Urbanization, Problems and Remedies

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Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
17 Jun, 2026

Indian cities need to rethink water future, Pg12

India's urban water crisis deepens amid heatwave, exposing governance failures and demanding urgent policy shifts towards efficient management and nature-based solutions.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Jun, 2026

Our parched cities need to make every drop count, recycle water, Pg10

India's parched cities urgently need a circular water economy, unlocking Rs 3 lakh crore and 1 lakh jobs through wastewater reuse for water resilience.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
13 Jun, 2026

BRICS backs people-centric, inclusive urban development, Pg12

BRICS nations adopt a landmark declaration on inclusive, resilient, and people-centred urban development at the 13th Urbanisation Forum.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
12 Jun, 2026

NITI AAYOG GOVERNING COUNCIL MEETING: PM calls for district GDP estimates, CMs press for affordable energy, Pg1

PM Modi urges states for district GDP estimates at NITI Aayog meeting, while CMs press for affordable energy.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
6 Jun, 2026

Punished for a guilty system, Pg11

Deadly Delhi B&B fire kills 22, exposing rampant illegal construction, regulatory failures, and bureaucratic blame games in urban villages.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaDisaster and Disaster Management
5 Jun, 2026

Caught between concrete and panic, India should not maladapt to climate change, Pg11

India must abandon concrete walls, embrace equitable 'managed retreat' and nature-based solutions for climate-vulnerable coastlines, avoiding maladaptation.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems
5 Jun, 2026

When El Niño becomes an economic crisis, Pg9

Impending El Niño forecast to trigger India's severe economic crisis, exacerbating heat stress, agricultural losses, and food inflation, disproportionately affecting informal workers.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
5 Jun, 2026

Congestion, resources, rules: Why residential areas are more vulnerable to fire, Pg16

Deadly Delhi blaze exposes critical fire safety gaps in urban residential areas, with 60% of fire deaths occurring in homes due to non-compliance and poor planning.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesHealth Sector
4 Jun, 2026

Epidemiology of NVAF in India vs Global Trends, Pg15

India confronts a silent NVAF epidemic: patients present a decade earlier, facing massive underdiagnosis and critical treatment gaps, demanding urgent public health action.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLand Reforms in India
3 Jun, 2026

How land pooling solves acquisition woes, Pg9

Rajasthan launches first land pooling scheme, offering a viable, participatory alternative to complex land acquisition for urban infrastructure development, reducing displacement.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
2 Jun, 2026

Why do cities get polluted in summer?, Pg8

Indian cities grapple with rising summer pollution levels; dust storms, vehicular emissions, and ozone formation exacerbate air quality issues.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesHealth Sector
28 May, 2026

When night falls, and temperature doesn't, Pg12

Rising night temperatures in India pose severe health risks, impacting sleep quality and increasing mortality from heat-related illnesses.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorDisaster and Disaster Management
27 May, 2026

Warmer nights are a public-health challenge, Pg12

Rising night temperatures in India pose severe public health risks, disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations and necessitating robust, funded adaptation strategies.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
27 May, 2026

Govt acts on Delhi dust: More machine sweepers, Pg3

Delhi government boosts mechanical road sweeping and redesigns key corridors to combat dust pollution effectively.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
26 May, 2026

Water governance in peri-urban areas, Pg7

India's peri-urban areas face water governance crisis due to institutional gaps, demanding urgent action for sustainable solutions and infrastructure development.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
25 May, 2026

4-letter word everyone in Delhi needs to know: dust (Beyond smoke and car exhaust, a critical pollutant in the city is toxic dust hiding in plain sight. Common solutions offer limited benefits), Pg13

Delhi grapples with toxic road dust: Experts highlight health risks, ineffectiveness of current measures, and need for comprehensive solutions.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
25 May, 2026

Delhi's Killer Dust (Dust is one villain in Delhi's pollution story, its levels don't depend on weather and it makes up over a third of the fine particles that clog lungs, inflame blood vessels. The good news is it can be controlled. The bad news,..., Pg1

Delhi's air pollution crisis deepens as investigation reveals Mechanical Road Sweepers cover only fraction of city, exposing governance gaps.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
21 May, 2026

Boosting climate action in Tamil Nadu, Pg9

Tamil Nadu accelerates climate action with ₹3,000 crore climate budget, renewable energy targets, and EV infrastructure by 2031.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
21 May, 2026

Rising night-time heat an urgent health hazard, Pg17

India faces rising night-time temperatures, posing severe health risks, especially for low-income urban residents lacking cooling solutions.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
20 May, 2026

SC cites citizen's right to move freely, allows euthanasia of 'rabid, dangerous' stray dogs, Pg1

Supreme Court upholds citizen's right to move freely, allows euthanasia for 'rabid, dangerous' stray dogs under existing laws.

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