The National Statistics Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), has announced a comprehensive Survey on Migration scheduled between July 2026 and June 2027. This nationwide survey aims to capture detailed data on migration patterns, reasons for movement, seasonal trends, return migration, and employment profiles of…
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NHAI, Konkan Railway Join Hands for Integrated Infrastructure
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening integrated infrastructure development across India. The agreement, inked at NHAI Headquarters in New Delhi, seeks to leverage the combined technical expertise of both organizations to enhance…
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Bhupender Yadav Reviews NCR Air Pollution Action Plans
Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister, Shri Bhupender Yadav, today chaired a high-level review of the action plans submitted by Rajasthan and Punjab to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR. This marks the fifth meeting in the series, aimed at strengthening inter-state coordination and ensuring tangible improvements in air quality…
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Shashi Tharoor Defends Bengaluru Demolition Drive
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has defended the Karnataka government’s recent demolition drive in Bengaluru, asserting that all legal procedures were duly followed and alternative arrangements had been promised to affected residents. The move, which sparked debate within the party, targeted houses built on government land. Tharoor highlighted that the demolished…
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Why India’s Big Cities Are Becoming Increasingly Unliveable
India’s largest cities are fast becoming symbols of urban distress, where toxic air, broken roads, traffic gridlock and overflowing garbage dominate daily life. This decline comes despite unprecedented government spending on highways, airports and metro systems, raising uncomfortable questions about how India governs its cities. From Jaipur’s fading heritage to…
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Sustainable Urban Development: Bhupender Yadav at CREDAI 2025
Union Environment Minister, Shri Bhupender Yadav, today highlighted the critical role of the real estate sector in shaping India’s sustainable urban future at the CREDAI National Conclave 2025 in New Delhi. He underscored the need for energy-efficient, climate-resilient, and green urban development to support India’s long-term environmental and economic goals….