Kogilu land grab: Gang sold govt plots, gave fake ownership papers
A major land grab scam exposed in Bengaluru's Kogilu area. Gang charged lakhs for government land, issuing fake documents. Key details and police investigation inside.
A major land grab scam exposed in Bengaluru's Kogilu area. Gang charged lakhs for government land, issuing fake documents. Key details and police investigation inside.
NSE and IGX collaborate to develop a natural gas futures contract for India. This move aims to boost market transparency, provide a risk management tool, and create a domestic price benchmark. Read more.
The Indian rupee strengthened by 31 paise against the US dollar on January 7, 2026, closing at 89.87. Discover the day's trading range and key market movements.
Copper prices hover near record highs, nickel hits 19-month peak on Indonesia's supply cut. Citi raises near-term copper target to $14,000/ton. Market eyes Fed rate path. Full analysis inside.
Telangana's new industrial land policy promises massive revenue jump. Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka announces details and defends the move. Read the full analysis.
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand govt for inaction on massive forest land encroachment in Rishikesh, hints at politician-bureaucrat nexus. Details of illegal constructions sought.
A 21-member NSS team from Banaras Hindu University left for Manipur to join the Ashtalakshmi Darshan Youth Exchange, a govt initiative promoting cultural unity. Read about their mission.
SUO Manya Bahl from MCM DAV College represented India in a cultural and leadership exchange in Bhutan from Dec 12-19. The programme included trekking, rafting, and a dinner with PM Tshering Tobgay. Read more.
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand government for inaction on massive forest land encroachment in Rishikesh, hints at politician-bureaucrat nexus. Details inside.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation auctions 3 school-reserved plots in Nikol, Thaltej & Hanspura after 10 years. Base price Rs 72.22 crore. Bidding on Feb 10, 2026. Details inside.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria revives hopes for a land pooling policy in Chandigarh's 22 villages, promising developed plots or substantial compensation to farmers. Details inside.
Rajasthan's energy department revises land allotment limits for renewable projects, aligning with new tech efficiencies. The move aims to fast-track the state's clean energy goals. Read more.
Indian Energy Exchange faces a binary future as market coupling regulation looms. DIIs bet big despite 43% stock fall. Will 80% EBITDA margins survive? Analysis inside.
Odisha's law department is reforming the uniform land policy to settle ownership disputes of 55,000 encroached acres belonging to Puri's Jagannath Temple within 1.5 months. Read more.
A new report urges UK to ban free translators for migrants claiming benefits, sparking a debate led by Tommy Robinson. Spending surged 80% post-pandemic. Read more.
Economists argue the RBI's rupee management has improved but warn against defending the currency unnecessarily. A weaker rupee could protect jobs in export sectors hit by Trump tariffs. Learn why a rate of 100/$ may be needed.
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.
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.
Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) shares dropped 4% on December 26, 2025, nearing a 52-week low. The fall is linked to potential transaction fee changes on power exchanges. Get the full market analysis.
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 govt introduces major land conversion reforms with time-bound approvals, automatic clearances for industries & green energy. Read how this cuts red tape for investors.
The UAE Central Bank has revoked Omda Exchange's licence and fined it Dh10 million for regulatory breaches. This action strengthens the financial system's integrity for residents. Read more about the enforcement.
UP cabinet clears new regulations allowing Noida Authority to directly approve building maps on exchanged land, cutting court delays. Read how this benefits landowners.
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.
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.