28 May 2026

• The Supreme Court has dismissed Tamil Nadu’s review petition opposing Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu balancing reservoir project on the Cauvery river.
• Karnataka stated that it would continue work on the project’s revised Detailed Project Report (DPR) following the court’s decision.
• Tamil Nadu has maintained that the project could impact downstream water availability and affect existing Cauvery water-sharing arrangements.Read more

28 May 2026

• Malibu Towne Country Club in Sector 49, Gurugram has received its occupation certificate after remaining shut for over two years.
• The approval came after Malibu Estate Pvt Ltd renewed the township licence and completed pending compliance requirements flagged by authorities.
• The club serves nearly 10,000 residents living in the 204-acre Malibu Towne township along Sohna Road.
• The facility had faced regulatory scrutiny earlier over pending approvals, community infrastructure gaps and alleged deviations from approved plans.
• Residents and RWAs have welcomed the move as reopening of recreational and community facilities is expected to begin shortly.Read more

28 May 2026

A fire safety audit conducted across high-rise residential societies in Ghaziabad has identified major safety violations in 43 housing complexes, raising concerns over emergency preparedness in NCR’s growing condominium market. Inspections by the fire department found blocked exits, faulty firefighting systems, non-functional alarms and poor maintenance of safety infrastructure in several buildings. Notices have been issued to resident welfare associations and developers to fix deficiencies within a stipulated timeline. The findings have once again brought focus on fire safety compliance in high-rise apartments, especially as Ghaziabad, Noida and Greater Noida continue to witness rapid vertical residential development.Read more

28 May 2026

The Delhi government has cleared infrastructure projects worth over INR 1,000 crore to strengthen Yamuna cleaning efforts and improve sewage and water infrastructure across the capital. The projects include 12 decentralised sewage treatment plants in the Najafgarh region, expansion of the Keshopur sewage treatment plant, rehabilitation of an old trunk sewer line in East Delhi, and a new underground reservoir project in Rohtas Nagar. The initiatives are aimed at reducing untreated sewage discharge into the Yamuna and Najafgarh drain while improving sanitation and water supply services for lakhs of residents living in villages and unauthorised colonies.Read more

28 May 2026

• Delhi Gymkhana Club has approached the Delhi High Court against the Centre’s order directing the club to vacate its premises in the national capital.
• The petition challenges the government’s action over occupation and administrative control of the prominent Lutyens’ Delhi property.
• The legal dispute adds to the continuing tussle between the Centre and the elite institution over governance, land rights and operational management.Read more

28 May 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) plans to revive Mumbai’s first decentralised waste-to-energy plant at Pali Hill in Bandra after the facility became defunct last year. Operational since 2018, the citizen-led project developed with the Pali Hill Residents Association processed nearly one tonne of organic waste daily and generated electricity for around 69 streetlights in the locality. Civic officials are now exploring revival of the facility through CSR funding while also assessing expansion of its waste-processing capacity as part of Mumbai’s broader decentralised waste-management initiatives.Read more

28 May 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is preparing a revised trenching policy amid rising road excavation works linked to utility infrastructure projects and piped natural gas expansion across Mumbai. The civic body has sought higher allocations for trench-refilling and restoration works as existing provisions have been substantially utilised. Under the proposed framework, utility agencies may be required to directly undertake road restoration after excavation activities. BMC officials stated that the policy aims to reduce repeated road digging, improve restoration quality and ensure quicker reinstatement of roads across the city.Read more

28 May 2026

• Odisha could attract fresh power sector investments worth INR 25,000-30,000 crore over the next six to 12 months after revising its concessional power allocation policy for thermal projects.
• The state plans to reduce the mandatory concessional power supply from 12-14 per cent to 5 per cent, aligning with the Centre’s framework and improving project viability for developers.
• Industry representatives said the earlier policy had pushed investors towards neighbouring states like Chhattisgarh, which attracted over INR 1.5 lakh crore in thermal power investments and added more than 16 GW capacity over the past decade.
• Companies including Jindal Power, Vedanta and Adani Group are now evaluating investment opportunities in Odisha following the proposed policy change.
• The policy revision comes amid rising electricity demand across India and concerns over power shortages, infrastructure gaps and increasing project costs in the thermal power sector.Read more

28 May 2026

• The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation plans to launch a citywide digital tree census and green cover dashboard using GIS mapping and digital survey systems.
• The initiative will digitally record tree species, locations, health conditions and plantation data while integrating with Mumbai’s developing 3D digital city model.
• Civic officials stated that the platform is intended to support urban forestry management, environmental monitoring and data-driven planning across Mumbai.Read more

27 May 2026

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has outlined a reform-focused roadmap to improve governance, digital systems and operational efficiency across India’s maritime sector. During a review meeting chaired by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in the past week, officials discussed measures to strengthen grievance redressal, improve ease of doing business and accelerate pending legal and administrative matters. The ministry also decided to develop an integrated digital platform and mobile application under the Directorate General of Shipping to streamline maritime services, digital documentation and stakeholder communication. The discussions also focused on the use of artificial intelligence and data-driven systems for improving transparency and policy implementation.Read more