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New York City declares April 14 as Dr BR Ambedkar Day

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has proclaimed April 14, 2025, as Dr B R Ambedkar Day in New York City, with its 8.5 million residents celebrating the day, a top official in the mayor's office said......

New York mayor's slip: Mentions Pak thrice at India's I-Day event

In a gaffe, New York City Mayor Eric Adams referred to India and its diaspora community as ‘Pakistan' in his remarks at an Indian Independence Day celebration in Queens. IMAGE: New York City......

As Election Nears, Patna Gets Metro Boost

The metro, it seems, is politics-proof -- even if it comes at a high cost. IMAGE: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inspects the Patna Metro Rail Project. Photograph: ANI Photo Patna is fizzing......

Mumbai ex-mayor sent to 14-day jail for remarks against CM Shinde

The Mumbai police on Wednesday arrested Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader and former city mayor Datta Dalvi for allegedly making objectionable remarks against Maharashtra Chief Minister......

Thousands visit Ayodhya temple on consecration anniv

For some the feeling is of deep devotion, for others it's a sense of fulfilment of a wish, while some others are driven by sentiments of joy! Occasion is one but emotions are countless. IMAGE:......

The FASTEST growing cities in India

There are 37 Indian cities among the world's 300 fastest growing urban centres, according to a survey conducted by the City Mayors Foundation, an global think tank on urban affairs. Beihai in......

Only 20 smart cities may be shortlisted this year

Last July, in its first Budget, the NDA government announced making of 100 smart cities, allocating over Rs 7,000 cr for the project. The proposed 100 smart cities are likely to be selected......

What ails our cities?

There is a common set of root causes for the poor quality of urban life, says Subir Roy An urban crisis is upon us -- Delhi’s air pollution, Chennai’s floods, Bengaluru’s......

London tops Global Power City Index; Mumbai 39th

The report ranks 42 major cities of the world across six key measures of economy, research and development, culture, accessibility, environment and livability London has topped the 2016 Global......

Bill Gates could become world's 1st trillionaire: Oxfam

Another report by Oxfam had found that eight billionaires, including Bill Gates, from around the globe have as much money as the 3.6 billion people who make up the poorest half of the world's......

India, SA cricket teams donate to Cape Town water crisis

IMAGE: South Africa captain Faf du Plessis, right, with India skipper Virat Kohli. Photograph: BCCI The Indian and South African cricket teams have donated about US$8,500 for supply of bottled......

Mexican F1 race to go ahead

Mexican F1 track undamaged by quake IMAGE: Mexico Grand Prix. Photograph: Twitter Mexican Grand Prix organisers say next month's Formula One race in Mexico City will go ahead as planned despite......