17 hours ago

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), the Haryana State Pollution Control Board and Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd. after a Haryana-based construction company challenged a closure notice issued against it. The appeal, filed by Ramakrishna Buildwell Pvt Ltd, concerns a CAQM order issued earlier this year. The company had previously approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court, which granted temporary protection against electricity disconnection before the petition was withdrawn. With the interim relief having expired and the power connection subsequently disconnected, the NGT has directed the respondents to submit their replies within two weeks and listed the matter for further hearing on August 11.Read more

18 hours ago

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath distributed approval letters under the Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana and other welfare benefits to more than 1,000 beneficiaries during a public programme in Pratapgarh. The initiative included housing assistance, financial support and welfare scheme benefits aimed at improving living standards for economically weaker sections. The Chief Minister said the state government remains focused on expanding affordable housing and ensuring that eligible families receive assistance through transparent and timely implementation of welfare programmes.Read more

Pune News Desk

19 hours ago

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has issued a notice to a housing society in Bavdhan after inspections found the absence of a planned stormwater drainage system, following complaints of severe waterlogging during heavy rainfall. Residents alleged that the developer failed to construct the required drainage infrastructure, resulting in recurring flooding outside the society. PMC has directed the society and developer to respond while examining responsibility for the missing infrastructure and measures needed to prevent future monsoon-related flooding.Read more

20 hours ago

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has invited developer entities to participate in projects under its revised Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) policy, introducing a single-window approval mechanism to simplify clearances. The initiative, announced in the past week, covers land within a 500-metre stretch on either side of metro corridors and a 500-metre radius around rapid rail stations, opening nearly 207 sq km for planned mixed-use development. Developers will submit applications through the DDA's Online Building Permission System (OBPS), with approvals processed by the TOD Committee. The policy aims to promote planned urban development, expand affordable housing, improve metro ridership and enable coordinated growth alongside existing and upcoming metro corridors across Delhi.Read more

12 Jul 2026

The Ladakh administration has approved an interim land-use regulatory framework permitting residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use development on plots of up to two kanals within Municipal Committee limits without prior approval. Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena approved the framework in the past week to address regulatory uncertainty arising from the absence of notified Master Plans and Zonal Development Plans in the Union Territory. While easing building permissions for permissible activities, the framework continues to prohibit specified Red and Orange category industries, slaughterhouses, commercial animal rearing, stone quarries, storage of inflammable materials and burial grounds or crematoria in designated areas without prior approval. The interim measure will remain in force until statutory planning instruments are notified and municipal committees issue detailed operational guidelines.Read more

12 Jul 2026

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has marginally lowered India's economic growth forecast, citing rising global energy prices and heightened geopolitical uncertainties that could increase inflationary pressures and moderate domestic demand. Despite the downward revision, India is expected to remain one of the world's fastest-growing major economies, supported by resilient domestic consumption, public investment and a strong services sector. The IMF noted that higher crude oil prices could widen the current account deficit and increase import costs, underscoring the need for continued macroeconomic stability amid evolving global economic conditions.Read more

12 Jul 2026

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh, during his visit to South Korea, invited BNK Venture Capital to support startups and SMEs in the state through investment mentoring, fund management and consulting expertise. He also encouraged BNK Financial Group to explore infrastructure financing opportunities and consider setting up a branch in Amaravati. The state further strengthened its investment outreach by inaugurating APEX Korea, a dedicated investor facilitation centre in Busan that will support Korean businesses looking to invest in Andhra Pradesh and assist existing investors.Read more

12 Jul 2026

The Delhi government has launched a survey across 48 recently declared urban villages to identify land for expanding and relocating the capital's prison infrastructure. Five committees have been formed to assess suitable land parcels for new jail facilities and a prison training institute. The exercise aims to address severe overcrowding in Delhi's prisons, where nearly 19,500 inmates are housed against a sanctioned capacity of 10,026, while supporting long-term public infrastructure planning.Read more

12 Jul 2026

The Kerala government has referred a proposal to transfer a 49% stake in the Vizhinjam International Seaport project to Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) to an Empowered Committee for detailed review. The panel will examine the concession agreement, legal provisions and the state's interests before submitting its recommendations to the Cabinet. The move follows Adani Ports' request for prior approval, with the government stating that no decision on the proposed stake transfer will be taken until the review is completed.Read more

11 Jul 2026

• Hanging advertisement hoardings, prohibited by the Madras High Court on road safety grounds, have resurfaced at several traffic signal junctions across Trichy, triggering concerns among commuters and safety activists.
• Residents and road safety experts have warned that the hoardings obstruct motorists' visibility of traffic signals, particularly at busy intersections, increasing the risk of accidents.
• Activists have urged the Trichy City Corporation and police to strictly enforce the court's order and remove unauthorised advertisements installed on signal poles.
• Civic officials said action would be initiated against violations, while road safety campaigners called for regular inspections to prevent the illegal display of hoardings.Read more