Urban Distress Cycle: Trust Deficit Drives Public Outrage
Ashwin Mahesh analyzes India's urban crisis where trust deficit makes citizens see every issue as systemic failure. Read how this cycle affects governance.
Ashwin Mahesh analyzes India's urban crisis where trust deficit makes citizens see every issue as systemic failure. Read how this cycle affects governance.
Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar announces SIT investigation into land acquisition irregularities involving officials and lawyers. Get the latest updates on the probe.
Leading experts convened in Delhi to develop India's sustainable urban development roadmap. Key focus areas include climate-resilient infrastructure and green mobility solutions for growing cities.
Discover how NHAI's Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) are revolutionizing India's highway financing, raising over ₹46,000 crore and reducing debt. Learn about this market-driven model for building expressways.
Karnataka's climate policies fail as fertile lands are taken for development projects, worsening hunger. Farmers lose agency while irrigation promises remain unfulfilled. Read the investigation.
Kalyana Karnataka experiences unprecedented early winter with temperatures 4-6°C below normal. Stay updated on the weather phenomenon affecting north interior Karnataka districts.
Karnataka's Mysore Sandal Soap Factory reports a record turnover of Rs 1,785.99 crore for 2024-25, exceeding targets. The company now plans to monetise its prime land assets. Discover the details behind this strategic move.
Revenue Minister suspends Haveli sub-registrar Vidya Shankar Bade for illegal registration of 6.32 hectares government land in Tathawade. Zero tolerance policy enforced.
Karnataka government releases official 2026 public holidays list. Plan your vacations with complete dates for festivals, national holidays and restricted days across the state.
Congress MLA Bharamgouda Kage renews call for separate North Karnataka state, supporting signature campaign by North Karnataka Struggle Committee. Read latest developments.
A 2025 study reveals Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai are sinking due to groundwater extraction. Over 2,400 buildings at risk. Discover the science behind India's next big urban crisis.
Epidemiologist Tolullah Oni, fresh from Nobel Prize Dialogue, advocates for health-centric urban planning in Bengaluru and beyond, addressing climate change and public health crises.
Expert committee recommends strategic urban land monetisation and financial reforms to strengthen Karnataka's economy and fund development projects.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's son, Parth Pawar, faces land scam allegations in Pune. CM Devendra Fadnavis orders high-level probe into illegal land transactions worth crores.
Tamil Nadu introduces groundbreaking WhatsApp service for instant land documents. Citizens can now obtain FMB sketches, Patta, and Chitta copies in minutes, eliminating tedious office visits.
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board has announced the complete timetable for SSLC Class 10 and II PU examinations 2024. Get all details about exam dates, duration, and important guidelines.
Karnataka government partners with Walmart to provide massive market access for women-led Self-Help Groups, creating transformative economic opportunities across the state.
In a startling case from Karnataka's Koppal district, a farmer discovers his mortgaged agricultural land was auctioned by a bank without his knowledge, raising serious questions about banking transparency and farmer rights.
Massive response to Karnataka's Grama Bangaloriga initiative as 2+ lakh Bengaluru households register native details. Survey aims to strengthen rural-urban connections and improve governance.
Explore how New York City continues to evolve while maintaining its unique paradoxes - from wealth inequality to cultural diversity, and discover what makes it eternally fascinating.
Supreme Court orders Maharashtra government to disclose real beneficiaries of prime sea-reclaimed land in Mumbai, questioning allocation transparency in high-value real estate.
In a significant ruling, Punjab & Haryana High Court has directed the Punjab government to decide within 3 months on a Mohali man's plea regarding his residential land incorrectly classified as forest area since 1996.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah confirms Greater Mysuru expansion proposal will be approved in December cabinet meeting, marking a major urban development milestone for the heritage city.
Discover how Odisha is transforming from coast to core with massive infrastructure development, smart city projects, and economic diversification driving unprecedented urban growth.
Karnataka's Finance Department approves higher compensation rates for land acquired under ISWM projects, offering significant relief to landowners across the state.
Discover how India's proposed Special Governance Zones could transform urban infrastructure and tackle the administrative crisis plaguing major cities. A revolutionary policy approach to urban reform.
Shocking survey reveals Bengaluru residents' indifference toward civic issues is negatively impacting Karnataka's overall performance in urban governance metrics. Discover why India's tech capital is failing basic citizen engagement tests.
Hundreds of tea plantation workers in Assam's Dibrugarh district stage massive protest against handing over 57 bighas of tea garden land to Oil India Limited, fearing livelihood loss and environmental damage.
Seventy-one villages on Bhubaneswar's outskirts are formally requesting integration into the municipal corporation to access improved water supply, sanitation, roads, and other urban amenities currently lacking in their areas.
Exclusive 2025 rankings reveal India's most polluted urban centers. Discover which cities topped the dirtiest list and the critical factors behind their poor environmental performance.