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17 Indian Cities Identified As Emerging Hot Spots For Real Estate: Report
Colliers says factors such as infrastructure development, digitization, tourism and changes in the office landscape will drive the next wave of urban growth, in its latest report
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Millions At Risk As Almost Half Of All Major Chinese Cities Are Sinking, Warns Study
Nearly half of China's major cities are skinking because of water extraction and due to the increasing weight of urban buildings and infrastructure, a new study has found.
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Many Cities In US To Turn Ghost Town By 2100, Says Study
The study's authors noted that the significant decrease in population could pose unprecedented challenges, potentially resulting in disruptions to essential services such as transportation, clean water, electricity, and internet access.
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All About 'Sponge Cities' And Why Aren't They Stopping Floods In China
China has been hit by devastating floods in recent weeks, inundating cities and causing deaths and infrastructural damage, as well as raising questions about the effectiveness of its 2015 "sponge city" initiative aimed at reducing urban flood risks.
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"India Has More Rural Internet Users Than Urban": PM Modi
India has more rural internet users than urban users and the nation is the world's number one in digital transactions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Saturday, inaugurating several projects in the road and railway sectors.
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India's Urban Infra Needs Investments Worth $840 Billion Over Next 15 Years: World Bank
India will need to invest $840 billion over the next 15 years into urban infrastructure if it is to effectively meet the needs of its fast-growing urban population, according to a new World Bank report.
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Pace Of Urbanisation In India Not Matched By Infrastructure Development: RBI
The rapid growth of urbanisation in India has not been accompanied by a corresponding increase in urban infrastructure, which is reflected in the performance of the urban local bodies, RBI said in a report.
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For Rishikesh, Centre Sends Proposal Of Assistance Of 160 Million Euros
The Ministry of Finance sent a proposal for assistance of 160 million euros to the European financing organization KFW for the Integrated Urban Infrastructure Development Project (IUIDP) of the city of Rishikesh.
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Reports Of Civilian Deaths In Ukraine War Deeply Disturbing: India At UN
Voicing grave concern over reports of civilian deaths in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, India has said that critical civilian infrastructure in urban areas have become easy targets in situations of armed conflict.
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UK's Urban-Air Port Tests Operations for World’s First Ventiport, Meant for Drones, Future Flying Taxis
A pop-up urban port for delivery drones -- and one day, potentially flying taxis -- launched Monday in Britain, lifting a box of prosecco for a brief celebratory test flight hailed as groundbreaking. Developed by UK firm Urban-Air Port, the port is named Air-One.
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80 Lakh Houses Under PM Awas Yojana To Be Completed In 2022-23: Finance Minister
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced the completion of 80 lakh houses for identified eligible beneficiaries under Prime Minister Awas Yojana in rural and urban areas in the year 2022-23 while presenting the budget in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.
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Japan's Osaka Gas Enters India's Urban Gas Distribution Market
Osaka Gas plans to invest up to $120 million in the Indian unit of AG&P together with a state-private fund, Japan Overseas Infrastructure Investment Corporation for Transport & Urban Development (JOIN).
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Air Quality in India Got Worse Since the Installation of Outdoor Air Purifiers: Here’s Why
Major cities in India have been installing outdoor air purifiers in an effort to curb the air pollution issue in India. But research points out that the air quality in the country has been steadily decreasing. Gadgets 360 talked to air quality researchers and manufacturers of outdoor air purifiers to find out why.
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Grey Line's Najafgarh- Dhansa Bus Stand Section Opens: How It Will Benefit Commuters
Delhi Metro Grey Line: The 1.2 km long Najafgarh-Dhansa Bus Stand section of the 4.2 km long Grey Line will benefit residents living in the urban village area of Najafgarh.
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Niti Aayog Releases Report on Urban Planning Reforms
The report noted that though urban planning is the key for integrated development of cities, ironically it has not received due attention.
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17 Indian Cities Identified As Emerging Hot Spots For Real Estate: Report
Colliers says factors such as infrastructure development, digitization, tourism and changes in the office landscape will drive the next wave of urban growth, in its latest report
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Millions At Risk As Almost Half Of All Major Chinese Cities Are Sinking, Warns Study
Nearly half of China's major cities are skinking because of water extraction and due to the increasing weight of urban buildings and infrastructure, a new study has found.
-
Many Cities In US To Turn Ghost Town By 2100, Says Study
The study's authors noted that the significant decrease in population could pose unprecedented challenges, potentially resulting in disruptions to essential services such as transportation, clean water, electricity, and internet access.
-
All About 'Sponge Cities' And Why Aren't They Stopping Floods In China
China has been hit by devastating floods in recent weeks, inundating cities and causing deaths and infrastructural damage, as well as raising questions about the effectiveness of its 2015 "sponge city" initiative aimed at reducing urban flood risks.
-
"India Has More Rural Internet Users Than Urban": PM Modi
India has more rural internet users than urban users and the nation is the world's number one in digital transactions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Saturday, inaugurating several projects in the road and railway sectors.
-
India's Urban Infra Needs Investments Worth $840 Billion Over Next 15 Years: World Bank
India will need to invest $840 billion over the next 15 years into urban infrastructure if it is to effectively meet the needs of its fast-growing urban population, according to a new World Bank report.
-
Pace Of Urbanisation In India Not Matched By Infrastructure Development: RBI
The rapid growth of urbanisation in India has not been accompanied by a corresponding increase in urban infrastructure, which is reflected in the performance of the urban local bodies, RBI said in a report.
-
For Rishikesh, Centre Sends Proposal Of Assistance Of 160 Million Euros
The Ministry of Finance sent a proposal for assistance of 160 million euros to the European financing organization KFW for the Integrated Urban Infrastructure Development Project (IUIDP) of the city of Rishikesh.
-
Reports Of Civilian Deaths In Ukraine War Deeply Disturbing: India At UN
Voicing grave concern over reports of civilian deaths in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, India has said that critical civilian infrastructure in urban areas have become easy targets in situations of armed conflict.
-
UK's Urban-Air Port Tests Operations for World’s First Ventiport, Meant for Drones, Future Flying Taxis
A pop-up urban port for delivery drones -- and one day, potentially flying taxis -- launched Monday in Britain, lifting a box of prosecco for a brief celebratory test flight hailed as groundbreaking. Developed by UK firm Urban-Air Port, the port is named Air-One.
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80 Lakh Houses Under PM Awas Yojana To Be Completed In 2022-23: Finance Minister
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced the completion of 80 lakh houses for identified eligible beneficiaries under Prime Minister Awas Yojana in rural and urban areas in the year 2022-23 while presenting the budget in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.
-
Japan's Osaka Gas Enters India's Urban Gas Distribution Market
Osaka Gas plans to invest up to $120 million in the Indian unit of AG&P together with a state-private fund, Japan Overseas Infrastructure Investment Corporation for Transport & Urban Development (JOIN).
-
Air Quality in India Got Worse Since the Installation of Outdoor Air Purifiers: Here’s Why
Major cities in India have been installing outdoor air purifiers in an effort to curb the air pollution issue in India. But research points out that the air quality in the country has been steadily decreasing. Gadgets 360 talked to air quality researchers and manufacturers of outdoor air purifiers to find out why.
-
Grey Line's Najafgarh- Dhansa Bus Stand Section Opens: How It Will Benefit Commuters
Delhi Metro Grey Line: The 1.2 km long Najafgarh-Dhansa Bus Stand section of the 4.2 km long Grey Line will benefit residents living in the urban village area of Najafgarh.
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Niti Aayog Releases Report on Urban Planning Reforms
The report noted that though urban planning is the key for integrated development of cities, ironically it has not received due attention.
