Odisha govt simplifies apartment registration by fixing stamp duty at Rs 50,000 for common areas, ending a long deadlock. This move will unlock thousands of pending property deals and empower resident associations.
Odisha cabinet slashes stamp duty for apartment common areas to a flat Rs 50,000, easing registration for housing societies. Individual buyers' duty remains unchanged. Read more.
Vehicle owners in Telangana can now skip RTA office visits for new car and bike registration. Authorised dealers will handle the entire process online. Find out how this new system works.
After 2.89 crore names were deleted from UP's draft electoral rolls, BSP launches a month-long campaign to help voters re-register using Form 6. Learn about their booth-level strategy.
UP Cabinet approves major property reforms: Ancestral property registration now just Rs 10,000, while rent agreement stamp duty is reduced by 90%. Big relief for common people.
NEST 2026 registration is now open for admission to 5-year Integrated MSc programmes. Apply at nestexam.in by April 6, 2026. Exam on June 6. Check eligibility, fees, and key dates here.
Maharashtra's transport department receives nearly 1 crore HSRP applications. Over 73 lakh vehicles already fitted. Final deadline is Dec 31, 2025. Learn features and cost.
Karnataka govt suspends 5 sub-registrars for a major property registration fraud involving e-khata system. 1,332 properties illegally registered in one year. Full details inside.
Maharashtra's cooperation department launches an online system for housing society registration, slashing mandatory documents from 29 to 19. The move aims to speed up approvals, reduce office visits, and curb middlemen. Learn how this reform benefits resi
A technical glitch at the state DIT has disrupted Aadhaar-based online property registration across Maharashtra, forcing citizens to visit offices in person. Officials promise a quick fix.
Tamil Nadu govt allows set-off of stamp duty & registration fees for first-sale apartments. Relief applies to agreements before Dec 1, 2023. Read details.
The Nest salon in Delhi's Green Park provides free beauty services and private spaces for acid attack and burn survivors, redefining luxury as dignity. Read this inspiring story of resilience and inclusion.
Actress Mimi Chakraborty lit up a special Calcutta Times Christmas event for children at Mother's Nest in Kolkata. The day featured games, dance, and festive joy, creating unforgettable memories.
Actress Mimi Chakraborty lit up Christmas for underprivileged children in Kolkata at a special Calcutta Times event. The day was filled with dance, games, and festive cheer at Mother's Nest.
Sharjah Police introduces a new category of licence plates for classic vehicles & motorcycles. These heritage-inspired plates will be sold via auction. Read more.
Gurgaon's land registration process is back online. Buyers can now apply from home via a new system aimed at curbing corruption and enhancing transparency. Read details.
Hyderabad-based actor-director Mohammad Ali Baig's Urdu play 'Sunset...Sunrise' deeply resonated with audiences at Kolkata's ICCR, highlighting universal family themes and challenging stereotypes about vernacular theatre.
Feeling unsure about starting a business? This detailed guide outlines 7 crucial steps, from idea validation to legal registration, to launch your venture successfully in India. Start your entrepreneurial journey today!
Odisha govt amends Registration Act, sets Rs 20,000 fee for common area transfer to apartment owners' association. Move aims to break property registration deadlock since 2022. Read details.
Haryana's digital leap: Over 50,000 property registrations done paperlessly. New security paper & auto-mutation to boost transparency. Read how this reforms 60-year-old systems.
The advocate community in Jaipur has called off its protest after the government assured that property registration via society leases can resume. This move provides relief to 80% of the city's residents.
Lawyers in Jaipur protest new rule requiring land conversion proof for registration, causing a 50% drop in daily transactions. The state aims to curb illegal sales.
Haryana Revenue Minister suspends patwaris in Shambli & Amupur villages for fraudulent crop registrations. Crackdown on corruption in PM-KISAN scheme benefits. Read details.
IGNOU has activated the re-registration portal for the January 2026 session. Existing ODL and online students must apply by Jan 15, 2026. Follow steps to avoid last-minute issues.
Vehicle registration HR88B8888 becomes India's costliest number plate at ₹1.17 crore in Haryana online auction. Discover who bought this prestigious plate!
Mumbai transport department extends HSRP installation deadline from November 30 to December 31 for vehicles registered before April 2019. Learn how this affects you!
Punjab cabinet approves Societies Registration Amendment Act 2025, bringing all societies under RTI, mandatory renewal every 5 years to ensure proper fund usage.
Delhi govt plans a tatkal service for same-day property registration to tackle long delays. Premium fee to ensure exclusivity. Aims to boost revenue & ease process.
A decade-long IISc study reveals how selective logging in Arunachal Pradesh's Eagle Nest Sanctuary threatens Eastern Himalayan bird populations through microclimate changes.
Supreme Court clarifies property registration doesn't establish ownership in two landmark rulings, suggests blockchain reforms for India's fragile land records system. Learn what this means for property buyers.