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?
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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.
LanceSoft Job Ad Barred US Citizens, Allowed Only H-1B Visa Holders
IT staffing firm LanceSoft faces discrimination row after job advert for a California role explicitly barred US citizens and green card holders, allowing only H-1B visa applicants. The Justice Department is investigating.
Delhi HC Revives Italian Embassy Pay Discrimination Case
Delhi High Court revives pay parity case for Indian staff at Italian Embassy, challenging 2019 dismissal. The employees seek Rs 2 crore in arrears. Read the full legal battle details.
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.
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.
IT Dept Approves Land Sharing for Delhi Twin Towers
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.
DDA e-auction revenue doubles to ₹1,494.7 crore
Delhi Development Authority's e-auction fetched ₹1,494.7 crore, far exceeding reserve price. Industrial plots saw a 413% surge. Reforms by LG V.K. Saxena credited for success.
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.
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.
Tier II Housing Sales Value Up 4% Despite Volume Decline
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.
6 Sentenced for Preventing Dalit Cook in Tirupur School
Six individuals sentenced to jail for preventing a Dalit cook from preparing midday meals in Tirupur school. Landmark judgment upholds SC/ST Act provisions.
LDA Atal Nagar Housing: Last 3 Days for Registration
Hurry! LDA Atal Nagar Housing Scheme registration booklet available until Nov 30. Only 2,496 flats available with prices starting from ₹9.82 lakh. Complete your registration by Dec 2.
674 Families Get PMAY Housing Approval in Amritsar
Municipal Corporation Amritsar distributes housing approval letters to 674 families under PMAY scheme. Beneficiaries to receive financial assistance for home construction.
Karnataka's Rohith Vemula Bill Targets Caste Discrimination
Karnataka government to introduce landmark Rohith Vemula Bill in winter session, proposing strict penalties for caste discrimination in educational institutions. Read the key provisions.
DDA Karamyogi Aojana: 3,656 Flats for Govt Staff
Delhi Development Authority launches Karamyogi Awas Yojana offering 3,656 HIG, MIG & EWS flats exclusively for government employees in Narela. Registration starts mid-December with 25% rebate.
DDA Housing Scheme for Govt Staff with 25% Discount
Delhi Development Authority launches Karmayogi Awaas Yojana offering 25% discount on ready-to-move-in flats in Narela for government employees across HIG, MIG, EWS categories.
Ironwood Names Balaji Raghavan for Affordable Housing
Ironwood appoints Balaji Raghavan to lead affordable housing portfolio, strengthening their commitment to accessible real estate development across India.
Kashmiri Muslim Denied Rental Housing in Delhi After 13 Years
Maria Bilal, a communications professional living in Delhi for 13 years, faced housing discrimination upon return from sabbatical. Brokers repeatedly told her owners refuse Kashmiri Muslim tenants. Read her shocking story.
Luxury Housing Prices Jump 40% in Indian Metros
Luxury home prices in India's top 7 cities rose 40% since 2022, outpacing affordable housing growth. Delhi-NCR leads with 72% appreciation. Explore market trends and data.
Kashmiri Muslims Face Housing Discrimination in Delhi
After returning from sabbatical, Maria Bilal faced repeated rental rejections in Delhi due to being Kashmiri Muslim. Discover how housing discrimination affects professionals in the capital.
Chandigarh rejects plotted housing in tech park
Chandigarh urban planning department refuses CHB's request for plotted housing in Rajiv Gandhi Technology Park, citing Master Plan 2031 restrictions and environmental concerns. Learn what's next.
Rs 4.5 Crore Govt Housing Complex in Dibrugarh
Assam launches Rs 4.5 crore rental housing complex in Dibrugarh for government employees. Project supports city's development as Assam's second capital. Read more about this initiative.
Harvard's Crisis: Monoculture, Trump Ban & $2.2B Freeze
Harvard University faces multiple crises including foreign student ban, $2.2B research grant pause, and discrimination investigations. Discover how the institution can recover.
Punjab Housing Policy: Environmental Warnings Issued
Punjab cabinet approves low-impact housing policy while foresters warn of ecological disasters similar to Himachal and Uttarakhand. Learn about the controversy.
Jordan Chiles Opens Up About Gymnastics Racism
Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles discusses racial stereotypes in gymnastics, childhood discrimination, and balancing UCLA studies with Dancing with the Stars.
LA Council Overhauls Rent Control Rules After Decades
Los Angeles dramatically reduces annual rent increases from 3-8% to 1-4% for stabilized apartments. Historic move aims to ease housing burden for 1.5 million Angelenos. Read more.
SCBA Moves Supreme Court Over MDU Period Shaming
Supreme Court Bar Association challenges Maharshi Dayanand University's period shaming of women workers. Read about the legal battle for menstrual dignity.
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