Mumbai's SRA has surveyed over 8.8 lakh slum homes, collecting biometrics from 6.1 lakh residents. The crucial survey, key to slum rehabilitation, will now extend into 2026. Read the latest updates.
BJP's Mumbai chief Pavan Tripathi unveils plans for a religious tourism corridor linking four major temples, predicts Mahayuti's big win in BMC polls, and commits to a slum-free, secure Mumbai. Read the full interview.
The Bombay High Court closes online applications today, Jan 5, 2026, for 2,381 vacancies. Eligible Maharashtra domicile candidates must apply on bombayhighcourt.nic.in before 5 PM. Apply now!
Mumbai-based Memon businessman Parvez Suleman Lakdawala receives an honorary doctorate at the UK's House of Lords for his three-decade contribution to real estate and slum redevelopment. Discover his journey.
Ghaziabad police issued a strict warning to a station house officer after a video showed him pretending a mobile phone was a scanner to detect illegal migrants. An inquiry is now underway. Read the full details.
Ghaziabad police issue strict warning to Kaushambi SHO after video shows him using a mobile phone as a 'scanner' to detect illegal migrants. An inquiry has been initiated.
Bombay civil court invalidates a 1978 slum notification on Godrej & Boyce's Vikhroli land, shielding it from state acquisition. Read the full legal victory details.
IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay have commenced applications for their MBA programmes for the 2026-2028 batch. CAT 2025 qualifiers can apply. Check deadlines, fees, and eligibility details here.
Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak, a Bombay High Court judge, has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court. He will assume charge on January 8, 2024, following the retirement of Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan.
A video shows a UP police officer claiming a device can detect Bangladeshi citizenship by scanning a man's back. The incident in Ghaziabad has triggered a major backlash. Read the full story.
Ghaziabad police officer Ajay Sharma held a phone to residents' backs, claiming it could detect nationality. The incident, caught on video, has sparked an inquiry. Read the full details.
A Ghaziabad police officer held a mobile phone to slum dwellers' backs, claiming it could detect their nationality. The incident, caught on video, has prompted an inquiry. Read about the shocking verification drive.
A scooter accident involving a child led to mob violence and vandalism in a Ghaziabad slum. Police arrested five individuals. Read the full details of the incident and charges filed.
Tamil Nadu government designates over 50 locations, including courts, hospitals, and prisons, for video-conferencing of witnesses under the new BNSS Act. This move aims to streamline judicial processes and aid distant witnesses.
Gujarat government announces ambitious plan to make Surat India's first slum-free metropolis. Slum population has dropped from 38% to 5% in 20 years. Discover the state's urban transformation strategy.
Gujarat's Surat is poised to make history as India's first slum-free city by 2027, with over 15,000 families already rehabilitated under a massive redevelopment plan. Discover the details of this urban transformation.
The Indian government has prohibited the manufacture and sale of high-dose Nimesulide painkillers, citing health risks. Safer alternatives are available. Read the full details and implications.
The Indian government has prohibited the manufacture of painkiller nimesulide, citing safety concerns. Know the details and implications of this major healthcare decision.
India permits limited exports of 50,000 tonnes of organic sugar, boosting premium agri-exports while safeguarding domestic supplies. A strategic move for niche markets.
BJP becomes single largest party in Mumbai's slum-heavy civic wards, winning 38 seats. With over 40% of city in slums, housing redevelopment now key voter issue. Explore the shifting political dynamics.
Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu directs urgent construction of houses for Visakhapatnam slum dwellers. Minister Narayana visits Velampeta, pledges swift action for 177 families.
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India strengthened environmental governance in 2025 with new rules and liberalized clearances for select sectors, balancing ecology and economy. Explore the key policy shifts.
The Supreme Court has approved the Bombay High Court's notification to establish Kolhapur as an additional bench. This move aims to enhance judicial access for Maharashtra's western region. Read more about this landmark decision.
The ambitious Dharavi redevelopment project in Mumbai shifts from plan to reality as construction work commences on a 6.5-acre railway land parcel. This marks a crucial step in transforming Asia's largest slum.
Delhi's administrative map has been redrawn, increasing the number of revenue districts from 11 to 13. The reorganisation, notified on 26 December 2025, merges Shahdara with other districts. Read the full details and implications here.
Bombay High Court orders SRA CEO to probe a developer with minimal bank balance who sold nearly 531 flats. HC calls it 'shameful' and hints at money laundering. Read the full story.
Discover the inspiring story of Scottish missionary Jane Gault, the 'Angel in Tweeds,' who dedicated her life to uplifting a Bengaluru slum, leaving a legacy of education and hope that endures today.
Andhra Pradesh High Court reserves judgment on PIL alleging Rs 400 crore loss in Amaravati underground cable tender. Petitioner claims norms favoured inexperienced firm.