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Though there has been constant support for the DMK in the constituency for about a decade now the people have key demands which they hope will be taken up; they point out that basic infrastructure facilities are yet to be completed in the Assembly constituency

Police say tensions had been building, with Prerana allegedly upset over Kiran ignoring her and refusing to marry.

Moderate rain, snow, thunderstorms for hills of North-West India; isolated over Peninsular India

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency confirmed that it has asked prosecutors to request a court warrant for arresting Bang, the billionaire founder and chairman of Hybe.

Prerana allegedly called Kiran to her house, tied him up after blindfolding him under the pretext of a “foreign-style proposal,” and killed him.

In a “waveless” election like this one, where no single political party holds a clear lead, all parties scramble to woo Tamil Nadu’s unattached voters.

The LTMRHL will operate 56 trains both in peak and non-peak hours during the strike period in order to reduce the inconvenience caused to the citizens of Hyderabad due to the RTC strike

LSG vs RR Live It is Rishabh vs Jurel as Lucknow look to arrest slump at Ekana

Dha Velu said the focus, if re-elected, would be on expediting ongoing infrastructure projects, particularly Metro Rail construction that is causing traffic congestion for commuters

Civic body to set up help desk from May 1 to address concerns over revised zonal regulations in the plan. Ward-wise list of zones to be made available within a week

On the morning of April 16, Dinesh Lodhi allegedly drove a speeding Thar SUV into five people right in front of the Karera police station.

One of the richest states by any yardstick, Tamil Nadu is also the most endowed when it comes to history, imperial power, cultural artefacts and literature

From Bengaluru’s urban forests to the Northeast’s biodiversity hotspots, enthusiasts and experts are turning butterfly-watching into a powerful gateway to ecology, education, and sustainable travel

The delegation, on a tour from April 21 to 27, will study the city-state’s administrative systems and take part in a training programme under an agreement with the Singapore government and the World Bank

Pritam Lodhi continued his tirade over action against his son, Dinesh, for allegedly hitting five people with his sport utility vehicle in Karera

During the trials, this reduced one-way transit time to nearly 21 minutes - demonstrating the potential for step-change improvements in time-critical logistics,

Gazette notification: India's growth story shall be written on the canvas of"Planned Urban Development"

India has been holding consultations with partner countries in Africa as the plans for the IAFS have been underway for some time

The people in the constituency blame corruption in the Corporation for the various ills facing the constituency such as building plan violations, lack of separate vehicle parking spaces in front of commercial establishments and open burning of garbage

Metro commuters in Delhi may soon find it much easier to switch lines at Madhuban Chowk, with work underway on the capital's first double-decker skywalk.

TMC minister said government at present was in caretaker capacity and could answer about Gandhi's visit permissions: "Election Commission can answer that."

State government will take a call if any existing plant plans to increase the production capacity of the commodity

650 tribal participants to explore city life, culture and landmarks in batches

The temple, located in the Old City, is significant not only for its spiritual role but also for housing an old‑age home and serving as a refuge for birds.

The projects, with a combined proposed capacity of 11 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), are expected to significantly strengthen Odisha’s position as a leading steel-producing hub in the country: Reports

Chennai Metro enforces new noise rules in 2026: loud calls, speaker mode and music without headphones can attract a Rs 500 fine. Here’s what commuters must follow for a peaceful journey.

Colachel, one of the municipalities predominantly occupied by fishermen population, has a great cultural and historic heritage.

At least three local train services were held up due to the disruption, the spokesperson added

About a dozen premises in the city are being searched under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)

In an aggressive and unfiltered attack on the police, BJP MLA Pritam Lodhi lashed out at Karera Sub-Divisional Officer of Police, issuing a direct warning.

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Five major parking locations were identified for spectators on April 21. The police advised people to use public to use RTC buses and the Hyderabad Metro Rail to reach the stadium.

The maximum temperature in urban Telangana crossed 43°C on April 16, 2026

Constituency reflects broader urban churn with residents pointing out civic woes even as national parties look for gains in Tamil Nadu

The All Jammu and Kashmir Transporters' Welfare Association, on April 19 called for a Valley-wide 'chakka jam' (road blockade) over fears that the move may threaten their livelihoods

Micro-credit scheme providing affordable working capital loans (Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000 in three tranches) to street vendors affected by COVID-19. Includes digital payment incentives and cashback rewards.

Established state-level Real Estate Regulatory Authorities to protect homebuyers, promote transparency, and ensure timely delivery of real estate projects. Required registration of all projects and agents, escrow for buyer funds.

Established Real Estate Regulatory Authorities in each state to protect homebuyers and promote transparency. Mandated project registration, escrow accounts for 70% of funds, and penalties for delays.

Urban renewal programme to develop 100 smart cities with core infrastructure, sustainable environment, and technology-driven solutions. Total investment of Rs 2.05 lakh crore across selected cities.

Comprehensive housing scheme targeting construction of 2 crore houses in urban areas and 2.95 crore in rural areas by 2024. Provides interest subsidy on home loans and direct assistance for house construction.

Nationwide campaign to eliminate open defecation and improve solid waste management. Built over 11 crore toilets in rural and urban areas and declared India open-defecation free by October 2019.

Scheme to make India slum-free by encouraging states to assign property rights to slum dwellers, upgrade existing slums, and provide affordable housing for the urban poor.

Massive urban infrastructure programme targeting 63 cities for integrated development of urban infrastructure, services, and governance reforms. India's first large-scale urban rejuvenation initiative.

India's first major urban reform programme aimed at infrastructure development, urban governance reform, and provision of basic services to the urban poor in 65 mission cities. Required urban local body reforms as conditionality.

Constitutional amendment providing constitutional status to urban local bodies (municipalities), mandating regular elections, reservation for SC/ST and women, and decentralisation of urban governance.