UP Hikes Development Charges for Housing Plots by 50-90%
Applicants in Uttar Pradesh must now pay higher development charges before starting construction. The fees increased by 50-90% in cities like Lucknow, Ghaziabad, and Varanasi.
Applicants in Uttar Pradesh must now pay higher development charges before starting construction. The fees increased by 50-90% in cities like Lucknow, Ghaziabad, and Varanasi.
The four-day Constro 2026 international construction exhibition concluded in Pune, highlighting safety, technology, and sustainability with over 400 exhibitors.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal proposes tax concessions and incentives to promote precast and steel construction methods, aiming to reduce dust pollution in Mumbai ahead of civic polls.
Bihar's building department launches a training programme for engineers & contractors to ensure timely, high-quality construction of new block offices across the state. Strict quality norms announced.
Kallambalam police arrested Vinod (37) for stealing steel pipes and iron rods meant for highway works. Materials recovered from a Paravur scrap shop. Read the full investigation details.
India's investment banking fees soared to $1.3 billion in 2025, driven by record IPOs and M&A. Jefferies topped the league table with $98.9 million. Read the full analysis.
Baghpat authorities serve notices to 29 illegal colonies and a private school for unauthorized construction. Demolition looms if violations are not rectified. Read the full story.
Two workers from Rajasthan died after a wooden platform collapsed in Ahmedabad's Ambawadi. Police cite negligence in safety measures. Read the full investigation details.
Haryana Labour Minister Anil Vij recommends a state or central agency probe into an alleged Rs 1,500 crore scam in the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Massive irregularities found in work slips and registrations.
Pachpaoli police book only tanker driver, not contractor, after fatal accident on flyover stretch. Residents flag ongoing safety hazards, dust, and chaos. Details inside.
Hubballi-Dharwad Central MLA Mahesh Tenginakai inaugurated Build Expo-2025 at Karnatak College ground. The expo highlights sustainable construction tech and connects industry stakeholders. Read more.
Delhi's DoE mandates School-Level Fee Regulation Committees by Jan 10. Parents get a direct say in fee proposals. Learn the new process and key dates for 2025-26.
Delhi govt orders all schools to set up fee regulation committees by Jan 10, 2026. New law aims for transparency, with panels to review fee proposals by Jan 25. Read the full story.
Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation directs MMRDA to demolish and reconstruct cracked roads at contractor's cost after quality failures. A third-party inspection by VJTI ordered.
Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) introduces a sweeping new fees guide, slashing charges for financing, cards, and digital transfers to make banking fairer and more affordable. Discover the key changes.
A construction supervisor in Pune has been arrested under BNS for negligence after an 18-year-old migrant worker fell to his death from the 15th floor. No safety gear was provided. Read the full investigation details.
A young child lost their life after concrete blocks fell from an under-construction building in Bengaluru's Chinnappanahalli. Police cite lack of safety measures. Read the full report.
As GRAP curbs halt construction in Delhi-NCR, daily wage workers gather at Labour Chowk in vain. Govt's Rs 10,000 relief fails to help unregistered labourers facing hunger and health crises. Read more.
Gujarat High Court rules Waqf institutions must pay court fees, ending a Congress-era exemption. Minister Harsh Sanghavi calls it vote bank politics. Read the full story.
SEBI reduces mutual fund brokerage charges, introduces draft abridged prospectus for IPOs, and revises stockbroker regulations to enhance transparency and protect retail investors. Key changes effective April 2026.
The battle between Vanguard's VOO and State Street's SPY for the world's largest ETF crown intensifies. Discover how fee trends are shifting and what it means for retail investors' portfolios. Read more.
Jeddah University has launched admissions for Master's and PhD programs for 2026. Explore 40+ specializations, fee structures, and key deadlines for Saudi and international students.
MP High Court overturns Jabalpur administration's order on private school fees and uniforms, stating it's the management's domain. Details on the court's ruling and its implications for parents and schools.
Lucknow Municipal Corporation proposes major hike in licence fees for hotels, restaurants, and nursing homes from April 2026. Public objections invited. Read details.
Himachal Pradesh Building & Construction Workers Welfare Board disbursed over Rs 14 crore to beneficiaries. A new sub-office in Mandi was approved to improve service delivery. Read more.
Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University grapples with a Rs 10 crore student fee debt from affiliated colleges, threatening admissions and exams. Read about the financial challenge.
The National Park Service faces backlash for removing MLK Day and Juneteenth from 2026 free-entry days, adding Flag Day which coincides with Donald Trump's birthday. Details on the new 'America-first' fees inside.
Panic in Jaipur's Malviya Nagar as an under-construction 5-storey hotel tilts dangerously. Cracks appear after illegal basement digging. Authorities evacuate area. Read the full report.
Families of four unregistered construction workers who died in the Jewar building collapse received Rs 1.3 lakh each. Officials state registered workers would have been eligible for Rs 5 lakh. Read the full report.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta directs DMRC to enforce strict dust-control measures at all construction sites, warning against pollution negligence. She will personally inspect sites.