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Urban Development Ministers Meet in Bhopal to Push Faster, Cleaner and More Inclusive City Growth
Bhopal, Dec 21 The third regional meeting of Urban Development Ministers from North-Central states was held in Bhopal on Saturday, bringing together leaders and officials to discuss how India’s cities can grow faster, cleaner and more inclusive. The meeting was chaired by Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal and focused on improving urban governance, speeding up major central schemes and building a shared roadmap for long-term urban development. Addressing the gathering,...
Indian Railways to Raise Long-Distance Train Fares from December 26, Daily Commuters to Get Relief
New Delhi, December 21: Indian Railways has announced an increase in fares for long-distance train travel, which will come into effect from December 26. The revised fare structure will mainly impact passengers travelling on longer routes, while daily commuters using suburban services and short-distance ordinary travel will remain unaffected. The decision was announced by the Ministry of Railways on Sunday. According to the Railways, the fare hike has been introduced to manage rising operational...
Biogas Industry in India Likely to Attract Over ₹5,000 Crore Investment in 2026–27: IBA
New Delhi, December 21: India’s biogas sector is set for a major expansion, with investments expected to cross ₹5,000 crore in the financial year 2026–27, according to the Indian Biogas Association (IBA). The growth is being driven by rising investor interest, expanding compressed biogas (CBG) infrastructure, and strong policy support from the government. The IBA said that the sector has gained steady momentum over the past year, especially in 2025, as more stakeholders have shown confidence...
BJP Takes Clear Lead in Maharashtra Local Body Elections, Emerges as Top Party Across Urban Councils
Mumbai | December 21, 2025 The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged as the single largest party in the Maharashtra municipal council and nagar panchayat elections, taking a decisive lead in the counting of votes that began on Sunday morning. The results so far show the BJP well ahead of its alliance partners and the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), marking a significant moment in the state’s local political landscape. According to trends available till Sunday afternoon, the BJP is...
Fog-Delayed Train Forces Last-Minute Fix as UP Man Hires Labourers to Save Local Cricket Match
Uttar Pradesh, Dec 20: Dense winter fog disrupted railway services across parts of northern India on Saturday morning, leading to an unusual and heartwarming moment in Uttar Pradesh where a local cricket match was saved at the last minute with the help of daily-wage labourers. The incident, captured on video and shared on social media, has since gone viral, drawing widespread attention and praise for its quick thinking and sporting spirit. The incident took place when six players, who were supposed...