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DJB's 2026 Water Rules Could Shorten Delhi's Connection Queue
Delhi Jal Board's new tariff and metering rules replace the 2012 framework and change how households seek individual water connections.
Ananya Desai·October 5, 2026
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Delhi's New Pollution War Room Turns Construction Dust Into A Live Data Test
Delhi has opened a pollution command centre that uses AI cameras, GPS tracking and field feeds before winter air quality worsens.
Ananya Desai·October 3, 2026
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Tejasvi Surya Seeks Bengaluru Development Minister As Civic Delays Fuel Accountability Row
Tejasvi Surya's demand for a fully empowered Bengaluru development minister turns civic frustration into a wider debate over urban accountability, infrastructure control and governance.
Aditi Rao·June 16, 2026
Weather
Delhi-NCR Heavy Rain And 90kmph Wind Warning Trigger IMD Red Alert
A Delhi-NCR red alert for thunderstorms, rain and 70-90 kmph winds turns a routine June day into a fast-moving public-safety and infrastructure test.
Priya Nair·June 16, 2026
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Delhi Records 38.5C As IMD Forecasts Rain And Gusty Winds For Monday
Delhi clocks 38.5C — 1.4C below the seasonal average — while the IMD warns of rain and gusty winds for Monday, setting up a volatile 24 hours for commuters and the city's infrastructure.
Priya Nair·June 15, 2026
Events
Pune Satrang Fest Brings Queer Stories To Theatre, Lavani And Drag
Pune's Satrang Mahotsav 2026 has put queer storytelling into a broad cultural frame, with theatre, Lavani, drag, discussions and performance sharing the same festival space.
Kavya Menon·June 11, 2026
Weather
Bengaluru Rain Alert Shows How Fast The Monsoon Can Change A City's Risk Profile
Bengaluru and wider Karnataka moved into a sharper monsoon risk window this week after the IMD warned of heavy rainfall and issued a red alert for south interior Karnataka.
Priya Nair·June 10, 2026
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New Delhi Prepares For Major International Summit
Diplomatic and security teams begin coordination for high-profile arrivals.
Sameer Khan·May 13, 2026
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Mumbai's Metro Expansion Reshapes Daily Commutes
New corridors are cutting travel times across the financial capital.
Priya Nair·May 11, 2026
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Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road Tech Corridor Adds A New Wave Of Offices
Demand for premium office space stays strong despite hybrid work.
Ananya Mehta·May 9, 2026
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Delhi Tightens Heatwave Plan As City Moves Toward Cool Roof Policy
Delhi has tightened its heatwave action plan as temperatures rise, with authorities moving toward a Cool Roof Policy for 2026.
Sameer Khan·April 26, 2026
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Bengaluru Records Wettest April Day As Hailstorm Hits City
Bengaluru recorded its wettest April day after a powerful hailstorm and heavy rain swept across the city on Wednesday.
Kavita Iyer·April 29, 2026
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Mumbai Weather Stays Warm As City Looks To Coastal Relief
Mumbai woke to warm conditions on 20 April, with temperatures around 29C in the morning and clear skies across the city.
Rohan Verma·April 20, 2026