29 Jun 2026

The World Bank has appreciated the skill development, self-employment and livelihood initiatives being implemented by the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) in the Amaravati Capital Region. During a review meeting held at the APCRDA headquarters in Rayapudi, officials presented the progress of programmes focused on creating employment opportunities for youth, supporting women’s economic empowerment and improving sustainable livelihoods. The discussions also covered job fairs organised by APCRDA and the broader social development efforts being carried out under the Amaravati Integrated Urban Development Project (AIUDP).Read more

29 Jun 2026

The Maharashtra Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed two Mumbai-based builder firms to refund INR 1.05 crore, along with interest, to a couple after failing to deliver a flat despite receiving full payment and subsequently selling the unit to another buyer. The order, passed ex parte in the past week, also requires the builders to pay compensation and litigation costs. The dispute stems from a residential booking made in 2013, which was later shifted to another project after construction failed to commence as promised. The commission held that the builders' conduct amounted to deficiency in service, unfair trade practices and a breach of consumer trust, while highlighting the prolonged financial and emotional hardship suffered by the complainants over more than a decade.Read more

29 Jun 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has attached 23 properties linked to the accused in the alleged INR 419 crore Loni Urban Multi-State Credit and Thrift Co-operative Society (LUCC) chit fund scam, which is estimated to have affected more than 1.6 lakh depositors. The properties, located in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Mumbai, have been attached under the provisions of the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes (BUDS) Act following approvals from competent authorities and designated courts. The CBI said assets worth around INR 25 crore have been attached so far as part of its ongoing investigation, which it took over in 2025 on the directions of the Uttarakhand High Court.Read more

29 Jun 2026

A Mumbai-based developer and an associate have been booked for allegedly defrauding two investors of a combined INR 1.8 crore by promising commercial units in a redevelopment project at New Kamalkunj Co-operative Housing Society in Bandra (West). According to the police, the investors paid INR 1.3 crore and INR 50 lakh, respectively, after receiving assurances and allotment-related documents but were not handed possession of the promised shops. When they later sought refunds, the money was allegedly not returned, prompting a complaint. An FIR has been registered under the Indian Penal Code as the alleged offences predate the implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and the investigation is in progress.Read more

29 Jun 2026

A land ownership dispute that remained unresolved for nearly seven decades has finally been settled by the Supreme Court, with the apex court restoring the validity of a registered sale deed executed in 1957 and directing that the appellants' names be entered into the revenue records. The judgment, delivered by a bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and N.V. Anjaria on June 23, 2026, overturns the decisions of the consolidation authorities and the High Court, which had earlier rejected the sale deed over discrepancies relating to an attesting witness.Read more

29 Jun 2026

Rooftop solar adoption is helping thousands of households in Kerala and Rajasthan significantly reduce electricity expenses, with many reporting near-zero monthly power bills through net metering benefits. Driven by the Centre’s PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and state-level support, residential solar installations have accelerated across both states. The growing uptake reflects increasing consumer interest in lowering energy costs while contributing to India’s renewable energy goals through decentralised power generation.Read more

Bangalore News Desk

29 Jun 2026

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has suspended an Assistant Revenue Officer (ARO) after an inquiry found that A-Khatas were issued to more than 50 properties allegedly without following prescribed procedures. The civic body has initiated a wider review of the approvals and directed officials to examine similar cases across zones. The action forms part of BBMP’s efforts to strengthen scrutiny of property records and address irregularities in the khata issuance process.Read more

29 Jun 2026

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has prohibited road-cutting activities across its jurisdiction from July 1 to September 30 as part of its monsoon preparedness measures. The restriction covers Lutyens’ Delhi and aims to prevent waterlogging, road deterioration, traffic disruptions and safety risks during the rainy season. Ongoing excavation works have been directed to be completed and restored before the monsoon period, while previously approved projects that have not commenced will remain suspended. Exceptions will only be granted for emergency public utility works subject to approval from the NDMC Chairperson. The move forms part of the civic body's broader strategy to maintain road safety, preserve infrastructure integrity and ensure uninterrupted movement for residents and commuters during periods of heavy rainfall.Read more

29 Jun 2026

A fire at a Delhi data centre operated by STT Global Data Centres India and associated with Tata Communications has caused significant disruption for several customers, with some firms reporting difficulties in recovering data and restoring services. While initial assessments indicate the incident was confined to a single data hall, recovery efforts remain ongoing. The fire also affected network infrastructure used by Google Cloud and other businesses, highlighting the operational risks associated with critical digital infrastructure.Read more

29 Jun 2026

The Delhi government has initiated a programme to inspect and rehabilitate 44 flyovers that are more than 15 years old, as part of efforts to improve road safety and extend the operational life of key transport infrastructure. The Public Works Department (PWD) will appoint consultants to carry out detailed structural audits, geotechnical investigations and topographical surveys before preparing repair plans. Flyovers constructed before 2000 have been prioritised due to their age and maintenance requirements. The exercise will cover major structures across the city, including those at Shadipur, Naraina, Lajpat Nagar and Sarai Kale Khan. The initiative forms part of a wider infrastructure maintenance strategy aimed at ensuring safe and efficient movement across Delhi’s road network amid rising traffic volumes and growing urbanisation.Read more