A CAG audit reveals 85% of beneficiaries in Karnataka's mining districts don't know about the PMKKKY scheme, despite Rs 3,902 crore spent. Read about the awareness gaps and government's next steps.
Maharashtra saw over 32.7 lakh new vehicle registrations in 2025, a 13.5% annual increase. Mumbai alone added 3 lakh vehicles, intensifying traffic and pollution woes. Explore the full data breakdown.
Ludhiana district administration initiates a detailed ground survey in Lal Dora areas to identify illegal constructions and encroachments. The move aims to enforce building bylaws and ensure planned development.
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.
Ace your UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims with this essential Polity & Governance quiz. Test your knowledge on PESA rules, personality rights, parliamentary language, and landmark court cases. Revise key static syllabus topics now!
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.
Hundreds of AJYCP activists marched in Tinsukia, demanding government action to protect land rights of Assam's indigenous tribes in Sixth Schedule areas like Karbi Anglong.
Dubai rents forecast to rise 6% in 2026. Learn about RERA's new rules, top affordable districts like Dubai South & JVC, and how to negotiate your lease. Essential guide for expats.
Living in polluted cities increases health risks for elderly parents. Learn 5 crucial factors to consider when buying health insurance to protect them from pollution-related illnesses.
Governor Gulab Chand Kataria addresses VCs and principals, emphasizing the strategic role of higher education institutions in Punjab's border regions. Read the full story.
The ambitious Dharavi redevelopment project in Mumbai shifts from plan to reality as construction work commences on a 6.5-acre railway land parcel. This marks a crucial step in transforming Asia's largest slum.
Bombay High Court orders SRA CEO to probe a developer with minimal bank balance who sold nearly 531 flats. HC calls it 'shameful' and hints at money laundering. Read the full story.
Pune's residential areas like Kalyaninagar & Baner face chaos from pubs in housing zones. Residents cite noise, safety issues & crippled infrastructure. Read about their fight for peace.
Discover the inspiring story of Scottish missionary Jane Gault, the 'Angel in Tweeds,' who dedicated her life to uplifting a Bengaluru slum, leaving a legacy of education and hope that endures today.
Surat Municipal Corporation plans a Rs 77 crore water infrastructure project near the airport to improve supply in Dumas, Sultanabad, and Bhimpore. Read about the new tanks and pipeline network.
Officials issue a low-danger avalanche warning for five districts in Jammu & Kashmir. Residents advised to avoid prone areas above 2,800 metres. Stay safe and follow advisories.
Odisha's Tribal Advisory Council, chaired by CM Mohan Majhi, recommends boosting eco-tourism, homestays, and tribal development. Key decisions on PESA rules, education, and community inclusion.
The Hemant Soren cabinet approved the Jharkhand PESA Rules 2025, granting gram sabhas in scheduled areas powers over mining, land, and resources. A landmark step for tribal self-governance.
BJP in Assam raises alarm over secret Qawmi madrasas in riverine areas, alleging curriculum parallels with Jamaat-e-Islami & Haqqani Network. Spokesperson cites historical violence.
Pune Municipal Corporation expects Rs 200 crore yearly revenue from building permissions in merged villages, easing financial strain and funding crucial infrastructure like sewage and water projects. Read more.
A parliamentary committee calls for strict enforcement of land laws in scheduled areas, citing bypassed consent and inadequate rehabilitation for tribal communities. Read the key findings.
Forest areas in Telangana face a crisis as poachers use live wires from power lines to electrocute animals, creating lethal hazards for villagers and forest staff. Authorities push for urgent action.
Residents of Worli SRA housing societies protest as authority moves to terminate developer, jeopardizing homes for 2,500 families. Threaten BMC election boycott. Full story inside.
Bombay High Court forms a 3-member committee to resolve a land dispute in Khar West between Koli community's traditional fish-drying rights and a slum rehabilitation scheme. The state must decide by Jan 10.
Behind Jaipur's vibrant facade, Kathputli Nagar slum battles overflowing drains, garbage piles, and broken toilets. Residents plead for municipal intervention. Read the full investigation.
Gadchiroli police established a new station at Tumarkothi in a swift 24-hour operation involving 1000+ personnel. The move aims to bolster security and development in the Maoist-affected region. Read more.
Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation increases service charges for the first time in 17 years to fund major infrastructure upgrades in Pune's industrial zones. Details inside.