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Bengaluru invites global bids for revised 2041 master plan

BENGALURU: The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has initiated a global tender to develop the Revised Master Plan (RMP-2041), which aims to create a comprehensive vision for the city’s future. This decision follows the previous RMP-2031 being put on hold due to criticism over insufficient scientific foundation, inadequate stakeholder involvement, and failure to tackle the city’s rapid and unplanned growth. Interested bidders can submit proposals until September 30. BDA officials assert that the new plan will rectify past shortcomings and establish a robust framework for managing Bengaluru’s growing population, increasing traffic, and urban expansion. A high-tech 3D drone survey is currently…

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Pune Residents Demand Action Against Officials for Floodline Builds

Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: PUNE: Recent flooding along the banks of the Mula and Mutha rivers, particularly in areas like Ekta Nagari and the Rajput slums in Bopodi, has once again underscored the urgent need to clearly define the flood zones. Homeowners who invested in properties decades ago are now anxious about their investments, seeking accountability for permits issued for construction in flood-prone areas. Local inhabitants expressed frustration over conflicting views between local authorities, the irrigation department, and district administration regarding the proper delineation of flood risk areas. Residents argue, “If the flood zones had been…

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Chandigarh Admin Orders Firefighting System in Dhanas Colony

CHANDIGARH: Concerned about the lack of a firefighting system at the Dhanas Rehabilitation Colony, Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria has urged the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) to expedite its installation. The administrator expressed frustration over the delays and has instructed the CHB to take immediate action and report back within a month. Over 45,000 lives are at risk in the city’s largest rehabilitation colony, which has been without a firefighting system for 13 years. The colony contains 8,448 flats allocated to slum dwellers as part of a Government of India scheme, with residents moved in since 2013.…

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Hydraa Reclaims ₹400 Crore Prime Land in Madhapur

Representative image created by AI HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (Hydraa) reclaimed a valuable 16,000 sq yard (approximately 3.3 acres) parcel of land worth Rs 400 crore in the city’s prestigious IT corridor on Thursday, a decade after it was reportedly encroached upon by a businessman. Located near the Hitex arch in Madhapur, this plot had been illegally occupied by a private individual who built a restaurant on it and encroached upon an adjacent road with hoardings, according to officials. During a demolition operation on Thursday, the Hydraa team dismantled part of the eatery as well…

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Ludhiana body demolishes four illegal colonies, buildings

Representative image created by AI LUDHIANA: The Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA) has intensified its crackdown on illegal colonies with a demolition operation on Wednesday. This initiative led to the removal of four unauthorized colonies and one unapproved building in the villages of Mullanpur, Manakwal, and Dhandran. The operation dismantled illegal roads and constructions in these areas. Despite receiving warnings, developers continued their unlawful activities, prompting GLADA’s special team to act without opposition. GLADA chief administrator Sandeep Kumar stated that these enforcement actions are a crucial part of a larger strategy to prevent the spread of unauthorized colonies from…

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Urban India’s Data Revolution

India is undergoing one of the most significant urban transformations globally. With almost half its population projected to reside in cities by 2050 (according to UN data), the pressing question is not whether India can establish smarter cities, but rather how swiftly and effectively it can scale them. The Smart Cities Mission, initiated in 2015, has established a foundation by re-envisioning 100 cities with technology-integrated governance, improved infrastructure, and citizen-focused designs. A decade later, the vision is coming into clearer focus. Out of the 8,067 projects approved under the Mission, 94%, amounting to ₹1.64 lakh crore, are now complete. Each…

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Urbanizing Aravalis? Haryana Sets ‘Forest’ Definition for Laws

Representative Image GURUGRAM: Haryana’s government has officially defined “forest” for the first time, establishing a clearer framework for environmental laws that were previously uncertain. However, this definition is more restrictive than the Supreme Court’s guidance from a 1996 ruling, potentially excluding many areas that the same laws aim to protect. A notification issued on August 18 by the state’s forest, environment, and wildlife department states that land parcels of at least 5 hectares (equivalent to 10 football fields) or 2 hectares adjacent to designated forests, must have a canopy density of at least 40% to be labeled as ‘forest.’ This…

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India’s InvIT Market to Reach $258B by 2030: Knight Frank

NEW DELHI: India’s Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) are poised for significant growth, with asset management (AUM) expected to increase 3.5 times, reaching USD 258 billion by 2030, as revealed in a recent Knight Frank India study. Worldwide, there are over 1,000 listed Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and InvITs with a combined market capitalization of USD 3 trillion. By FY25, India’s InvITs are projected to manage USD 73.3 billion in AUM, nearly 3.5 times that of the country’s REITs. Together, InvITs and REITs represented USD 93.9 billion in FY25, a significant rise from USD 42.1 billion in FY20. Currently, with…

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Bihar CM Reviews Patna Metro Rail Project Construction

File Photo PATNA: On Tuesday, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited the construction site of the Patna Metro Rail Project. He instructed officials to speed up the construction process. According to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office, “During the visit, the CM assessed the Metro Terminal at Bariyarpur and reviewed the metro rail coaches, tracks, yard, power grid, and associated infrastructure.” The CM emphasized the need to expedite the project’s construction. Regular inspections are being conducted to ensure efficient progress on the construction work. During the inspection, the CM engaged with officials to discuss the current status of the…

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Nagpur’s New Plan in Progress; 90% of Old Plan Unused After 25 Years

NAGPUR: After a 25-year stretch, Nagpur is finally moving towards creating a new, comprehensive Development Plan (DP). Following its announcement on June 13, the civic body has collected 43 suggestions from residents before the August 13 deadline, with many calling for the removal of long-standing reservations blocking property development. “Notably, most requests come from landowners within the Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) in seven street schemes where plots have been inactive since the last DP in 2000,” reported a senior NMC official. The revised DP, required under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning (MRTP) Act, 1966, must be completed within six…