BDA's 10% Non-Construction Fine: Bengaluru Plots at Risk
Bengaluru Development Authority enforces a 10% penalty on allottees failing to build within 3 years. Sale deeds withheld, exemptions for Arkavathy & NPKL. Details on new rules.
Bengaluru Development Authority enforces a 10% penalty on allottees failing to build within 3 years. Sale deeds withheld, exemptions for Arkavathy & NPKL. Details on new rules.
Karnataka RERA holds builders accountable for insuring common areas. A recent order directs a Bengaluru developer to submit insurance docs after a clubhouse fire, protecting residents from repair costs.
Tamil Nadu's new money lending rules remove collateral for loans under ₹4 lakh and up to ₹10 lakh for SHGs, aiming to empower low-income groups and women entrepreneurs. Discover how this policy change fosters financial inclusion.
Former AirAsia India CFO Gopalan cites revised pilot rest rules and a 'nonchalant attitude' as key reasons behind IndiGo's operational crisis. Get the full analysis here.
Greater Noida sessions court rejects bail plea of Rohit Bhati, accused in the murder of Nikki. Judge cites serious allegations and ongoing investigation. Details inside.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation issues notice to UT Police for displaying unauthorized commercial ads on barricades, violating a 1954 order. The civic body seeks details and warns of fees, penalties, and GST.
Supreme Court dismisses plea for statutory warning on Arundhati Roy's book cover featuring a bidi, stating it's not a tobacco advertisement under COTPA Act. Read the full legal reasoning.
Greater Noida Authority announces a Rs 38-crore, 12 MLD sewage treatment plant in Techzone IT City to address persistent overflow issues. Completion expected in 18 months. Read more.
US Vice President JD Vance criticises the EU's expected fine on X, calling it an attack on free speech. The EU's first DSA fine targets ad transparency violations, not content removal. Read the full story.
Bengaluru's iconic Samrat Hotel has reopened its legendary restaurant dining hall after four years of operating as a food court. Discover the revival story.
Residents and businesses in Greater Noida's Alpha 1 commercial belt urge authorities for a multi-level parking facility to solve severe traffic and parking woes affecting over 8,000 units. Read more.
Bengaluru's Greater Bengaluru Authority will appoint urban designers and planners for the first time to transform city infrastructure. Applications open until Dec 15.
Get the latest from Bengaluru: essential civic updates, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and political developments for December 5, 2025. Stay informed.
GBA Commissioner Maheshwar Rao inspected Bengaluru's K-100 waterway, ordering a halt to sewage inflow and a plan for long-term sustainability. Read about the revival efforts.
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.
A 45-year-old Bengaluru techie died by suicide, leaving a note accusing neighbours of harassment and a Rs 20-lakh extortion demand over a property dispute. Police have arrested the couple.
Greater Bengaluru Authority orders relocation of stray dogs from 6000+ institutions to tunnel shelters. Nodal officers to be appointed for reporting. Read the full plan.
Greater Bengaluru Authority and BDA to jointly draft Bengaluru's new master plan, each handling their jurisdictions. The long-awaited update aims to shape the city's future growth.
Get the latest from Bengaluru on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments. Stay informed with all the essential news for December 3, 2025.
An internal audit of Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation reveals a staggering loss of crores in potential advertisement revenue due to poor management. Find out the key findings and what it means for the city.
A citizen's complaint exposes a major scam in Bengaluru's land records. Six GBA officials suspended for illegally creating 128 khatas. Read the full investigation details.
Greater Bengaluru Authority takes historic disciplinary action, dismissing officials for issuing khatas to illegal layouts. Details on the crackdown and its implications for city governance.
Greater Bengaluru Authority initiates a joint survey to acquire 7,000 sq m of land for the Ejipura flyover. Key establishments like St. John's Hospital and Kendriya Sadan are likely to be involved. Read for details.
Bengaluru cab drivers plan protest against Kempegowda Airport's new overstaying fee. From Dec 8, only 8 mins free. They demand 15 mins for pickups. Details inside.
Greater Bengaluru Authority faces backlash over ward renaming. After public outcry, 13 ward names revised in a late-night corrigendum. Details on the controversy and changes inside.
Bengaluru police confirm a bomb threat sent to the commissioner's email, targeting the airport and city malls, was a hoax. Investigation is ongoing. Read the full details.
Bengaluru's Freedom Park, the city's protest hub, is temporarily closed for major redevelopment. All events, including protests, are suspended until upgrades are complete. Details inside.
A Rs 3-crore AI camera project to detect potholes and garbage in Bengaluru stalls as senior GBA officials raise privacy concerns over vehicle tracking. Read details.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation floats tender for 75 advertisement sites, including 16 high unipoles. The move aims to create a major annual revenue stream of around Rs 15 crore. Read more.
Vibgyor Road in East Bengaluru's fresh asphalt layer peeled off within weeks, sparking corruption allegations. GBA repaired it, blaming BWSSB tankers. Locals demand a Lokayukta probe.