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78% of urban population exposed to pesticide residues, multiple toxins fou
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
As many as 78 per cent of the urban population tested were found to be exposed to pesticide residues, posing serious health risks, according to a latest study by Bengaluru-based gut health startup MicrobioTx.
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Real estate oversight must go AI-first as urban population heads to 80 cro
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
India's real estate regulatory architecture must shift towards artificial intelligence-led oversight and machine-to-machine digital integration even as the country prepares for an unprecedented urban expansion, a senior official in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) said. Read More
"City of innovation, research and big talent pool...": Shivakumar wooes in
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Addressing the global business community on Wednesday, Shivakumar highlighted India's demographic strength and long-term economic potential, asserting that the country will remain a preferred destination for talent and investment over the next 25 years. He also emphasised Bengaluru's glob
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Cityfurnish, India's Top Furniture & Appliance Rental Brand, Announces Exp
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], November 12: Cityfurnish, India's leading furniture and home appliance rental brand, today announced the launch of its services in three new cities -- Hosur, Chennai, and Jaipur. This strategic expansion marks a significant milestone in the company's mission to mak
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UN-Habitat warns of crisis in Kabul's informal settlements
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Kabul now hosts over 40% of Afghanistan's urban population, most living in unsafe informal settlements lacking basic services. UN-Habitat warns these areas face rising climate risks and urgent investment is needed to prevent worsening humanitarian and environmental crises, according to Khaam
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India's Urban Population to Reach 600 Million by 2036: Primus Partners Rep
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 11: India's rapid urbanization is creating significant challenges, from infrastructure gaps, increase in pollution levels to rising affordable housing demands and the growing effects of climate change. By 2036, urban areas are expected to contribute 75% to the cou
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Pets of Paradise - Empowering First-Time Pet Parents in India
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 4: In India, around 57 per cent of the urban population is lonely due to a lack of meaningful connections. This trend is growing due to factors like urbanization and lifestyle changes. Recent studies indicate a 15-20 per cent increase in loneliness rates over the
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Pakistanis struggle with monthly expenses: 60 pc urban population cut back
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
According to a recent study by Pulse Consultant, of those currently struggling to make ends meet, 60 per cent have had to cut back on essential expenses, including groceries, while 40 per cent have resorted to borrowing money from their acquaintances.
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MCD should get grant of Rs 5,243 crore from Centre based on Delhi's urban
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Aam Aadmi Party leader Saurabh Bharadwaj on Thursday said that the Municipal Corporation of Delhi is not getting its due from the Centre and that it should get Rs 5,243 crore grant based on the urban population of the national capital
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Aavas Financiers Celebrates 100 EDGE Certified, Self-Built Green Homes
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], July 3: Aavas Financiers, recently announced that the company has successfully accomplished financing of 100 EDGE certified self-built green homes in India. This is another milestone in their vision to inculcate sustainability into building affordable homes in rur
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Rich people's swimming pools make cities thirsty: Research
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Wealthy elites with huge swimming pools and well-kept lawns are leaving underprivileged people in cities throughout the world without basic access to water. According to a new study, societal inequalities drive urban water issues more than environmental factors like climate change or urban p
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Uttar Pradesh: All urban citizen services to be digitized through SUDM-UP
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
It is noteworthy that the state government had already given its approval for the establishment of the State Urban Digital Mission (SUDM-UP) to provide better online facilities to the urban population. Recently, in the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the proposal r
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