A New Urban Compact: How the Urban Challenge Fund Could Reshape India’s Cities, writes  Srinivas Katikithala

A New Urban Compact: How the Urban Challenge Fund Could Reshape India’s Cities, writes Srinivas Katikithala

28-02-2026 

India’s urbanisation story is entering a decisive phase. Cities today account for a dominant share of the country’s GDP, host its most dynamic economic clusters and increasingly shape the quality of life of millions. Yet they also face…

Check Transforming Healthcare Delivery Through Artificial Intelligence

Check Transforming Healthcare Delivery Through Artificial Intelligence

27-02-2026 

The revolution of healthcare delivery in India is leveraging AI-powered diagnostics, telemedicine, and surveillance tools across both public and private sectors. By integrating these frontier technologies, the Government of India is fulfilling its…

Behind News: RailTech Policy launched to engage innovators,promote innovation in Indian Railways

Behind News: RailTech Policy launched to engage innovators,promote innovation in Indian Railways

27-02-2026 

In a major push towards technology-driven governance and innovation-led transformation, the Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, on February 26,2026) announced…

Now NHRC wants to evolve measures to curb spurious medicines in India

Now NHRC wants to evolve measures to curb spurious medicines in India

27-02-2026 

To do so, perhaps, NHRC, India, organises an Open House Discussion on “Measures to Curb Spurious Medicines in India”

NHRC Member, Justice (Dr.) Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi chairing the meet emphasises risks of isolated regulatory challenges…

Wild elephant entered Ranchi, causing panic among people in Hawai Nagar

Wild elephant entered Ranchi, causing panic among people in Hawai Nagar

27-02-2026 

A wild jumbo has created panic among the people in Hawai Nagar locality in Ranchi on Friday morning.

Hawai Nagar, a prime residential sub-locality in Gitilpiri, in Ranchi, located near Birsa Munda Airport (approx. 100-500 meters) and…

Jharkhand Municipal Council Election Results 2026: BJP-backed candidate leads for Mayor’s post in Ranchi

Jharkhand Municipal Council Election Results 2026: BJP-backed candidate leads for Mayor’s post in Ranchi

27-02-2026 

Votes are being counted for the 48 local bodies in Jharkhand for which the voting was held on February 23, with over 63% turnout. All results are expected latest by Saturday.

As of now, results declared for wards in Ranchi were as follows.

Over Rs. 275 Crores Disbursed to Jharkhand under XV Finance Commission to Boost Rural Governance

Over Rs. 275 Crores Disbursed to Jharkhand under XV Finance Commission to Boost Rural Governance

27-02-2026 

The Union Government has released ₹275.1253 crores as Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) grants during FY 2025–26 to strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) / Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in Jharkhand. 

This release pertains…

President Murmu to fly from Buldhana in Maharashtra to Jamshedpur in Jharkhand

President Murmu to fly from Buldhana in Maharashtra to Jamshedpur in Jharkhand

26-02-2026 

After she inaugurated the National Arogya Fair 2026 in Shegaon, Buldhana, Maharashtra, on February 25, 2026, President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to lay the foundation stone for the Sri Jagannath Spiritual and Cultural Charitable…

NHRC working on hybrid mode to overcome the menace of Beggary in India

NHRC working on hybrid mode to overcome the menace of Beggary in India

26-02-2026 

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India organised an Open House Discussion in hybrid mode on ‘Rethinking Beggary: Bridging Gaps between Policy, Practice and Dignity.’ 

It was chaired by NHRC, India Member, Justice…

President Murmu lands, attends Bhoomi Pujan of the proposed SJSCCC in Jamshedpur

President Murmu lands, attends Bhoomi Pujan of the proposed SJSCCC in Jamshedpur

26-02-2026 

The President reached Ranchi from Nagpur via Raipur aboard an Indian Air Force aircraft and landed at Jamshedpur by an MI-17 helicopter, landing at Sonari Airport at 12 noon.

She attended the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony of the proposed Shri Jagannath…