Mumbai News Desk

26 Feb 2026

The Bombay High Court has ordered a formal survey and demarcation of the University of Mumbai's Kalina campus land, instructing the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai to remove encroachments identified after the process. The university had challenged a slum rehabilitation plan, claiming slum dwellers had occupied land earmarked for institutional expansion. The court allowed the university to withdraw its petition while safeguarding its land rights. Past disputes involved developer appointments, revenue record issues, and interim project stays. Parties may still legally contest the demarcation.Read more

26 Feb 2026

The Jharkhand Real Estate Regulatory Authority (JRERA) has taken action against 904 developers who failed to submit mandatory quarterly progress reports for their registered projects. Out of 1,711 active projects in the state, more than half did not provide updates for the October-December quarter. JRERA has started issuing notices and will scrutinize submissions closely. Over the past two years, 193 builders were fined a total of INR 1.75 crore, while 304 project registrations were rejected for non compliance. The move underscores continued efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in the real estate sector.Read more

26 Feb 2026

Nayab Singh Saini, Chief Minister of Haryana, has underlined the importance of punctuality and high standards in the execution of state development works, following a meeting of the High-Powered Purchase Committee that finalised procurement decisions for more than 40 departments. Speaking at the meeting, he emphasised that development projects should be completed without negligence and in accordance with prescribed timelines to ensure that citizens benefit as intended. His remarks reinforce a consistent message from the state leadership about accelerating infrastructure delivery while maintaining quality, efficiency and accountability. The focus on timely completion and disciplined execution dovetails with broader efforts to enhance public infrastructure, civic amenities and governance outcomes across Haryana.Read more

Hyderabad News Desk

26 Feb 2026

A Hyderabad-based property developer has been accused of defrauding investors under a pre-launch housing scheme in Sangareddy district, according to police reports. The Cyberabad Economic Offences Wing has registered a criminal case against Bharathi Builders India and several of its senior executives for allegedly collecting investor funds without delivering the promised residential units. Complainants say the company marketed flats under an attractive pre-launch offer that guaranteed returns and timely completion, but the project failed to materialise and refund attempts were unsuccessful. Land ownership was reportedly transferred without buyers knowledge, affecting hundreds of investors who collectively paid millions of rupees. Police are examining documents and receipts to determine the extent of the alleged fraud as part of an ongoing investigation.Read more

25 Feb 2026

Rajasthan RERA has ruled that banks and financial institutions cannot claim ownership rights over flats booked by homebuyers before any loan was created. This decision came in the case of the Avalon Royal Park project in Bhiwadi, where over 700 flats were sold and around INR 300 crore was collected, yet the project remains largely incomplete. The authority clarified that insolvency proceedings do not prevent action against the builder's directors or the landowner. The ruling reinforces that mortgage charges created after allotment cannot override the rights of existing allottees and strengthens buyer protections under RERA.Read more

25 Feb 2026

The Odisha government has approved ten industrial projects with a total proposed investment of over INR 44,200 cr across renewable energy, semiconductors, cement, auto components and telecom infrastructure. The approvals were granted at a High-Level Clearance Authority meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The projects are expected to generate around 8,765 jobs across eight districts. Major proposals include a pumped storage hydropower project by the Adani Group and a semiconductor memory chip manufacturing plant in Khurda, strengthening the state's industrial and energy base.Read more

25 Feb 2026

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has directed the withdrawal of insolvency proceedings against real estate developer Mahagun (India) after it reached a settlement with financial creditor IDBI Trusteeship Services under an agreement signed earlier this month. The tribunal dismissed the insolvency petition and all pending applications, while allowing the creditor the option to revive proceedings if Mahagun fails to comply with settlement terms. The case arose from a default of INR 256.48 crore linked to non-convertible debentures issued for Mahagun's Manorialle project in Noida, which had faced legal and construction challenges.Read more

25 Feb 2026

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Mumbai Police has registered a case against two directors of Shah Housecon Pvt Ltd after a developer alleged he was cheated of around INR 5.15 crore in a slum rehabilitation project in Malad. The complainant claimed he was persuaded to fund the entire construction cost of an SRA scheme with the assurance that statutory approvals and tenant rehabilitation would be managed by the accused. Later, he found that the land belonged to a charitable trust and not the company, leading to a police complaint.Read more

25 Feb 2026

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has intensified oversight of stone crushing units in the Shivalik Hills region of Ropar district, Punjab, after identifying environmental violations. The tribunal directed the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) to close 13 non-compliant crushers, collect environmental compensation, and initiate criminal complaints against operators. Remaining units must be inspected, and their raw material sources verified according to 2025 regulations. The PPCB has three months to complete these actions and submit compliance reports. This step is part of broader efforts to protect fragile hill ecosystems and local communities.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

25 Feb 2026

Residents in Versova protested at Nana Nani Park against the planned removal of 530 trees for the Mumbai Coastal Road, including over 180 trees inside the park and 350 nearby. They said they had nurtured the trees for 25 years and filed formal objections against the clearance. While the BMC has promised to transplant some mature trees, locals remain doubtful due to low survival rates in previous attempts. The protest reflects concerns about balancing infrastructure development with environmental preservation and community well-being in urban areas.Read more