Indore Water Tragedy Exposes Deep Urban Governance Crisis
The Indore water contamination tragedy, killing 8, reveals systemic failure in municipal governance & aging infrastructure. India's rapid urbanization demands urgent reform. Read more.
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Mumbai's M-East Ward: Life Expectancy 39, Inequalities Persist
Mumbai's M-East ward, ranked lowest in HDI in 2009, still battles poor health, pollution & neglect. Locals demand action on BMC's unfulfilled roadmap. #Mumbai #UrbanInequality
Indore Water Contamination: Conflicting Death Toll
Conflicting claims over deaths from contaminated water in Indore's Bhagirathpura. CM says 4, Mayor says 7, residents claim 13. Officials cite pipeline leakage as cause. Details inside.
Delhi's 2026 Infrastructure: New Projects, Old Issues
As Delhi gears up for major infrastructure launches in 2026, experts warn that new airports and metros alone won't fix the city's deep-rooted civic crises. Read why leadership and vision are key.
Punjab Sinks Deeper in Debt: Rs 3.73 Lakh Crore Burden
Punjab's debt crisis escalates to Rs 3.73 lakh crore, consuming 46% of revenue. This fiscal emergency threatens development and demands urgent policy action. Read the full analysis.
Contaminated Water Kills 3 in Indore, Official Fired
Three dead, over 40 hospitalized in Indore due to contaminated water. Municipal official sacked. Details on the crisis in India's cleanest city and the official response.
Mohali's Civic Mess Worsens: Violence, No Buses, Waste Crisis
Mohali's urban infrastructure collapses in 2025. Parking disputes turn violent, city bus service remains on paper, and garbage crisis deepens. Read about the planning failures crippling the city.
Iran Protests Grow Over Cost of Living Crisis
Protests erupt across Iran as citizens face severe economic hardship, soaring food prices, and water shortages. Authorities respond with internet restrictions. Read the full story.
Ludhiana Authorities Seek Solutions for Homeless Shelter Crisis
Ludhiana faces a growing homeless crisis. Authorities and experts propose solutions for better shelter and rehabilitation. Discover the challenges and potential paths forward for the city's most vulnerable.
Kabul's Traffic Crisis Deepens with Congestion and Bus Shortages
Daily life in Kabul grinds to a halt as severe traffic congestion and a critical shortage of public buses cripple the city. Commuters face hours-long delays and soaring costs. Read more.
Pakistan Ambulance Services to Shut Down Nationwide
Pakistan's ambulance services are set for a nationwide shutdown from May 1 due to a funding standoff with authorities. This critical healthcare crisis threatens emergency response across the country.
Millions in Afghanistan Face Hunger Amid Deep Aid Cuts
Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis worsens as funding cuts leave 23.7 million people facing acute hunger. UN agencies warn of catastrophic consequences without urgent support.
Bengaluru's Call to Action: Protect Urban Wildlife Now
Bengaluru citizens are urged to protect urban wildlife like snakes, birds, and monkeys. Learn how simple actions can save 185 species in India's tech capital.
J&K Youth Joblessness Double India's Average: Report
Shocking data reveals 32% of Jammu & Kashmir's urban youth are unemployed, far exceeding the national rate. Explore the causes and implications of this critical issue.
Odisha's Urban Expansion: New NACs & Municipalities Notified
Odisha government issues notifications for major urban expansion, upgrading 5 NACs to municipalities and creating 24 new NACs across 13 districts to boost governance and civic amenities.
Bagalkot Horticulture University in Rs 50 Cr Fund Crisis
Karnataka's sole University of Horticultural Sciences in Bagalkot faces a severe financial crunch. With a Rs 50 crore annual shortfall, staff salaries and vital research are at risk. Experts demand urgent government intervention.
Architect Mazzola: Urban renewal must respect local culture
Notre Dame professor Ettore Maria Mazzola emphasized balancing urban regeneration with cultural identity at an IIA Bihar lecture. Learn how Indian cities can grow without losing their soul.
Architect Mazzola: Urban renewal must respect local identity
Notre Dame professor Ettore Maria Mazzola emphasizes urban conservation to maintain regional identity during regeneration. Learn how Indian cities can balance development with heritage.
Sudan Named World's Most Neglected Crisis in 2025
Aid agencies warn Sudan's crisis is the most neglected in 2025, with 30 million needing help. Warehouses are empty, famine looms. Read the full report.
SC Refuses Plea on IndiGo Crisis, Sends to Delhi HC
The Supreme Court declined to hear a plea regarding the IndiGo crisis, advising the petitioner to approach the Delhi High Court instead. Read the full details of the legal proceedings.
Rajasthan universities face collapse, seek urgent state funds
Vice Chancellors of 17 Rajasthan state universities warn of imminent collapse of higher education standards due to severe financial crisis. Read about the alarming details and their plea for urgent government intervention.
Indigo Crisis: 3000+ Flights Cancelled, Passengers Stranded
IndiGo cancels over 3000 flights due to crew shortage & fog. Passengers face refund delays & chaos. When will normalcy return? Read for updates and passenger rights.
IndiGo Crisis Halts Nagpur Airport, 20 Flights Cancelled
Nagpur airport faces major disruption as IndiGo cancels 20 flights on Day 3 of the aviation crisis. Passengers stranded, fares skyrocket. Full details inside.
Bengaluru Appoints First Urban Designers in GBA
Bengaluru's Greater Bengaluru Authority will appoint urban designers and planners for the first time to transform city infrastructure. Applications open until Dec 15.
Dubai joins Global Resilient Cities Network
Dubai becomes the first GCC city to join the Global Resilient Cities Network, boosting its crisis management and sustainable urban development plans. Read more.
50-Hectare Nagar Van Inaugurated in Mokokchung, Nagaland
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.
Govt's NAKSHA Drone Survey to Digitize Urban Land Records
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.
Nagari Conclave Concludes: Blueprint for India's Future Cities
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.
Secret 1984 Assam Report Exposed After 41 Years
Assam government unveils suppressed 1984 Tewary Commission report exposing land disputes as root cause of Nellie massacre. Discover the explosive findings kept hidden for four decades.
Tavleen Singh: India's cities need emergency attention
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.
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