17 Nov 2025

Haryana has transitioned to fully paperless property registration, eliminating the need for physical documents in all tehsils. The Financial Commissioner, Sumita Misra, reviewed the system's progress and directed measures to speed up approvals, safeguard data, resolve technical issues, and enhance citizen support through dedicated help desks and a state helpline. Early results show rapid adoption, with applications and approvals more than doubling compared to the previous period. Training for staff and public outreach are being emphasized to ensure smooth implementation and wider citizen awareness.Read more

17 Nov 2025

The Rajasthan High Court has asked the state government to file a detailed reply by December?9 on the issue of 86 unauthorised colonies developed on land acquired by the Rajasthan Housing Board (RHB). Despite earlier High Court orders and a rejection of the government's appeal by the Supreme Court, neither the RHB nor Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) has reclaimed possession or removed encroachments. The petition filed by Public Against Corruption highlighted that influential individuals continue to occupy and construct on the land illegally, calling for strict action.Read more

17 Nov 2025

The Telangana High Court has allowed the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) to proceed with the e-auction of 4.19 acres of Budwel land in Rajendranagar, which had been set aside earlier this year. The division bench suspended the single-judge order that had favoured private claimants, directing the Rangareddy district collector to decide on ownership claims by mid-December. While HMDA can continue with the auction, it cannot declare the highest bidder until after December 31. The case has been scheduled for its next hearing in January 2026.Read more

17 Nov 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out searches in 14 premises across Mumbai and Thane this week in connection with a money-laundering probe linked to Rajendra Lodha, former director of Lodha Developers Ltd (now Macrotech Developers Ltd). He is accused of defrauding the company of about INR 85 crore between 2013 and 2025 through unauthorised land deals, undervalued plot sales, bogus acquisitions and misuse of development rights. The raids were aimed at tracing proceeds of crime and identifying assets acquired through diverted funds.Read more

17 Nov 2025

Vedanta's proposed demerger is under review by the NCLT, which has reserved its order after a brief hearing. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas flagged concerns over financial risks, alleged misrepresentation of hydrocarbon assets, and incomplete disclosure of liabilities. Vedanta stated it has followed all regulatory norms, with SEBI approving the revised plan. The restructuring aims to create independent, sector-focused entities while streamlining operations and enhancing shareholder value. The original plan to carve out the base metals business has been revised, retaining it within the parent company.Read more

17 Nov 2025

The Central Empowered Committee (CEC) has recommended conditional approval to cut 1,571 trees in the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) for the doubling of the Agra-Bandikui railway line. The proposal includes planting 16,230 trees across 25 hectares, maintaining them for ten years, and fencing the plantation sites. The Supreme Court will hear the matter shortly. The TTZ covers 10,400 sq km around Agra and adjoining districts, established to protect the Taj Mahal. The CEC emphasized strict environmental safeguards and penalties for non-compliance to minimize ecological impact.Read more

16 Nov 2025

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has issued a public notice concerning the control, care, and feeding of stray dogs across its jurisdiction. Following recent Supreme Court directions, the civic body reminded citizens that while the sterilisation and vaccination of strays are ongoing under the Animal Birth Control (ABC) programme, residents must also comply with feeding regulations. The NMMC clarified that feeding will only be allowed at designated spots and specific times to prevent inconvenience to the public, in line with animal welfare guidelines.Read more

16 Nov 2025

A PMLA court in Gurugram has framed charges against the promoters and key officials of SRS Group in a money laundering case worth around INR 2,200 crore. The Enforcement Directorate found that the group collected funds from homebuyers and investors with promises of high returns, but diverted the money through shell companies into unrelated ventures. Earlier, a provisional attachment of INR 2,215 crore was issued, and several accused were declared fugitives under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act. One accused was recently deported to India, and the trial is now set to begin.Read more

16 Nov 2025

The Goa State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (Goa-SEIAA) has issued new guidelines requiring the Town & Country Planning Department (TCP) and the Planning & Development Authority, North Goa and Planning & Development Authority, South Goa (PDAs) to inform it whenever they approve a building project with a built-up area exceeding 20,000 sqm. The authority will then notify the TCP or concerned PDA if it grants environmental clearance (EC) for such projects. Earlier this year a meeting highlighted that building plan approvals were being granted without prior EC, prompting the change. The new process ensures environmental assessments are completed before major construction begins.Read more

16 Nov 2025

A joint committee led by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) must prepare a detailed action plan to stop untreated sewage from entering the Bhima River. The tribunal's earlier directive pointed out that responsibilities were being shifted between authorities. During a site visit the committee found untreated sewage flowing from the Satkarsthan Gram Panchayat area into the river. The NGT has asked for environmental-damage compensation from the local bodies and set deadlines for PMRDA and others to respond fully.Read more