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As 8 states go to polls in 2018, a look at how rural debt, distress and death continue to grow nationwide

Behind rising NPAs is a story of growing crop failures – increasingly linked to climate change – and falling rural incomes.

Indoor air pollution deadlier than industrial, caused 1.24 lakh premature deaths in India in 2015, finds study

Indoor air pollution caused 1.24 lakh premature deaths in India in 2015, more than the emissions from coal power plants or other industrial sources.

The smart city program will lead to urban transformation says Urban Development Secretary

The government has earmarked Rs 48,000 crore for the development of smart cities.

Now, Internet Facility For Rural Bihar

At least 6,000 panchayats in the state will be provided with Internet facilities under the central government's plans to connect rural areas.

Government will use geo-spatial technology to complete its vision of 100 smart cities

The Centre would extensively utilise geo-spatial technology in realising its vision to build 100 smart cities across the country, Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said today.

Finance Minister Jaitley emphasises that India needs to undergo rapid urbanisation in next 2 decades

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday stressed on India's need to urbanise rapidly in the next two decades in line with its present development in order to relieve the pressure on agriculture.

Firstpost Poll: Are 'urban poor' entitled milennials or victims of consumerism?

So what do you think about the urban poor? Are their problems worth thinking about?

Tax on EPF: Middle class should not be unhappy with Budget 2016 when it has Kanhaiya Kumar

Who wants more money in hand when the government is giving us Kanhaiya?

Netflix not for the common man? Company says it will cater to premium customers in India

The on-demand media streaming company has said that it wants to position itself as a premium service provider in India.

Parents, principals and politicians: Let’s talk about sex (ed)

A volunteer* led a classroom lesson on the topic of sex with girls at a private school. After she finished, she opened the floor to questions. Many students raised their hands and asked about the abortion procedures they had each recently undergone. The girls had undertaken the medical procedures without parental consent and had queries.