20 Jul 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) has introduced new regulations requiring promoters to maintain separate bank accounts for Interest-Free Maintenance Security (IFMS) funds collected from homebuyers. The rules also mandate that the entire maintenance corpus, including accrued interest, be transferred to the Residents' Welfare Association (RWA) or Association of Allottees once it takes over maintenance responsibilities. The move aims to improve financial transparency, protect homebuyers' interests and ensure proper management of maintenance funds.Read more

20 Jul 2026

Thousands of documents reportedly linked to the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) have been exposed following an alleged ransomware attack, prompting an investigation by Indian authorities into the cybersecurity incident. The leaked material is said to include technical drawings, contractor records and project-related documents associated with the plant's expansion works. While officials have confirmed that the incident is being examined, the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) has stated that no nuclear safety or security systems have been affected. The breach has renewed attention on the cybersecurity of India's critical infrastructure as the country continues to expand its nuclear power capacity.Read more

20 Jul 2026

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has released the report of its Expert Committee on the development of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) in GIFT IFSC, outlining a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen the international financial centre as a global platform for real estate and infrastructure financing. The committee, chaired by former SEBI Whole Time Member Ananta Barua, has recommended regulatory, taxation and inter-regulatory reforms, alongside new investment products, to attract long-term domestic and foreign capital. The report also proposes introducing Mortgage REITs, enabling global and mixed REIT structures, improving capital-raising mechanisms, and creating tax parity with SEBI-regulated investment trusts. The recommendations are intended to support India's long-term infrastructure financing needs and expanding real estate sector by encouraging greater participation from global institutional investors.Read more

20 Jul 2026

• The Telangana High Court has stayed the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation's (GHMC) proposed demolition action against the BLISS residential project in Somajiguda after the developer challenged a show-cause notice.
• The dispute centres on GHMC's allegation that parts of the project fall within the Full Tank Level (FTL) and buffer zone of Bum-Rukn-ud-Daula Lake, violating planning and environmental norms.
• Pradeep Constructions has argued that the project was undertaken after obtaining the necessary statutory approvals and sought judicial intervention against coercive action.
• The High Court has directed authorities to maintain the status quo until the matter is heard further, with the case expected to shape future enforcement of lake protection regulations in Hyderabad.Read more

20 Jul 2026

• The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved two railway capacity expansion projects worth approximately INR3,907 crore to strengthen rail infrastructure in Odisha and Jharkhand.
• The approved projects include the doubling of the Paradeep–Haridaspur line and the fourth railway line between Rajkharsawan and Dangoaposi, adding around 145 km to the Indian Railways network.
• The projects will improve connectivity to nearly 1,526 villages with a combined population of around 14 lakh, while boosting freight movement and access to key tourist destinations.
• The capacity enhancement is expected to support an additional 44 million tonnes of freight annually, reduce logistics costs, save fuel and lower carbon emissions, in line with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.Read more

19 Jul 2026

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) observed ‘Namaste Diwas’ by distributing personal protective equipment (PPE) kits to sanitation workers in recognition of their contribution to maintaining the city's cleanliness. Speaking at the event, Mayor Sujata Patil said the initiative provided an opportunity to express gratitude towards sanitation personnel, whose efforts have contributed significantly to Navi Mumbai's ranking among India's cleanest cities. The civic body also organised health check-up camps for sanitation workers across its 26 urban health centres and reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening mechanised sanitation services and worker safety.Read more

18 Jul 2026

Experts from government agencies, state authorities, academia and the infrastructure sector convened in New Delhi during the past week to review draft policy guidelines aimed at incorporating climate adaptation into the planning, design, construction and maintenance of India's National Highway network. Organised under the HighCAP project by the National Institute of Disaster Management with support from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the workshop examined a policy framework intended to strengthen the resilience of highways against climate-related hazards. The draft is based on vulnerability assessments conducted across 30 study sites spanning nearly 2,000 km of national highways in diverse climatic and geographical regions. Feedback gathered during the consultation will be used to refine the policy before it is submitted for adoption, supporting the development of a safer and more climate-resilient road network.Read more

18 Jul 2026

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has instructed its engineering and civic departments to undertake immediate road repairs, inspect all manhole covers and strengthen monsoon preparedness following continuous heavy rainfall recorded during the first week of the month. Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde directed officials to prioritise pothole repairs, prevent waterlogging, improve drainage infrastructure, ensure electrical safety, maintain water supply and sewerage systems, and intensify cleanliness drives. The civic body has also asked officials to promote rainwater harvesting and urged residents to adopt preventive measures against waterborne and vector-borne diseases during the monsoon season.Read more

18 Jul 2026

The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) has announced that the HappyNest residential project in Amaravati has achieved 1.5 million safe man-hours without recording a Lost Time Injury (LTI). The milestone was achieved through strict safety practices, regular worker training, continuous site monitoring and preventive measures. The project, being executed by NCC Limited, includes 1,200 apartments across 12 residential towers. To mark the achievement, APCRDA organised a recognition programme for workers and project teams, highlighting its continued focus on workplace safety and disciplined project execution.Read more

18 Jul 2026

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has launched a focused drive to prevent mosquito breeding at construction sites across the city during the monsoon, targeting 270 active projects under the jurisdiction of its 26 Urban Primary Health Centres. The campaign includes weekly larvicide spraying, chemical fogging, guppy fish deployment and inspections of labour camps to curb the spread of vector-borne diseases such as dengue and malaria. The civic body said 265 construction sites have already been stocked with guppy fish, while more than 3,500 workers' residential units have been treated over the past three months. The initiative forms part of NMMC's broader public health strategy amid continued residential development and redevelopment activity across Navi Mumbai.Read more