Kerala's New SOP May Legalise Years of Land-Use Violations
Kerala's new land regularisation SOP could nullify years of legal action against 57 illegal constructions in Idukki, including resorts on govt land. Read the full investigation.
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India's Land Act: Outdated Framework Fails Modern Challenges
Sourabh Roy argues India's fragmented land law framework is ill-equipped for rapid urban growth, record manipulation, and lengthy court disputes. Read the analysis.
CBI Court to Start Trial in Haryana's Manesar Land Scam Case
A special CBI court has decided to begin the trial in the high-profile Manesar land scam case, involving alleged illegal acquisition of 912 acres. Key accused include former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda. Read for full details.
Six Policemen Hurt in Sandeshkhali Mob Attack Over Arrest
Six police officers were injured when a mob attacked them during the arrest of a TMC worker in Sandeshkhali's Boyarmari village. Nine arrested. Latest from West Bengal.
6 cops hurt in Sandeshkhali clash during TMC worker raid
Six police personnel were injured and a vehicle vandalised in Sandeshkhali when a mob attacked a team sent to summon a TMC worker linked to land-grabbing. Read the full report on the escalating tensions.
Mob attack injures 6 police in Sandeshkhali
Six police personnel were injured in a mob attack in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali while arresting a TMC activist. Read the full details and political reactions here.
Mob attacks police in Sandeshkhali, 6 officers injured
A violent mob attacked police in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali, injuring six officers during the arrest of a TMC worker. Stone pelting erupted as the suspect was taken into custody.
UP to Use GPS Rovers for Land Measurement
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directs the use of GPS-enabled rovers for land consolidation to ensure transparency and curb corruption at the grassroots level.
Goa Launches Digital Land Survey for Urban Property Cards
Goa government begins a landmark digital land survey this month to update records and issue Urban Property Cards (UrPro) in Panaji, Margao, and Cuncolim. Learn about the process and how landowners can participate.
Servant couple held man, daughter captive for 5 years in Mahoba
A shocking case of captivity emerges in Mahoba as a servant couple allegedly confined a 70-year-old retired railway clerk and his mentally challenged daughter for years to seize property. Read the full investigation details.
Nvidia in $2-3 Billion Deal to Acquire Israeli AI Startup AI21 Labs
Nvidia is in advanced talks to buy Israeli AI firm AI21 Labs for $2-3 billion, aiming to secure top talent in the global AI race. Read the full details here.
Mahoba Horror: Servant Couple Starved Retired Man, Daughter
A retired railway employee and his mentally ill daughter were allegedly confined and starved for five years in Mahoba by a servant couple seeking property. The shocking neglect came to light after the father's death. Read the full investigation.
5 Hindu Homes Burnt in Bangladesh, Families Flee
A mob in Bangladesh's Dumritala village set five Hindu homesteads ablaze, forcing families to flee. Survivors recount horror, blame land grab and political shift. Read their desperate plea for refuge in India.
Kerala Land Act Amendment: Who Really Benefits?
Kerala's 2025 land regularisation SOP, stemming from a 2023 Act amendment, promises relief for small holders but appears to shield major political and commercial violators in Idukki and beyond. Read the full analysis.
Islamabad Protests: Landowners Accuse CDA of Illegal Land Grab
Massive protests erupt in Islamabad as landowners accuse the Capital Development Authority of illegally seizing their land. Details on the legal battle and public outrage.
Khandre Orders Officials to Curb Forest Encroachments
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre instructs officials to tackle land grabbing and encroachments, highlighting threats to wildlife habitats in Tumakuru. Read the full story.
Jharkhand govt transfers 831 acres tribal land to Hindalco
Former CM Champai Soren accuses Jharkhand govt of forcibly acquiring 830.92 acres of tribal land in Kolhan to compensate for Palamu mining. He alleges bypass of tribal governance and threat to livelihoods.
King Charles, Catholic Church Own 16% of Earth's Land
A staggering 16% of Earth's land is controlled by a few entities, including the British Royal Family and the Catholic Church. Discover the world's top landowners and their vast holdings.
Karnataka's Land Reform: Faster Approvals, Digital Process
Karnataka govt introduces major land conversion reforms with time-bound approvals, automatic clearances for industries & green energy. Read how this cuts red tape for investors.
Supreme Court Slams Uttarakhand for Forest Land Encroachment
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand authorities as 'silent spectators' to systematic forest land grabbing in Rishikesh. Orders inquiry, halts construction. Next hearing on Jan 5.
Rajasthan farmers await decision on 8,000 acres of oran land
Months after a mass protest, communities in Western Rajasthan still await government action to protect vital pasture and sacred oran land from commercial allocation, highlighting concerns over land policy and solar sector development.
Fifth arrest in Basanti Highway crash targeting CBI witness
Kolkata police arrest truck driver in Basanti Highway crash, a suspected murder attempt on a key CBI witness. Total arrests now five. Read the full investigation details.
SC Orders Probe into Uttarakhand Forest Land Grab
Supreme Court expresses shock over alleged grabbing of 2,866 acres of Uttarakhand forest land, orders state govt probe and halts all construction. Details inside.
SC Slams Uttarakhand Govt Over Forest Land Grab
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand government for inaction in a major forest land encroachment case involving 2,866 acres. Details on the lease to Pashu Lok Seva Samiti and the court's strong stance.
SC Slams Uttarakhand Govt Over Forest Land Grab
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand government for inaction on illegal forest land occupation. Hearing a plea by Anita Kandwal, the court demands urgent action. Read the full story.
Bijnor DM's Home Attached Over Unpaid Land Compensation
A Moradabad land acquisition court has ordered the attachment of the Bijnor DM's official residence for failing to pay Rs 25.2 lakh compensation to a landowner since 2020. Read the full story.
GIS Maps to Replace Old Land Description System in India
India is set to overhaul its property registration by linking every transaction to precise GIS maps, phasing out vague boundary descriptions. This nationwide digital shift aims to bring clarity and reduce disputes.
HC's 1-month ultimatum on Nanded Gurdwara land encroachment
Bombay High Court orders Nanded collector to act within a month on alleged encroachment of 23-acre govt land attached to Sikh Gurdwara. Failure will require personal court appearance. Details inside.
Byre Gowda Refutes Land-Grab Charge, Hints at Congress Sabotage
Karnataka Congress leader Krishna Byre Gowda denies land-grab accusations, alleging BJP was aided by 'own people' in his party. He details his family's historical lease since 1953.
CAG: Railways Failed to Monetise Vacant Land via RLDA
A CAG report reveals the Rail Land Development Authority failed to monetise surplus railway land effectively since 2006. Discover the audit findings and implications.
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