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Goldman Sachs has agreed to acquire commercial real estate investor LCN Capital Partners in a transaction valued at up to USD 410 million. The deal includes around USD 260 million in upfront consideration and a further USD 150 million linked to future performance targets and service commitments, with about 80% of the total consideration to be paid in stock. LCN specialises in sale-leaseback and net-lease investments and was founded in 2011. The acquisition will expand Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s private real estate platform and strengthen its offerings for insurance, institutional and wealth management clients.Read more

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Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has highlighted the condition of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, saying the road has remained pothole-free nearly 27 years after it was constructed during his tenure as Maharashtra's PWD minister. His comments came amid criticism over damage near the recently completed Missing Link project on the same corridor. Gadkari clarified that the affected Missing Link was a Maharashtra government project and called for greater use of technology to identify road defects before they become major problems. He also stressed the need for infrastructure planning based on long-term requirements rather than immediate needs.Read more

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The Haryana government has clarified that its 100% stamp duty exemption for lifetime transfers of immovable property within a family also covers grandchildren through daughters. The clarification addresses an ambiguity in the Hindi version of a 2014 notification, which referred specifically to grandchildren through sons. The Revenue and Disaster Management Department has now made it clear that daughters’ children are equally eligible for the exemption. The move is expected to remove confusion at sub-registrar offices and allow families to transfer property to grandchildren through daughters without stamp duty disputes or unnecessary procedural delays.Read more

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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's General Body has approved a change in land-use reservation for the Neville D'Souza Football Ground at Bandra Reclamation, converting the 8,450 square metre plot from a "Sports Ground and Playground" to an "Exhibition Centre." The proposal, initiated by land owner MHADA and cleared by the civic body's Improvements Committee in June, has drawn opposition from Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and the football community, who argue the ground is Mumbai's last major dedicated football venue. The plan now requires state government clearance.Read more

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Rexford Industrial Realty has agreed to sell a portfolio of 22 industrial properties to an affiliate of EQT Real Estate for about USD 1.2 billion as part of its previously announced USD 2 billion portfolio realignment programme. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the third quarter, subject to customary closing conditions. Rexford plans to use the net proceeds for its capital allocation priorities, including debt repayment, share repurchases and development projects. The Los Angeles-based REIT owns and operates industrial properties across infill Southern California and has reaffirmed its 2026 forecast.Read more

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The Bombay High Court has directed the Mumbai Suburban district administration to remove encroachments around the Charkop natural pond in Kandivali (West) without showing favour to any person, and to complete the exercise within six weeks after 30 September 2026. The order came after the district collector filed an affidavit outlining joint inspections and statutory notices issued to encroachers. The court, which had earlier warned it could seek the collector's transfer over delayed action, said it would closely monitor compliance to ensure the process was not reduced to a mere formality.Read more

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The Maharashtra government has approved the Metro Line 13 project, which will connect Mira-Bhayandar with Vasai-Virar through a 25.03-km corridor in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The INR 17,724.99 crore project will have 16 stations, with both elevated and underground sections, along with an integrated road-and-metro bridge over Vasai Creek. The government has also approved a revised INR 10,502.36 crore cost for the eastern expansion of the Pune Ring Road. The two projects are aimed at improving regional connectivity, easing road congestion and creating stronger links between residential, commercial, industrial and logistics areas.Read more

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The Delhi government has announced plans to redevelop three residential colonies, Gulabi Bagh, Bahapur and Kalyanwas, into high-rise buildings to house government officials. Public Works Department Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh confirmed that existing flats at the three locations will be demolished and replaced with multi-storeyed housing, developed in line with the government's Transit-Oriented Development policy. Officials disclosed the plan on Monday, though further details on timelines, unit numbers and construction costs are yet to be released.Read more

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State-owned NBCC has approached the Supreme Court seeking exemption from certain statutory requirements under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, to facilitate the completion of 16 stalled housing projects of debt-ridden Supertech Ltd. The apex court has agreed to hear the plea and sought responses from the Centre and former Supertech director Ram Kishor Arora. The projects, spread across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana and Karnataka, comprise nearly 50,000 housing units, with around 27,000 homebuyers awaiting possession. NBCC’s request follows the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal’s refusal to grant a RERA waiver in May. The Supreme Court will consider the matter on September 24. The projects entered insolvency proceedings following a Section 7 application by Union Bank of India in 2021.Read more

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India's urban landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past few decades. As textile mills, manufacturing plants, industrial estates and dockyards shut down or relocated, thousands of acres of land in prime city locations became available for redevelopment. What were once centres of production have gradually evolved into luxury residences, commercial districts and lifestyle destinations. These projects have not only reshaped city skylines but also redefined property values and urban living. Here are ten Indian cities where industrial land was transformed into some of the country's most sought-after real estate.Read more

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PSP Swiss Property has confirmed its 2026 EBITDA guidance of CHF 335 million after reporting a stronger first-half performance. Rental income remained broadly stable at CHF 174 million, while net income excluding gains and losses on real estate investments rose 40.1% to CHF 149.7 million. The company’s real estate portfolio was valued at CHF 10.2 billion at the end of the first half. PSP Swiss Property also acquired a Zurich property for CHF 75 million, with a potential earn-out of up to CHF 5 million. Moody’s has upgraded the company’s rating to A2 from A3.Read more

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TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks plans to invest INR 1,000 crore in upcoming industrial and logistics projects across Tamil Nadu. The company has signed an initial agreement with the state government as part of the VETTRI Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave 2026. The investment is expected to create around 1,500 jobs and add to the state's industrial and logistics infrastructure. Tamil Nadu is already an important market for TVS ILP, with 10 industrial and logistics parks operating across the state and serving companies in sectors including e-commerce, automobiles, FMCG and FMCD.Read more

5 hours ago

Axis Bank has opened 50 new branches across eight states, expanding its banking network across urban, semi-urban and rural markets. The new branches will provide banking services along with ATMs, doorstep banking, accessible infrastructure and regional language support. Separately, Abakkus Mutual Fund has crossed INR 10,000 crore in assets under management within a year of launching its first scheme, with more than 1.91 lakh investors. YES Bank has also introduced a credit card aimed at young salaried women, while J&K Bank has partnered with HDFC Life to expand its life insurance offerings.Read more

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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has advised homebuyers and property investors to verify RERA registration, statutory approvals, title documents, land records and encumbrance details before making payments for real estate transactions. The agency has also asked buyers to report builders who refuse to provide registration or project documents, demand cash, delay registered documents or fail to refund money. The advisory was issued in connection with the ED’s provisional attachment of assets worth INR 129.80 crore belonging to an Ahmedabad-based real estate company and its promoters in an alleged homebuyers’ fraud case. The agency cautioned buyers against relying on oral assurances from brokers, booking forms or notarised papers, and advised them to insist on formal agreements for sale or registered sale deeds.Read more

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Montea has signed a long-term lease agreement with Chinese e-commerce company JD.com for approximately 50,000 square metres of logistics space in Willebroek, Belgium. The site, located between Antwerp and Brussels, will become JD.com’s new Belgian logistics hub. The property was previously used as a logistics hub by Decathlon and is positioned in an important logistics corridor serving the Benelux region. The agreement comes as e-commerce continues to support demand for strategically located logistics facilities, particularly those offering access to major urban markets and transport connections.Read more

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A service lane along the Delhi-Jaipur Highway in Gurugram will remain closed for nearly two months from August 18 to facilitate construction of a reinforced cement concrete stormwater drain. The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) is undertaking the work along the highway and sectors 76 to 80 to improve drainage and address waterlogging concerns. The closure is expected to affect local traffic movement, particularly commuters using the service road. Authorities have advised motorists to follow traffic directions and use alternative routes where necessary while the drainage infrastructure is being constructed.Read more

7 hours ago

The Supreme Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to examine all six allegations of alleged dubious transactions involving Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd (IHFL), now known as Sammaan Capital Ltd, and related entities. The court said the CBI must independently examine five allegations already looked into by the Delhi Police Economic Offences Wing (EOW), while a Mumbai special court will consider the agency’s request to investigate the sixth allegation involving the alleged routing of INR 1,575 crore. The case relates to allegations including suspicious loans, fund diversion, share-price manipulation and loan evergreening.Read more

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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed an underground pedestrian vestibule costing approximately INR 702.44 crore to connect the Mahalaxmi Racecourse and Science Centre Metro station area with the Coastal Road and Worli Promenade. The proposal, now before the Standing Committee, designates the BMC as primary funding agency while the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Corporation (MMRCL) will implement the project. The Congress party has questioned the funding structure, citing the civic body's existing financial liabilities.Read more

8 hours ago

Global investment firm Bain Capital has sold a 5.64% unitholding in Bengaluru-based Embassy Office Parks REIT for INR 2,325.28 crore through open market transactions. The transaction involved 5,34,51,142 units sold by Bain Capital affiliate APAC Company XXIII Ltd at prices ranging from INR 435.01 to INR 435.05 per unit. The sale comes as Embassy REIT plans to acquire 10–12 million sq ft of office space over the next three to four years while developing another 6.2 million sq ft at a cost of INR 3,500 crore. The REIT operates more than 52 million sq ft across five major office markets. Its first-quarter FY2027 net operating income rose 17% year-on-year to INR 1,020 crore, while revenue from operations increased 17% to INR 1,241 crore.Read more

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The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has introduced a one-time settlement (OTS) scheme to recover outstanding house, water and sewerage taxes from 2,24,749 buildings across eight zones of the city. The dues total around INR 1,500.76 crore, including INR 724.76 crore in arrears, INR 497.41 crore in pending dues and INR 278.58 crore in interest. The scheme, which began on August 15, offers a 100% waiver on accumulated interest and surcharges for eligible residential, non-residential and government properties with dues outstanding as of April 1, 2026. Applications can be filed online or offline until November 14, while the scheme will remain operational until December 15. Taxpayers with dues exceeding INR 1 lakh can pay the amount in three instalments.Read more

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The Kerala government will lease 18.16 acres of land on an island near Kochi city to Cochin Shipyard for a ship block building project involving an investment of around INR 5,000 crore. The project is expected to create about 2,000 direct jobs and generate additional indirect employment. The state will receive an annual lease amount of INR 1.45 crore, which will rise to around INR 1.70 crore including GST. The proposal, which had remained pending for some time, was cleared after discussions with Cochin Shipyard. The project is also expected to support Kerala’s shipbuilding sector and attract further investment.Read more

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Pune’s expanding Metro network and the proposed High Capacity Mass Transit Route (HCMTR) are being planned together at more than 20 points where the two elevated transport corridors will intersect. Under the proposed arrangement, the Metro viaduct will pass above the HCMTR road, allowing both systems to operate without requiring one corridor to be diverted. The coordination is part of efforts to integrate Pune’s major public transport and road infrastructure projects. The HCMTR, planned as an elevated six-lane corridor, is expected to improve citywide connectivity and reduce traffic congestion.Read more

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The Allahabad High Court has criticised the Uttar Pradesh government for taking possession of land belonging to the Shri Thakur Ram Jankiji deity at Sugriv Kila in Ayodhya, acquired for development around the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, without paying the agreed sale consideration. A sale deed for 1,512 square metres was executed in December 2023 for approximately INR 1.38 crore, but the court noted the state had taken possession while simultaneously disputing the deity's title to the land. The court described the sequence of events as appearing deliberately engineered to delay payment.Read more

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The National Highways Authority of India's rollout of Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) barrier-less tolling has led to a marked decline in electronic notices issued for unpaid tolls, as road users increasingly maintain active, sufficiently funded FASTags to avoid penalties. The system, first launched at Chorayasi toll plaza on NH-48 in Gujarat on 1 May 2026, has since been extended to plazas including Mundka Bakkarwala, Gharaunda, Daulatpura and Shahjahanpur, using ANPR camera technology to deduct tolls without requiring vehicles to stop.Read more

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Keemti Jewels, the lab-grown diamond jewellery brand founded by Armaan Kothari and backed by the Kothari Group, Nikhil Kamath and Kavin Shah, has opened 11 stores within four months of its launch. The brand is now targeting a network of 88 stores by December 2026 as it expands across metros and Tier 2 cities. Its retail presence currently spans Mumbai, Pune, Indore, Delhi and Gurgaon. Keemti is following an omnichannel model combining physical stores, e-commerce and marketplaces, while using the Kothari Group's manufacturing experience to offer certified lab-grown diamond jewellery through a direct-to-consumer model.Read more

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Aedifica NV is investing EUR 20 million in the development of two care homes in Finland as part of its continued expansion in European healthcare real estate. The projects are expected to generate an initial yield of more than 6.5%. Finland remains one of Aedifica’s key markets, with the company already holding a sizeable portfolio of care homes and other specialised healthcare properties in the country. The latest investment adds to a series of development projects announced by Aedifica in Finland this year, reflecting its focus on expanding its healthcare property portfolio through new developments.Read more

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The Master Plan of Delhi for 2047 proposes using the city's existing canals and drains to generate solar and hydro energy, as part of a broader push to increase renewable energy capacity. The plan also recommends expanding the agriculture-cum-solar farm scheme, installing solar panels on government and institutional buildings, and gradually shifting the power needs of public facilities such as metro stations, airports, railway stations and bus depots to renewable sources. The proposal also includes underground power transmission networks across Delhi, with land pooling areas to be prioritised.Read more

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Hyatt-affiliated luxury hospitality firm Juniper Hotels has outlined an expansion plan involving capital expenditure of approximately INR 2,000 crore, aimed at nearly doubling its room inventory from around 1,836 keys to 4,000 keys by FY31. The growth strategy combines greenfield developments in Bengaluru, Guwahati and Kaziranga, a leasehold hotel project in Delhi's Dwarka, and selective acquisitions, including a potential buyout of the distressed JW Marriott Bengaluru through the insolvency resolution process. The company also plans new brand tie-ups to diversify its premium hospitality portfolio.Read more

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Ayala Corporation has purchased 600,000 common shares of Ayala Land Inc. at an average price of 15.180 Philippine pesos per share, according to a Reuters report. The transaction increases Ayala Corporation's holding in its real estate subsidiary, although the latest transaction alone represents a relatively small addition to its overall stake. Ayala Land is one of the Philippines' largest property developers, with operations spanning residential and commercial development, estates, offices, retail, hotels and other real estate businesses. Ayala Corporation remained the company's controlling shareholder, with an effective ownership of 51.85% as of the end of 2024.Read more

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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has expanded the online FASTag Local Pass facility to 121 toll plazas across the country, allowing eligible commuters to apply for monthly passes through the Rajmargyatra Mobile App. The facility removes the need to visit toll plazas physically or submit documents manually. Commuters living within 20 km of an eligible toll plaza can apply online, with their residential address and vehicle details verified through DigiLocker, VAHAN and GIS-based checks. The initiative is aimed at making local toll travel more convenient while improving transparency and efficiency in toll operations.Read more

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Hyderabad-based Active.in is targeting a turnover of INR 250 crore in financial year 2026-27, following revenue of INR 187 crore in the previous financial year. The company plans to add 15 franchise outlets across South India and Bhubaneswar over the next 12–18 months as it expands its reach across residential, commercial and infrastructure markets. Its expansion plans include a new showroom in Bengaluru and a manufacturing facility in Karnataka. Active.in is also investing in powder coating, glass processing and surface coatings to strengthen its manufacturing capabilities and support its long-term goal of becoming an INR 1,000 crore business.Read more

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The Mithapur-Sipara stretch of Patna's Mithapur-Mahuli-Punpun elevated corridor is likely to open this month, completing the final missing link of the wider project connecting southern Patna to National Highway 30 and NH-22. Once operational, travel across the roughly nine-kilometre Mithapur-Mahuli stretch is expected to take seven to eight minutes, down from nearly an hour previously. The Bhupatipur-Punpun section of the corridor, built at a cost of around INR 1,105 crore, was inaugurated by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in mid-2025.Read more

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Manipal Health Enterprises will acquire the entire operations and assets of Kinder Women’s Hospital in Bengaluru for a cash consideration of INR 130 crore. The healthcare provider has signed a Business Transfer Agreement with Kindorama Healthcare Private Limited for the transaction, which covers the hospital in Doddanekundi. The deal does not involve any share acquisition. The addition of the hospital will strengthen Manipal Hospitals’ presence in Bengaluru’s Whitefield micro-market and expand its healthcare network and clinical capabilities in one of the city’s growing healthcare markets.Read more

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ReNew Energy Global Plc reported a 16% year-on-year increase in net profit to INR 595.3 crore in the April-June quarter of FY27, supported by higher revenue from power sales and its solar module and cell manufacturing business. Total revenue rose to INR 4,786.4 crore, while revenue from power sales increased to INR 2,674.9 crore. The company’s overall portfolio stood at 20.5 GW, including battery energy storage capacity, while commissioned capacity reached 13.1 GW before a subsequent addition of 466 MW. ReNew is also expanding its solar cell manufacturing capacity by another 4 GW.Read more

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The Tamil Nadu Registration Department has made its ‘Anywhere Registration’ system mandatory for the first sale of plots and flats from August 17, removing the requirement for buyers, builders and developers to visit Sub-Registrar Offices for these transactions. The first phase covers first-sale plot registrations by developers, along with the corresponding deposit of title deeds, and first-sale apartment registrations by builders with linked mortgage documents. Applicants must create dedicated portal logins, upload Aadhaar details, complete fingerprint or iris-based authentication, submit photographs and make payments online. The initiative is intended to reduce physical footfall at registration offices, improve transparency and distribute workloads more evenly. The state has also amended provisions under the Registration Act, 1908, to provide legal validity to digitally registered documents.Read more

19 Aug 2026

Four buildings in Gurugram’s DLF Phase III were sealed during an enforcement drive against unauthorised construction, illegal paying guest (PG) facilities, guest houses and encroachments. The Town and Country Planning Department also demolished unauthorised structures in a stilt parking area and cleared around 1.5 km of road right of way. In one building, around 500 square metres of parking space had been converted into rooms and other facilities. Officials said stilt areas cannot be enclosed or used for purposes beyond those permitted under building regulations.Read more

19 Aug 2026

Gujarat Cotex Ltd is expanding beyond its textile business by entering the infrastructure and real estate sectors through a new division, Prabhat Infratech. The division will undertake residential, commercial and apartment development projects, with an initial focus on Surat and emerging growth centres such as Dholera Smart City. The company said the diversification is aimed at creating additional long-term business platforms and revenue streams. The move will allow Gujarat Cotex to explore development opportunities in locations where infrastructure expansion and economic activity are expected to support demand for residential and commercial projects.Read more

19 Aug 2026

Haryana’s Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has rejected a representation by Advance India Projects Ltd (AIPL) seeking cancellation of the licence and developer change approvals for Oberoi Realty’s Three Sixty North project in Gurugram. In an order dated August 13, DTCP held that Licence No. 69 of 2025 and the June 2025 approval transferring development rights to Oberoi Realty remain legally valid. The decision follows directions from the Punjab and Haryana High Court to decide AIPL’s representation. With the DTCP order, restrictions on fresh allotments and creation of third-party rights have ceased to operate.Read more

19 Aug 2026

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is set to resume regular services between India and Scandinavia with five weekly non-stop flights connecting Mumbai and Copenhagen. The service, scheduled to begin in October, will be operated using a 226-seat Airbus A330 and will restore the airline’s direct presence in India after its earlier withdrawal from the market. SAS had initially planned to restart the route earlier this year, but its inaugural flight was forced to return to Copenhagen because the required final regulatory approval had not been secured. The renewed service is expected to improve direct connectivity for business and leisure travellers.Read more

19 Aug 2026

Canadian home sales increased for the fourth consecutive month in July, while home prices recorded their first monthly rise since late 2024, according to data from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). Sales rose 0.5% from the previous month, although they remained 5.3% lower than a year earlier on an unadjusted basis. CREA’s Home Price Index increased 0.1% month-on-month but was still down 3.3% year-on-year. New listings declined for a third straight month, bringing the market closer to its long-term balance between supply and demand.Read more

19 Aug 2026

Around 100 metres of an under-construction section of National Highway-53 in Kendrapara district, Odisha, caved in on Sunday following a week of incessant rainfall. The affected section is located near Nilachal Bazar under the Marshaghai police station limits and forms part of the ongoing rebuilding and widening of NH-53. Three trucks parked on the construction stretch fell into a ditch after the road gave way. No injuries or fatalities were reported because no drivers or helpers were inside the vehicles at the time. A senior official from the National Highways Authority of India’s (NHAI) Bhubaneswar Regional Office attributed the collapse to prolonged water stagnation caused by the sustained rainfall. The incident has raised concerns among local residents about the condition of the highway construction.Read more

19 Aug 2026

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has announced that the state government will purchase private land in areas where government, Gram Panchayat, wasteland or Gauchar land is insufficient, and provide residential plots free of cost to eligible rural families. The move is aimed at expanding the coverage of the state’s rural housing programme and ensuring that land shortages do not prevent eligible families from receiving plots to build homes. The announcement was made on August 15 as part of a wider package of rural housing and infrastructure measures.Read more

19 Aug 2026

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority has imposed a cumulative penalty of INR 12.5 crore on the contractor and consulting agencies working on Metro Line 9 following a safety lapse at the under-construction Medetiya Nagar station in Mira-Bhayandar. The incident occurred on Monday when granite stones fell from a foot-over bridge area into the barricaded construction zone during debris removal work. J Kumar Infraprojects, the primary contractor, was fined INR 10 crore, while sub-agencies Gajanan and Systra-CEG-General Consultant were penalised INR 1.5 crore and INR 1 crore respectively. No injuries were reported.Read more

19 Aug 2026

Around 1,500 people were evacuated from Aayakar Bhavan on Maharshi Karve Road in south Mumbai after a fire broke out in the Income Tax Department building on August 17. The blaze originated in the basement of the multi-storey government office, triggering a large-scale emergency response. Mumbai Fire Brigade personnel, along with police, BEST, ambulance services and civic officials, were deployed at the site. Firefighting and evacuation operations continued as authorities worked to contain the blaze and ensure the safety of people inside the building. No injuries were reported.Read more

19 Aug 2026

Germany recorded a nearly 14% year-on-year increase in permits for apartment construction in June, adding to signs that the country's property sector is gradually recovering from its prolonged downturn. Authorities approved permits for around 21,600 apartments during the month, about 2,600 more than a year earlier. The rise in permits is important for the construction industry as approvals provide an indication of future building activity. However, the recovery remains at an early stage, with housing officials noting that permit levels are still well below what Germany needs.Read more

19 Aug 2026

The Bombay High Court has directed Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to pay INR 5 lakh to Pune-based Gurunanak Dairy and Sweets after the regulator kept the shop’s licence suspended despite a subsequent inspection finding 98 per cent compliance. The court allowed the establishment to resume operations and criticised the FDA for continuing the suspension after the compliance report. The shop had approached the court claiming losses of INR 8.74 lakh following its closure in June. The court said the regulator’s food-safety objective was commendable but its action had gone beyond what was warranted.Read more

19 Aug 2026

The reopening of Mumbai’s Monorail is likely to be delayed further as the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) seeks additional safety checks and has yet to finalise an evacuation plan for passengers in case a train becomes stranded. The Chembur–Sant Gadge Maharaj Chowk corridor has remained shut for nearly a year and has already undergone safety testing and received clearance from the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety. However, MMRDA wants further inspection of the elevated corridor and additional safeguards before passenger services resume. The authority has not announced a revised reopening date.Read more

19 Aug 2026

Blue Dart Express is preparing to expand its presence in the e-commerce logistics market by introducing a cross-border delivery service aimed at enabling Indian online sellers to reach international customers. The company plans to launch the service in September, building on its existing domestic parcel network and international logistics capabilities. The initiative comes as India’s e-commerce ecosystem increasingly looks towards overseas markets and cross-border trade. Blue Dart expects the new offering to strengthen its position in international express logistics while helping businesses, particularly small and medium-sized sellers, access customers beyond India.Read more

19 Aug 2026

Skyline Builders Group Holding has acquired two gold and silver mineral properties in Nevada as it expands beyond its existing construction-focused business. The acquisitions include the early-stage Mill Creek gold exploration project and the past-producing Irwin gold and silver property. Mill Creek covers about 720 acres across 36 mining claims, while Irwin has recorded historical assays of up to 7.5 grams of gold and 96 grams of silver per tonne. The acquisitions come ahead of Skyline’s planned business combination with Cove Kaz Resources, which is focused on tungsten and critical mineral projects in Kazakhstan.Read more

19 Aug 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Punjab-cadre IAS officer Kanwal Preet Brar for questioning on August 18 as part of its money-laundering investigation into alleged irregularities linked to the Suntec City project in Mohali. The probe centres on the processing and approval of modified change of land use (CLU) permissions for the project. The ED is examining allegations that forged consent documents were used during the approval process. The project, spread across 108.58 acres, has already come under the agency’s investigation over alleged generation and concealment of proceeds of crime.Read more