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?
Lucknow Development Authority moves senior housing project from Virajkhand due to high-tension power lines. New locations under consideration. Read for details.
Telangana govt announces naming a road & housing project after ex-US President Donald Trump. A tribute to his India visit & US-India ties. Latest updates here.
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde urges Thane residents to back the cluster redevelopment model, highlighting wider eligibility, larger flats, and superior civic amenities compared to SRA schemes.
Pearl Queen in Santacruz leads Mumbai's self-redevelopment wave. Societies become promoters, bypass builders for bigger homes & profits. Discover the success stories.
The 40-km Qadian-Beas rail line, stalled since 1929, is finally set for construction. Railway Minister directs officials to clear all hurdles, promising a boost to Batala's industry. Read the full story.
Thane activists slam poor coordination among agencies on Ghodbunder highway widening, linking 18 deaths to the project. MLA warns of more risks without service lanes.
A Thane court acquitted Anita Rathod of murdering a 9-year-old girl but convicted her for destroying evidence. The case, involving body disposal in a cement drum, concluded after five years. Read the full details.
Ghodbunder Road in Thane will be closed for 24-hour repairs on Sunday, June 30. Heavy vehicles banned; light vehicles to use opposite lane. Commuters advised to use alternate routes.
A cheetah cub born in the wild at Kuno National Park has died, marking the third cheetah death this year. Officials confirm the cause was severe dehydration and weakness.
Thane MACT orders Rs 36.5 lakh compensation for family of a 20-year-old labourer killed by a speeding truck in 2020. The tribunal held the driver solely responsible. Read the full details of the case and the compensation breakdown.
Thane police arrest a woman and three accomplices for allegedly murdering her husband after he refused to grant her a divorce. The crime, stemming from domestic disputes, was uncovered on December 5, 2025.
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.
Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra criticizes BJP govt over Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal-ERCP progress, claims Yamuna water won't reach Shekhawati. Read the full story.
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 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.
Delhi's PWD Minister Atishi announces IT Department approval for land sharing to build twin towers for its staff. The move aims to resolve a long-pending demand and boost infrastructure.
The crucial survey for Thane's delayed Airoli-Kalwa elevated rail corridor faces a halt as NCP-SP demands a written rehabilitation pact for 750+ affected slum families. Read the full story.
A major controversy erupts in Ulhasnagar over a PMAY project for 3,500 houses. A Shiv Sena leader alleges land irregularities, while BJP accuses him of blocking housing for the poor. Read the full story.
MMRDA is set to begin the tender process for the challenging Gaimukh-Shivaji Chowk Metro 10 line by December 15, aiming to ease Thane-Bhayander commutes. Read about the project's details and hurdles.
Maharashtra Transport Minister announces fast-tracked tenders for the 9.7-km Gaimukh-Shivaji Chowk Metro Line 10. The Rs 8,000-crore project aims to decongest Ghodbunder Road and serve 4.5 lakh daily commuters by 2031. Read more.
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.
BWSSB plans a Rs 20 crore solar project for Cauvery Stage VI pumping stations, aiming for partial or full solar power. DPR ready for four stations.
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.
A former academic counsellor in Thane allegedly cheated students, misused their personal data, and illegally collected Rs 48,866. Police have registered a case under BNS sections. Read the full details.
Experts and citizens criticize Bengaluru's Rs 42,000-crore tunnel road project, calling it economically unjustifiable and environmentally damaging. Join the discussion on urban planning.
A TMT bus in Thane caught fire late Saturday night. Quick action by alert citizens and staff ensured all passengers evacuated safely. No injuries reported.
A TMT bus in Thane caught fire late Saturday. Alert passersby helped evacuate all passengers safely. No injuries were reported. Read the full details.
Thane records hazardous AQI of 217, third-highest this year. Experts warn of serious health risks as pollution spikes due to construction, traffic, and waste burning. Learn how to protect yourself.