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Pavan K. Varma | The Corrupt Collapse Of India’s ‘World-class’ Cities

Pavan K. Varma | The Corrupt Collapse Of India’s ‘World-class’ Cities

Apart from policy neglect, pervasive and persistently unchecked corruption is the root cause of what our cities have...

12 Sept 2026 9:49 PM IST

Aakar Patel | Why ‘Smart Cities’ Project Never Took Off In India, And Was Quietly Shelved

Aakar Patel | Why ‘Smart Cities’ Project Never Took Off In India, And...

The “Smart Cities” mission was set up with a concept note that said the aim was to make cities that would offer “decent...

3 Nov 2025 8:43 PM IST

Minister of state Hardeep Singh Puri

Govt may mobilise funds from market for urban schemes

Modi govt has committed assistance of around Rs 3 lakh crore under various missions, including smart cities and housing...

16 Sept 2017 2:47 AM IST

Oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday inaugurated Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana here on Sunday.

Steel consumption in India set for quantum jump: Pradhan

Steel sector is becoming more efficient, environment-friendly and globally competitive supported by various government...

6 Nov 2019 2:37 PM IST

Smart Cities are one of Indias flagship projects. Of the proposed 100 Smart Cities, many face severe ecological and environmental risks from climate change-linked disasters such as flooding, drought and cyclones.

India, Sweden ink pact to collaborate on solutions for smart cities,...

Ambassador Klas Molin batted for putting in FTA saying "the need for bilateral agreements is important" as industries...

11 April 2019 4:08 PM IST

The Niti Aayog conducted the study from 2013 to 2016.

Niti Aayog wants Centre, states to use AI for solving social sector...

According to Niti Aayog's estimates AI has the potential to add USD 15.7 trillion to the global GDP by 2030.

15 May 2019 7:48 PM IST

The conference primarily aimed at discussing initiatives to fuel the growth of surveillance security in India, the challenges faced, and methods to address them.

Smart Cities Council and Western Digital lead the dialog on the need...

WD co-hosted a Roundtable Conference on Technology Modernization for Safer and Smarter Cities with Smart Cities...

4 Aug 2017 6:04 PM IST

Nokia is set to make its big comeback to the smartphone industry in 2017.

Nokia to develop 5G smart cities in Finland

Nokia will leverage its expertise in areas such as 5G and the IoT that are expected to play a critical role in...

9 May 2017 9:26 PM IST

Under the Smart City Mission, the Centre provides Rs 500 crore to each city over a period of 5 years for implementing various projects.

Study says India's 'smart' cities plan may adversely impact...

Researchers from the Lincoln University in UK conducted a detailed analysis of the environmental implications of the...

22 July 2017 4:06 PM IST

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Will 2018 bring the age of disruption?

Our lives are increasingly playing out on the digital edge, at the intersection of the real and virtual worlds.

31 Dec 2017 12:12 PM IST

Smart Cities are one of Indias flagship projects. Of the proposed 100 Smart Cities, many face severe ecological and environmental risks from climate change-linked disasters such as flooding, drought and cyclones.

Environment: A pittance for disaster

Smart City budgetary allocations will not help address the urban environmental disasters that are looming in the future.

18 Dec 2017 12:48 AM IST

Transgenders will also write 1,001 letters to the CM requesting him waive off the loan taken by farmers.

Pune transgenders want loan waiver for farmers

Over 200 transgenders and 300 social activists from Pune will join the strike, says Krishna Vidhate.

22 April 2017 2:55 AM IST