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The Odisha government has initiated the process to appoint a new member to the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA), aiming to address persistent vacancies that have affected the regulator's functioning. The move comes amid concerns over delays in dispute resolution and project oversight due to inadequate staffing. A public advertisement has been issued inviting eligible candidates to apply for the vacant position, as the state seeks to strengthen ORERA's institutional capacity and improve regulatory efficiency.Read more

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The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh government to examine the feasibility of creating a grievance redressal mechanism for disputes between apartment owners and Residents’ Welfare Associations (RWAs). The observation came while hearing a petition concerning residents of Sarvodaya Sulabh Apartments in Gomti Nagar Extension, Lucknow. The court noted that while apartment associations have an important role in managing residential societies, residents should have access to an appropriate platform for resolving disputes related to maintenance, common facilities and association decisions under the Uttar Pradesh Apartment Act, 2010.Read more

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India's Ministry of Power is preparing a dedicated electricity infrastructure roadmap to support the rapid expansion of data centres, driven by artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and digital services. The initiative aims to ensure reliable, high-capacity power supply through coordinated transmission planning, renewable energy integration and alternative power solutions. With data centre capacity and electricity consumption expected to grow sharply over the next decade, the government is working with industry stakeholders to strengthen grid readiness while supporting India's digital economy.Read more

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The Karnataka High Court has permitted the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) to invite applications for residential sites in the Shivarama Karanth Layout while restraining it from making allotments until further orders. The interim relief comes amid ongoing litigation over land acquisition for the project. The court observed that allowing applications would not prejudice the legal proceedings, while delaying the exercise could impose a significant financial burden on the BDA, which has already invested heavily in developing the layout.Read more

20 Jul 2026

The Andhra Pradesh government has notified the Common Zoning Regulations, 2026, introducing a uniform land-use framework to simplify urban planning and accelerate development approvals across the state. The regulations replace multiple legacy zoning systems with nine standard land-use categories and adopt a zone-wise negative-list approach, under which activities are permitted unless specifically prohibited. Applicable to Master Plans, Zonal Development Plans and General Town Planning Schemes, the new framework excludes the Capital City area. The government expects the reforms to reduce regulatory ambiguity, improve consistency in planning decisions and facilitate faster digital processing of development applications through the Online Building Permission System.Read more

20 Jul 2026

The Chhattisgarh Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has filed a chargesheet in connection with an alleged INR 104 crore housing loan fraud, marking a significant development in its investigation into the misuse of housing finance. The agency has also arrested a retired seed manager for his alleged role in the case. According to investigators, the fraud involved the fraudulent sanction and disbursal of housing loans through forged documents and irregular approvals, allegedly with the involvement of multiple individuals, including bank officials and government employees. The EOW said the investigation is continuing to identify other accused, trace the flow of funds and recover the defrauded amount.Read more

20 Jul 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has carried out searches at six locations across four states in connection with an alleged INR 1,109 crore bank fraud involving Bhubaneswar-based Gupta Power Infrastructure Ltd. The agency alleges that the company secured higher credit facilities from Canara Bank by manipulating financial records, inflating stock values and trade receivables, and diverting loan funds. Searches were conducted at the company's offices, manufacturing units and the residential premises of its directors as part of the ongoing investigation into the alleged financial irregularities.Read more

20 Jul 2026

• The Delhi government has initiated an investigation into alleged irregularities involving building plans approved by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) without mandatory Infrastructure Charges (IFC) payments.
• The inquiry follows concerns that several approvals may have been granted despite pending payments, potentially involving financial implications estimated at around INR 2,000 crore.
• The government is examining approval records, payment compliance and the role of officials involved in the clearance process.
• Authorities have indicated that buildings found to have violated applicable norms may face regulatory action, including possible sealing proceedings.Read more

20 Jul 2026

Residents of Balkum, Kolshet and Dhokali in Thane staged a protest against Amazon's proposed 53-acre data centre, citing concerns over water consumption, electricity demand, noise pollution and environmental impact. The demonstrators alleged that the facility could affect nearby residential neighbourhoods, schools and hospitals and claimed discussions with civic authorities and Amazon had not resolved their concerns. Amazon rejected the allegations, stating that the project complies with all environmental regulations and will operate using a dedicated high-voltage power substation rather than the local electricity grid. The company also said the facility would not use community drinking water for cooling and that compensatory plantation is being undertaken for trees removed from the site.Read more

20 Jul 2026

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab on July 17 to launch and inaugurate development projects worth around INR 25,000 crore, spanning railways, highways, healthcare, education and urban infrastructure.
• The Prime Minister will flag off India's first hydrogen-powered passenger train between Jind and Sonipat, making India one of the few countries to operate hydrogen-powered rail services using indigenous technology.
• The visit will also include the inauguration and foundation laying of major expressways, highways, hospitals, railway stations and educational infrastructure aimed at improving connectivity and public services across the three states.
• Among the key projects are the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway, 75 redeveloped Amrit Bharat railway stations, new rail lines, advanced healthcare facilities at PGIMER Chandigarh, and multiple National Highway projects.Read more