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Trial Run Completed on 5km Stretch of Indore Metro Phase II

INDORE: A successful trial run for the second phase of the metro rail was conducted in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on Friday, according to an official from the Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL). The metro was tested at a speed of 5-10 km/h over a nearly 5-km stretch between Super Corridor No. 3 and MR-10 stations. This stretch is part of the 17.50-km priority corridor connecting Gandhi Nagar and Radisson Square stations. Commercial operations have already begun on a 6-km section between Gandhi Nagar and Super Corridor station No. 3 as part of the first phase. Before commencing commercial…

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Union Minister Criticizes Haryana for Gurugram Metro Delay

GURUGRAM: Union minister and Gurgaon MP Rao Inderjit Singh criticized the state government on Thursday for delaying the commencement of the new metro line, insisting on the need for accountability and responsibility in the matter. Speaking in Gurgaon, Inderjit pointed out that the foundation stone for the project was laid last year, with ‘bhoomi pujan’ taking place this month. “I hope it doesn’t take another 1.5 years to begin work,” he stated. He mentioned that he has been advocating for the new metro corridor connecting Millennium City Centre to Cyber City since 2018. “I was told multiple times that the…

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Gurugram Bar Calls for Probe of Judge’s Order Before Retirement

GURUGRAM: The bar association of Gurgaon has lodged a complaint with the Punjab and Haryana High Court against a recently retired city court judge, alleging that he ruled in favor of a prominent local developer in a land dispute case. The association contends that the judge’s decision grossly violated the principles of judicial integrity, impartiality, and dignity expected from a member of the judiciary. In its complaint, the bar highlighted the rushed and seemingly orchestrated nature of the proceedings related to a case worth hundreds of crores, indicating potential personal interest or external pressure, which undermines the tenet of impartial…

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Bhopal Metro Rail Safety Review Begins September 24

BHOPAL: The inauguration of the Bhopal Metro is now in its final stages, with crucial inspections set to begin on September 24, as confirmed by officials from MPMRCL. Passenger services for the Bhopal Metro are tentatively expected to start in October. The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the Subhash Nagar Depot and rolling stock, a vital step toward receiving operational authorization. Following this, inspections of metro stations will take place, as per official announcements. On Thursday, MPMRCL Managing Director S. Krishna Chaitanya carried out an extensive inspection of the Subhash Nagar Depot in…

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No More Hurdles for Chingrighata Orange Line Work: HC

KOLKATA: The Calcutta High Court (HC) announced on Thursday that construction work at the Chingrighata crossing for the Orange Line project can proceed without further issues. This decision came during the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Upamanyu Bhattacharya, which sought urgent court intervention in response to delays in completing the 32km New Garia-Airport metro corridor. The project had been delayed since February 2 due to the lack of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Kolkata Police necessary for cordoning off a section of the busy EM Bypass crossing. State Advocate General Kishore Datta informed the HC…

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Haryana RERA Orders Sarv Realtors to Refund Buyer for Delay

GURUGRAM: More than eleven years after a couple purchased a 3BHK unit for ₹1.32 crore, the Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRera) has ordered a realtor to refund ₹41.6 lakh—approximately 37% of the total cost paid initially—along with 11.1% annual interest for failing to deliver possession of the flat at Supertech Hues, Sector 68. On September 9, HRera instructed Sarv Realtors Pvt Ltd to return this amount, including interest, to Anirudh and Manali Gowalkar, who filed their complaint with the authority in October 2020. The possession was delayed by at least seven years, according to the agreement. The order pointed…

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Thiruvananthapuram Metro Hit by New Route Alignment Delays

Representative image THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Thiruvananthapuram Metro Rail project faces another setback as a high-level meeting led by Chief Secretary A. Jayathilak did not reach an agreement on the route alignment. Stakeholders, including elected officials and senior administrators, emphasized the need for underground lines to protect the heritage sites and green spaces of the city. Currently, the proposed Metro line is set to stretch from Kazhakkoottam to Pappanamcode, passing through Karyavattom, Sreekaryam, Ulloor, Medical College, Pattom, PMG, Palayam, Statue, Overbridge, Thampanoor, Killipalam, Karamana, and Pappanamcode, covering a distance of 21 kilometers. During the latest meeting, various alternative alignments were proposed, with…

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Delhi: CBI Files FIR Against Signature View Builders, Officials

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: The CBI has filed an FIR against builders and officials from the DDA, alleging criminal conspiracy and negligence in maintaining quality and structural safety during the construction of the Signature View Apartments located in Mukherjee Nagar, North Delhi. The DDA had previously lodged a complaint regarding construction quality issues in the complex, which consists of 224 High-Income Group (HIG) and 112 Middle-Income Group (MIG) flats divided into three construction phases. According to the CBI, the use of substandard materials has rendered the buildings unsafe for habitation within just ten years of their…

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Telangana RERA Fines Sunrise Infra for Illegal Plot Sales

HYDERABAD: The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TG RERA) has imposed a fine of ₹25.8 lakh on Sunrise Infra Properties for promoting and selling plots in its Siri Vanam project without obtaining the required approvals. Following a complaint from a third party, TG RERA determined that the company was marketing agricultural land as farm plots, dividing them into layouts, and selling them without layout approval, land conversion, or project registration as mandated by the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act. Documentation such as registered sale deeds, marketing materials, and encumbrance certificates corroborated these violations. A show cause notice was issued…

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BNP Paribas India Leases 1.45 Lakh Sq Ft in Thane

Representative Image BNP Paribas India Solutions, the technology and operations division of the global banking group, has secured a long-term lease for a commercial office spanning 145,000 sq ft in Thane. This represents one of the largest office deals in the outskirts of India’s commercial hub. The leased office occupies the 11th and 12th floors of the Centaurus commercial tower, developed by Roma Builders, a subsidiary of the House of Hiranandani. The monthly rent for this space will be Rs 94.95 lakh, with a 4.75% annual rental escalation and a security deposit of Rs 8.50 crore. The lease starts on…