Dubai-based homebuyer cancels 2 Mumbai flats after long delay, but builder kept him waiting for refund and wanted to deduct charges: MahaREAT orders full refund + Rs 1.33 crore in interestDubai based homebuyers books two flats in Mumbai from Dubai office in Sheikh Zayed Road of Sion, Mumbai based builder; but builder delays p...
01 Sep, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
India tells arbitration court Indus order holds no waterIndia has rejected an award from the World Bank's Court of Arbitration concerning the Indus Waters Treaty. The Ministry of External Affairs...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
In 1995, North Dakota's Richland County SCD began monitoring Antelope Creek for bacteria. 10 years later, a watershed project tackled septic, livestock and farm sources to cut bacteriaAntelope Creek and Wild Rice River saw reduced bacteria levels after conservation efforts. Best management practices addressed animal feedi...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
Buying a house in a big gated society? Check these 4 key things before your dream home turns into a nightmareIndia’s cities cannot accommodate their rapidly growing urban populations without greater density. The trend towards large residential proj...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
A 1994 study placed tire reefs in concrete canals in California and Arizona; invertebrate densities tripled, and fish densities rose 20-fold near reefsConcrete canals, while conserving water, harmed aquatic ecosystems. Researchers tested old tires to create habitats for canal wildlife. Inv...
30 Aug, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Jammu to spruce up over 200 blocks, 5,000 flats in migrant campsJammu migrant camps will soon see major repair and renovation works. Over 200 building blocks and 5,000 flats will be renovated for migrant...
30 Aug, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Divya Mittal IAS resignation reason: Why 2013-batch officer quit after 13 years in civil service in UPIAS officer Divya Mittal, a 2013-batch officer, has resigned from the Indian Administrative Service after nearly 13 years. In an emotional ...
30 Aug, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Attempt to deprive Pak of its share of Indus water will have 'profound consequences': Dy PM DarPakistan warns of profound regional security consequences if its treaty waters are withheld. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar stated the iss...
29 Aug, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
₹29K rent in Noida: Woman shows her semi-furnished flat with swimming pool, gym and other amenitiesIn Noida, a local resident listed her semi-furnished apartment for rent at ₹29,000 per month, igniting spirited discussions online about re...
29 Aug, 2026, 07.51 AM IST
India's firm stance holds as Pakistan pleads internationally over Indus Waters Treaty suspensionPakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has appealed to the international community over India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, warning...
29 Aug, 2026, 06.40 AM IST
In 1996, New York flagged Upper Tonawanda Creek as a water-supply concern. 16 years later, NYSDEC removed it from the impaired list after farm BMPs improved water qualityNew York's Tonawanda Creek was once impaired by agricultural pollution. Farmers implemented best management practices to reduce soil erosio...
29 Aug, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
For 100 years, 700-pound rocks seemed to move on their own in California's Death Valley. In 2013, scientists finally saw the strange force that was pushing themFor nearly a century, massive rocks weighing up to 700 pounds appeared to move across California’s Death Valley without any visible force b...
28 Aug, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
Bihar braces for floods as Nepal rains push rivers above danger markBihar faces significant flood threats as river water levels continue to rise. Heavy rainfall and flash floods in Nepal have caused major ri...
28 Aug, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
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
If I sell my property jointly owned with my wife, can I buy the new one in my name for LTCG tax exemption?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I jointly own a property with my wife, although it was funded entirely by me. If I sell this property, is it nece...
25 Aug, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
Pakistan minister warns India could 'weaponise' Indus Water Treaty, fears conflictPakistan's Ahsan Iqbal expressed concerns over India potentially weaponising the Indus Water Treaty. He hoped for restraint to prevent futu...
23 Aug, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Who pays for repair of leakage from a neighbour's bathroom? Maharashtra co-op court clarifies housing society's liabilityLeakage in concealed plumbing lines of 1st floor bathroom led to ground floor residents facing water leakage; Maharashtra court rules housi...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.20 PM IST