16 Oct 2025

The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) approved a record 405 new project registrations during the Dussehra period, marking the highest festive-season clearance to date. Along with these approvals, another 200 projects received extensions, and 200 more were permitted to make corrections to existing details, bringing the total to 809 approvals. Pune city topped the list of new registrations, while the Mumbai Metropolitan Region recorded the highest overall count. Over the past six months, MahaRERA sanctioned nearly 4,940 proposals. The regulator continues to focus on approving only those projects that comply with strict legal, technical, and financial criteria.Read more

16 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court has restored 213 flats in Udaipur's Royal Rajvilas project, ending a 12-year delay for over 200 homebuyers. The court closed the ED's challenge to the insolvency resolution of Udaipur Entertainment World Pvt Ltd, the original developer, praising the ED's proactive role in protecting buyers. Eleven flats linked to alleged proceeds of crime remain under provisional attachment. The case involves a INR 1,200 crore embezzlement probe against Bharat Bomb in Syndicate Bank. The Supreme Court emphasized safeguarding bona fide homebuyers while allowing ongoing ED investigations to proceed.Read more

16 Oct 2025

Earlier this week, plans for a sweeping road-revamp in Ludhiana were discussed at length, with the state minister overseeing the proposals. The designs for multiple key stretches are to be expedited by consultant agencies, covering link roads, entry points, junctions, and pedestrian amenities. The project aims to enhance commuter safety, parking, landscaping, and the flow of traffic across the city. Local officials and stakeholders expressed optimism that in the coming months residents will see noticeable improvements across urban thoroughfares.Read more

16 Oct 2025

The District Development Authority (DDA) in Udham Singh Nagar has halted all construction activities in about 900 unauthorized colonies to prevent unregulated urban expansion. The decision follows repeated encroachments on government land and rising instances of illegal multi-storey buildings. Officials noted that property transactions through stamp deeds have significantly outpaced legal registrations, revealing irregularities in land sales. Authorities have warned that ongoing or future violations will face strict legal action and possible demolition. The move targets developers operating without approvals and aims to restore lawful urban development.Read more

16 Oct 2025

Mumbai has enforced stricter regulations on construction dust pollution, requiring real-time air quality monitoring and LED displays at all construction sites. Oizom's BMC-approved AQBot PM system enables contractors to monitor PM2.5 and PM10 efficiently, even under harsh conditions. With automation to trigger dust suppression systems, real-time data integration with BMC's Command Center, and pre-calibrated units verified by NABL-accredited labs, AQBot PM helps over 100 construction groups stay compliant. Adoption is growing rapidly, reflecting a shift toward technology-driven environmental monitoring in India's construction sector.Read more

16 Oct 2025

Delhi Development Authority approached IIT Delhi and Delhi Technological University to assist in investigating the basement flooding and flooring failure at Triveni Apartments in Dwarka. The drop in the floor had caused water ingress, damage to vehicles and concern among residents. The two institutes are expected to inspect the premises, identify causes such as soil or structural issues, and offer corrective recommendations. Meanwhile, DDA has been on site daily and plans to act based on the expert findings.Read more

15 Oct 2025

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) conducted a demolition drive against unauthorised huts in the Airoli division following directives from Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde. The action, led by Additional Commissioner (2) Dr Rahul Gethe and Deputy Commissioner (Encroachment) Dr Kailas Gaikwad, targeted encroachments near the proposed site of a sewage treatment plant beside NMMC School No. 77 in Yadavnagar. Officials confirmed that such anti-encroachment actions would continue with greater intensity.Read more

15 Oct 2025

India has notified its first legally binding emission intensity targets for 282 major industrial units across aluminium, cement, pulp and paper, and chlor-alkali sectors. The targets, based on 2023-24 emission levels, are effective for the 2025-26 to 2026-27 compliance period. Industries exceeding their targets must buy carbon credits or pay penalties, while those performing better can earn tradable credits. The targets range from 3.4% to 7.5% reduction depending on the sector. This initiative builds on the Perform, Achieve and Trade scheme and aligns with India's Paris Agreement goals and net-zero strategy.Read more

15 Oct 2025

The Union Government released INR 410.76 crore to rural local bodies in Andhra Pradesh as the first installment of the Fifteenth Finance Commission (15th FC) grants for the financial year 2025-26. The funds will support all 13 District Panchayats, 650 Block Panchayats, and over 13,000 Gram Panchayats. The grants are divided into untied and tied categories, enabling local bodies to address location-specific needs, improve sanitation, water management, and other essential services, thereby strengthening governance and infrastructure at the grassroots level.Read more

14 Oct 2025

Sahara India Commercial Corporation Ltd (SICCL) has approached the Supreme Court seeking permission to sell multiple properties, including Aamby Valley in Maharashtra and Sahara Shahar in Lucknow, to Adani Properties Private Limited. The plea, linked to ongoing Sahara Group matters, highlights the group's intent to liquidate its assets to repay investors. The move follows the death of Sahara Group founder Subrata Roy last year, which left the conglomerate without a formal decision-maker. The proposal aims to maximise asset value and meet court-directed financial obligations.Read more