Category : Governance


India Launches Rs 1 Lakh Crore Urban Challenge Fund

The Centre has launched a massive Rs 1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund to drive comprehensive city redevelopment across India. Administrative control will remain with state governments and ULBs, with technology providers and industry players participating

Chandigarh MC Clarifies No Parking Fee Exemption for EVs

The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation has clarified that electric vehicles (EVs) will not receive parking fee exemptions, despite government incentives for EV adoption. This decision aims to manage parking space efficiently and maintain revenue streams.

Railways Safety Spend Triples, Kavach System Deployment Grows

Indian Railways safety expenditure has surged nearly threefold to ₹1,17,693 crore in 2025-26 from ₹39,200 crore in 2013-14. The expansion includes indigenous Kavach train protection across 23,360 km and CCTV surveillance in coaches and locomotives.

Brahmaputra Bridge Cuts Commute to 8 Minutes by 2026

A new bridge over the Brahmaputra River in Assam will dramatically reduce travel time from 60 minutes to just 8 minutes, transforming regional connectivity and boosting economic growth upon its 2026 completion.

Delhi's P2P Electricity Trading Pilot for Solar Users Approved

The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved a framework for peer-to-peer electricity trading, allowing consumers with rooftop solar to sell surplus energy directly to others via a blockchain platform, starting with a pilot in north and south

State Directs PMRDA to Draft Pune Metropolitan Structure Plan

The Maharashtra government has ordered the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority to immediately begin drafting a structure plan for the region. This follows the withdrawal of the previous development plan and recent amendments to the MRTP Act.

Noida Stray Cattle Drive Intensifies After Crash, 272 Impounded

Following a severe motorcycle crash involving a stray bull, Noida Authority has intensified its drive to remove stray cattle from key sectors, impounding 272 animals in two months. Residents report ongoing hazards on arterial roads, especially after dark.

UP's Urban Redevelopment Policy 2026 Targets Unsafe Buildings

The Uttar Pradesh government has notified the Urban Redevelopment Policy 2026, establishing a comprehensive framework to redevelop unsafe and dilapidated buildings across the state. The policy includes incentives, timelines, and provisions for affordable

Mira-Bhayander Flyover Phase Opening After Safety Audit

The Mira-Bhayander flyover on Metro Line 9 will undergo a mandatory third-party road safety audit before phased opening. Initially, it will operate with one lane each way beyond Golden Nest Circle due to pending land acquisition.

Hyderabad's Vanishing Footpaths Endanger Pedestrians

Following a High Court directive, a ground reality check reveals Hyderabad's footpaths have disappeared under encroachments, forcing pedestrians into traffic lanes and creating daily safety hazards across the city.

Lift Malfunction Traps LDA Vice-Chairman, FIR Filed

An FIR was lodged against a lift maintenance agency after a lift carrying Lucknow Development Authority vice-chairman Prathamesh Kumar and senior engineers malfunctioned during an inspection at CSI Towers in CG City, briefly trapping them and raising safe

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