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Haryana RERA Gurugram Bench Resolves All Cases by 2024

NEW DELHI: The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA), Gurugram bench, has successfully cleared all pending complaints filed up to 2024, eliminating a backlog of over 2,100 cases, as stated in an official release. As of March 31, 2025, there were 2,174 pending cases, including complaints dating back to 2018. These have now been resolved, leaving only cases filed in 2025 and later for review. The caseload included 1,060 cases from 2024, 654 from 2023, and 333 from 2022, with fewer complaints from earlier years. During 2025, the authority resolved 5,024 complaints, providing relief measures such as refunds or compensation…

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ED Raids Seven Properties Linked to Kolkata’s Merlin Group

KOLKATA | NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at the premises of Kolkata-based real estate firm Merlin Group and its promoters on Wednesday as part of a money laundering inquiry, officials confirmed. Approximately seven locations connected to the company and its promoters, Sushil Mohta and Saket Mohta, were raided under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). A response from Merlin Group regarding the searches is still pending. The promoters and the company are under scrutiny by the federal agency for allegedly fabricating a “false” chain of title with “forged” documents, which has raised land grabbing allegations. This…

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Kolhapur Committee Voices Concerns on Third Development Plan Draft

KOLHAPUR: On Tuesday evening, the Kolhapur City Civic Action Committee convened with the deputy director of the town planning department regarding the draft of the municipal corporation’s third development plan. The committee expressed concerns, claiming the plan has become focused solely on imposing and lifting reservations. Committee members highlighted a troubling trend: as the city’s population and vehicle count have surged, the availability of essential community spaces—such as gardens, playgrounds, schools, parking lots, and open areas—has diminished. They pointed out that the second revised development plan for the Kolhapur Municipal Corporation (KMC) was valid from 1911 to 2011, yet the…

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India’s Role in Shaping the Future of Global Education

Annual Education Summit 2026 India finds itself at a pivotal juncture in global education, benefiting from a demographic advantage, growing digital infrastructure, and ambitious policy directives. The nation is not only focused on educating its own populace but is also positioning itself as a significant contributor to global learning. By 2035, India aims to attain a 50% Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education, accommodating nearly 26 million additional students over the next decade. This effort signals a substantial transformation in the educational landscape. Enhancing Access Without Sacrificing Quality: The challenge lies not just in enrolling more students, but in…

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Ranchi Civic Body Takes Aim at Illegal Businesses in Homes

RANCHI: The Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has launched a city-wide initiative to address the illegal operation of commercial establishments within residential properties in Jharkhand State Housing Board (JSHB) colonies. This includes door-to-door surveys and the cancellation of trade licenses, following directives related to Supreme Court land use regulations. Eight enforcement teams have been assigned to inspect areas such as Harmu, Bariatu, and Argora, where significant illegal commercial activities have been reported, despite land allotment norms favoring residential use. Officials confirmed that this enforcement drive commenced this week and will be executed in phases. Deputy Municipal Commissioner Gautam Prasad Sahu stated,…

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RBI Holds Policy Rate at 5.25% Amid Inflation Concerns

File Photo MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced on Wednesday that it will maintain the current interest rates amid expectations of a global recovery influenced by the recent ceasefire in the US/Israel-Iran conflict, which has lasted for six weeks. This policy decision follows a prolonged conflict in West Asia that has interrupted energy supplies, increased crude oil prices, and created both fiscal and inflationary pressures for nations like India that rely heavily on imports. This marks the first monetary policy review following the government’s new inflation target announcement for the RBI last month, instructing it to keep retail…

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Mangaluru to Build C&D Waste Unit at Pachanady

Representative AI image MANGALURU: The rampant dumping of construction and demolition (C&D) waste in vacant lots and rivers continues in the city. In response, the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) is considering reserving land at Pachanady for effective C&D waste management. To curb violations, MCC officials have convened multiple meetings and agreed to establish a facility at the Pachanady dump yard for C&D waste management. Builders will be required to pay a fee for using this facility. In addition, the MCC plans to implement strict penalties to deter C&D waste dumping in public spaces. DC Darshan HV, who oversees the MCC,…

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MP Cabinet OKs ₹590 Cr for Ujjain’s New Airstrip

Representative AI image BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh cabinet, under CM Mohan Yadav, has sanctioned Rs 590 crore for the acquisition of 437.5 acres to establish an airstrip in Ujjain, which will accommodate Airbus A320 aircraft in preparation for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela in 2028. Minister for MSME, Chaitanya Kashyap, stated that this initiative will proceed under the Centre’s RCS-UDAN scheme, with the state providing land to the Airports Authority of India for airstrip expansion. The cabinet has also approved several development projects across irrigation, education, forest conservation, and financial management, with a cumulative budget exceeding Rs 15,000 crore. Among the…

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NGT Rejects Telangana’s Future City Project, Seeks Responses

HYDERABAD: The National Green Tribunal’s southern zone bench in Chennai has declined to issue a stay on the Telangana government’s Future City Project on the outskirts of Hyderabad. The bench stated that no interim orders could be made without hearing from all parties involved and without official responses submitted. The Future City Development Authority (FCDA) and the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEFCC) have been instructed to provide formal responses by June 9 for further deliberation. The order came during proceedings initiated by Hyderabad-based environmentalist Dr. Dhonthi Narsimha Reddy, who claims that the government is engaging in…

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Revised TOD Rules Open 207 sq km for High-Density Housing in Delhi

Representative AI Image NEW DELHI: The government has released updated regulations for Transit Oriented Development (TOD) as part of Delhi’s Master Plan 2021. This initiative aims to encourage high-density, mixed-use development and enhance the availability of affordable housing along metro and transit corridors. The revised policy encompasses approximately 207 sq km within a 500-metre radius of metro corridors and key transit nodes, including RRTS and railway stations. Significantly, this is the first time around 80 sq km of land, including land pooling areas, low-density residential zones, and unauthorized colonies, has been included under TOD. According to the new norms, developers…