Karnataka's Legislative Council passed 11 crucial bills, including the Karnataka Land Revenue Amendment Bill, in a single day. Key legislation on land, co-operative societies, and more approved. Read the full details.
The Karnataka Legislative Council approved 11 crucial bills in one day, including amendments to the Karnataka State Universities Act. Discover the key legislative changes.
CM N Chandrababu Naidu urges district collectors to be AP's brand ambassadors, emphasizing speed, transparency, and accountability. Sets Jan 15 deadline for online services and CSS fund utilization.
Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma launched a city beautification drive in Shillong, distributing grants and inaugurating CCTV installations. The initiative focuses on making towns clean, green, and safe with community participation.
Karnataka government tables supplementary budget of ₹6,280 crore, including ₹10 crore for Davos delegation. Get the latest details on fund allocation and Assembly approval.
Karnataka's Department of Skill Development will host an International Job Fair in 2025, targeting 10,000+ jobs for skilled youth. Learn about the state's new employment initiatives.
Karnataka government raises maize procurement limit to 50 quintals per farmer, offering ₹2,090 per quintal. A major relief for growers facing price volatility. Read details.
India's city mayors are often ceremonial figures, with real power held by state agencies. This opinion piece argues for empowered, directly elected mayors to drive urban development and true local governance.
Guntur Municipal Corporation fast-tracks merger of 11 villages before Dec 31 census deadline. The move aims to resolve infrastructure and governance issues in the urbanising outskirts. Read the full story.
Bengaluru's Greater Bengaluru Authority will appoint urban designers and planners for the first time to transform city infrastructure. Applications open until Dec 15.
A 50-hectare urban forest, Nagar Van Merakum Tzuin, launched in Mokokchung village. The project aims to boost biodiversity conservation and environmental education in Nagaland's urban landscape. Read more.
The Centre's NAKSHA programme uses drone surveys to create digital urban land records, aiming to curb illegal construction and simplify property deals for 600 million future city dwellers. Read how it works.
Three decades after disability legislation, many in India still face exclusion. Discover how Karnataka is pioneering inclusive governance and setting a national example for equal rights.
Despite legal mandates, Bengaluru's public infrastructure remains largely inaccessible to persons with disabilities, highlighting systemic failures in urban governance and inclusion.
Punjab govt's inclusion of 14 villages into Mohali Municipal Corporation sparks protests over taxes, services, and lack of consultation. Residents voice contrasting demands.
Chief Secretary V Srinivas directs officials to craft a citizen-centric action plan for 'Developed Rajasthan-2047', focusing on transparency and efficient service delivery. Learn about the state's new governance vision.
Governor Jishnu Dev Varma signs ordinance merging 27 municipalities into GHMC to boost administrative efficiency and service delivery in Hyderabad's expanding metro region. Details inside.
The Nagari – Future Cities Conclave in Delhi brought together policymakers & experts to discuss resilient, sustainable, and people-focused urban transformation for India. Explore the key insights.
From astronauts to CEOs, everyone is stuck in Bengaluru's infamous traffic. Explore why India's Silicon Valley has failed to solve its crippling congestion despite metro lines and expansion plans. Read more.
Columnist Tavleen Singh argues India must declare urban decay a national emergency, shifting focus from temples to building livable cities with clean air and affordable housing.
SEBI chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey distinguishes between compliance and governance, exposing how Indian companies perform governance rather than practice it. Learn what this means for investors.
Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation's funding demand swells beyond Rs 3,000 crore amid concerns over localized projects lacking comprehensive city development vision. Read more.
Karnataka Endowment Department revenue surges as online room booking at pilgrim centers eliminates fund pilferage. Discover how digital transformation turned losses into profits.
As India's Constitution turns 76, experts examine its resilience amid governance challenges. Discover how the world's longest-surviving written constitution faces contemporary democratic tests.
India's new AI governance framework provides developing nations with balanced approach to regulate artificial intelligence without stifling innovation. Learn how voluntary standards and existing laws create workable solution.
Restructuring committee head B S Patil reveals study of new areas for Greater Bengaluru limits. Learn about the implementation progress and future plans for Bengaluru's governance transformation.
Ashwin Mahesh analyzes India's urban crisis where trust deficit makes citizens see every issue as systemic failure. Read how this cycle affects governance.
Yamunanagar municipal commissioner directs officers to upload comprehensive road condition data to digital portal by July 15, enhancing urban infrastructure monitoring.
Senior ministers deny power-sharing pact as Siddaramaiah faces leadership challenge. Congress silence deepens political uncertainty in Karnataka. Read full analysis.
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.