18 Feb 2026

The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has approved major policy and welfare measures covering healthcare, education, social security, and administrative reforms. Key decisions include modernizing medical infrastructure with an INR 1,617.40 crore outlay, creating hundreds of new positions in healthcare and education, establishing drug testing laboratories, launching nutritional and educational schemes for women and children, increasing marriage grants for persons with disabilities, and enhancing digital and CBSE school infrastructure. These initiatives aim to improve service delivery, reduce external dependency, and promote inclusive social development in the state.Read more

Delhi News Desk

18 Feb 2026

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) will re-acquire 123 disputed land parcels in South Delhi after the Supreme Court upheld its right to reclaim encroached land, officials said. The parcels, spread across key localities, had been subject to legal disputes and unauthorised occupation over several years. Following the apex court's ruling in DDA's favour, the civic agency will initiate formal re-acquisition proceedings, which include issuing notices to occupants and completing statutory conveyance processes under the Land Acquisition Act and relevant development regulations. The decision is expected to strengthen DDA's ability to enforce land use plans, curtail encroachments and recover critical urban land for planned infrastructure and public use. Authorities indicated that the action underscores renewed focus on upholding land administration norms and development controls in the capital.Read more

Bangalore News Desk

18 Feb 2026

The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has established a two-member committee of retired district judges to investigate a controversial demolition drive carried out in the Thanisandra area of north Bengaluru on 8 January, which has sparked allegations of improper procedure and possible land grab. The authority said the panel will review whether legal processes were followed in the removal of structures on land it claims as BDA property in Arkavathi Layout, a move that followed earlier encroachment clearance operations in the city. Residents and affected families have contested the demolitions, asserting that dozens of homes were razed without adequate notice and that many occupants had documents such as e-khata certificates and tax receipts. The inquiry is expected to begin after late February and assess documents including proof of occupation and notices served before the demolition.Read more

18 Feb 2026

The Government of Odisha is set to roll out a QR-code based system on land ownership documents to strengthen land administration, speed up verification and curb property fraud, officials said in a release. Under the initiative, each land patta or Record of Rights (RoR) will carry a unique QR code linked to centralized digital land records. By scanning the code with a smartphone, users will be able to instantly access detailed information such as ownership history, parcel location and transaction records, extending beyond the traditional encumbrance certificate window and reducing reliance on paper-based verification. The system developed under the state's land record modernisation programme is expected to enhance transparency, reduce disputes and make property transactions more efficient and secure.Read more

17 Feb 2026

The Maharashtra cabinet has approved a strategic public-private partnership (PPP) policy to accelerate infrastructure development and attract private investment. The policy introduces a structured approval mechanism, with projects above INR 25 crore requiring clearance from a cabinet sub-committee and smaller projects to be approved at the administrative level. A pooled fund of INR 200 crore has been created to address feasibility gaps in select projects. Dedicated PPP units will be set up across departments to strengthen planning, coordination and execution.Read more

17 Feb 2026

DP World has announced the resignation of its chairman and chief executive Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem following growing pressure linked to documents associated with Jeffrey Epstein. The move came after major institutional partners paused new investments, citing concerns over the disclosures. Dubai's leadership also reshuffled key roles previously held by Bin Sulayem. DP World appointed Essa Kazim as chairman and Yuvraj Narayan as group CEO. The episode is part of a wider global fallout as prominent figures face scrutiny after the release of Epstein-related files.Read more

17 Feb 2026

The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has imposed a monetary penalty on Bhuvanteza Infra LLP for allegedly selling flats in its Akshaya Nagar Heights project in Hyderabad without valid regulatory approval. The RERA adjudicating officer found that the developer launched and sold units without requisite project registration and failed to comply with statutory provisions under the RERA Act, including proper disclosures. The authority directed Bhuvanteza Infra to refund amounts collected from allottees along with interest, and imposed a penalty on the promoter and its director. RERA observed that the violations not only undermined statutory safeguards for buyers but also ignored repeated regulatory notices. The action underscores heightened enforcement by the regulator against unapproved sales and non-compliance in the residential sector.Read more

17 Feb 2026

Rajiv Gauba of Niti Aayog highlighted that high land costs are a major barrier to affordable housing in India, as land accounts for 50-70% of project costs. He urged policy reforms, including dedicating at least 10% of residential land for affordable housing, raising permissible FARs to 5&6, promoting transit-oriented development, and adopting land pooling. Limited access to formal credit and low investment margins in economically weaker segments further hinder development. Measures like rental housing improvements, credit support, and stamp duty reductions were also recommended to enhance housing availability and market efficiency.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

17 Feb 2026

The Bombay High Court has upheld a deemed conveyance order granted to Corporate Centre Premises Co-operative Society Ltd, reinforcing statutory protections for cooperative societies over competing private contractual claims by developers. The developer, Krishna Developers, had challenged the conveyance on the basis that its contractual rights for future development were being adversely affected. However, the court ruled that the statutory obligations under the Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act (MOFA) take precedence over private agreements once construction is complete, all Floor Space Index (FSI) has been utilised and occupancy certificates have been issued. Justice Amit Borkar clarified that private contracts cannot override clear legislative mandates that protect society rights, and that objections related to internal society management should be dealt with under the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act. The ruling reinforces the legal framework for resolving longstanding conveyance disputes in Mumbai's real estate sector.Read more

17 Feb 2026

Mizoram's Rajya Sabha member, K-Vanlalvena, has urged the Union government to fast-track three significant road projects, including two connecting remote areas to the Indo-Myanmar border. Highlighting national security and trade potential, he pointed out that Myanmar has already developed better road infrastructure on its side. The MP requested that two routes linking Hnahthial to Saisihchhuah in Lawngtlai district be upgraded to national highways. He also emphasized the need to widen the 21km Aizawl-Sairang corridor into a four-lane highway to manage rising traffic after the Sairang railway station became operational.Read more