Published on: Dec 11, 2025 05:56 am IST Maharashtra government will probe potential scams in Mhada tenders for dilapidated buildings and seeks Supreme Court's help to lift a stay on redevelopment laws AI Quick Read MUMBAI: Admitting to the prevalence of potential scam in tenders issued by Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (Mhada) to repair old and dilapidated buildings...

Ajit Pawar’s son Parth Pawar MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Wednesday, while hearing Pune-based real estate businesswoman Sheetal Tejwani’s pre-arrest bail plea in a second FIR against her in the controversial Pune land deal case, orally remarked that the Maharashtra deputy chief minister’s son is not named and asked if he was being protected while police were investigating others.The Economic...

Acting on the directions of UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria, the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) has begun the process of dividing a portion of land in Sector 53 into two pockets, with one proposed to be auctioned to a private developer. The move has triggered concerns among residents’ bodies, who say it violates the city’s master plan and undermines CHB’s core mandate. In a letter...

India’s retail mall segment is undergoing a structural shift, with Tier 2 cities rapidly emerging as strong performers, even as metros retain the majority of the organised shopping centre stock. Powered by rising incomes and aspirational spending, cities such as Chandigarh, Kochi, Visakhapatnam, and Surat are now seeing rentals that rival those of several Tier 1 markets, driven by surging demand and...

As the Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Uttar Pradesh Police’s special investigation team (SIT) to complete within two months its probe into excess payouts by the Noida authority in land compensation cases, officials said the revelations that triggered the inquiry had already forced a policy overhaul in the Authority’s compensation system. ₹7.28 crore in wrongful payouts. (HT Archive)"...

A Bengaluru couple’s Reddit post about searching for an apartment in the city’s outskirts has sparked a debate after they highlighted challenges such as long commutes, weak infrastructure, and prices of ₹1.5 crore or more even for compact units. Their experience has reignited discussion on whether older homes in central neighbourhoods offer better long-term value than new suburban projects.A...

Alia Bhatt captivated the Red Sea International Film Festival with a vintage-inspired Balmain gown, channeling old Hollywood glamour. Her sophisticated black dress, paired with elegant jewelry and subtle makeup, earned widespread admiration online. The actress's stunning appearance solidified her status as a Bollywood red-carpet icon, leaving fans in awe of her timeless style. Alia Bhatt lit up Day 7...

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed a special investigation team (SIT) of the Uttar Pradesh police probing excess payouts by Noida Authority on land compensation to complete its probe within two months. The committee unearthed 20 cases where illegal excess payments were made and certain officials were identified as key suspects. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant...

The Supreme Court questioned Delhi Police on invoking stringent UAPA provisions against riot accused for speeches, seeking justification for linking terror acts to their words. Justices sought clarity on how Section 15, pertaining to terrorist acts, applies when arms weren't directly used by the accused, who have been jailed for over five years. NEW DELHI: Supreme Court questioned Delhi Police...

Kolkata: The introduction of a new feature — BLO-BLA MOM (Minutes of meeting) — on the BLO app just 24 hours before the completion of the SIR exercise in the state left booth-level officers confused on Wednesday. This is the 10th addition to the mobile application ever since its rollout. Multiple BLOs and voters have questioned the Election Commission's flip-flop on the functioning of the SIR...