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?
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?
Pearl Queen in Santacruz leads Mumbai's self-redevelopment wave. Societies become promoters, bypass builders for bigger homes & profits. Discover the success stories.
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.
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.
A 31-year-old male from Punjab with a rare, complex heart condition undergoes successful Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement (TPVR) at Fortis Hospital, Mohali. Read about this advanced cardiac intervention.
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.
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.
A major fire at Samip Complex in Bhavnagar led to a 3-hour rescue operation. 50 firefighters saved 19 people, including 6 children, from a pediatric facility. No casualties reported. Read the full story.
US Justice Department shuts down tickmilleas.com, a fraudulent crypto platform run from a Burma scam compound linked to Chinese organized crime, part of a crackdown on $5.8B fraud.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah says PM Modi naming the new PMO complex 'Seva Teerth' reiterates a resolve for service. The complex is part of the Central Vista project. Read more.
Delhi government's plan for a unified secretariat complex gets a major boost as the Income Tax department agrees to share its 4.5-acre plot at ITO. The move will create an 18-acre integrated complex, ending decades of scattered offices.
A massive fire erupted in Ahmedabad's Vrajeshwari Complex, destroying 18 shops. Firefighters used 50 foam cans to control the blaze, which started in an oil shop. No injuries reported. Read the full details.
The new Prime Minister's Office complex in Delhi is named 'Seva Teerth', symbolizing a cultural shift from 'satta' to 'seva'. Explore the renaming of key governance spaces under the Central Vista project.
The newly constructed complex for the Prime Minister's Office gets the official name 'Seva Teerth'. Discover the significance and details of the move from Lok Kalyan Marg.
The upcoming state-of-the-art complex housing the Prime Minister's Office and other key ministries in New Delhi has been officially named 'Seva Teerth'. Discover the details and significance of this major infrastructure project.
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.
A Chennai flat owner moves Madras High Court against illegal construction of a ₹6.46 crore stadium on public open space. Justice V Lakshminarayanan admits plea. Details inside.
NCLT Mumbai validates IL&FS's move to raise TIFC sale price to ₹1,481 crore from Brookfield's ₹1,080 crore bid. Read the full legal and financial implications.
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.
Visakha Institute of Medical Sciences successfully performed 204 complex surgeries, including a rare liver tumour removal and reconstructive oesophagus surgery, offering advanced healthcare under government schemes.
Mumbai's air quality shows steady improvement with AQI dropping to 105. Discover which areas recorded the best and worst air quality readings and the reasons behind pollution patterns.
Assam government invites protesting communities for talks amid continued demonstrations against ST status recommendations. Read latest developments on the issue.
Death toll in Hong Kong's Tai Po apartment fire climbs to 146. Investigation reveals safety lapses, leading to nationwide high-rise building inspections. Read the full report.
New research shows Tai Chi improves sleep quality as effectively as cognitive behavioral therapy. Learn 5 gentle moves you can try tonight for restful sleep.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation seals Rs129 crore deal to transform dilapidated Sokta Bhavan into modern commercial complex with Citizen Facilitation Centre after decade-long struggle.
Udaipur hosts first-ever Khelo India University Games beach volleyball tournament at Fatehsagar Lake. 800 tons of sand from Gujarat used for historic event featuring top university teams.
India's 15 major Tier II cities saw housing sales value increase 4% to ₹37,409 crore in Q3 2025, while volumes dropped 4%. Gujarat cities dominate with 60% market share. Experts call it strategic pause, not slowdown.
Comedian Vir Das uses music to highlight Mumbai's severe air pollution. His viral Instagram song critiques construction frenzy and poor AQI levels, striking a chord with citizens.
Hong Kong begins 3-day mourning as Tai Po fire death toll hits 128. 8 arrested for corruption as probe reveals alarm failures, flammable materials. Read the latest updates.
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