Follow the rains, not the calendar, to fight floods, Pg11

Indian cities grapple with increasing urban floods due to climate change and outdated infrastructure planning, reveals CEEW analysis.

Plight of citizens who pay tax is disheartening: SC on homebuyers, Pg11

Supreme Court urges government to safeguard homebuyers' interests, proposes fund for stalled projects, and seeks RERA uniformity.

Rain and repeat , Pg6

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana face recurring floods due to extreme rainfall, infrastructure gaps, and delayed disaster mitigation reforms.

Noise pollution is rising but policy is falling silent , Pg6

India's urban noise pollution crisis deepens due to policy neglect, exceeding safe decibel limits near sensitive zones.

Taking a leaf out of Raipur’s book , Pg7

Chhattisgarh to implement Police Commissionerate in Raipur, empowering police with magisterial powers under BNSS for better law enforcement.

Census 2027 to retain urban area definition of previous count in 2011 , Pg9

Census 2027 to maintain 2011 urban area definition for consistent urbanization trend analysis; preparatory work begins.

Apex court modifies ‘harsh’ order, allows release of stray dogs , Pg1

Supreme Court modifies order on stray dogs, mandates sterilization and release, addressing animal rights and public safety concerns nationwide.

Building a home amid the hostility , Pg7

Rising anti-immigrant sentiment in Ireland leads to increased attacks on Indian migrants, prompting protests and calls for government action.

Dogs and laws , Pg6

Supreme Court orders Delhi to impound street dogs, clashing with animal birth control rules amid rising dog bite cases.

The fact is mangroves drive business, Pg 12.

Free bus schemes help, but rural India pays more to travel, pg 9.

Takeaways from the Swachh Survekshan, Pg7.

Poll panel has to hold election of Vice-President immediately, Pg13

U.S. adds TRF to terror list for Pahalgam strike, Pg1

Bridge too far, Pg8

Rising seas, shifting lives and a test of democratic values, Pg6

The need for gender equity in urban bureaucracy, Pg6

Rajnath Singh to participate in SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting in China, Pg14

Urbanisation and the challenge of ideal transit solutions, Pg10

Maharashtra approves 256 acres of salt pan land for developing Dharavi, Pg 16