10 Feb 2026

The Delhi government has moved forward with plans to refurbish nearly 18,000 flats located in jhuggi-jhoppri clusters to improve housing quality and basic civic amenities. The proposal includes structural repairs to ageing flats and upgrades to lanes, drainage, pavements, and public toilets, including separate facilities for women. National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited (NBCC) has been tasked with preparing the detailed project report. The initiative comes amid broader government efforts to address poor living conditions in informal settlements and improve access to essential urban infrastructure for slum residents.Read more

10 Feb 2026

The Maharashtra government has taken a further step on the proposed Purandar airport near Pune by initiating a review of its funding structure ahead of a cabinet discussion. The focus is on finalising land acquisition costs, financial arrangements, and the roles of key state agencies. The project, planned over around 3,000 acres in Purandar taluka, has already received consent from most affected landowners. Authorities are now working to align funding approvals, land transfer timelines, and institutional responsibilities to ensure smoother execution of the long-pending airport project.Read more

10 Feb 2026

The National Highways Authority of India has accepted an offer of INR 9,500 crore from Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust for the monetisation of five operational highway sections spanning 260 km across four states. The transaction forms part of NHAI's ongoing asset monetisation programme under the National Monetisation Pipeline. The highways are located in Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka and include key freight and urban corridors. NHAI has indicated that the Public InvIT structure allows retail investors to participate in revenue-generating infrastructure assets while enabling the authority to recycle capital into new projects. Further asset transfers to the InvIT are planned over the medium term.Read more

10 Feb 2026

Two complaints filed at Bopal police station have accused developers linked to Privilon Buildcon LLP of cheating investors of around INR 2.22 crore through unapproved property projects in Ahmedabad's Ghuma area. The complainants alleged that payments were taken for a shop and a 2BHK flat in projects that had no land ownership or RERA approvals. Despite repeated assurances, construction never began. Police have registered FIRs and initiated an investigation to verify documents, trace fund flows, and assess whether more investors were affected.Read more

10 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has ruled that renting or leasing a residential flat does not automatically disqualify a homebuyer from being treated as a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. The court said consumer status can only be denied if it is clearly proven that the property was bought mainly for commercial purposes. The ruling came while overturning an NCDRC order that had dismissed a complaint solely because the flat was rented out. The court clarified that the burden of proving commercial intent lies with the developer, not the buyer. Since no such evidence was established, the homebuyer's complaint has been restored for fresh hearing.Read more

Delhi News Desk

10 Feb 2026

The Delhi government is planning to construct a new bridge over the Yamuna River to address rising traffic congestion and improve connectivity between east and west Delhi, officials said. The proposed structure will link key thoroughfares and is expected to reduce travel times for commuters, decongest existing crossings and support economic activity in growing urban corridors. A preliminary alignment study has been completed, and authorities are moving towards detailed project preparation, including environmental and feasibility assessments. The bridge is intended to integrate with the city's broader urban transport network, complementing metro, road and ring road connectivity. Funding and implementation timelines are being finalised, with the government indicating that the project will be pursued in consultation with central agencies and relevant municipal bodies.Read more

10 Feb 2026

The National Highways Authority of India has confirmed significant subsidence at one of the piers of the Moothakunnam Kottappuram bridge on NH-66 in Kerala. An inspection by an independent engineer recorded a settlement of around 500 mm. The project is being executed under a hybrid annuity model, making the concessionaire responsible for design and safety. NHAI has ordered a detailed technical investigation and corrective measures at the concessionaire's cost, while also approving INR 11.59 crore for maintenance of the adjoining highway stretch.Read more

Gurugram News Desk

10 Feb 2026

The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has stopped the registration of sale, lease and conveyance deeds for a commercial colony in Gurugram's Sector 53 after finding that the project licence had expired and was never renewed. The licence, issued in 2002 for nearly 3.95 acres, lapsed in 2005. DTCP also noted unpaid statutory dues of about INR 87.6 lakh. Enforcement authorities have directed revenue officials to flag violations and asked police to initiate legal action against the developers.Read more

10 Feb 2026

Kerala has approved a Regional Rapid Transit System connecting Thiruvananthapuram and Kasaragod over 583 km, aiming to enhance mobility and regional development. The project will mostly use elevated tracks to reduce land acquisition and environmental disruption and will integrate with existing and proposed metro networks. Estimated at INR 1.92 lakh crore, the project will be implemented in four phases over around 12 years, with funding shared between the state, central government, and international loans. Experts note speed and long-distance travel limitations, but the plan is considered practical and socially feasible.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

09 Feb 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation received only two bids for developing a helipad at the Worli jetty on a public private partnership (PPP) basis, showing limited private sector interest. The proposals came from JSW and Raymonds, both with experience in helicopter operations. The helipad will support medium-class helicopters for emergency medical evacuations, coastal surveillance, and VIP movement. The revenue-sharing PPP model requires the selected firm to pay BMC a fixed monthly sum of INR 1 lakh and a share of operational revenue, while also enhancing the site's aesthetics and ensuring aviation compliance.Read more