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US states, cities and counties declare August 15 as 'India Day' ahead of 80th Independence Day

Washington, Aug. 14 -- State governments, municipal councils, and civic leaders across the US Pacific Northwest have issued a series of official proclamations and greetings designating August 15, 2026... Read More


Delhi Master Plan 2047 explained: What it means for housing, redevelopment and NCR's real estate market

India, Aug. 14 -- Delhi's real estate map could be on the cusp of a major reset. With Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu approving the Delhi Master Plan 2047 on August 12, the capital has laid ... Read More


Himachal government to pay more for road projects amid soaring bitumen prices

Shimla, Aug. 14 -- After facing difficulties in carrying out its annual road-tarring targets under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) due to a sharp increase in bitumen prices, the Himachal ... Read More


Delhi Master Plan 2047 explained: What it means for housing, redevelopment and NCR's real estate market

India, Aug. 14 -- Delhi's real estate map could be on the cusp of a major reset. With Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu approving the Delhi Master Plan 2047 on August 12, the capital has laid ... Read More


Trump asks Supreme Court to allow White House ballroom construction to continue

New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- US President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a legal dispute over his planned White House ballroom, seeking permission to continue construction while lit... Read More


SC stays Madras HC order striking down compassionate appointments for Karur stampede victims

New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- The Supreme Court on Friday gave relief to Tamil Nadu government by staying the operation of a Madras High Court order to strike down the grant of government jobs to the family m... Read More


Insensitive banking system

Goa, Aug. 14 -- GLADSTONE D'COSTA In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sab ha, the finance minister said "banks offer zero-bal ance savings accounts like the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PM... Read More


Green India Mission misses forest cover target by 97.57%, CAG flags poor planning and funding gaps

Guwahati, Aug. 14 -- The Green India Mission has achieved only a fraction of its targeted expansion in forest cover, falling 97.57% short of the goal set under the programme, according to a Comptrolle... Read More


Ahead of polls, BJP govt in Uttar Pradesh mulls over cash assistance scheme for women

Lucknow, Aug. 14 -- Ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, the BJP government in the state is mulling over a financial assistance scheme for women, who constitute about 45% of the voters,... Read More


Naidu inaugurates Seed Access Road for Amaravati, quarters for MLAs and MLCs

Hyderabad, Aug. 14 -- Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday announced that Amaravati would be developed as a completely pollution-free city, and a major deep-tech hub, with pla... Read More