Bhopal and Indore held their first weekly 'Jal Sunvai' water hearings, with hundreds reporting contamination, foul smells, and supply issues. Officials promise quick fixes for some complaints.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation holds Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation accountable for damaging a drainage line during cable work, demanding compensation for repairs.
Mumbai BMC elections are on Jan 15, 2026. Learn how to check your name in the voter list online via SEC website, NVSP, or Voter Helpline App. Over 1 crore voters expected.
Candidates in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls ditch heavy meals for salads & smoothies to survive gruelling 15-hour campaign days. Discover their new energy food secrets.
Venezuelan tankers using 'dark mode' to evade US sanctions are intercepted and forced back. This analysis details the failed evasion and its impact on global oil trade. Read more.
Bombay High Court directs Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation to inspect and act on an alleged illegal structure linked to a former Shiv Sena corporator. The court order came after a petition by a political rival. Read the full details.
Ahead of key civic elections, the BJP takes strict disciplinary action, expelling 27 functionaries in Jalgaon and suspending 28 in Solapur for anti-party activities. Get the full details here.
The US intensifies its crackdown on the 'shadow fleet' transporting sanctioned oil from Iran, Venezuela & Russia. We explain how this 3,000-vessel network operates and the risks it poses.
A Lucknow Municipal Corporation delegation visited Ahmedabad to study its solid waste-to-energy project. The team aims to establish a similar facility in Lucknow by 2026 to boost sustainability.
DHL Express India announces special festive discounts of up to 22% for SMEs and e-commerce businesses. Boost your seasonal sales with reduced shipping rates. Act now!
59 out of 2,869 municipal corporation posts in Maharashtra to be elected unopposed on Jan 15. State Election Commission clarifies polls cannot be held with NOTA as sole option, sparking debate.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation's purchase of branded cricket shoes for corporators sparks controversy. Mayor Pinki Soni approved only one pair, but officials tried for two. Read the full story.
The UDF secured a clear majority in all eight standing committees of the Kochi Corporation without voting. Key chairperson candidates named. Full details on the election process and LDF's absence dispute inside.
US semiconductor giant KLA expands in Chennai with a Rs 300 crore R&D hub focused on AI and software, creating jobs and boosting India's chip ecosystem. Read more.
Somil Mehta of Mirae Asset Sharekhan recommends buying Prestige, Great Eastern Shipping, and Nuvama stocks. Check key price levels, targets, and technical analysis.
BJP's Chandrashekhar Bawankule defends unopposed municipal elections, calling them a sign of development-oriented consensus. He counters opposition criticism, citing examples from gram panchayats.
ONGC partners with Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines in a $370 million joint venture for two ethane carriers. The ships will secure feedstock for its petrochemical unit from 2028. Read details.
After scrutiny, 15,931 candidates will contest for 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra on January 15. Key battles in Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik.
Odisha government initiates public consultation to expand Bhubaneswar and Berhampur municipal corporations. Puri officially declared a metropolitan city for planned development. Details inside.
Mahayuti alliance secures 64 seats uncontested in Maharashtra municipal corporation elections ahead of January 15 polling. Key wins in Kolhapur, Pune, and other regions.
Mohali Municipal Corporation launches a strict drive against property tax defaulters. Major commercial & industrial units face sealing & auction if dues not cleared in 3-day grace period. Pay now to avoid action.
Mohali Municipal Corporation cracks down on major property tax defaulters, including GMADA with Rs 10 crore dues. Sealing and auction drive initiated. Pay now to avoid action.
India leverages PPPs, a $8 billion package, and landmark port reforms to optimize its 11,098 km coastline, aiming to handle 85% of major-port cargo via private operators by 2030. Discover the journey.
Odisha government officially upgrades Puri to a municipal corporation, fulfilling a long-standing demand. Four other towns declared NACs. Read about the expected infrastructure boost.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation issues a 3-day ultimatum to 26 agencies to remove 800 illegal hoardings after empanelment lapses. Failure to comply will lead to BMC action and cost recovery.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation proposes a Rs 4.96 crore, 27-month restoration for the crumbling Mandvi heritage structure, a year after cracks first appeared. Learn about the delayed rescue effort.
BJP seals a tactical seat-sharing deal with Shiv Sena (Shinde) for Nagpur civic polls, but alliance crumbles in Amravati. Details on the political maneuvering inside.
Shimla's civic body faced a turbulent 2024 marked by development promises, public protests over water and parking, and political challenges. Explore the key events that defined the year.
Bombay High Court criticizes Thane, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan Dombivli, Bhiwandi-Nizampur corporations for failing to enforce laws against illegal constructions, warning thousands could have been prevented.
India will introduce AI-powered automated grain analyzers next year to modernize procurement, cut wastage, and strengthen its role as a top global food supplier. Learn how this tech upgrade aims to benefit farmers and exports.