Business
Govt’s urban reset: Centre divides ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs into two specialised verticals
The administrative revamp follows the government’s decision last Thursday to split the ministry into two specialised verticals: Department of Capital Development (Rajdhani Vikas Vibhag) and the Department of Urban Development (Shehari Vikas Vibhag). The division is designed to enable dedicated focus on distinct aspects of urban planning while streamlining service delivery, execution, and policy interventions.
The administrative reshuffle moved at breakneck speed. Within 24 hours of the Gazette notification, secretary Srinivas Katikithala (a 1989-batch IAS officer of Gujarat cadre) handed over charge of the newly-created department of capital development to D Thara, a 1995-batch IAS officer from the same cadre. Simultaneously, the Centre posted Satendra Singh (a 1995-batch Jharkhand cadre IAS officer) as secretary to lead the Department of Urban Development. The overhaul extends deep into the operational leadership of Centre’s core urban schemes.
Crucial personnel shifts include Kuldeep Narayan, who was directing the flagship housing scheme Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), moving to Niti Aayog. Roopa Mishra, who spearheaded the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban), has also been reassigned. New directors are slated to assume charge within the next fortnight to ensure seamless administrative continuity. At the heart of this structural realignment is a targeted policy focus on the national capital. The Centre has set its sights on resolving Delhi’s long-standing, complex urban challenges through a bifurcated strategy. With a BJP government in power in Delhi, the ministry bifurcation will also help in better implementation of infrastructure projects, including the ambitious Central Vista project.
Business
Russia stocks higher at close of trade; MOEX Russia Index up 0.75%

Russia stocks higher at close of trade; MOEX Russia Index up 0.75%
Business
Japan to vow coordination with US on weak yen in historic battle

Japan to vow coordination with US on weak yen in historic battle
Business
Ukrainian drone kills one child, injures two in playground in Russia’s Belgorod region

Ukrainian drone kills one child, injures two in playground in Russia’s Belgorod region
Business
AstraZeneca and Bristol-Myers Squibb in talks over potential merger – Report

AstraZeneca and Bristol-Myers Squibb in talks over potential merger – Report
Business
Idaho mass shooter died from self-inflicted gunshot, police say

Idaho mass shooter died from self-inflicted gunshot, police say
Business
Growth slows in Perth housing market
Yes. Corporate subscriptions are available for teams and organisations, with discounted rates as user numbers increase. Pricing starts from $1,625 + GST per user.
Get in touch
to discuss the right option for your organisation.
Business News subscriptions are used by executives, investors, consultants and professionals who need to stay informed and make better decisions about the WA market. When you subscribe you’ll get
- Unlimited access to WA’s most trusted business journalism
- Data & Insights — detailed profiles of WA companies, people, projects and deals
- MyBN — a personalised feed based on the companies, people and sectors you follow
- Special publications and industry reports
- Daily and weekly email newsletters
Data & Insights is a research tool built specifically for the WA market. It draws on more than 30 years of Business News reporting, updated regularly to reflect what’s happening now. Use it to:
- Look up detailed profiles of WA companies, including financials, directors and ownership
- Find decision-makers and track their career movements
- Research live and completed projects across WA industries
- Monitor deals, appointments and market activity
- Access industry rankings and league tables
Data & Insights is updated daily by our dedicated research team, which uses the latest announcements, ASX filings and editorial coverage to keep our person, company, list and project records up to date.
Business News welcome all opportunities to make our dataset accurate, complete and current, so if you have an update request, please email the team at
general@businessnews.com.au, and we’d be happy to assist.
MyBN
is part of every subscription. It’s your personalised view of Business News. You can follow the companies, people, sectors and projects that matter to you, and get a news feed and alerts tailored to your interests. You can save articles to read later and retain only what you need.
Only subscribers have full access to all content on the Business News website.
If staying informed about the WA economy is part of your job, and/or you’re looking for networking opportunities in WA, Business News is built for you.
Business News subscribers are:
- Executives and directors tracking competitors, clients and market movements
- Investors and advisers researching companies, deals and industry trends
- Consultants and professionals staying across sectors relevant to their clients
- Business owners looking for leads, context and market intelligence
Most Business News publications cover national or global markets. Business News is focused entirely on Western Australia, which means the journalism, the data and the intelligence are all built around WA companies, people and projects — not adapted from a national feed. Data & Insights, included with every subscription, combines more than 30 years of WA-specific editorial research with live business data. There’s no comparable product for the WA market.
The Morning Digest Email provides a comprehensive wrap of the major headlines, relevant to WA business, and includes with a snapshot of the overnight news covering oil, gold and ASX-listed companies.
The Afternoon Wrap Email focuses on the news covered by our team of journalists during the course of the working day, including exclusive stories and analysis, all of which relates to WA business and the local economy.
The BN Weekender Email contains a wrap of the Business News from the week that was, highlighting the top stories in each area of WA business.
Sign up for free.
We’re happy to help.
Get in touch
and our team will come back to you.
Business
AstraZeneca holds talks with Bristol Myers Squibb on $400 billion megadeal, FT reports

AstraZeneca holds talks with Bristol Myers Squibb on $400 billion megadeal, FT reports
Business
These 9 equity mutual funds delivered over 10% returns in July. Did you invest in any of them?
Technology-focused mutual funds dominated the performance charts in July, with nine equity schemes delivering returns of over 10%. HDFC Technology Fund topped the list with a 16.91% gain, while international funds accounted for most of the double-digit losers during the month.
Business
US lawmaker Kaptur injured in car crash, her office says

US lawmaker Kaptur injured in car crash, her office says
Business
11 penny stocks surged up to 198% in 6 months. Do you own any?
Eleven penny stocks delivered multibagger returns of up to 198% over the past six months. Screened using a market capitalisation below Rs 1,000 crore, a share price under Rs 20, and a minimum latest trading volume of 5 lakh shares, these low-priced stocks stood out for their strong price momentum despite the high risks typically associated with the segment.
-
Business4 days agoWhy Trees Belong on the Risk Register
-
Fashion2 days agoWeekend Open Thread: Wit & Wisdom
-
Tech7 days agoIntel is reversing course and bringing hyper-threading back to its server chips
-
Politics2 days agoMeta enters AI-training agreement with far-right ‘propaganda rag’ Newsmax
-
Politics6 days agoLuke Littler dismantles Gerwyn Price to retain title in Blackpool
-
Crypto World1 day agoMicroStrategy Post-Earnings CLARITY Act Push Could Add New Catalyst for Its Stock
-
Politics6 days agoThe Part of the Electric Transition Nobody Wants to Discuss
-
Entertainment5 days ago‘Stargate’ Creator’s New Sci-Fi Series Returns for Season 3 Tomorrow
-
Business5 days agoMajor shareholder moves on Canyon
-
News Videos3 days agoBitcoin Enters the 3rd Stage of the Bear Market
-
Crypto World2 days agoXRP Ledger v3.3.0 brings five institutional features
-
Crypto World5 days agoKraken Enables Retail Access to Jersey Mike’s IPO via Tokenized Shares
-
Tech6 days agoNew macOS Sequoia & Sonoma security updates for older Macs
-
News Videos5 days agoClaude: Build Financial Dashboards in Minutes (2026)
-
Politics3 days agoLuke Littler’s dominance sparks GOAT debate
-
Business5 days agoJohnson & Johnson agrees to $5.5B settlement over talc cancer claims
-
Sports3 days agoSeema Kaliramna Wins Discus Throw Bronze, Takes India’s CWG Medals Tally To 17
-
Crypto World13 hours agoCrypto PAC spending tops $2M in Michigan House race
-
Tech4 days agoGemini can now summarize the messiest comment threads in Google Docs
-
Business2 days agoTrump Announces Hamas Disarmament Agreement as Iran Strikes Kuwait Air Base and US Attacks Pause Overnight

You must be logged in to post a comment Login