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India offers land at near-zero cost for 60 years to attract global shipbuilding giants. This policy aims to bring ₹75,000 crore investment and make India a top maritime nation by 2047.
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Punjab Govt Reduces Mohali Land Enhancement Fee
Punjab government reduces land enhancement charges in Mohali from Rs 3,164 to Rs 2,325 per sq m, providing major financial relief to thousands of allottees after 15-year dispute. Read details.
BEST bus accident in Bhandup kills 4, driver suspended
A BEST bus driver lost control during a U-turn outside Bhandup West station, killing 4 and injuring 14. The contractual driver has been detained. Read the full details of the tragic incident.
Gujarat committee to amend 1879 Land Revenue Act
Gujarat govt forms a committee led by retired IAS C L Meena to study and recommend amendments to the Gujarat Land Revenue Act, 1879. Report due in six months.
Infosys Bengaluru Land Deal: Govt Says Plot Was Private
Karnataka Industries Department clarifies the 53.56-acre land sold by Infosys to Puravankara was private, not government-allotted. Details on the Rs 250-crore deal and the ensuing social media debate.
Kerala Land Act Amendment: Who Really Benefits?
Kerala's 2025 land regularisation SOP, stemming from a 2023 Act amendment, promises relief for small holders but appears to shield major political and commercial violators in Idukki and beyond. Read the full analysis.
HC Raps UP Govt Over 48-Year Delay in Land Compensation
Allahabad High Court gives UP Chief Secretary one month to pay compensation for land acquired in 1977, warning of contempt charges. The court slammed departments for treating the applicant like a 'shuttlecock'.
Punjab Govt Stalls BBMB's 18 MW Solar Project
The Punjab government's objection over land lease has stalled the Bhakra Beas Management Board's 18 MW solar power project in Hoshiarpur, impacting green energy goals. Read details.
Jharkhand govt transfers 831 acres tribal land to Hindalco
Former CM Champai Soren accuses Jharkhand govt of forcibly acquiring 830.92 acres of tribal land in Kolhan to compensate for Palamu mining. He alleges bypass of tribal governance and threat to livelihoods.
Illegal Gurgaon restaurant on govt land razed, owner a habitual criminal
Gurgaon police demolished an illegal restaurant built on PWD land by a habitual offender. The accused, Rajat alias Rikki, has over 10 criminal cases. Read about the crackdown on crime-linked properties.
King Charles, Catholic Church Own 16% of Earth's Land
A staggering 16% of Earth's land is controlled by a few entities, including the British Royal Family and the Catholic Church. Discover the world's top landowners and their vast holdings.
PIL Challenges Punjab Land Auction Over Unpaid Dues
A new PIL in Punjab & Haryana HC challenges the state's land auction plan, demanding recovery of Rs 2,582 crore in unpaid bills first. Hearing set for Jan 12, 2026. Read the full story.
Nigeria Mosque Blast Kills 7; Uttarakhand Land Lease Probe
Seven worshippers killed in a suspected bombing at a Nigerian mosque. Uttarakhand forms panel to probe 2,866-acre forest land lease. Latest global and India news updates.
Karnataka's Land Reform: Faster Approvals, Digital Process
Karnataka govt introduces major land conversion reforms with time-bound approvals, automatic clearances for industries & green energy. Read how this cuts red tape for investors.
Govt Bans New Mining in Aravalli Range for Protection
The Indian government has prohibited new mining leases across the Aravalli range & its hills. This decisive move aims to safeguard the fragile ecosystem. Read more about this crucial environmental policy.
Gurgaon demolishes illegal market run by criminal
Gurgaon police demolished an illegal market built by a habitual offender on HSIIDC land, seizing assets worth lakhs. This marks the third anti-encroachment drive in the city within a week. Read more.
IndiGo's Turkish aircraft lease extended to March 2026
Indian government allows IndiGo to wet lease planes from Turkey until March 2026 with a final sunset clause. Details on SpiceJet leases and ministry's rationale inside.
Rajasthan farmers await decision on 8,000 acres of oran land
Months after a mass protest, communities in Western Rajasthan still await government action to protect vital pasture and sacred oran land from commercial allocation, highlighting concerns over land policy and solar sector development.
SC Criticizes Uttarakhand for Forest Land Encroachment
Supreme Court reprimands Uttarakhand govt for failing to clear forest land encroachments. Bench demands immediate action plan and status report within 3 weeks.
IndiGo's Turkish wet-leased aircraft must leave by March: DGCA
DGCA mandates IndiGo to return all wet-leased planes from Turkey by March 2026. No further extensions granted for Boeing 777s from Turkish Airlines after February. Details inside.
FlexShopper Files for Bankruptcy After CEO Fraud Probe
Lease-to-own firm FlexShopper files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with over $100M liabilities. Read about the CEO fraud scandal and the planned sale to Snap Finance.
IndiGo's Turkish wet lease extended till March 2026, final
Govt allows IndiGo to wet lease planes from Turkey till March 2026 as a stop-gap, but with a strict 'sunset clause' barring further extensions. Details inside.
No New Aravalli Mining Leases Till ICFRE Plan: MoEF
Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav states no new mining leases in the Aravallis until ICFRE submits a sustainable mining plan. This comes as the Supreme Court receives a review plea on its Nov 20 mining judgement.
SC Slams Uttarakhand Govt Over Forest Land Grab
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand government for inaction in a major forest land encroachment case involving 2,866 acres. Details on the lease to Pashu Lok Seva Samiti and the court's strong stance.
SC Slams Uttarakhand Govt Over Forest Land Grab
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand government for inaction on illegal forest land occupation. Hearing a plea by Anita Kandwal, the court demands urgent action. Read the full story.
Bijnor DM's Home Attached Over Unpaid Land Compensation
A Moradabad land acquisition court has ordered the attachment of the Bijnor DM's official residence for failing to pay Rs 25.2 lakh compensation to a landowner since 2020. Read the full story.
GIS Maps to Replace Old Land Description System in India
India is set to overhaul its property registration by linking every transaction to precise GIS maps, phasing out vague boundary descriptions. This nationwide digital shift aims to bring clarity and reduce disputes.
Chhattisgarh HC dismisses bauxite mining lease appeal
Chhattisgarh High Court rejects Keshkal G N India Bauxite Mines' appeal, citing lack of legal standing under amended mining laws. The firm's Rs 20 crore investment claim fails. Read the full legal analysis.
SC Allows Karnataka to Reclaim 134 Acres of Forest Land
Supreme Court cancels agricultural lease in Dharwad forest, orders Karnataka govt to reclaim 134 acres. Ruling stresses forest land cannot be used for farming. Read the full verdict.
HC's 1-month ultimatum on Nanded Gurdwara land encroachment
Bombay High Court orders Nanded collector to act within a month on alleged encroachment of 23-acre govt land attached to Sikh Gurdwara. Failure will require personal court appearance. Details inside.
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