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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sanjay Mehta assumes role as Patiala Planning Committee Chairman, bringing extensive experience to shape city's development. Learn about his vision for urban growth.
A 2025 study reveals Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai are sinking due to groundwater extraction. Over 2,400 buildings at risk. Discover the science behind India's next big urban crisis.
India's new AI governance guidelines balance innovation with safeguards, offering developing nations a regulatory template. Learn how this approach could shape global AI policy.
Epidemiologist Tolullah Oni, fresh from Nobel Prize Dialogue, advocates for health-centric urban planning in Bengaluru and beyond, addressing climate change and public health crises.
Expert committee recommends strategic urban land monetisation and financial reforms to strengthen Karnataka's economy and fund development projects.
Explore how Mumbai's mayor role compares to New York City's powerful executive model and why governance reform could transform India's financial capital.
Explore Zohran Mamdani's new role as New York Mayor, his critical duties, and the major challenges facing America's largest city in this comprehensive analysis.
Discover how Kerala's simple yet profound question 'What do you need?' is transforming public service delivery and setting new benchmarks in citizen-centric governance across India.
Ranchi residents are raising their voices for immediate municipal elections, highlighting how delayed polls are affecting local governance, infrastructure development, and fair representation in the Jharkhand capital.
Explore how New York City continues to evolve while maintaining its unique paradoxes - from wealth inequality to cultural diversity, and discover what makes it eternally fascinating.
Discover how Odisha is transforming from coast to core with massive infrastructure development, smart city projects, and economic diversification driving unprecedented urban growth.
As Bihar gears up for 2025 assembly elections, Nitish Kumar's corruption-free reputation clashes with BJP's urban development narrative. Explore the political dynamics shaping this crucial electoral battle.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court delivers a landmark judgment criticizing bureaucratic rigidity and demanding a more humane approach to governance in Punjab administration cases.