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CM Saini Sets 3-Month Target for Gurugram Global City

The Haryana government has accelerated execution plans for its flagship urban development initiative in the National Capital Region. Chief Minister

Delhi's Historic Havelis to Become Boutique Hotels

Real Estate

August 15, 2026 Tanusha Narula

Delhi’s Historic Havelis and Colonial Estates Set for Commercial Transformation

Historic properties across the national capital—ranging from Mughal-era havelis in the Walled City to colonial-era bungalows in Lutyens’ Delhi and

Google’s 80th Independence Day Doodle Weaves 22 Unique Crafts

Lifestyle and Culture

August 15, 2026 Tanusha Narula

Google Doodle Marks India’s 80th Independence Day with 22 Regional Textile Traditions

As India celebrates its landmark 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, search engine giant Google has joined the national

Why the US is Flagging India Over Chinese Tariffs

Business

August 15, 2026 Tanusha Narula

The “Transshipment Scam”: Why the US is Flagging India Over Chinese Tariffs

The White House has released an explosive trade document accusing more than 40 nations, including India, of acting as conduits

Delhi Master Plan 2047: What Changes for Homeowners

Real Estate

August 14, 2026 Tanusha Narula

Delhi Master Plan 2047 Explained: What It Means for Housing and NCR Real Estate

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has formally approved the statutory draft of the Master Plan for Delhi 2047 (MPD-2047), ushering

The Camellias Are in the News Again, But This Time, It's for a Masterpiece 2026

Lifestyle and Culture

August 14, 2026 Tanusha Narula

DLF Camellias Are in the News Again, But This Time, It’s for a Masterpiece

Usually, when Gurugram’s ultra-luxury DLF Camellias makes national headlines, the conversation revolves around record-breaking real estate deals, billionaire residents, or

How India Is Silently Transferring Wealth to Women

National Affairs

August 14, 2026 Tanusha Narula

India’s Blueprint for Women: The Trillion-Rupee Shift in Housing, Tech, and Financial Independence

The socio-economic landscape of India is undergoing a massive, structural transformation. From the farmlands of rural districts to the rapidly

India's Record Push in Renewables Meets Rising Grid Demands

Business

August 14, 2026 Tanusha Narula

The Energy Balancing Act: India’s Record Push in Renewables Meets Rising Grid Demands

India’s rapid economic growth and increasing electricity demand are creating a highly complex, dual-track energy landscape. In a milestone moment

Next Tata Sons Chairman: Selection Panel Set Up by Trust

Business

August 13, 2026 Tanusha Narula

Who Will Lead Tata Group? Selection Panel Formed to Name Next Tata Sons Chairman

India’s corporate landscape is bracing for a defining leadership transition as Tata Trusts formally initiates the search for the next

50-Year-Old Delhi DDA Homes Get Redevelopment Approval

Real Estate

August 13, 2026 Tanusha Narula

Delhi DDA Clears Redevelopment Policy for 50-Year-Old Two-Storey Homes

In a major relief for thousands of property owners across the national capital, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has approved