19 Apr 2026

The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) has opened an Anna Canteen at its headquarters in Rayapudi, Amaravati, to improve food access for employees working across the office campus and nearby municipal department offices. APCRDA Commissioner V. Vijayarama Raju inaugurated the facility in the presence of senior officials, including Additional Commissioner A. Bhargava Teja. The new canteen is expected to benefit staff by providing affordable meal services within the office premises. The initiative also reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen employee support infrastructure in the capital region's administrative hub.Read more

19 Apr 2026

Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has outlined the government's focus on strengthening institutional arbitration, decriminalising minor offences, and modernising legacy laws to improve India's business environment. Speaking at an international arbitration conference in New Delhi, he highlighted that nearly 1,000 offences have been decriminalised to enhance regulatory efficiency. The government is also reviewing arbitration frameworks and outdated provisions in laws such as the Indian Succession Act, 1925. Additional measures include reforms in the criminal justice system, technology adoption in legal processes, and a new Public Trust Bill passed recently, indicating a broader push to align legal systems with economic and constitutional priorities.Read more

Bangalore News Desk

19 Apr 2026

Bengaluru is witnessing a slowdown in A-khata approvals, with only a small fraction of applications cleared despite a large base of eligible properties. Out of over 8,300 applications filed since the conversion process opened, just around 800 approvals have been granted, highlighting systemic bottlenecks. Missing documentation, including approved layout plans and access records, has emerged as a key hurdle, while high conversion charges linked to guidance value have deterred applicants. The issue affects an estimated 8.2 lakh B-khata properties awaiting regularisation. The delays continue to impact property transactions, financing and development activity, underlining structural challenges in Bengaluru's property record framework.Read more

19 Apr 2026

The PMLA Appellate Tribunal has provided major relief to developer Avinash Bhosale by setting aside most of the Enforcement Directorate's asset attachments in the Yes Bank DHFL case. While properties worth over INR 163 crore were earlier attached, the tribunal retained only around INR 25 crore linked to specific transactions. It found that several deals examined by the ED were older and not directly connected to the alleged offence. The case relates to Yes Bank's INR 3,700 crore investment in DHFL and the alleged diversion of funds through multiple entities.Read more

19 Apr 2026

The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA) has ordered Vatika Ltd to pay approximately INR 62 lakh in compensation to homebuyers for failing to deliver a residential plot in Gurugram even after more than a decade. The ruling, issued in the past week, relates to a plot in Sector 85 under the Vatika India Next project, where possession promised earlier remained unfulfilled. HRERA found that the allotted plot was not part of the approved layout plan, making delivery unfeasible. The authority directed the developer to compensate buyers for financial loss and prolonged delay, reinforcing regulatory scrutiny over project compliance and timelines in the NCR real estate market.Read more

18 Apr 2026

The Chhattisgarh cabinet has approved a 50% reduction in land registration charges for properties registered in the name of women, aimed at promoting ownership and financial inclusion. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by the chief minister in Nava Raipur. In a parallel move, the cabinet also approved a 25% concession in stamp duty for defence personnel, ex-servicemen and their widows for property purchases up to INR 25 lakh. The policy is expected to encourage property ownership among women, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas, despite an estimated revenue impact of around INR 153 crore. The measure reflects a targeted approach towards gender-focused asset ownership in the housing market.Read more

Delhi News Desk

18 Apr 2026

The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has directed authorities to address civic and maintenance issues at Swabhiman Apartments, a DDA-developed housing project in Ashok Vihar. The intervention followed complaints from residents regarding seepage, waste management, lift malfunctions and security concerns. The project comprises 1,675 flats allotted under an in-situ rehabilitation scheme for slum dwellers. Officials have been instructed to take immediate corrective measures and ensure sustained upkeep of the complex. The move highlights growing concerns around post-occupancy maintenance in public housing projects and the need for coordinated action between multiple agencies responsible for operations and infrastructure.Read more

Ludhiana News Desk

18 Apr 2026

Real estate developers in Ludhiana have raised concerns over the rapid proliferation of illegal colonies, urging authorities to take stricter enforcement action to curb unregulated development. Industry stakeholders indicated that such colonies, often developed on agricultural land without approvals, are undermining compliant developers and eroding government revenues. They also flagged the absence of basic infrastructure and legal protections for buyers in these projects. The issue has gained urgency amid continued expansion of unauthorised layouts across the city, despite periodic demolition drives and FIRs against violators. Developers have called for early-stage intervention, tighter monitoring of land-use changes and stricter penalties to prevent further unplanned urban growth.Read more

18 Apr 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against Ozone Projects Pvt Ltd, its executives and bank officials in connection with alleged corruption and cheating of homebuyers under a subvention scheme. The action follows directions from the Supreme Court as part of a wider probe into a builder bank nexus. The case pertains to projects where home loans were allegedly disbursed in buyers names, with developers failing to service pre-EMIs as agreed. The development is part of a broader crackdown, with multiple FIRs and searches across states targeting similar practices. The investigation focuses on fund diversion, regulatory violations and financial irregularities affecting homebuyers.Read more

18 Apr 2026

SVR Srinivas, Managing Director of Amaravati Growth & Infrastructure Corporation Limited, reviewed the progress of key residential projects at the Amaravati Government Complex in the past week. The inspection covered MLA and MLC housing towers as well as Ministers bungalows being developed under the People's Capital initiative. He held discussions with contractors and engineering teams, stressing timely completion and adherence to quality standards. The review focused on strengthening coordination and monitoring mechanisms to ensure efficient execution and delivery as planned.Read more