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    AIADMK Alliance Seat-Sharing: No Dissatisfaction Reported

    Tuticorin (Tamil Nadu), March 29 AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday asserted that there was no dissatisfaction among alliance partners over the allocation of seats for the upcoming assembly polls in Tamil Nadu.Taking a dig at the DMK-led alliance, he said the...
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    Budget Breakdown: Bengaluru South Focuses on Revenue Growth and Urban Improvements

    Bangalore, March 28 – The Bangalore South City Corporation presented its first budget for 2026-27 on Saturday, with a total allocation of ₹3,825.95 crore.This is the first budget since the creation of the Bangalore South City Corporation.Bangalore was divided into five municipal corporations...
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    Delhi DDMA Approves Flood Plan, EOC Amid Safety Concerns

    New Delhi, March 18 Delhi Lt Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, who chaired his first Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) meeting on Wednesday, directed a comprehensive fire audit across the city.This directive came in the wake of a fire in a multi-story building in southwest Delhi's Palam...
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    Musi Riverfront Project: Aims for Economic Growth and Heritage Revival

    Hyderabad, March 13 – The Musi Riverfront Development Corporation Limited (MRDCL) on Friday unveiled the proposed plan for the first phase of the Musi Riverfront Development Project, aimed at transforming the 55-km stretch into an economic powerhouse, similar to the rivers in cities like Seoul...
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    New Drainage System to Address Flooding in Gogamukh

    Foundation stone laid for drainage project in GogamukhIn an effort to address the issue of artificial flooding in the town of Gogamukh, Assam, Education Minister and MLA Ranoj Pegu of Dhemaji laid the foundation stone today for the construction of a concrete drainage system under the State...
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    Mumbai BJP Unveils 100-Day Plan to Combat Graft and Improve City Services

    Mumbai, March 8 The BJP is implementing a 20-point programme for the first 100 days in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, focusing on corruption-free administration, and has already completed six tasks within a month, party leaders said on Sunday.Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis asked...
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    Punjab Launches Digital Flood Relief System, Accelerates Aid Delivery

    Chandigarh, March 8 The Punjab government has allocated Rs 1,010 crore for comprehensive disaster relief and mitigation following the devastating floods that struck the state last year, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said on Sunday.While presenting the state budget for 2025-26 in the...
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    TN Government Designates Parandur Airport as 'Special Project', Facing Opposition

    Chennai, March 7 – The Tamil Nadu government's decision to designate the proposed Parandur Greenfield Airport in the Kancheepuram district as a 'Special Project' under the Tamil Nadu Land Consolidation (for Special Projects) Act, 2023, has reignited concerns among environmental groups and...
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    Traffic Congestion at Andheri Subway Addressed with New Project

    Mumbai, February 27 The Maharashtra government said on Friday that it is working on a permanent solution to the recurring traffic congestion caused by waterlogging at the Andheri subway in western Mumbai during the monsoon.Responding to a calling attention motion in the assembly, Minister of...
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    Visakhapatnam Recognized for Citizen-Driven Climate Solutions

    Visakhapatnam, February 26 – Visakhapatnam secured a major global honour, winning a $1 million grant in the prestigious Bloomberg Philanthropies 2025–2026 Mayors Challenge for its innovative climate resilience initiative, Vizag–Prajamukhi Urban Living Lab (V-PULL).According to a government...
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    Visakhapatnam's V-PULL Wins Mayors Challenge for Citizen-Driven Solutions

    Amaravati, February 26 Visakhapatnam, the largest city in Andhra Pradesh, has received a USD 1 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies for its 2025-26 "Mayors Challenge" for innovative climate resilience initiatives.The coastal city won the award on February 25 for its initiative...
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    Quantum Technology Development: Karnataka's Vision for BRICS

    Bengaluru, February 24 Calling for stronger global collaboration in emerging technologies, Karnataka Minister N S Boseraju urged the BRICS nations to work together to accelerate the development and application of quantum technologies.Speaking at a high-level bilateral meeting at Vidhana Soudha...
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    J&K Government Allocates Funds for Enhanced Flood Control

    Jammu, February 23 The Jammu and Kashmir government has spent over Rs 487 crore on a series of flood management initiatives under various phases of the flood management program, in the aftermath of the devastating 2014 floods that ravaged the valley.The investment has been directed towards...
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    Mumbai Mayor Prioritizes Sidewalk Removal and Healthcare Improvements

    Mumbai, February 11 Newly elected Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde stated on Wednesday that her key priorities would be removing illegal Bangladeshi vendors who have encroached on sidewalks, strengthening healthcare, and improving solid waste management.In her inaugural speech after assuming office as...
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