 2026, MeitY's Abhishek Singh highlighted India's talent advantage, while industry leaders praised the budget's long-term vision, fiscal responsibility, and focus on digital infrastructure and middle-class benefits.

Noida Residents Face Contaminated Water for 3 Months

Residents of Noida's Sector 29 Brahmaputra Apartments have been receiving muddy, foul-smelling water with live worms for three months. Laboratory tests confirm coliform bacteria, violating BIS standards, while officials offer temporary fixes instead of pe

Delhi Govt to Redevelop Old Delhi as Tourism Hub

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta leads the Shahjahanabad redevelopment project, focusing on infrastructure upgrades, traffic management, and heritage conservation to transform Old Delhi into a major tourism destination.

Bengaluru Man Gets Property Deed After 46-Year Wait

After 46 years of persistence, 78-year-old Krishna Sadananda Thantry finally received the sale deed for his Bengaluru property from BDA, marking the end of a bureaucratic saga filled with hope and disappointment.

Bridge Pier Subsidence on NH 66 in Kochi, NHAI Confirms

National Highways Authority of India confirms 500mm settlement at Moothakunnam-Kottappuram bridge pier on NH 66. Expert team to conduct technical inspection, concessionaire responsible for costs. Rs 11.59 crore approved for highway renovation.

Mullasserry Canal Restoration in Kochi Awaits Approval

Kochi's irrigation department awaits state government technical approval to resume restoration of the remaining 175m stretch of Mullasserry canal before the Southwest monsoon arrives, using pre-cast technology to minimize traffic disruption.

Chandrawal Water Plant Project Moves Ahead After 10 Years

Delhi's Chandrawal water treatment plant project, stalled for over a decade, finally gains momentum with Rs 380 crore central assistance. The project aims to benefit 22 lakh residents and enhance 24x7 water supply across key areas.

Punjab Prevents 111 Child Marriages, Appoints 2,076 Officers

Punjab has successfully prevented 111 child marriages since January 2024, with district-wise data showing Fazilka leading at 18 cases. The state government has appointed 2,076 child marriage prohibition officers to strengthen prevention efforts.

Tripura Panchayats Top National Governance Index Rankings

Tripura's panchayats have achieved top positions in India's Panchayat Advancement Index 2.0, with Jugal Kishore Nagar Village Committee securing first place nationwide and demonstrating exceptional grassroots governance excellence.

Surat's Rs 10,593 Crore Budget for 2026-27 Unveiled

Surat Municipal Corporation presents a Rs 10,593 crore draft budget for 2026-27 with no tax hikes. The budget allocates Rs 5,073 crore for capital expenditure, focusing on riverfront development and other major infrastructure projects.

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