Maharashtra Minister Kokate Resigns After Jail Sentence
Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate resigns after court upholds 2-year jail term in a 1995 EWS housing scam. Nashik police move to execute arrest warrant. Read the full story.
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339 LIG Flats for Sale in Telangana via Lottery
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.
Maharashtra Minister Kokate Resigns After Court Conviction
Maharashtra Cabinet minister Manikrao Kokate resigns after Nashik court sentences him in a 1995 EWS housing quota fraud case. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar accepts resignation, portfolios reallocated.
DDA offers 25% discount to govt employees for flats
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.
Kokate Loses Portfolios as Court Upholds Jail Term
Maharashtra NCP minister Manikrao Kokate stripped of Sports & Minority Affairs after court upholds 2-year sentence in 1995 housing scam. His Assembly membership now at risk. Read the full story.
Rs 35 Crore Scam: 95 Homebuyers Duped in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad DCB probes Rs 35 crore fraud where developers sold unregistered flats in Chharodi. 95 buyers cheated without RERA or NA permissions. Read the full investigation details.
Ex-Minister Manikrao Kokate Hospitalized After Court Conviction
Former Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate is in ICU after a Nashik court upheld his 2-year sentence in a 1995 housing scam. His arrest is delayed due to hospitalization. Read the full story.
Maharashtra Minister Kokate Loses Portfolios After Arrest Warrant
Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate was stripped of all portfolios after a Nashik court issued an arrest warrant in a 1995 cheating case. The NCP MLA is the second from his party to face action under the Mahayuti government. Read the full story.
TTD Overhauls Procurement After Laddu, Silk Scams
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams initiates a complete procurement department overhaul following scams. CBI probe reveals staff collusion, prompting staff transfers and strength review.
Manali 'Snow Scam' Viral Video Exposes Tourist Deception
A viral video from Manali exposes a 'snow scam' where tourists are charged for activities on a tiny artificial patch. Learn the facts and how to avoid such tourist traps.
Telangana to sell housing plots, regularise land holdings
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 Raises Plot Size, Income Cap for Affordable Housing
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.
Pune: Rs 1.3 Crore Medical College Admission Scam Exposed
Baner police hunt for two fraudsters who cheated 10 students of Rs 1.3 crore by promising medical college seats. The scam, based in Balewadi, used sensitive CET data. Read the full investigation details.
RBI rate cut impact on affordable housing: A reality check
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?
Vadodara PMAY Scam: Man Cheats 4, Takes Rs 1.78 Lakh
Sayajiganj police file a cheating case against a man for allegedly duping four people by promising houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). Read the full details of the scam.
Mumbai Societies Build Towers Without Developers
Pearl Queen in Santacruz leads Mumbai's self-redevelopment wave. Societies become promoters, bypass builders for bigger homes & profits. Discover the success stories.
Chef Scammed of Rs 1.73 Lakh in Fake Job Fraud
A Delhi chef lost Rs 1.73 lakh to a Bengaluru 'agency' promising overseas jobs. Delhi Police arrested three, including an MBA grad & bank manager, for the interstate cyber fraud syndicate. Read how the scam unfolded.
Pune: 52% housing societies lack land ownership deeds
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.
Bronx Affordable Housing Project Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
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.
Pune Senior Guard Loses Rs 1.5 Lakh in Fake GR Scam
A 70-year-old MSSC security guard was defrauded of Rs 1.50 lakh by a Hadapsar man promising a 10-year service extension via a fake GR. Hadapsar police are investigating the fraud case. Read the full details.
OSHB, BDA Allot 1,600+ Plots in Bhubaneswar
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.
Bengaluru bachelors fined Rs 5000 for overnight guests
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.
LDA Proposes 5% Extra Housing Discount for Soldiers
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.
New Bengaluru rental scam offers cheap flats at Rs 15,000
A Bengaluru resident exposes a new rental scam on Reddit. Fraudsters lure victims with fully furnished 2BHK flats for Rs 15,000, then demand Rs 2,500 for an 'entry card'. Learn how to stay safe.
Bajaj Housing Finance shares fall 9% after major stake sale
Shares of Bajaj Housing Finance tumbled over 9% after a massive block deal worth ₹1,890 crore. The move follows Bajaj Finance Ltd.'s plan to sell a stake. Read for key details and market impact.
4 Arrested in Kanpur for Cyber Fraud Using Govt Housing Schemes
Kanpur police bust a cyber fraud gang that duped people using fake government housing schemes and digital arrest threats. Four arrested, seven phones seized. Read the full investigation details.
Maharashtra Local Body Polls: Voting Dec 2, Results Dec 3
Maharashtra's first phase of local body elections is set for December 2, 2025, with EVMs at all stations. Results will be declared on December 3. Get all details on timings, seats, and the election schedule here.
DDA's 25% Discount on Flats: December Booking Open
Delhi Development Authority announces a huge 25% discount on flats. Bookings open from December 1. Grab this limited-time offer for affordable housing in Delhi.
Maharashtra Polls Dec 2: List of Open & Closed Services
Ahead of the Maharashtra municipal council and nagar panchayat elections, here is the complete guide on what services will remain open and what will be shut on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Maharashtra Police Recruitment: Last Day to Apply
Maharashtra Police recruitment 2025 ends today for 15,631 posts including Police Constable, Driver positions. Apply at policerecruitment2025.mahait.org before deadline.
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