15 Jun 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has attached immovable properties worth around INR 60 crore in connection with an alleged INR 1,400 crore bank fraud case. The assets, located in Indore and linked to entities under investigation, were attached under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Authorities allege that loan funds obtained from a consortium of banks were diverted through various transactions, causing significant losses to lenders. The attachment forms part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to trace and secure suspected proceeds of crime.Read more

15 Jun 2026

The Union Cabinet has approved Phase 2A of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project at an estimated cost of INR 2,169.04 crore, paving the way for a new metro corridor connecting Koteshwar Road with the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The 6.032-km extension will include five stations and will expand the operational Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro network to 77.63 km upon completion. The project is aimed at improving airport connectivity, strengthening urban mobility and supporting future transport demand in Gujarat's largest urban agglomeration. The approval forms part of the Centre's continued investment in urban transit infrastructure and is expected to enhance connectivity between key residential, commercial and transport hubs across Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.Read more

15 Jun 2026

The Maharashtra government will introduce separate Ready Reckoner (RR) rates for high-rise buildings and slum settlements within the same locality through a statewide micro-zoning exercise aimed at making property valuations more realistic and equitable. The initiative, to be carried out using GIS-based mapping and surveys, will create smaller valuation zones based on infrastructure and development characteristics rather than uniform locality-based rates. The move is expected to align government valuations with market realities, reduce anomalies in stamp duty calculations and strengthen transparency in property transactions.Read more

15 Jun 2026

West Bengal will remain at the centre of the Centre’s upcoming land port development programme as the Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI) plans to establish 11 new land ports across the country over the next three years. The focus on the state stems from the strategic importance of the Siliguri Corridor and West Bengal’s borders with Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. The announcement was made during the launch of the Land Port Management System (LPMS), a digital platform designed to streamline cargo and passenger movement across India’s land ports. The initiative is expected to strengthen border infrastructure, improve trade facilitation and support multimodal connectivity in eastern India while enhancing operational efficiency at existing and future land ports.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

15 Jun 2026

• The Maharashtra government has moved to expedite the transfer of the Richardson & Cruddas land parcel in Mumbai to support the expansion of Sir JJ Hospital.
• Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has directed the collector to accelerate administrative procedures related to the handover.
• The site is expected to provide additional space for future healthcare infrastructure and capacity enhancement.
• The move is part of broader efforts to strengthen public healthcare facilities and accommodate rising patient demand in Mumbai.Read more

14 Jun 2026

The Amaravati Development Corporation (ADC) has intensified its focus on flood control measures in the capital region following recent rainfall. ADC Chairperson and Managing Director D. Lakshmiparthasarathy reviewed the ongoing development and drainage works at Kondaveeti Vagu and Palavagu and directed officials to ensure that all projects progress without disruption. The review covered critical locations, including water drainage channels, stream crossings, and bypass bridge points. Officials were instructed to remove obstructions, closely monitor water flow, and carry out regular inspections to strengthen flood management and prevent waterlogging in vulnerable areas of Amaravati.Read more

14 Jun 2026

The Union Cabinet has approved office and residential infrastructure projects worth INR 2,533 crore for Central government employees in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh. The approved package includes integrated office complexes and housing facilities for various Central government departments planned in the capital city. The decision aims to provide permanent administrative infrastructure and residential accommodation for government staff while supporting the ongoing development of Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh’s planned capital and strengthening the city’s institutional and urban framework.Read more

Gurugram News Desk

14 Jun 2026

• Haryana Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has arrested a man in connection with an alleged housing scam that reportedly affected 242 homebuyers in Gurugram.
• The accused and his associates allegedly collected money from buyers by promising flats in a proposed housing society in Sector 55 but failed to provide possession.
• One complainant's family reportedly paid around INR 37.5 lakh over several years after being assured of a flat in the project.
• Investigators said construction work stopped years ago, while buyers neither received homes nor refunds.
• The probe is continuing to trace funds, examine the role of other accused individuals and determine the full extent of the alleged fraud.Read more

14 Jun 2026

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) conducted a special cleanliness drive at several railway stations across the city, removing around 1.5 tonnes of waste as part of a week-long sanitation campaign organised to mark World Environment Day. The exercise covered Turbhe, Ghansoli, Vashi, Nerul, Digha and Rabale railway stations and adjoining areas, with more than 125 sanitation workers participating in the operation. The civic body said the initiative was undertaken to maintain cleanliness standards at high-footfall public locations and to preserve Navi Mumbai’s standing among India’s cleanest cities. NMMC has also written to CIDCO seeking the transfer of maintenance responsibilities for 11 railway stations within its jurisdiction.Read more

14 Jun 2026

The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) conducted a Gram Sabha in Velagapudi village as part of ongoing land acquisition activities for the development of Amaravati, the state's capital city. Senior APCRDA officials informed villagers that farmers whose lands were included in the recent acquisition notification still have an opportunity to join the Land Pooling Scheme within the prescribed timeline. The authority also addressed concerns related to village infrastructure, including drinking water and street lighting, while highlighting the progress of development works in returnable plot layouts and other capital region projects.Read more