Bengaluru at a Swachh Turning Point: 2025 Ranking Challenge
Bengaluru faces a crucial Swachh Survekshan 2025. After a slight rank dip, officials push for decentralized waste management and citizen action. Will the city clean up its act?
Bengaluru faces a crucial Swachh Survekshan 2025. After a slight rank dip, officials push for decentralized waste management and citizen action. Will the city clean up its act?
BDA President Satish Mallya and expert T Mahesh call for a uniform sewage policy, warning that standalone apartment STPs are insufficient for Bengaluru's drainage crisis. Read more.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami launched a new SOP for cold wave management, highlighting drone surveillance, GIS mapping, and public responsibility for disaster readiness.
California Governor Gavin Newsom delivers a blistering critique of President Trump's policies, positioning his state as a national blueprint. Watch the full speech here.
Himachal Pradesh residents face hardship as central disaster relief funds, promised after 2023 monsoon devastation, remain delayed. Learn about the state's struggle for recovery.
Haryana's Finance Department reports significant volatility in state receipts, including GST and excise, posing a challenge for accurate budget forecasting. Key findings revealed.
Jaipur International Airport introduces an AI-based Airport Queue Management System (AQMS) to manage peak-hour crowds, improve passenger flow, and enhance travel comfort. Discover how this tech upgrade is transforming the travel experience.
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu requests urgent financial assistance from the Centre to implement the G-RAM-G scheme, highlighting the strain of the revised 60:40 funding ratio. Read the full story.
Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru inaugurates its own solid waste management facility to handle 24-26 tonnes of daily waste. A major step towards sustainability for India's busiest airports. Read more about this green initiative.
Citigroup and JPMorgan opt out of SBI Funds Management's $1.4 billion IPO, citing extremely low fees of 0.01%. Discover the fee war and its impact on India's booming IPO market.
The Union Environment Ministry reviewed Punjab and Rajasthan's action plans to combat air pollution in the NCR. Key focus on stubble burning, industrial emissions, and dust control. Read the details.
A novel gravity-based sewage treatment plant (STP) capable of treating 10,000 litres per day was launched in Bengaluru. This four-stage system offers a sustainable solution but requires significant space. Read more about this innovation.
Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully accuses BJP govt of fiscal mismanagement, rising debt, and failing law & order ahead of Rajasthan's budget session. Read the full story.
The BJP gears up for its first-ever state conference in Punjab on April 27-28, aiming to galvanize workers and project a strong alternative. Key leaders to attend.
Amritsar's Bhagtanwala dump gets new machinery to double waste processing capacity to 600 TPD, tackling legacy waste and improving city cleanliness. Read about the civic upgrade.
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra launches VEL Sports, a new athlete management firm aiming to mentor and develop future Indian sporting talent. Discover his vision for the next generation.
Bengaluru launches a new waste management tender to tackle historic scams involving ghost workers and inflated bills. Will this cleanup drive succeed? Read our analysis.
Margao Municipal Council targets Jan 26 to commission its Rs 7 crore gasification plant at Sonsoddo. The 10-TPD facility will convert waste into fly ash for bricks, tackling the town's garbage crisis. Read more.
Kanpur dispatches 32 volunteers for 12-day disaster management training under the Aapda Mitra scheme. They will become first responders, equipped with emergency kits. Read more about this community resilience initiative.
PFRDA approves a new framework allowing banks to independently sponsor and manage NPS pension funds, aiming to enhance competition and protect subscribers. New trustees appointed and fee structure revised.
Discover how Bengaluru's sanitation heroes cleared 8-9 tonnes of New Year's Eve waste overnight. A story of civic responsibility and efficient waste management. Read more!
The Conscious Management Institute opens in Puducherry, offering specialized logistics and supply chain management courses to address India's growing industry demands. Explore new career paths today!
A Karnataka administrative reforms committee recommends merging or closing over 1000 inactive government account heads to streamline finances and improve efficiency. Learn the key proposals.
Internal conflicts and power struggles have brought the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee to a standstill, halting development work and public service. Learn about the crisis crippling the key religious body.
A new SBI report states the Viksit Bharat Guarantee Act will make states net gainers, collectively adding nearly Rs 17,000 crore. Read the full analysis of the funding shift and state-wise impacts.
National Green Tribunal criticises Gurgaon's delay in Bandhwari landfill tender, highlighting waste treatment gap and groundwater contamination risks. Next hearing set for March 2026.
Ahmedabad's 2026 New Year's Eve sees scaled-back public parties due to high compliance costs in Gujarat's dry state. Event managers opt for curated, low-risk events, while residents flock to Udaipur and Daman. Discover the new trends.
Penn State's new coach Matt Campbell is pursuing former Iowa State star tight end Benjamin Brahmer, the No. 1 ranked TE in the 2026 transfer portal, to reshape the Nittany Lions' roster. Read more.
Klay Thompson is listed as day-to-day with left knee pain ahead of the Mavericks' Christmas clash with the Warriors. Will he face his former team? Details on the injury and team strategy inside.
India's revamped rural jobs scheme increases states' funding share, likely raising borrowings by ₹30,000-40,000 crore and pushing bond yields higher. Market experts warn of wider spreads and fiscal strain.