Anand Mahindra praised Jodhpur’s net-zero cooling shelter, built under the Heat Action Plan by Mahila Housing Trust and Jodhpur Nagar Nigam. Using passive features like reflective roofs, insulation, khus curtains, solar panels and wind towers, it can cut temperatures by up to 8°C even during 50°C heat—offering shade, water, ORS and basic first aid for outdoor workers and vulnerable residents.
Delhi’s government has cleared the Phase V(B) Metro expansion, approving 97 km of new lines and 65 stations across seven corridors at a cost of Rs 48,204 crore. The network will link outer areas such as Narela, Najafgarh, Rohini, and Mithapur with central Delhi, aiming to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution while accelerating regional connectivity.
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NASA’s NISAR satellite has captured troubling new measurements of Mexico City’s ground collapse, with some areas dropping nearly half an inch every month. The long-running sinking trend, worsened by groundwater extraction and rapid urbanization, is now being tracked with dual-frequency radar for sharper, neighborhood-level data. The findings could guide mitigation and safer urban planning.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to seek a review of Bengaluru’s height restrictions around defence airports. Shivakumar said the curbs stretch across a 20 km radius, limiting development and complicating urban planning. He urged the Centre to revisit the rules and explore advanced technology to manage safety while allowing more growth.
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