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The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty falls on 17 October each year. First marked on 17 October 1987, it was formally recognised by the UN General Assembly through a 1992 resolution. Its aims are to elimin...
The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is marked every year on 13 October. The observance encourages people, communities and governments to understand disaster risk and act to reduce it before a hazard strikes...
Andhra Pradesh is the launch site of India's first national-level pilot for building rural homes with 3D printing under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G). The pilot brings 3D-printing construction into the g...
World Architecture Day is marked every year on the first Monday of October and fell on 5 October in 2026. It seeks to build awareness of the part architecture plays in society and in shaping human settlements. The theme...
World Habitat Day falls on the first Monday of October each year, and was observed on 5 October 2026 with the theme "Adequate Housing for All". Designated by the United Nations (UN) in 1985, the day draws attention to th...
PRAGATI-50 was launched on 29 September 2026 in New Delhi to develop 50 model cities across 24 states under Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban 2.0. It seeks better urban cleanliness, solid waste management, used water managemen...
The Tamil Nadu government has given in-principle approval to build a new Assembly-Secretariat complex at Pattinapakkam (Foreshore Estate) in Chennai. It will come up on 25.55 acres of land belonging to the Tamil Nadu Hou...
The Union and Tamil Nadu governments have approved in principle a Multi Modal Logistics Hub (dry port) in Tiruchy. TIDCO will soon start a detailed study to choose a site and prepare the proposal. The facility will serve...
Tamil Nadu announced new industrial parks and worker accommodation in the State Assembly. ₹130 crore will fund housing for over 2,500 workers at the SIPCOT Industrial Park, Gangaikondan. A 2,570-acre clean and renewable...
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its list of 17 Upper Layer (UL) non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) for 2026-27. Tata Sons is on the list and must meet enhanced regulatory norms for at least five years and l...
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister introduced mandatory 'Presence-less Registration' for the first registration of housing plots and apartments. Buyers, sellers and witnesses can file documents online without going to the Reg...
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the updated list of Upper Layer Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) for 2026–27, with 17 entities against 15 earlier. In June 2026 RBI set an asset-size threshold of ₹1 lakh c...
