20 Dec 2025

Haryana has achieved a significant milestone in its digital property reforms by completing 50,000 paperless property registrations, marking a shift towards streamlined, technology-driven land record management. Under the state's e-registration initiative, buyers and sellers can complete property registrations online, reducing paperwork, enhancing transparency and cutting turnaround times. The government said the increase in digital registrations reflects strong adoption of the system and its benefits for stakeholders, including reduced costs and improved ease of doing business. Authorities have indicated further enhancements to the platform to integrate additional services and expand paperless transactions across all districts, reinforcing the state's commitment to modernising land administration.Read more

20 Dec 2025

The Odisha government has amended its stamp duty rules to improve transparency and accuracy in property valuation for real estate transactions. The revised framework aims to align stamp duty calculations more closely with prevailing market values, reducing instances of undervaluation and related disputes. By standardising valuation procedures and clarifying guidelines, the changes are expected to minimise disagreements between buyers, sellers and registration authorities. Officials said the move will support smoother property registrations, curb subjective assessments and strengthen confidence in the real estate market. The amendments are also expected to improve state revenue collection and reduce litigation, forming part of Odisha's broader efforts to modernise land administration and enhance ease of doing business in the property sector.Read more

20 Dec 2025

A local court in Goa has granted interim anticipatory bail to members of the Models Group and their family in connection with an ongoing Enforcement Directorate investigation into an alleged land-grabbing case. The move offers temporary legal protection against arrest as the ED's probe continues, with defence counsel arguing that the complaint dates back many years and involves civil disputes alongside regulatory scrutiny related to alleged manipulation of land records.Read more

20 Dec 2025

The Enforcement Directorate has conducted search operations across Delhi-NCR at premises linked to Angle Infrastructure Pvt Ltd, Nauseva Buildwell LLP and a resolution professional as part of a money laundering investigation connected to the stalled Krrish Florence Estate housing project in Gurugram. The probe is based on multiple FIRs related to delayed flat delivery, alleged fund diversion and irregularities during the insolvency resolution process. Investigators have seized unexplained cash and electronic records to trace suspected financial misconduct impacting homebuyers and lenders.Read more

19 Dec 2025

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh has expressed concern over a series of PILs filed against major IT park projects in Visakhapatnam, warning that they could impact over one lakh potential jobs. The projects involve companies such as TCS, Cognizant, Sattva Group, and Raheja Corp. While Lokesh alleged opposition interference, the YSR Congress Party denied involvement. The latest PIL challenges land allotment to Raheja Corp. The government maintains that its LIFT Policy 4.0 aims to attract investments and create new technology-driven employment hubs.Read more

19 Dec 2025

Dense fog caused major disruption at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, leading to the cancellation of 79 flights, including international services. Over 230 flights were delayed, with departures facing an average delay of nearly 49 minutes, according to flight tracking data. The airport operator said operations were continuing under CAT III conditions, allowing landings and take-offs despite low visibility. Ground staff were deployed across terminals to assist passengers. The incident highlights recurring winter challenges for flight operations in north India, even with advanced navigation systems in place.Read more

19 Dec 2025

Mumbai's civic body has issued a show-cause notice to the contractor handling the ready-mix concrete operations at the Metro Line 2B project site in Bandra East for repeatedly failing to follow air pollution mitigation norms laid out in earlier guidelines. Earlier inspections had shown non-compliance despite prior directives to fix the issues. The contractor has been given a short deadline to respond, with the possibility of work being stopped if compliance is not demonstrated. The action reflects broader concerns over construction-related pollution across major infrastructure projects in the city, where enforcement has recently intensified.Read more

19 Dec 2025

Delhi's Lieutenant Governor recently approved the transfer of Delhi Jal Board land to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, enabling construction of a key viaduct for the Rithala-Narela-Kundli Metro corridor under Phase IV. Fifty square metres of land at Rithala's sewage treatment plant will be permanently leased for 99 years, while 1,286 square metres will be provided temporarily for four years. DMRC will pay INR 75.50 lakh for both allotments. The corridor, featuring 21 elevated stations, aims to improve connectivity between Delhi and Haryana, ease congestion, and support Narela's development as a residential and educational hub.Read more

19 Dec 2025

The Uttar Pradesh government has authorised the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) to directly change agricultural land to residential use for township developments under the Chief Minister's Urban Expansion New City Promotion Scheme. This power, which was previously held only by the state government, is expected to reduce delays in large projects such as the Harnandipuram township, where most land is agricultural and significant state funds are allocated. The policy change aligns with efforts to streamline land use approvals and support faster implementation of housing and urban expansion plans in Ghaziabad.Read more

18 Dec 2025

Bright Star Hotels Pvt Ltd has been served a show-cause notice by the district town planner (enforcement) in Gurugram over alleged violations of building and land-use regulations at its hotel-cum-commercial complex in Sikanderpur Ghosi. The company has been asked to explain the deviations and submit relevant approvals, failing which coercive action, including demolition or sealing, may be initiated.Read more