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Land supply, urban planning reforms critical for affordable housing, says NITI Aayog's Rajiv GaubaLand supply and urban planning reforms will be critical to expanding affordable housing in Indian cities, with states and municipal authori...
NTSE stalled since 2021: Parliamentary panel calls scheme's suspension a 'severe blow' to talent pipeline, flags financial approval delayThe National Talent Search Examination remains stalled since 2021, impacting gifted students. Parliamentary committee expresses dissatisfac...
PoJK poll violence: Neelum Valley resident killed in security firing as 2nd phase ends amid unrestA resident was killed when security forces allegedly opened fire on protesters in Athmuqam, during the second phase of legislative polls ma...
ADB okays $1.8 billion loans for urban reforms, rooftop solar pushThe urban programme will support implementation of the Urban Challenge Fund by strengthening urban institutions, improving integrated plann...
West Bengal rolls out investment push under new governmentWest Bengal has secured over Rs 28,000 crore in investment commitments recently. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is actively promoting indu...
Delhi Development Authority earns ₹1,020 crore from housing sales in Q1 FY27Sub city Narela emerged as the biggest contributor to this success, with 1,153 flats sold during the quarter, accounting for nearly 90% of ...
UK's Andy Burnham takes small-town regeneration to the national stage as PMAndy Burnham plans to revitalize UK town centers with public and private investment. He aims to pump-prime housing and transport to attract...
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Sandhu pitches clean, pollution-free industries to make Dwarka Asia's premier investment hubLieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu envisions Dwarka as Asia's premier investment destination. He advocates for a clean, pollution-fr...
India's middle class may have little room in the richer housing marketIndia's residential property market delivered one of its strongest first-half performances in over a decade, with home sales staying near r...
In Pakistan, not just living but dying too is getting more expensiveFuneral expenses in Rawalpindi are becoming unaffordable for many families. Low-income households now borrow money for burial rites and ser...
From red to blue to saffron: How Kolkata's buses have become political canvasesKolkata's government buses are undergoing a colour transformation, shifting from blue-and-white to saffron under the current administration...
Catch 'em before they fall: India's new climate safety netIndian cities face a dual threat of extreme heat and torrential monsoons, severely impacting informal workers. Traditional insurance and go...
Oman clarifies existing rules on foreign property ownershipOman's Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has clarified that recent residency law changes do not grant foreigners expanded property own...
Why clean land records are key to India's property marketStates are rapidly digitizing land records to streamline India's complex property market. This move aims to curb disputes, speed up transac...
Union Minsiter Sonowal inaugurates Goa's new Captain of Ports Terminal building, announces phase-I priority for Goa water metroUnion Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal, in Panaji on June 27, inaugurated Goa's new Captain of Ports Te...
West Bengal to scrap urban land ceiling act, finance minister Dasgupta saysWest Bengal's new BJP government is set to abolish the Urban Land Ceiling Act, a move long demanded by industries. This legislation, which ...
From export bans to price crashes: Why onion farmers need more than buffer stock purchasesRecent hikes in procurement price have provided little relief, according to stakeholders, as onion farmers argue that prices are still belo...
Prestige Group to launch 2 housing projects in Delhi-NCR this fiscal with potential revenue of Rs 7000 crorePrestige Estates is significantly expanding its presence in Delhi-NCR, planning two new housing projects this fiscal year with an estimated...
Affordable housing, rental expansion and RERA reforms set to define next growth phase in India's urban region: ReportIndia's housing sector is set for a major overhaul, driven by urbanization and policy shifts. A report highlights the urgent need for affor...
India taps World Bank, ADB for $2.5 billion infrastructure spendIndia is in talks with the World Bank and Asian Development Bank for substantial funding. This financial support aims to boost urban infras...