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Delhi CM Orders MCD to Identify Illegal Constructions Post-Saket

Rekha Gupta NEW DELHI: Following the recent Saket building collapse, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has instructed the MCD to compile a report on all illegal constructions throughout the city, officials reported on Tuesday. A multi-storey structure in Saidulajab area of Saket collapsed last week, resulting in six fatalities. The building accommodated a coaching institute, cafes, and offices, while construction was reportedly ongoing on the top floor at the time of the incident. “The Chief Minister has issued strict orders to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to conduct a thorough survey of buildings and pinpoint irregularities,” stated a senior official.…

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Delhi: MCD Marks 4,766 Unauthorised Buildings; 22 Demolished

NEW DELHI: In 2025, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi identified 4,766 unauthorized constructions across the city and issued 3,989 demolition orders, as per official reports. The civic body disclosed that demolition or sealing actions were undertaken against 3,294 properties under the provisions of the Delhi Municipal Corporation (DMC) Act. Of those, 22 structures were completely demolished, 2,249 were partially demolished, and 1,023 properties were sealed. This data pertains to properties that were formally booked by the civic body for unauthorized construction or violations of approved building plans and regulations. According to Section 343 of the DMC Act, the Municipal Corporation…

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Noida: Societies face higher upkeep costs due to wage hike

NOIDA: With rising costs across various sectors, your monthly maintenance bill is likely on the verge of an increase. This surge is unrelated to the US-Iran conflict, but stems from the recently enacted labour code. Many condominiums and gated communities in the NCR are currently revising their maintenance budgets due to the higher minimum wages mandated by this new legislation. Society managers estimate that the bill could rise by approximately 20-30%, contingent on the type of employed staff. In most communities, labor costs — including security, housekeeping, horticulture staff, electricians, plumbers, and lift operators — account for 70-85% of the…

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Dalmandi Drive Progresses: 112 Buildings Demolished in Varanasi

Representative AI image VARANASI: The demolition of structures for the Dalmandi road-widening project has resumed following a pause during Bakrid, with over 112 buildings now demolished. A total of 187 structures have been earmarked for removal as part of the initiative aimed at improving access to Kashi Vishwanath Dham from the Naisadak junction along the Lahurabir-Godowlia road. Currently, demolition work is ongoing at 14 additional buildings, while discussions are in progress with the management of six mosques located in the project’s alignment. On Sunday, PWD Executive Engineer KK Singh stated that the demolition count exceeded 100 as of Saturday and…

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Gurugram: Missing Links Force 7 km Detour for Vatika Commuters

File Photo GURUGRAM: Over ten years since the launch of Vatika India Next township, two segments of a planned sector road—50m and 15m—remain unfinished, affecting connectivity for around 10,000 families. Residents reported that these gaps are part of a planned 24-meter-wide sector road and have been incomplete since they moved to the township in 2013, due to pending land acquisition. While the unfinished sections are relatively short, their absence has hindered the overall functionality of the road network. “This road is crucial for accessing the Dwarka Expressway and our daily commute,” said Pradip Rahi, president of the Vatika G21 Residents’…

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Ulhasnagar Prepares for Rain with 283 Risky Buildings

The Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation has conducted a pre-monsoon survey that uncovered 283 hazardous buildings throughout the city. Out of these, six have been labeled as extremely dangerous and uninhabitable, leading to prompt evacuation efforts by civic authorities to avert any disasters during the monsoon season. The survey results are alarming: 34 buildings are earmarked for evacuation and significant repairs, while 227 require urgent attention, leaving only 16 buildings categorized as needing minor repairs. Adding to the concern, 144 buildings lack structural audit reports, which hampers the officials’ understanding of the safety and stability of numerous aging structures. A detailed breakdown…

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Hyderabad Faces Severe Groundwater Crisis: Report Reveals

Representative AI image HYDERABAD: Hyderabad has become India’s most severely affected metro in terms of groundwater depletion, according to the Dynamic Groundwater Resource Assessment Report 2025 published by the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti. It surpasses even Delhi and Mumbai, which are larger urban centers. Within Greater Hyderabad, 26 mandals and tehsils—areas which include parts of Rangareddy and Medchal-Malkajgiri districts—are categorized as “critical” or “over-exploited” in groundwater extraction, the highest of any major Indian city. For comparison, Delhi has 21 such units despite a population of 3.3 crore, nearly three times that of Hyderabad. Bengaluru, a city similar in size,…

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Dust and Waste Discovered in Ghaziabad Inspection Drive

NEW DELHI: An inspection by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) revealed twenty-four instances of noticeable road dust and accumulation of construction and demolition waste in various locations across Ghaziabad on Wednesday. The assessment identified shortcomings in regular street sweeping operations, dust suppression efforts, and the proper handling and disposal of construction debris in certain areas. “The commission has instructed the relevant authorities to enhance dust mitigation strategies, including regular mechanized sweeping, targeted water sprinkling, and timely removal of accumulated debris,” an official stated. The inspection, conducted by ten flying squad teams, focused on assessing visible road dust levels…

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Maharashtra Cabinet Waives ₹637 Crore in Fees for Nagpur Project

NAGPUR: The Maharashtra cabinet has approved a full waiver on stamp duty and registration charges for land acquisitions related to the New Nagpur Business District and New Outer Ring Road projects. This decision is anticipated to expedite the implementation of these significant infrastructure initiatives in the Nagpur district. The resolution was passed during a cabinet meeting presided over by CM Devendra Fadnavis, which stated that private land necessary for these projects will be acquired via direct purchases and negotiations with landowners. As per government reports, stamp duty and registration fees for land transactions linked to these projects amount to approximately…

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Residents demand Kirti Nagar-Palam metro extension to Dwarka Expressway

GURUGRAM: Residents in newly developed sectors of Gurgaon and Dwarka, Delhi, are advocating for the proposed Kirti Nagar-Palam Metro corridor to be extended to include Dwarka and the Dwarka Expressway. They cite increasing traffic congestion and inadequate public transport options connecting the two areas. A joint delegation from the Dwarka Forum and the Dwarka Expressway Gurugram Development Association (DXP-GDA) met with West Delhi MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat, presenting their request for improved metro and bus services for commuters traveling between these regions. Earlier this month, the Delhi government approved a new 9.9-km metro line connecting Palam and Kirti Nagar, which will…