Housing societies cannot charge higher maintenance for bigger flats and shops based on area, rules Maharashtra Co-operative Appellate CourtUnlike property tax, maintenance cannot be charged at a higher rate for bigger flats and shops, explains the Maharashtra Co-operative Appel...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
In 1898, a Stanford geology student married a young mining engineer and began a life of travel. 30 years later, she became America's First LadyLou Henry Hoover’s journey to the White House was far from ordinary. After becoming the first woman to graduate from Stanford University wi...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
Bengaluru private schools charge lakhs, teachers earn ₹30,000, less than house maids: Viral postTeacher's salary less than a maid? A viral post has sparked debate in Bengaluru over private school fees, teacher salaries and the quality ...
24 Aug, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
Centre pushes states to speed up PNG adoption, seeks district-level officers to drive LPG-to-gas transitionThe Petroleum Ministry is urging states to appoint district-level officers for PNG adoption. This move aims to accelerate the transition fr...
24 Aug, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
Mumbai crane collapse: At least 10 injured as large crane topples onto houses in KurlaA large crane collapsed on houses in Mumbai's Kurla East early Friday morning. This incident left more than ten people injured and required...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
These large-, mid- and small-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsOver the next few trading sessions, the direction of the Nifty and Sensex will be determined by two things. One is, of course, the US-Iran ...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
Apartment owners can't stop residents of another housing society from using common amenities if sale deed allows it, rules Karnataka HCApartment owners have no exclusive rights over common amenities if they signed sale deed containing a clause giving consent to sharing them...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 29%It is good to set expectations from the market. It helps reduce volatility-related anxiety. For now, ignore what is happening to the Nifty ...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
Pompeii remained frozen in time for nearly 1,700 years. It was discovered by a Spanish engineer looking for ancient treasures in 1748The unearthing of Pompeii in 1748 unveiled a Roman city encased in volcanic ash, granting a unique glimpse into the lives and customs of an...
14 Aug, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Stocks in news: Indigo Paints, LG Electronics India, Tata Motors PV, Honasa Consumer, Ashok Leyland, PhysicswallahIndian equity markets saw a decline on Thursday, August 13, with the Nifty 50 closing lower. Persistent Middle East tensions and a stronger...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
Delhi Master Plan 2047 eyes 40 lakh homes, with small & affordable housing at its coreDelhi's Master Plan aims to build forty lakh new houses by 2047. The strategy prioritizes small-format affordable homes and rental housing ...
13 Aug, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
Manipur CM announces reopening of national highways to allow free movement, Imphal-Dimapur bus service to be resumedManipur's Chief Minister announced the immediate reopening of National Highways for all communities. The Imphal-Dimapur bus service will al...
08 Aug, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
A battleship-shaped Japanese island was more than 17 times as densely populated as Tokyo in 1959; now it’s a ghost town you can’t explore aloneOnce alive with the bustle of over 5,000 residents, Hashima Island was a coal-mining powerhouse, renowned for its remarkable density and un...
08 Aug, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Homebuyers lose stilt parking case: Maharashtra court explains why builder's allotment was invalidHousing society prevented homebuyers from using their stilt parking spaces given by builder as it was given after registration of society; ...
06 Aug, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
Senior citizen fined for parking in open space wins relief; Maharashtra court orders housing society to allot a convenient parking spotSenior citizen allotted inconvenient parking spot by builder in 2011 leading her to park car in open space; Housing society levied penalty ...
04 Aug, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Can housing societies charge separately for facilities like gyms or swimming pools in addition to maintenance fees? Know what the law saysAre housing societies allowed to impose user charges for facilities like gyms or swimming pools separately from maintenance? Know what the ...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
Can housing societies deny common facilities to smaller flats because of lower maintenance fees? Know what the law saysCan a housing society stop access to common facilities by residents of smaller flats on the ground of smaller maintenance? Know what the la...
01 Aug, 2026, 01.09 PM IST