Urban Cities
- All
- News
- Videos
-
'Cities Today Are Heat Traps, Prioritise Nature': UN Chief Heat Officer
Eleni Myrivili, one of the field's pioneers who currently serves as the Global Chief Heat Officer for UN-Habitat, spoke about the urgent need to redesign cities to keep asphalt-riddled areas from turning into impossible-to-escape "ovens".
-
28 Major US Cities Are Sinking, Including NYC and Chicago, Satellite Study Finds
A new satellite study has revealed that 28 of the most populous U.S. cities, including New York and Chicago, are sinking by up to 10 millimetres yearly. Researchers found that groundwater extraction is the key driver behind this trend, raising silent but serious threats to infrastructure, even in inland cities not typically prone to such risks.
-
'Runners Injured During World 10K Run': BJP MP Flags Bengaluru Potholes
Tejasvi Surya, senior BJP leader of Karnataka, has said that improving urban infrastructure, especially roads, is not possible unless civic elections are held on time.
-
Viral Picture Of Bengaluru's Bellandur Sparks Comparison To "Clash of Clans"
Some users pointed out that the image reflected urban inequality and poor planning in the city.
-
Travel Vlogger Gives A Tour Of Multi-Level Chongqing City In China, Internet Calls It A "World Of Its Own"
In a viral Instagram video, travel vlogger Dylan Page takes viewers on a jaw-dropping tour of this extraordinary metropolis, showing just how surreal Chongqing's urban landscape truly is.
-
China Aims To Create 12 Million New Urban Jobs In 2025: Official Document
China is aiming to create 12 million new jobs in cities in the coming year, an official document seen by AFP on Wednesday showed, as young people struggle to find jobs.
-
Finance Minister Announces Rs 1 Lakh Crore Fund To Ramp Up Urban Infrastructure
To boost urban infrastructure, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced that the government will set up an Urban Challenge Fund of Rs 1 lakh crore to implement the proposals for 'cities as growth hubs'.
-
PM's Vision Turns Into Reality As Unused Urban Space Becomes Sports Hubs In Ahmedabad
The Gujarat government has transformed areas under overbridges into vibrant sports hubs, as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to maximise the potential of urban spaces.
-
Asus Partners With Zepto to Offer Quick Deliveries in Four Cities
Asus announced on Wednesday that some of its accessories will be available for quick deliveries in India via Zepto. The company confirmed that select accessories such as keyboards and mice will be available on the quick commerce site. The availability of these products on the concerned platform is limited to a few cities in the country.
-
Archaeologists Discover Ancient Artifacts in Iraq, Unlocking Secrets of Mesopotamia
Artefacts unearthed at Kurd Qaburstan in Iraq, including clay tablets, a game board, and monumental remains, are offering significant insights into Mesopotamian history. Researchers, led by Tiffany Earley-Spadoni from the University of Central Florida, are uncovering details about the daily lives, literacy, and social structures of this Middle Bron...
-
AAP Counters Lt Governor's Attack On Arvind Kejriwal Over Slum 'Land Use'
With the Delhi election weeks away, the ruling AAP and Opposition BJP are going all out to woo voters in urban slums -- a key chunk of the capital's electorate.
-
Today Is Important Day For Delhi's Development: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a slew of development measures, including 1,675 flats for the residents of JJ clusters and two urban redevelopment projects in the national capital on Friday
-
PM To Inaugurate Veer Savarkar College, Several Projects In Delhi Tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a slew of development measures, including 1,675 flats for the residents of JJ clusters and two urban redevelopment projects in the city on Friday.
-
How Government Plans To Connect India Gate With North, South Blocks Via Metro
The Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry is likely to build a seven-km underground metro corridor connecting key landmarks such as the new Common Central Secretariat, India Gate, Bharat Mandapam, and the North and South blocks, sources said on Tuesday.
-
In These Rajasthan Villages With No Network, Making A Call Is An Uphill Climb
In times when people in urban India take 5G connectivity for granted and ten-minute doorstep delivery has become the norm, people in these tribal villages in Rajasthan have to climb a hill, literally, in hope of getting some network.
-
'Cities Today Are Heat Traps, Prioritise Nature': UN Chief Heat Officer
Eleni Myrivili, one of the field's pioneers who currently serves as the Global Chief Heat Officer for UN-Habitat, spoke about the urgent need to redesign cities to keep asphalt-riddled areas from turning into impossible-to-escape "ovens".
-
28 Major US Cities Are Sinking, Including NYC and Chicago, Satellite Study Finds
A new satellite study has revealed that 28 of the most populous U.S. cities, including New York and Chicago, are sinking by up to 10 millimetres yearly. Researchers found that groundwater extraction is the key driver behind this trend, raising silent but serious threats to infrastructure, even in inland cities not typically prone to such risks.
-
'Runners Injured During World 10K Run': BJP MP Flags Bengaluru Potholes
Tejasvi Surya, senior BJP leader of Karnataka, has said that improving urban infrastructure, especially roads, is not possible unless civic elections are held on time.
-
Viral Picture Of Bengaluru's Bellandur Sparks Comparison To "Clash of Clans"
Some users pointed out that the image reflected urban inequality and poor planning in the city.
-
Travel Vlogger Gives A Tour Of Multi-Level Chongqing City In China, Internet Calls It A "World Of Its Own"
In a viral Instagram video, travel vlogger Dylan Page takes viewers on a jaw-dropping tour of this extraordinary metropolis, showing just how surreal Chongqing's urban landscape truly is.
-
China Aims To Create 12 Million New Urban Jobs In 2025: Official Document
China is aiming to create 12 million new jobs in cities in the coming year, an official document seen by AFP on Wednesday showed, as young people struggle to find jobs.
-
Finance Minister Announces Rs 1 Lakh Crore Fund To Ramp Up Urban Infrastructure
To boost urban infrastructure, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced that the government will set up an Urban Challenge Fund of Rs 1 lakh crore to implement the proposals for 'cities as growth hubs'.
-
PM's Vision Turns Into Reality As Unused Urban Space Becomes Sports Hubs In Ahmedabad
The Gujarat government has transformed areas under overbridges into vibrant sports hubs, as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to maximise the potential of urban spaces.
-
Asus Partners With Zepto to Offer Quick Deliveries in Four Cities
Asus announced on Wednesday that some of its accessories will be available for quick deliveries in India via Zepto. The company confirmed that select accessories such as keyboards and mice will be available on the quick commerce site. The availability of these products on the concerned platform is limited to a few cities in the country.
-
Archaeologists Discover Ancient Artifacts in Iraq, Unlocking Secrets of Mesopotamia
Artefacts unearthed at Kurd Qaburstan in Iraq, including clay tablets, a game board, and monumental remains, are offering significant insights into Mesopotamian history. Researchers, led by Tiffany Earley-Spadoni from the University of Central Florida, are uncovering details about the daily lives, literacy, and social structures of this Middle Bron...
-
AAP Counters Lt Governor's Attack On Arvind Kejriwal Over Slum 'Land Use'
With the Delhi election weeks away, the ruling AAP and Opposition BJP are going all out to woo voters in urban slums -- a key chunk of the capital's electorate.
-
Today Is Important Day For Delhi's Development: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a slew of development measures, including 1,675 flats for the residents of JJ clusters and two urban redevelopment projects in the national capital on Friday
-
PM To Inaugurate Veer Savarkar College, Several Projects In Delhi Tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a slew of development measures, including 1,675 flats for the residents of JJ clusters and two urban redevelopment projects in the city on Friday.
-
How Government Plans To Connect India Gate With North, South Blocks Via Metro
The Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry is likely to build a seven-km underground metro corridor connecting key landmarks such as the new Common Central Secretariat, India Gate, Bharat Mandapam, and the North and South blocks, sources said on Tuesday.
-
In These Rajasthan Villages With No Network, Making A Call Is An Uphill Climb
In times when people in urban India take 5G connectivity for granted and ten-minute doorstep delivery has become the norm, people in these tribal villages in Rajasthan have to climb a hill, literally, in hope of getting some network.
