The private sector must develop ecofriendly building materials, standardise construction practices globally, and use circular economy practices to limit waste production.
At the launch of Cities Rethought: A New Urban Disposition, urban researcher Gautam Bhan warned that cities face a tough choice—grow or save the planet—while climate policies favour the powerful.
The digital twin cities will mirror real urban landscape and these high-resolutions maps are expected to help in urban planning, development, navigation & disaster preparedness.
According to Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index, Delhi & Mumbai both scored 60.2, sharing 141st rank. Meanwhile, 10 of China’s 19 cities in the list were in top 100.
In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.
As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.
Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
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