Hyderabad fares better in Swachh rankings
The Hindu
Adjudged Best Self Sustainable Mega City
Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has bettered itself in the annual Swachh Survekshan rankings awarded by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, by improving its position over the previous year, and also by standing a winner as the Best Self Sustainable Mega City in the category of cities with population over 40 lakh.
By coincidence, Secunderabad Cantonment Board has also received the recognition as the ‘Best Self Sustainable Cantonment’. The survey results were announced by the MOHUA on Saturday.
In the rankings awarded to cities with over 10 lakh population, GHMC has secured 13th rank against the 23rd awarded in 2020. Overall among the 4,320 urban areas chosen for the rankings, the city stood in the 37th order, which is a great improvement over the 65th position secured last year.
ECI deleted 54 lakh 'genuine voters' in Bengal without giving chance to defend themselves: CM Mamata
Mamata Banerjee claims ECI deleted 54 lakh genuine voters in Bengal without notice, alleging misuse of electoral powers.
Supreme Court to hear "Jana Nayagan" censor plea on January 19, challenging Madras HC's stay on CBFC clearance.
The 'Samathuva Pongal Festival 2026' in Erode celebrated cultural traditions with games, performances, and community participation.
Blending talent, teamwork, and tradition, students of a government school near Mannarkkad in Palakkad have composed the official theme song for the State School Arts Festival—earning Statewide acclaim and ministerial praise. The State School Arts Festival, set to open on January 14, will resonate this year with a melody born in a rural classroom. The official theme song of the festival has been composed, written, and rendered entirely by students of Government Higher Secondary School, Pottassery, in Kanjirappuzha grama panchayat.
Telangana aims to attract global investments at WEF 2026, showcasing its growth vision and innovative development strategies.
Congress in Erode stages hunger strike against the Centre for removing Gandhi's name from the MGNREGS and funding cuts.
Erode district seals 42 illegal resorts near Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve following Madras High Court order.
Hyderabad designer Shravan Kummar celebrates 25 years of heritage weaves with a cultural event blending fashion, music, and cuisine.
Supreme Court to hear "Jana Nayagan" censor plea on January 19, challenging Madras HC's stay on CBFC clearance.
India's BRICS 2026 presidency emphasizes a 'humanity-first' strategy to enhance global welfare, featuring a new logo and website.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Bosch campus in Bengaluru, highlighting India-Germany ties in mobility, manufacturing, and innovation.
India falls to 3rd position in Russian fossil fuel imports in December as Reliance slashes crude buy
India drops to third in Russian fossil fuel imports in December, as Reliance cuts crude purchases, totaling €2.3 billion.
Mettur Dam's water level is at 97.43 feet, with an inflow of 218 cusecs and discharge of 1,000 cusecs.