A six-storey building in Jaipur's Malviya Nagar was demolished by JDA for lacking its permission. Owners claim JMC sanctioned the plan for Rs 1.25 lakh, highlighting a major coordination failure between civic bodies.
Kerala gears up for the 2025 local body polls as the State Election Commissioner confirms all preparations are complete. Key details on dates, security, and voter lists inside.
A UK coroner warns of lethal chemical exposure to mortuary workers from bodies of AI171 crash victims repatriated from India. Ministers urged to act within 56 days.
Families of victims from Jharkhand gather at Goa morgue, refuse to accept bodies, demand nightclub owner arrange transport home. Details on the tragic fire accident.
The Kerala State Election Commission extends the SIR schedule by one week for the 2025 local body elections. Learn about the new deadlines and the Commission's rationale.
Singer Lizzo hits back at online trolls over a viral 'fat joke' in 2025, urging an end to body policing. She stresses her body is for her, not for public approval.
Kacharakanahalli lake in North Bengaluru, dead for nearly 30 years due to encroachment, has been revived. Read about the two-year restoration effort and remaining challenges.
Bengaluru's Greater Bengaluru Authority will appoint urban designers and planners for the first time to transform city infrastructure. Applications open until Dec 15.
In Kerala's local body elections, political parties field over 200 ration dealers as candidates, banking on their unique hyper-local voter trust and monthly interactions for electoral success. Discover the strategy.
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.
An internal audit of Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation reveals a staggering loss of crores in potential advertisement revenue due to poor management. Find out the key findings and what it means for the city.
Political parties in Jalandhar district are in a last-minute rush to finalize candidates for the upcoming panchayat samiti and zila parishad elections, with nominations closing on May 7. Key details inside.
Colonel Ajay Kothiyal reveals 147 bodies remain trapped under debris in Dharali, Uttarakhand, four months after the disaster. Search operations face immense challenges.
Bodies of a man, woman, and child found in Tirupati's Daminedu. Police suspect suicide pact, probe all angles. Read the full investigation details here.
Pune district's local body elections witness a slow start with 8.37% voter turnout in initial hours. Key contest between Mahayuti and MVA alliances. Follow live updates.
Former corporator N R Ramesh warns Bengaluru's GBA and new civic bodies risk bankruptcy, citing a revenue gap. Property tax collection stands at only Rs 4,500 crore. Read the full analysis.
Wanadongri Municipal Council faces a triangular contest between NCP (SP), Shiv Sena (UBT), and BJP. Residents decry broken roads, waterlogging, and poor waste management despite urban growth. 255 personnel to oversee polls.
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.
Maharashtra gears up for crucial local body elections on December 2. Key battles, alliance strains, and legal tussles set the stage for a high-stakes political contest.
P Bhuvaneshwaran, a painter with hearing disability, joins Trichy corporation council under new Tamil Nadu rule ensuring PwD representation in urban local bodies. Read this inspiring story!
Karnataka High Court rejects state government's petition challenging land tribunal order regarding Pattandur Agrahara water bodies. Key details and implications explained.
Karnataka High Court rejects state government's petition challenging land tribunal order regarding Pattandur Agrahara water bodies. Key details and implications explained.
Rajasthan employee unions oppose state govt's order requiring institutions to fund pensions independently. Massive protest planned in Jaipur on December 14. Read full details.
Himachal Pradesh Assembly's Winter Session sees BJP moving adjournment motion, accusing Congress government of delaying panchayat and urban local body elections. Read full details.
Telangana announces three-phase Gram Panchayat elections starting December 11. Nominations open November 27. Get complete schedule and details here.
Expert committee reveals Telangana's gram panchayats generate only Rs 159 per capita revenue. Structural issues and tax collection reluctance threaten rural development. Read full analysis.
Ashwin Mahesh analyzes India's urban crisis where trust deficit makes citizens see every issue as systemic failure. Read how this cycle affects governance.
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.
272 eminent citizens including retired judges, bureaucrats and armed forces officers condemn Rahul Gandhi's allegations against Election Commission. Read their open letter details.