A new report reveals subsidies for electricity, water, and women's bus travel consume over a third of Delhi's budget. Revenue receipts are projected to surge by 43.57% by 2025-26. Explore the detailed fiscal analysis.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal presents a comprehensive 10-point plan to develop Delhi into a world-class city by 2047, focusing on infrastructure, education, and citizen services. Discover the key initiatives.
Bhopal's SCADA system, promised in 2017 to prevent water crises like Indore's, remains unfinished. Key gaps in real-time monitoring persist, exposing safety risks. Discover the urgent need for action.
Gujarat government promotes 48 IAS officers from 1996 to 2022 batches. Key promotions include five 1996-batch officers to Additional Chief Secretary rank. Get the full list of names and new postings here.
A major desilting project at Aruvikkara dam will increase its storage capacity by 1 million cubic metres, securing drinking water for Thiruvananthapuram. Read more about this crucial infrastructure upgrade.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation pauses Rs 140 crore garden tenders after objections, delaying tractor-trolley and labour supply services. Get the latest updates on this civic development.
Haryana's Rohtak district launches a Rs 4.5 crore project to end waterlogging in 12 villages. The plan includes new drains and culverts for permanent relief.
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation floats tenders again to scan and digitize over five lakh old files into a mobile app after previous attempts faced delays and hurdles. Read more.
Over 300 citizens in Bengaluru welcomed 2026 by walking 26km to audit footpaths. The citizen-driven initiative, joined by top officials, pushed for safer, walkable streets as a civic necessity. Read more.
Delhi Metro's Magenta Line will surpass the Pink Line as the network's longest corridor, reaching 76.6km after a new 9.9km underground stretch is added. Discover the new stations and connectivity benefits.
Despite the 150 MLD Nemmeli desalination plant's operation, Chennai's OMR residents face water scarcity, relying on costly tankers. Officials promise new projects, but trust is low. Read more.
Odisha's new Chief Secretary Anu Garg met Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, exchanging New Year greetings and discussing key administrative and welfare initiatives for the state's progress.
Despite weekly clean-ups and fines, Madurai struggles with illegal posters on flyovers and public walls. Officials turn to murals and vertical gardens for a solution. Read more.
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike introduces a new garbage tender with strict penalties for contractors failing to collect waste. Learn about the new rules and fines.
Private vehicles over 15 years old must now get fitness & pollution tests at Automated Test Stations. A 10-second geo-tagged video is mandatory. Read the new rules.
Chennai Corporation floats new tender to bio-mine 5.5 lakh tonnes of legacy waste at Perungudi dumpyard. The project, costing ₹53.60 crore, aims to reclaim land and process remaining waste. Read the latest updates.
The GBAS East Corporation issues a strict 7-day deadline to Bengaluru's paying guest accommodations to rectify critical safety violations or face closure. Read about the major lapses found.
Greater Chennai Corporation authorizes officials to impound vehicles and levy fines of ₹5,000 per tonne for illegal dumping of construction waste. New SOP aims to curb public nuisance and flooding risks.
NHAI will soon invite tenders to widen and deepen drain canals on NH-16 from Ramavarappadu to Nidamanuru in Vijayawada, aiming to solve chronic water stagnation and road damage. The Rs 10 crore project promises completion within 100 days of tender finalis
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised DRDO's decisive weaponry in Operation Sindoor and expressed confidence in its role in developing the 'Sudarshan Chakra' missile shield. Read more about India's defence advancements.
Punjab tax dept terminates 4 employees via 'deemed resignation' for unauthorised leave up to 3 years. Zero-tolerance policy enforced, no benefits granted. Read details.
A section of Chennai's busy R K Mutt Road caved in due to a damaged sewer line, causing traffic chaos. Police cordoned off the area. Restoration work begins Thursday night. Read for details.
Karnataka's gram panchayats battle a massive resource crunch due to a lack of central funds and elected local bodies, stalling grassroots governance. Read the full analysis.
Newly appointed Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra addresses statehood demands and ecological concerns. He stresses preserving the region's civilisational history of peace. Read more.
Bengaluru's civic story mirrors its growth. From twin towns in 1862 to a unified BBMP and now five new corporations in 2025, we explore the city's relentless search for governance that works. Discover the full history.
Mangaluru City Corporation may extend the deadline to clear 6.5 lakh tonnes of legacy waste at Pachanady. The Rs 56 crore biomining project, delayed by rains and initial issues, aims to resolve a crisis stemming from a 2019 garbage slide tragedy. Read mor
Union Minister J P Nadda inaugurates a fully digital e-bill platform to process fertilizer subsidies worth Rs 2 lakh crore, enhancing transparency and efficiency in governance.
Anti-Corruption Bureau officials caught a computer operator accepting a Rs 2,000 bribe to process a PMAY housing scheme instalment in Ghoghamba. Read the full details of the trap.
Surat Municipal Corporation officials reprimanded SITCO for damaging water and drainage pipelines during infrastructure projects, causing severe water supply disruptions for lakhs of residents. Read for details and official warnings.
Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation unveils major 2026 initiatives: a 10-zone system, Rs 307 crore road project, enhanced night sanitation & AI traffic management. Explore the city's urban upgrade.