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Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad are undergoing a massive Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping and biometric survey of the slum settlements. The authorities say the initiative is a part of an urban redevelopment and housing planning exercise. The aim is to create a verified database of slum households,

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The Kochi Corporation is set to begin Geographic Information System (GIS)-based mapping of its stormwater drainage network under the Centre’s Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme, to improve urban flood management and drainage planning across the city. The civic body has invited bids

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India’s telecom market entered a new phase with Bharti Airtel’s launch of “Priority Postpaid”. It is a service powered by 5G network slicing technology that offers faster, reliable connectivity to premium users during peak network congestion. The progress marks the first commercial rollout of consumer-focused 5G

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HT Media is surrendering its major FM radio licences across metro markets. The move comes after massive pressure on private FM broadcasters from rising operational costs, changing audience preferences and competition from digital streaming and OTTs. The stations are expected to cease operations from June 15,

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India plans to extend the tenure of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0. The centre is considering a 12-year implementation window rather than the current five-year framework. The progress comes as New Delhi eyes sharpening its long-term semiconductor manufacturing and supply chain strategy. The move is aimed

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India and Norway have upgraded their relationship to a 'Green Strategic Partnership' during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Norway. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Modi announced stronger cooperation in clean and green sectors. The new partnership will increase work between the two countries

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