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.
Bombay High Court clarifies that cooperative housing societies are not 'establishments' under the Payment of Gratuity Act, providing relief in a case involving a building manager's claim. Read the full legal analysis.
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.
Mumbai's N ward, covering Ghatkopar & Vikhroli, faces slum issues and political realignment ahead of BMC polls. Read about the key challenges and electoral battle.
Wadi police in Nagpur arrested two men for illegal firearm possession and circulating threatening videos. The accused have been charged under the Arms Act and Maharashtra Police Act. Read the full details.
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.
AAP leaders in Patiala demand formal commercial status for areas functioning as business hubs. Mayor Gogia assures proposal will be considered, aiming to curb corruption and boost civic revenue.
Bengaluru's Peenya industrial hub will soon receive 20 million liters per day of high-quality treated water from the BWSSB, reducing reliance on groundwater and Cauvery water. Learn about this major sustainability initiative.
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.
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.
India recorded 166 tiger fatalities in 2024, with over 60 occurring outside protected reserves. Discover the causes, state-wise data, and conservation challenges.
A CAG audit reveals 85% of beneficiaries in Karnataka's mining districts don't know about the PMKKKY scheme, despite Rs 3,902 crore spent. Read about the awareness gaps and government's next steps.
Maharashtra saw over 32.7 lakh new vehicle registrations in 2025, a 13.5% annual increase. Mumbai alone added 3 lakh vehicles, intensifying traffic and pollution woes. Explore the full data breakdown.
Ludhiana district administration initiates a detailed ground survey in Lal Dora areas to identify illegal constructions and encroachments. The move aims to enforce building bylaws and ensure planned development.
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.
The Supreme Court shifts focus from 2025's off-court controversies to a pivotal 2026 calendar packed with landmark cases on religious freedom, citizenship laws, and fundamental rights. Explore the key legal battles ahead.
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.
Maharashtra's home department issues a GR making 5am closing time for orchestra bars permanent for Christmas & New Year. Owners now bear full responsibility for law and order.
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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.
Hundreds of AJYCP activists marched in Tinsukia, demanding government action to protect land rights of Assam's indigenous tribes in Sixth Schedule areas like Karbi Anglong.
Dubai rents forecast to rise 6% in 2026. Learn about RERA's new rules, top affordable districts like Dubai South & JVC, and how to negotiate your lease. Essential guide for expats.
Living in polluted cities increases health risks for elderly parents. Learn 5 crucial factors to consider when buying health insurance to protect them from pollution-related illnesses.
Governor Gulab Chand Kataria addresses VCs and principals, emphasizing the strategic role of higher education institutions in Punjab's border regions. Read the full story.