Punjab Assembly Passes Law to Control Illegal Colonies
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Union Cabinet Approves 12 Industrial Smart Cities
Summary: The Union Cabinet has approved the development of 12 new industrial smart cities, with a budget of ₹28,602 crore. Aimed at bolstering domestic manufacturing,…
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0
The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0) on August 9, 2024, to provide affordable housing for one crore urban poor…
Cities Set to Launch Rs 5,000 Crore AMRUT 2.0 Projects
AMRUT 2.0, launched in 2021 by the NDA government, is a major initiative aimed at improving city infrastructure across India with a focus on essential…
Karnataka MUDA Scam
The Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) is under investigation for possible unfair practices in land compensation, with allegations that Parvathi Siddaramaiah, wife of Karnataka Chief…
The Rising Threat of Electrocution in India: A Call for Urgent Infrastructure Overhaul
The recent electrocution of 26-year-old UPSC aspirant Nilesh Rai in Central Delhi has highlighted the urgent need for infrastructure improvements to e…
World Population Prospects 2024. UN
Summary: The UN’s “World Population Prospects 2024” report projects that the global population will peak at around 10.3 billion by the mid-1980s, which is 700…
Top Expensive Cities 2024
Mercer’s 2024 Cost of Living City rankings reveal that Hong Kong, Singapore, and Zurich are the most expensive cities for expatriates, while Islamabad, Lagos, and…
Mumbai India’s Most Expensive City
Mumbai is India’s most expensive city due to high costs in personal care, energy, utilities, and transportation. Rental prices have significantly increased, especially for expatriates.…
