Union Minister Amit Shah announced major cooperative initiatives for Haryana, including zero-interest loans for PACS, and unveiled a 56-ft statue of Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Panchkula. Read more.
LIC Housing Finance reduces home loan rates, starting at 7.15% for high CIBIL scores. New rates reward creditworthy borrowers and make home financing more affordable. Details inside.
Years after the Karuvannur cooperative bank scam surfaced, over Rs 260 crore remains locked for 30,078 depositors. Govt data reveals slow repayments hinge on loan recovery. Details inside.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath accused previous governments of destroying state cooperatives. He announced a 'One District, One Cooperative Bank' model and ₹4,700 crore relief for depositors.
US housing starts and permits for new apartments surged in March 2024, signaling a robust construction sector. Building permits for multi-unit projects led the growth. Read the full analysis.
The Deputy Registrar in Lucknow cancels Celebrity Green RWA's registration for serious violations of the UP Apartment Act, 2010. Read the full details of the order and its implications for residents.
Gujarat govt directs PSUs & top firms like Reliance & Adani to use CSR funds, up to ₹1 lakh per family, to help 7,000 poor beneficiaries finish their PMAY houses. A new model for social welfare.
Saudi Arabia launches a landmark housing initiative, offering residential plots at up to 84% discount in Riyadh. Learn about the lottery, eligibility, and market impact.
Telangana Housing Board offers 339 affordable 1BHK flats for LIG in prime locations like Gachibowli. Prices start at Rs 11.25 lakh. Apply online before lottery dates in January.
Delhi Development Authority announces a special 25% discount on flats for government employees under the Karmayogi Awas Yojana. Full details on eligibility, application process, and benefits here.
Karnataka's Legislative Council passed 11 crucial bills, including the Karnataka Land Revenue Amendment Bill, in a single day. Key legislation on land, co-operative societies, and more approved. Read the full details.
Bharat Taxi, a cooperative ride-hailing platform, launches in Delhi on January 1. With 56,000 drivers, it lets drivers keep 80% of earnings, challenging Uber and Ola. Read more.
Telangana govt plans to sell small housing board plots, regularise additional land, and tighten lease controls to resolve long-pending issues and protect public assets. Details inside.
YEIDA revises affordable housing scheme, increasing minimum plot size to 40sqm and income eligibility to Rs 8 lakh. Over 3,800 plots planned across Noida sectors. Read details.
RBI's 125 bps rate cut in 2025 lowers home loan EMIs, but high costs and weak borrower affordability keep developers away from affordable housing. Will supply respond?
Pearl Queen in Santacruz leads Mumbai's self-redevelopment wave. Societies become promoters, bypass builders for bigger homes & profits. Discover the success stories.
Bombay High Court sets aside disqualification of Powai housing society committee for not holding meeting during Covid. Justice cites pandemic restrictions as 'reasonable cause'. Read the full judgment details.
A staggering 52% of Pune's cooperative housing societies lack legal land ownership, blocking redevelopment. Officials push for faster resolution. Learn the impact and challenges.
Cooperative societies in Karnataka appeal to MLAs for urgent policy decisions on loans, taxes, and governance during the Belagavi winter session. Read their key demands.
Kolkata residents question being 'pawns' in ECI-State tussle over polling booths in gated complexes. RWAs feel trapped between conflicting directives on security and voter turnout. Read more.
Dynamic Star LLC, owner of Bronx's Fordham Landing, files Chapter 11 to halt foreclosure. $55M state funding for 900 affordable units now under review. Read the latest on this major NYC housing development.
Odisha's housing bodies have allotted over 1,600 plots and houses in Bhubaneswar. Details on schemes like Satyasai Enclave, Ekamra Residency, and future projects revealed in the assembly. Read more.
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.
Bharat Taxi, a new cooperative ride-hailing app backed by major cooperatives like Amul and IFFCO, begins pilot in Delhi. With over 51,000 drivers, it offers a zero-commission model. Read more about this alternative to Ola and Uber.
Kerala High Court halts removal of Karassery Cooperative Bank's elected committee for two weeks. The petition alleges illegal membership grants and political interference. Details inside.
Kolkata housing societies reconsider Election Commission's polling booth proposal after CM Mamata Banerjee highlights security and privacy concerns. RWAs face resident queries ahead of final decision.
A Bengaluru housing society fined tenants Rs 5,000 after two women stayed overnight. The rule targets only bachelors, sparking a viral debate on privacy and discrimination. Read more.
Lucknow Development Authority to offer an additional 5% discount on flats to armed forces personnel with gallantry awards. Proposal up for approval on Dec 5. Read more.
Marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025 on December 3. Explore the theme 'Fostering disability-inclusive societies,' its history, and why 1.3 billion people's rights matter. Join the movement for inclusion.
Bharat Taxi, India's new cooperative taxi app, has enrolled over 51,000 drivers before its national launch. The zero-commission model sends 100% of fares to drivers. Beta trials have begun in Delhi.