Mumbai News Desk

27 Feb 2026

The proposal to install astroturf at Colaba Back Garden in south Mumbai has been withdrawn after objections from local footballers and residents. Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar clarified that the ground will retain its natural mud surface and there will be no reduction in its size. While the artificial turf plan has been shelved, basic infrastructure such as floodlights, toilets and changing rooms will be added. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation will also level the ground to improve playing conditions while preserving its traditional character.Read more

27 Feb 2026

The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) is facing difficulties in recovering around INR 12 crore in rental dues from leased properties due to missing records. While the corporation maintains registers of 2,737 rented shops, cabins, handcarts, and temporary spaces, many formal agreements, particularly those from before 1983, are unavailable. Over the years, some properties were sublet or transferred permanently for one-time fees without proper documentation. VMC officials have acknowledged the need to update rent structures and enhance collection methods to address this long-standing record gap effectively.Read more

26 Feb 2026

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has raised concerns over heavy congestion at municipal toll plazas across Delhi NCR and said that immediate implementation of barrier-free tolling is necessary to reduce vehicular emissions. At its recent full commission meeting, the panel reviewed a report submitted to the Supreme Court and stressed the adoption of RFID and Automatic Number Plate Recognition systems to ensure seamless traffic flow. It also approved 46 new air quality monitoring stations and examined long-term pollution trends, highlighting the need for coordinated regional action.Read more

Gurugram News Desk

26 Feb 2026

District authorities in Gurugram conducted a large-scale anti-encroachment operation along Golf Course Road that resulted in the demolition of nearly 450 illegal shanties, spread over approximately two acres of government-notified land in the Saraswati Kunj area of Sector 53. The action, carried out with police support on the weekend before last, formed part of ongoing enforcement efforts to curb unauthorised construction and encroachments that have persisted despite legal restrictions and notices. Officials stated that the structures, which lacked proper permissions and had emerged in a disputed colony, were razed without major disturbances and that similar drives had been undertaken previously as part of a continued monitoring and removal campaign. Authorities reiterated that building without valid approvals remains prohibited, and any such encroachments will continue to be subject to strict action pending resolution of underlying land ownership disputes.Read more

26 Feb 2026

The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TG-RERA) has stepped up enforcement against developers and promoters for issuing pre-launch advertisements that contravene regulatory requirements under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 by failing to display valid TG-RERA registration details or by using non-compliant promotional material. TG-RERA has issued show-cause notices to multiple prominent real estate entities after identifying advertising that either omitted the mandatory registration number, used incorrect font standards or misrepresented project status, such as promoting registered layouts as full residential developments. The authority has warned promoters, agents and advertising platforms that marketing or soliciting investments before obtaining formal registration is a violation of the Act and could attract penalties and further action. Projects must be registered with TG-RERA and include the unique registration number visibly in all advertising before sales or promotion can lawfully occur.Read more

26 Feb 2026

The proposed Sonepur greenfield airport in Bihar has moved forward after receiving site clearance from the Union civil aviation ministry, with the state government initiating the tender process. Senior BJP leader and former Union minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy said the project could help Bihar develop into a major aviation hub in South Asia. Spread over more than 4,200 acres, the airport is planned with a 4.2-km runway and an estimated INR 1,302 crore earmarked for land acquisition, along with supporting road and bridge infrastructure.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

26 Feb 2026

The Bombay High Court has ordered a formal survey and demarcation of the University of Mumbai's Kalina campus land, instructing the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai to remove encroachments identified after the process. The university had challenged a slum rehabilitation plan, claiming slum dwellers had occupied land earmarked for institutional expansion. The court allowed the university to withdraw its petition while safeguarding its land rights. Past disputes involved developer appointments, revenue record issues, and interim project stays. Parties may still legally contest the demarcation.Read more

26 Feb 2026

The Jharkhand Real Estate Regulatory Authority (JRERA) has taken action against 904 developers who failed to submit mandatory quarterly progress reports for their registered projects. Out of 1,711 active projects in the state, more than half did not provide updates for the October-December quarter. JRERA has started issuing notices and will scrutinize submissions closely. Over the past two years, 193 builders were fined a total of INR 1.75 crore, while 304 project registrations were rejected for non compliance. The move underscores continued efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in the real estate sector.Read more

26 Feb 2026

Nayab Singh Saini, Chief Minister of Haryana, has underlined the importance of punctuality and high standards in the execution of state development works, following a meeting of the High-Powered Purchase Committee that finalised procurement decisions for more than 40 departments. Speaking at the meeting, he emphasised that development projects should be completed without negligence and in accordance with prescribed timelines to ensure that citizens benefit as intended. His remarks reinforce a consistent message from the state leadership about accelerating infrastructure delivery while maintaining quality, efficiency and accountability. The focus on timely completion and disciplined execution dovetails with broader efforts to enhance public infrastructure, civic amenities and governance outcomes across Haryana.Read more

Hyderabad News Desk

26 Feb 2026

A Hyderabad-based property developer has been accused of defrauding investors under a pre-launch housing scheme in Sangareddy district, according to police reports. The Cyberabad Economic Offences Wing has registered a criminal case against Bharathi Builders India and several of its senior executives for allegedly collecting investor funds without delivering the promised residential units. Complainants say the company marketed flats under an attractive pre-launch offer that guaranteed returns and timely completion, but the project failed to materialise and refund attempts were unsuccessful. Land ownership was reportedly transferred without buyers knowledge, affecting hundreds of investors who collectively paid millions of rupees. Police are examining documents and receipts to determine the extent of the alleged fraud as part of an ongoing investigation.Read more