Rajkot undergoes a complete urban facelift with road repairs and mural art ahead of PM Narendra Modi's visit to inaugurate the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference, set to boost Saurashtra-Kutch industry.
As Mumbai civic polls near, illegal hawkers choke 50% of footpaths. BMC data shows 32,415 vendors, but unions claim 4 lakh. A 2014 Act remains unimplemented, policy delayed for a decade.
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Young volunteers, with The Ugly Indian and BBMP, revitalized a key stretch of St John's Church Road near Ulsoor Lake. See how community action is changing Bengaluru's face.
Ranchi's anti-encroachment drives offer only temporary relief as vendors return within days. Residents demand sustainable solutions and designated vending zones. Read more.
Bollywood star Katrina Kaif's neglected terrace is now a cozy, New York loft-style retreat, redesigned by Gauri Khan. See the stunning reveal and details of the makeover.
The 800m footpath near Kotturpuram Urban Forest, meant for greenery, is now littered with liquor bottles and debris due to poor upkeep and lack of civic sense. Residents demand action. Read more.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis pledges housing for Marathi residents in Mumbai's heart, a Rs 17,000 crore pollution fund, and a 450-km metro network. Read about the Mahayuti's Mumbai makeover plan.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation mandates underground utility planning beneath footpaths before road construction in TP schemes to prevent repeated digging. Learn the new guidelines.
A woman in Bengaluru's Sahakara Nagar had a miraculous escape after a speeding car, allegedly driven by an intoxicated man, mounted the footpath on New Year's Eve. Police are investigating.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation flags illegal occupation of footpaths, asks police to register cases under Bhartaiya Nyaya Sanhita. Drive intensifies in key sectors.
Unsafe footpaths with open manholes and debris force pedestrians onto roads, doubling fatalities in 6 years. This urban governance failure shows how India values human life. Read more.
Join Bengaluru's Walkaluru event on Jan 1 for a 26-km walkathon to audit footpaths. Highlights need for safe pedestrian infrastructure. No registration needed.
Ludhiana's traditional kite-flying gets a modern twist with LED-lit kites. Artisans in Daresi and Trunk Wala Bazaar report high demand for these illuminated kites, especially from youth. Discover how this trend is transforming a daytime activity into a no
A viral AI trend is turning family photos into festive cartoons for Christmas. Discover the apps driving this craze and how you can create your own holiday makeover.
Nagpur police enforce a no-smoking rule on the beautified VNIT-Bajaj Nagar stretch, fining over 100 violators. The move follows resident complaints about public smoking and littering. Read the full story.
A viral video from Pune's Rakshak Chowk shows two men, including a foreigner, blocking a footpath to stop bikers. Netizens debate civic sense & lack of police action. Read more.
Columnist George Netto recounts a freezing New Year's Eve where youthful exuberance triumphed over snobbery, offering a fresh perspective on renewal. Read his insightful opinion piece.
Bengaluru's Suraksha 75 junction revamp hits a roadblock as new BBMP commissioners ordered to conduct a fresh field study. Read the latest updates on the stalled project.
After tree-cutting allegations, Kolkata's McPherson Square is set for a green revival with over 50 new trees. The Dhunseri Foundation promises the 'greenest park' by mid-January. Details inside.
Transform your Indian balcony into a lush retreat with these 7 low-maintenance creepers. Discover easy-care plants like Money Plant and Jasmine for an elegant, serene space. Start your green makeover today!
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation cracks down on illegal encroachments in Sector 26 and Manimajra, issuing 29 challans. The drive targets footpath obstructions and unauthorized commercial activities.
BBMP's Gandhi Bazaar drive in Bengaluru branded an 'eyewash' as illegal stalls return. Residents and urban planners decry lack of permanent enforcement. Read more.
Bengaluru civic body removes encroachments from Gandhi Bazaar footpaths, establishes 120 designated vending zones. Commissioner Rajendra Cholan directs vendors to use only allotted areas.
Madras High Court directs Greater Chennai Corporation to respond in two weeks to a plea seeking removal of illegal eateries encroaching footpaths and roads in Mannadi, posing public safety risks.
All 24 parks in New Town, Kolkata, are set for a major facelift. NKDA addresses mosquito breeding, installs fountains, repairs furniture, and improves lighting after resident feedback.
Speeding BMW crushes three laborers sleeping on Vasant Kunj footpath. Driver arrested as Delhi police investigate the shocking incident that highlights road safety crisis.
Shivajinagar MLA Rizwan Arshad exposes footpath misuse in Bengaluru, demands comprehensive mobility plan prioritizing pedestrians over vehicles. Join the movement for walkable streets.
27-year-old Kartik Rathore arrested for murdering Suresh Kushwah, 50, on footpath in Gautam Nagar. CCTV footage helped police solve the blind murder case. Read the shocking details.
Retired Lt Gen Bhopinder Singh analyzes the dangerous mutation into white-collar terrorism, exposing the limits of force without political outreach. Read this critical perspective on terror's alarming makeover.