Pune Slums Record Good Voter Turnout, Evening Hours Busy
Slum areas in Pune and PCMC witnessed robust voting, especially in evenings, as political workers actively transported voters. Initial EVM glitches caused delays but were resolved quickly.
Slum areas in Pune and PCMC witnessed robust voting, especially in evenings, as political workers actively transported voters. Initial EVM glitches caused delays but were resolved quickly.
A massive fire erupted in a slum area of Gangnam, South Korea, causing significant damage and raising concerns about safety in densely populated urban zones.
Karnataka MLA Prasad Abbayya highlights India's pollution crisis at a Cluster Level Learning Festival in Hubballi, urging public and children to protect natural resources.
Shiv Sena promises a slum-free Thane and a 260-meter observation tower in its civic polls manifesto, focusing on urban renewal and infrastructure development.
Mumbai's BMC elections witness a proliferation of candidates, especially in slum clusters and Dalit or Muslim areas. Analysts explain how fragmentation benefits major parties. Read more.
Mumbai's BMC elections witness a surge of candidates in 18 wards, with analysts explaining how fragmentation benefits major parties. Explore the political dynamics.
A devastating fire in Mumbai's Goregaon slum claimed three lives. Sanjog Pawaskar and his two children died as neighbors struggled to break through jammed doors. Read the full report.
BJP's Vinod Mishra campaigns for BMC re-election, highlighting his work on slum rehabilitation and COVID relief. He asserts voters in his diverse constituency prioritize development over religion. Read his full story.
A family in Ranchi's Dhurwa slum endures anguish as their two children, aged 5 and 4, remain missing for a week despite police searches. Read their heartbreaking story.
Shiv Sena's Ashwini Hande, undergoing cancer treatment, campaigns for a second term as BMC corporator from Ghatkopar West's Ward 128, prioritizing slum redevelopment.
Maharashtra revenue minister announces permanent land titles for 16,000 families in Chandrapur slums, a major step for inclusive urban development. Read more.
Ahead of BMC elections, parties pledge solutions for Mumbai's housing crisis, focusing on slums, old buildings, and community rights. Explore the key manifesto promises.
Mumbai's SRA has surveyed over 8.8 lakh slum homes, collecting biometrics from 6.1 lakh residents. The crucial survey, key to slum rehabilitation, will now extend into 2026. Read the latest updates.
BJP's Mumbai chief Pavan Tripathi unveils plans for a religious tourism corridor linking four major temples, predicts Mahayuti's big win in BMC polls, and commits to a slum-free, secure Mumbai. Read the full interview.
A Central Railway ticket checker was assaulted by two commuters at Sewri station on January 1 over a ticket dispute. One accused, Shabbir Shaikh, has been identified while another remains at large. Read the full details of the incident.
Mumbai-based Memon businessman Parvez Suleman Lakdawala receives an honorary doctorate at the UK's House of Lords for his three-decade contribution to real estate and slum redevelopment. Discover his journey.
Ghaziabad police issued a strict warning to a station house officer after a video showed him pretending a mobile phone was a scanner to detect illegal migrants. An inquiry is now underway. Read the full details.
Ghaziabad police issue strict warning to Kaushambi SHO after video shows him using a mobile phone as a 'scanner' to detect illegal migrants. An inquiry has been initiated.
Bombay civil court invalidates a 1978 slum notification on Godrej & Boyce's Vikhroli land, shielding it from state acquisition. Read the full legal victory details.
A video shows a UP police officer claiming a device can detect Bangladeshi citizenship by scanning a man's back. The incident in Ghaziabad has triggered a major backlash. Read the full story.
Ghaziabad police officer Ajay Sharma held a phone to residents' backs, claiming it could detect nationality. The incident, caught on video, has sparked an inquiry. Read the full details.
A Ghaziabad police officer held a mobile phone to slum dwellers' backs, claiming it could detect their nationality. The incident, caught on video, has prompted an inquiry. Read about the shocking verification drive.
A scooter accident involving a child led to mob violence and vandalism in a Ghaziabad slum. Police arrested five individuals. Read the full details of the incident and charges filed.
Gujarat government announces ambitious plan to make Surat India's first slum-free metropolis. Slum population has dropped from 38% to 5% in 20 years. Discover the state's urban transformation strategy.
Gujarat's Surat is poised to make history as India's first slum-free city by 2027, with over 15,000 families already rehabilitated under a massive redevelopment plan. Discover the details of this urban transformation.
BJP becomes single largest party in Mumbai's slum-heavy civic wards, winning 38 seats. With over 40% of city in slums, housing redevelopment now key voter issue. Explore the shifting political dynamics.
Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu directs urgent construction of houses for Visakhapatnam slum dwellers. Minister Narayana visits Velampeta, pledges swift action for 177 families.
SECR proposes a massive ₹71.31 crore redevelopment for Itwari station in Nagpur to double its capacity, easing congestion at Nagpur junction. Key upgrades include wider platforms, new FOB, lifts & escalators.
The grand new Cuttack Chandi Temple is nearing completion. The crucial Ratna Muda ritual is scheduled for January 5, with the entire Rs 70-crore project set to finish by Odia New Year. Discover the details.
Indian Railways redevelops New Delhi station under Amrit Bharat Scheme. Two new buildings to replace old ones, boosting daily capacity to 7 lakh passengers. Full details inside.