Author: Sharad Natani
New data from the UBS Global Wealth Report 2025 reveals a sharp generational wealth divide in the United States, with Baby Boomers holding the largest share of the country’s $163.1 trillion household net worth. The distribution of wealth across generations highlights a widening economic gap that could reshape the future of housing, investments and policy decisions. Baby Boomers Dominate America’s Wealth Americans born between 1946 and 1964 — known as Baby Boomers — control a staggering $83.3 trillion, more than half of total U.S. household wealth. Despite making up roughly 24% of the adult population, this generation accumulated wealth during…
Delhi Police has once again secured the top rank among all States and Union Territories in the implementation of the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS), according to the January 2026 Pragati Dashboard rankings. This marks a continuation of its strong performance streak, after achieving a perfect 100% score for three consecutive months — October, November and December 2025. How Rankings Are Decided The ranking is based on performance parameters monitored by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). The Pragati Dashboard evaluates states and UTs on: ●Quality and accuracy of data…
President Droupadi Murmu will launch the Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana today at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, marking a significant expansion of the capital’s flagship girl child welfare programme. The scheme replaces and upgrades the existing Ladli Scheme, increasing financial support and broadening its vision to empower daughters through education and long-term financial security. What Changes Under the New Scheme? Under the earlier Ladli framework, financial deposits were made at different stages of a girl child’s life — including at birth and key educational milestones. The revised Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana enhances both the financial assistance and the overall support structure.…
In a major move to tackle illegal dumping and improve environmental compliance, Gurugram authorities have introduced a strict two-stage inspection mechanism for construction and demolition (C&D) waste management. The new system aims to ensure that builders, contractors and property owners follow proper waste disposal norms from the beginning of construction activity to final clearance. Officials said the two-step verification process will help plug monitoring gaps and strengthen accountability. How the Two-Stage System Works Under the revised framework: ◆The first inspection will verify compliance at the initial stage of construction, ensuring that waste collection and disposal arrangements are in place. ◆The…
Pedestrian crossings along the busy Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway are set for a significant redesign, with lifts and staircases replacing the long ramps and escalators that have defined most foot overbridges (FOBs) on NH-8. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has decided to adopt a lift-based access model for new foot overbridges after years of complaints over misuse, vandalism and poor maintenance of existing infrastructure. Why the Redesign? Officials said long ramps were frequently misused by two-wheelers, causing structural damage. Escalators, meanwhile, have remained non-functional at several locations due to theft, vandalism and lack of upkeep. At key junctions such as…
Haryana may boast an impressive institutional delivery rate of nearly 99%, but district-level data reveals a sharp urban divide. In Gurgaon, private hospitals now handle seven out of every 10 births — a trend that is steadily shrinking the share of government maternity facilities. In 2025, 98.7% of deliveries in Haryana took place in health institutions. However, in Gurgaon alone, only 29.4% of births were recorded in government hospitals, while a striking 70.6% occurred in private facilities. Faridabad mirrors this pattern, with nearly 60% of deliveries handled by private hospitals. Urban Affordability, Private Preference Health officials attribute the trend to…