The Times of India

Maharashtra's pollution control board has expanded its 'Blue Category' for industries, adding eight new services supporting the circular economy. This move aims to simplify approvals and boost investment in vital environmental facilities like plastic and e-waste recycling. These units will now benefit from faster clearances and extended consent periods, accelerating green initiatives across the state.

Indias real estate sector is on boom thanks to rising incomes and infrastructure expansion. But this also means that property prices are at new highs in many cities across the country. In 202526, there are some cities where demand for premium real estate is growing every day. The prices are attracting both wealthy homebuyers and investors. Have a look at top 10 costliest cities in India for real estate according to magicbricks.com.

The 2% rule is a simple guideline for assessing rental property profitability, stating monthly rent should be at least 2% of the total purchase price. While useful as an initial screening tool, it's often impractical in today's market due to high property prices and regulated rent growth, especially in metro cities.

It is often said that we buy a home once in our life. Its a dream and its an emotional milestone in India. But before we get into the whole process and documentation, it is also important to understand that buying a home is also full of legal and financial jargon. While browning those glossy and dreamy brochures, we often come across words or terms like Carpet Area and RERA, among others.

Syracuse University (SU) contributes nearly $2 billion annually to Central New Yorks economy through R1 research, student spending, startups, construction, and visitor activity. The Lightcast report shows SU supports over 14,000 jobs, spends $176 million on research, and attracts 167,000 visitors, injecting millions into the regional economy. Investments in infrastructure, payroll, and local operations amplify economic benefits. Vice Chancellor Mike Haynie highlighted SUs ongoing contributions i

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized Rahul Gandhi for calling India a dead economy after the nation surpassed Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy. Poonawalla accused Gandhi of spreading malicious propaganda and highlighted India's economic rise from 11th to 4th position under the current government.

Karnataka aims to become a $20 billion quantum economy by 2035, with Bengaluru as a global hub. The state is investing heavily in research infrastructure and talent, including a Quantum Research Park at IISc. Plans for a dedicated 'Q-City' are underway to foster innovation from lab to market, inviting global collaboration.