New Delhi most expensive Indian city for expats: Survey

Last Updated: Sunday, September 13, 2015, 10:26

New Delhi has moved up 6 spots in the regional ranking to 41st place. Globally, it is now 174th most expensive location for expatriates, up from 208th last year.

Kuwait signs $385 mn solar energy project

Last Updated: Thursday, September 10, 2015, 17:35

Kuwait signed a contract worth 116 million dinars ($385 million) with Spain`s TSK Group on Thursday for a 50 megawatt solar energy project as part of its renewable energy drive.

Cyrus Mistry offers cooperation in urban mission

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 8, 2015, 22:47

Chairman of Tata Group Cyrus Mistry Tuesday called on Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu and discussed with him about the new urban sector initiatives like the Smart City Mission, Swachh Bharat Mission and Housing for All Mission.

Mumbai has world's largest GDP exposure to terrorism

Last Updated: Friday, September 4, 2015, 09:49

As per a report published by global insurance major Lloyd's, Mumbai has the largest exposure to terrorism at almost USD 8 billion.

'Smart City plans should come up in consultation with people'

Last Updated: Thursday, September 3, 2015, 18:11

Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday said that a 'Smart City' is what the citizens want their places to be and the city-level plans should be evolved based on extensive consultations with them.

NITI Aayog only a facilitator in smart city mission: Member

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 2, 2015, 21:43

States would have to plan themselves on urban development and smart city mission, and NITI Aayog would be a facilitator to them, a Member of central think tank said Wednesday.

Smart City project expected to boost economy

Last Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2015, 19:30

The Centre on Thursday rolled out the ambitious Smart City project and hoped that it will attract investment to boost the economy.

12 crore people to become citizens of Smart Cities

Last Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2015, 17:25

As per the profile of the selected cities, 35 cities and towns have a population between one and five lakh. There are 21 cities with population ranging between five and 10 lakh.

Realtors seek effective implementation of Smart City projects

Last Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2015, 17:13

The Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Association of India (CREDAI) also demanded that the private sector should be roped in to realise this mission.

Governance overhaul key to Smart City project: Experts

Last Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2015, 16:51

"Selection of smart cities is a first step. Major challenge is to provide quality urban services such as 24X7 water supply, sanitation, drainage, solid waste management and sewage treatment.

Centre releases list of 98 cities for Smart City project

Last Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2015, 16:25

While UP has maximum of 13 cities, followed by 12 by Tamil Nadu and 10 by Maharashtra to be developed as Smart Cities, Madhya Pradesh has seven cities in the project.

London is passé! Luanda is the costliest city in the world

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2015, 16:39

According to Mercer's annual Cost of Living survey, with a pair of jeans costing in excess of USD 240 and a basic fast-food meal at USD 18.95, Luanda in Angola is the costliest city in the world.