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Why futuristic, tech-centred ‘smart city’ projects are destined to fail

For residents of European cities – with their snarled traffic, draughty old buildings, creaking public services and grey winters – it’s easy to see the appeal of moving to a brand-new, high-tech metropolis.

The Conversation

Robo.ai Teams Up With JW Group To Launch Green Commercial Vehicles In UAE

Robo.ai Inc. (NASDAQ:AIIO) on Monday said it will set up a commercial vehicle joint venture with Pakistan’s JW Group, as part of its strategy to expand into green mobility and smart city development.

Benzinga

What is a ‘smart city’ and why should we care? It’s not just a buzzword

More than half of the world’s population currently lives in cities and this share is expected to rise to nearly 70% by 2050.

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3 Tech Hardware Stocks Quietly Innovating

The tech hardware market is booming in 2025, driven by smart city initiatives, IoT demand, and innovation in robotics, cloud, and edge computing, offering lucrative investment opportunities. Given these innovation trends, tech hardware stocks like NetApp (NTAP), Seagate Technology (STX), and Silicon Motion Technology (SIMO) could be smart choices this…

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How smart cities leverage AI to integrate services and improve efficiency

AI-driven solutions for seamless services and efficient urban living.

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3 Smart City Stocks Driving Urban Modernization

The smart city market has strong investment potential due to urbanization, government support, emerging technologies, and sustainable solutions. Given this backdrop, investing in stocks like Johnson Controls (JCI), Itron (ITRI), and American Superconductor (AMSC) could be profitable. Keep reading.

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Faridabad Smart City: Crores spent on paper, infrastructure in shambles

Haryana’s Faridabad – one of the 100 cities selected to be developed as a “Smart City” – received Rs 833 crore from the centre and state government under the Smart Cities Mission till February this year. Out of this, Rs 822 crore was reportedly spent on various infrastructural projects.

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33 more electric buses to join KSRTC fleet

KSRTC to introduce 33 electric buses in Thiruvananthapuram with varying ticket fares under Smart City project and KIIFB funding.

The Hindu

NoRKA-Gandhi Bhavan Road opened

The NoRKA-Gandhi Bhavan Road renovated under the Smart City project was thrown open to traffic on Wednesday after the completion of the work.

The Hindu

Rajeev Chandrasekhar flays Kerala govt. for bad condition of city roads

NDA candidate criticizes Thiruvananthapuram government for delays in Smart City projects, vows to monitor progress until completion.

The Hindu

Old book vendors at Palayam in Thiruvananthapuram face an uncertain future

Thiruvananthapuram book vendors face eviction amid Smart City project, uncertain future for affordable book hub.

The Hindu

Thiruvananthapuram Corporation chosen for Smart City 2.0

The projects under Smart City 1.0, worth ₹1,135, are supposed to be completed by June 2024, the scheme’s deadline.

The Hindu

Amid protests, Agartala Municipal Corporation withdraws plans to create a parking lot in the Netaji Subhas Vidyaniketan school ground

Amid protests, the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC), a partner of the Agartala Smart City Project, announced on Friday that it would not be converting the playground of the renowned Netaji Subhas Vidyaniketan into a parking lot.

The Hindu

Building trust in smart cities: A security-first approach

Despite all the promises AI and smart cities can bring, there is hesitation among the businesses and people living in these cities to adopt such technologies.

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SMC-Vazhuthacaud stretch closed for traffic

Alternative traffic arrangements announced for Vellayambalam-Thycaud stretch in Thiruvananthapuram due to Smart City project.

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Why Canada's Smart Cities Challenge is missing the mark

The Canadian federal government launched the Smart Cities Challenge in 2017 to award up to $50 million to municipal governments that are best able to leverage technology to improve life in their cities.

The Hindu

Do not dig up Chala market without a master plan: KVVES

KVVES demands master plan for Chala market renovation. District Collector Geromic George convenes meeting to discuss Smart City project. Renovation should not be limited to tarring and cleaning of drains. Need for long-term vision for market. Collector accepts demand, directs officials to build footpaths and finish road work in time-bound…

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Municipal contract workers demand equal pay for equal work

The municipal workers have alleged that the Central and State governments through their flagship schemes such as Swachh Bharat Mission, Smart City Mission and others are “extracting work” without fulfilling promises made to them.

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Home Minister reviews preparations for winter session in Belagavi

Home Minister G. Parameshwara visited Belagavi to review preparations for winter session and take stock of Police Dept. He asked officers to take action against fake news, interact with social network monitoring unit, collect data via CCTV cameras, visit Hindalga Central Prison, and handle traffic offences strictly.

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Telangana: 7 years after Smart City tag, recurrent flooding Warangal’s key poll issue

About seven years after Telangana’s Warangal was chosen to be developed as a Smart City by the Union government’s Smart Cities Mission, parts of the city still record flooding during heavy rains because of its inefficient drainage system.

The Hindu

India, Bhutan to discuss new routes of regional connectivity

India and Bhutan agreed to discuss new routes of regional connectivity, and upgrade border and immigration posts to support Bhutan’s 5th King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck’s plans for a smart city at Gelephu on the border between Bhutan and Assam, after his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi…

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38 city roads under Smart City project to be renovated

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Madhu Bangarappa interacts with industrialists in Shivamogga

Minister Madhu Bangarappa assured industrialists in Shivamogga of creating a conducive environment for investors. He promised to work towards providing basic infrastructure and bringing investments to the district. Industrialists discussed legal hurdles, truck terminal, and energy requirements with the Minister. Deputy Commissioner and Smart City MD were present.

The Hindu

Tata Motors to supply, operate 200 electric buses in Srinagar, Jammu for 12 yrs

Tata Motors supplies 200 electric buses to Srinagar & Jammu for 12-yrs, 1st batch delivered to Srinagar Smart City Ltd. TML Smart City Mobility Solutions (J&K) Pvt Ltd Chairman Asim Kumar Mukhopadhyay looks forward to shaping future of public transport in J&K. Tata Motors has supplied over 1,000 electric buses…

The Hindu

Issues of payment to pourakarmikas and smart city works discussed at council meeting

The issue of crediting wages of pourakarmikas directly to their bank accounts, handing over smart city works with questionable quality and related issues led to chaos and consumed most of the time during the monthly council meeting of the municipal corporation in Hubballi on Monday.

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