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

18 Dec 2025

The Competition Commission of India has approved two separate transactions involving manufacturing and digital assets. The regulator has cleared ITC Limited's acquisition of Aditya Birla Real Estate's paper and pulp manufacturing business for INR 3,498 crore, allowing ITC to expand its paperboards and specialty paper operations. In a separate order, the CCI has also approved US-based Coinbase Global Inc's acquisition of a minority stake in DCX Global Ltd., the parent entity of crypto exchange CoinDCX. Both deals were found to raise no competition concerns.Read more

18 Dec 2025

Nagpur has received a major infrastructure push with projects worth INR 2,980 crore being inaugurated and launched across the city and nearby Vidarbha areas. The works cover roads, drainage, sewage, water supply, footpaths and civic facilities, involving agencies such as the Nagpur Municipal Corporation, Nagpur Improvement Trust, Public Works Department, MahaMetro and MahaRail. The programme took place shortly before the State Election Commission announced municipal election dates, bringing attention to the scale of ongoing urban development and the focus on improving basic city infrastructure.Read more

18 Dec 2025

The Ghaziabad Development Authority has launched an online registration system for its affordable housing schemes, making it easier for buyers to apply for LIG and EWS flats. The digital process allows applicants to register through the GDA website without visiting offices, improving access and transparency. Buyers can submit details, track applications and receive updates online, reducing paperwork and delays. The move supports wider digitisation efforts and helps authorities monitor allocations more efficiently. With demand for low-cost housing remaining strong, the initiative is expected to benefit first-time buyers and lower-income families by simplifying participation in affordable housing schemes across Ghaziabad.Read more

18 Dec 2025

Karnataka's assembly recently approved 12 important bills covering rent regulations, urban governance, land revenue, development authorities, welfare funds, and institutional amendments. The Karnataka Rent (Amendment) Bill aims to decriminalize minor violations and rationalize fines, reflecting the state's commitment to Minimum Government, Maximum Governance. Changes to the Greater Bengaluru Authority include all MPs and MLAs residing in the city as members, along with senior government officials. The assembly also cleared amendments affecting temples, universities, and regional development boards, strengthening administrative structures and streamlining governance across Karnataka.Read more

18 Dec 2025

Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) recently demolished 350 dwellings near Dashama Pond in Gorwa, acting on a request from the Gujarat Housing Board (GHB). The two-day operation cleared makeshift homes primarily occupied by labourers, who were previously asked to relocate. GHB plans to develop a housing scheme on the reclaimed land but lacked the manpower and machinery to remove encroachments on its own. The demolition aligns with the city's ongoing efforts to reclaim public and reserved land for structured development and addresses issues of unregulated settlements in urban areas.Read more

17 Dec 2025

The Centre has proposed a comprehensive revamp of the rural employment guarantee programme by replacing MGNREGA with a new law titled the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin). The proposed framework raises the annual employment guarantee to 125 days per household and shifts the scheme from an open-ended demand model to a centrally sponsored structure with a defined Centre state funding pattern. The redesign places stronger emphasis on durable rural infrastructure, improved planning, and tighter digital controls to address long-standing concerns over leakages and weak asset creation.Read more

17 Dec 2025

Vedanta Limited has received approval from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai bench, for its demerger scheme, allowing the company to proceed with splitting its businesses into separate listed entities. The approval comes after months of regulatory scrutiny and objections raised by government departments and regulators over disclosures and liabilities. With the tribunal clearing the scheme, Vedanta can now move ahead with restructuring its diversified operations into focused companies across metals, power, oil and gas, and steel, a move aimed at simplifying its corporate structure.Read more

17 Dec 2025

Members of the Rajya Sabha recently raised serious concerns over rail safety, connectivity gaps and delays in project execution across several states. Lawmakers highlighted structural defects in a rail overbridge on the Narmadapuram Itarsi section, calling for strict action and proper reconstruction. They also pressed for extending premium train services, completing long-pending rail lines, and improving station infrastructure. Delays in operationalising a regional rapid transit corridor were questioned as well. The discussion reflected growing concern over safety standards and the slow pace of rail infrastructure delivery.Read more

17 Dec 2025

The Supreme Court granted bail to former Dewan Housing Finance Limited promoters Kapil and Dheeraj Wadhawan in the multi crore bank loan fraud case that began with their arrest in July 2022. The court highlighted that extended pre trial detention without trial infringes personal liberty and reaffirmed that bail is the norm while custody is an exception. Bail comes with conditions, including monthly reporting to police, surrendering passports, and restrictions on travel. The trial continues, and the court warned that violations could lead to bail cancellation.Read more