- June 13, 2026
Kolkata Civic Investigation Raises Urban Governance Questions
A fresh round of questioning by central investigators in Kolkata has intensified scrutiny around alleged irregularities linked to municipal administration,
Bengaluru AI Platform Targets Urban Project Monitoring Gaps
A new artificial intelligence-enabled monitoring platform introduced in Bengaluru is expected to strengthen oversight of civic infrastructure projects by improving
Bengaluru BRICS Summit Highlights Governance And Accountability
Bengaluru is hosting senior representatives from BRICS nations this week for a high-level summit focused on public auditing, institutional accountability
Surat Civic Issues Trigger Resident Political Backlash
Rising civic frustrations in Surat are spilling into the political arena, as residents confront local representatives over persistent waterlogging and
Bihar Civic Audit Reform Targets Transparency Push
Bihar has initiated a sweeping overhaul of its urban governance framework by mandating audits of all urban local bodies through
Sujata Saunik Maharashtra First Woman Chief Secretary
A Civil Servant Who Made the System Breathe In the annals of Indian administration, some names represent power. Fewer still
Mumbai BMCs Phone Ban Sparks Transparency Row
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) G/North ward office has ignited a critical debate surrounding transparency and citizen’s rights in public
Panjim Smart City Roads Collapse After Monsoon Rains
The early monsoon showers in Goa have triggered a collapse in Panjim’s road infrastructure, casting serious doubts on the quality