2026

Karnataka seeks relaxation in building height norms around Bengaluru airports: Deputy CM

Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has requested the central government to review and relax building height restrictions around Bengaluru's aviation facilities. Citing impacts on urban development and real estate, the state seeks parity with cities like Hyderabad and Mumbai, where higher building limits are permitted. The Union Minister has indicated he will discuss the matter...

RSVM Hospitality buys 18.6-acre land parcel in Thane for ₹498 crore

RSVM Hospitality has secured a significant land deal in Thane. The company acquired over 18.6 acres for more than Rs 498 crore from Neterwala Group entities. This large transaction occurred in Majiwada, Thane district. Such acquisitions are fueling future residential and mixed-use developments in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Thane's real estate market is experiencing strong growth. Source...

EOW arrests builder in ₹116 crore Chandigarh Smart City funds scam

Chandigarh Police arrested realtor Vikram Wadhwa in connection with an alleged Rs 116.84 crore scam involving Chandigarh Smart City funds. Wadhwa reportedly colluded with a former IDFC First Bank manager to divert funds through shell companies and invest in real estate. Three other accused were also brought from jail for interrogation. Source link...

Scheme to incubate eight new cities cannot be implemented: Housing ministry

The government has decided to abandon its plan for the development of eight new cities, explaining that inadequate planning frameworks rendered the Rs 8,000 crore grant from the 15th Finance Commission unusable. With a keen eye on effective fund management, the ministry has opted to reallocate the budget towards bolstering seven established city economic zones, aiming for more sustainable...

ED names Valmark Realty Holdings' director, Bengaluru civic body employees in TDR scam

Enforcement Directorate filed a prosecution complaint in a TDR scam involving Valmark Realty Holdings director and 19 others, including BBMP employees. The probe, based on an ACB FIR, alleges illegal profit of Rs 27.7 crore through fraudulent TDR procurement. Brokers, landowners, and officials conspired to obtain TDR by misrepresenting property status and valuations. Source link...

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