Chennai is one of the cities where works have been completed for almost 62 per cent of the money lined up -- Rs 599 crore of the Rs 959 crore has been utilised so far. Despite this, there was no respite for the people in the city this time either, with North Chennai being the worst affected.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct a nationwide mock drill on Saturday ahead of the NEET-UG re-examination the day after as part of its preparations to ensure the smooth, secure and transparent conduct of the test, official said on Friday.
Kerala, Jammu & Kashmir seek more time.
The NDA government announced making of 100 smart cities.
Suresh Gopi puts in a subdued but terrific performance.
If you have ever said 'I'll sort retirement later,' now is when 'later' begins.
Dr Dinesh Amalnerkar, president of the Maharashtra Academy of Sciences, has emphasised the need for Maharashtra to strengthen its semiconductor research and manufacturing ecosystem to compete with states like Gujarat and Telangana.
A 60-year-old security guard was killed during a robbery attempt at a temple in Ranchi. Police have arrested three suspects who confessed to the crime.
The 13 cities selected in the Fast Track Smart City Competition have proposed a total investment of Rs 30,229 crore
India on Sunday signed three agreements with the US for developing smart cities in Ajmer, Allahabad and Visakhapatnam, with the government saying that the agreements would make significant contribution to building such cities in the country.
India's cities are bursting at the seams because poor people are migrating to them in search of work.
Beijing clearly intends to extend the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor to Bangladesh as part of its larger Maritime Belt and Road Initiative to boost its Indian Ocean presence.
The Centre had decided to spend Rs 50,000 crore (Rs 500 billion).
The board of directors of SmartCity Kochi (SCK), a joint venture between SmartCity Dubai and the Kerala government, has approved the concept master plan of the project.
These include Allahabad, Ajmer and Visakhapatnam.
Surat had bagged the fourth rank under the Smart Cities Mission based on its proposal.
Each smart city would get a Central assistance of Rs 100 crore per year for five years.
The foundation for a Digital India will be intelligent networks.
Are Indian citizens mindful of their responsibility?
With features usually seen in more expensive cars and segment-first paddle shifters, the Tiago offers excellent value for money, says Rajesh Alva/Rediff.com.
Chandigarh Police have launched an investigation into a fraud involving fake fixed deposit receipts (FDRs) worth 116.84 crore, allegedly issued by a private bank manager, impacting the Chandigarh municipal corporation's funds.
India's dual pursuit of a robust strategic partnership with Washington and a pragmatic, tension-management policy with Beijing represents the essence of modern multi-alignment. By embracing economic pragmatism, learning to compartmentalize political differences, and engaging in continuous dialogue, India can secure its borders, grow its economy, and contribute to a stable, multipolar Asian century, points out Ambassador Rajasekhar.
The announcement declaring New Delhi Municipal Council a winner of the smart city challenge came when the rest of Delhi was drowning in urban waste.
Government had declared the mission of creating 100 Smart Cities.
On Monday, the US delegation met Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu.
UP will be followed by Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.
A year after the devastating AI-171 Dreamliner crash near Ahmedabad, forensic scientists recount the immense emotional and scientific challenges faced in identifying the 260 victims. The director of Gujarat Directorate of Forensic Sciences, H P Sanghvi, shared the indelible image of a severed hand, symbolising the terror and the team's dedication.
The state government had adequate land for these projects, the CM said.
Like Jamshedpur, many Indian cities that have been and will be properly planned can be smart cities of the future.
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The new capital of Andhra Pradesh is expected to be in the Vijayawada-Guntur region.
100 smart cities to become a reality as Cabinet approves the project, earmarks Rs 100 trillion for the purpose.
Airports and hotels are among the smartest buildings.
'I am glad to announce that these cities are now going to become green smart cities.'
Smart cities can provide more safety, better management of traffic congestion, a low-carbon environment and better services.
Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) announced plans to make Tamil Nadu its 'flagship EV hub for India', committing over 26,000 crore in investment, enhancing localisation, and creating approximately 2,000 additional jobs over the next five to six years. The company will roll out two new EV models from its Chennai facility this year, including its first mass-market dedicated EV.
All this is clearly needed. But before we can bring in smart technology, we need to know what to do with it.
A riveting mother-son drama with a superb first half, Balan: The Boy loses some of its grip after an ambitious but uneven turn, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.
IBM has chosen Surat, Allahabad and Vizag among 16 global locations for its smart cities programme.
Spain on Monday proposed to cooperate with India in developing smart and sustainable cities in the country.
Modi govt is aiming to recast the urban landscape of the country by making cities more livable.
