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BEST plans to expand electricity distribution network into city suburbs

India, Sept. 29 -- For the first time, the Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) is preparing to step beyond its traditional island-city stronghold and expand its electricity distributi... Read More


Jakarta rises to 140th worldwide in Global Cities Index 2026

Jakarta, Sept. 29 -- Jakarta ranked 140th out of 1,000 cities worldwide in Oxford Economics' Global Cities Index 2026, driven by improvements in transit infrastructure, Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo a... Read More


Gr Noida bus fire: SC asks how the bus kept plying despite due fines

New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- Days after a fire in a moving bus near Greater Noida killed nine people, the Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre and Uttar Pradesh government on how a vehic... Read More


Hundreds of DU students march for women's safety after Kalkaji rape

India, Sept. 29 -- Hundreds of Delhi University students participated in a massive women-led protest at North Campus on Monday, marching for nearly two hours in solidarity with the 17-year-old survivo... Read More


Traffic curbs in place for Barapullah Phase III opening today

New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- The Delhi Traffic Police on Monday issued a traffic advisory in view of the inauguration of the Barapullah Phase III elevated corridor on Tuesday (September 29). The long-delay... Read More


BMC's proposed slum demolition drive faces off corporators and administration

India, Sept. 29 -- The proposed BMC crackdown on unauthorised slum structures with a height of 14 feet and above brought the civic administration and elected representatives into a fresh confrontation... Read More


Beyond metros: Tier 2 and 3 cities, women and young investors to drive India's next wealth wave, says EY report

New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- India's next phase of wealth creation is likely to be driven by a broader group of investors, including salaried households in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, women, young professiona... Read More


Republican midterm ad exposes a growing rift with young men

Bangladesh, Sept. 29 -- The Republican Party spent much of the 2024 election cycle rebuilding its relationship with young male voters. Donald Trumps campaign placed unusual emphasis on reaching men wh... Read More


Few takers: Fee to regularise illegal houses in Delhi slashed by 75%

New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- A tepid response in the first five months of the Central government's scheme to regularise properties and grant ownership rights to residents of 1,511 unauthorised colonies in D... Read More


Delhi Cabinet approves EV road sweepers, real-time pollution tracking with IIT Delhi

New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- The Delhi government has taken two key decisions to strengthen its pollution-control measures ahead of winter, with a focus on reducing road dust and identifying pollution sourc... Read More