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New WRI India study shows open waste burning pollution triples in Indian cities during winter, worsening air quality and exposing waste collection gaps.
Supreme Court considers pan-India safety regulations for student hostels and PGs after Delhi building collapse, addressing widespread illegal constructions and regulatory failures.
Delhi's building safety crisis, marked by collapses and illegal construction, demands a regulatory reset and tech integration for effective oversight.
Delhi High Court orders audit of all PG hostels after building collapse kills seven, raising concerns over student safety and municipal oversight.
Nearly 8,000 people died in five years due to building collapses nationwide, highlighting lax safety norms and urgent need for robust urban planning and enforcement.
Lucknow tops Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026 for million-plus cities, with Indore second, showcasing significant air quality improvements through urban initiatives.
India's multi-sectoral National Clean Air Programme achieves significant PM10 reductions in 108 cities, showcasing robust governance and monitoring efforts for blue skies.
CAQM taps ISRO for advanced satellite tracking and 'ground truthing' of Punjab, Haryana farm fires to mitigate Delhi NCR's winter pollution.
Namami Gange's Jan Ganga initiative empowers communities, fostering ownership and collective action for sustainable river rejuvenation and conservation.
India urgently needs contextualized policies for treated wastewater reuse, leveraging the SRTW 2022 framework, to combat water scarcity and build climate resilience across states.
Delhi's MCD and World Bank experts explore global waste management models, proposing a 3-pronged strategy to clear legacy landfills and enhance sustainability.
Urban lakes are disappearing rapidly due to unplanned urbanization and apathy, demanding structural reforms and integrated planning for ecological restoration and climate resilience.
Andhra Pradesh becomes first state to notify comprehensive Pedestrian Safety and Universal Accessibility Policy 2026, mandating audits, infrastructure fixes, and behavioural change.
Indian cities face annual urban disasters from extreme weather due to dense construction, weak drainage, and poor governance, costing billions.
Urban Indian youth seek formal, high-paying jobs, but survey shows expectations clash with market reality, necessitating urgent structural economic transformation for quality employment.
Post-pandemic, India witnesses significant rise in female labour force participation, with rural areas outpacing urban growth, revealing stark regional disparities.
India's Metro network rapidly expands to 1,100 km across 26 cities, yet struggles with low ridership, high costs, and planning deficiencies.
India and ADB ink $230 million loan to bolster Chennai's climate-resilient water supply and sanitation infrastructure, enhancing urban services and public health.
Centre plans to expand NAMASTE scheme to rural areas, but NCSC flags high rejection rates for capital subsidies, hindering mechanised sanitation efforts.
Bharat Taxi, India's first cooperative ride-hailing platform, launches zero-commission model, empowering drivers as owners with social security and digital integration, advancing 'Sahkar se Samriddhi'.
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