The Goa High Court has appointed two nodal officers to analyze compliance reports from municipalities and panchayats regarding illegal structures. The state also submitted an affidavit on regularizing residential structures meeting domicile norms.
Residents and shopkeepers protested against a demolition drive at Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat, citing lack of notice and livelihood concerns. Authorities aim to clear illegal structures.
The Bombay High Court has issued notices to 52 parties, including coastal panchayats and municipal bodies, in the suo motu petition concerning the Arpora nightclub tragedy that claimed 25 lives in December 2025.
Ranchi Municipal Corporation removed illegal structures near Pahari Mandir, fined 33 shops Rs 25,000 each for violations. Drive aims to ease congestion at major religious site.
Discover India's top eight bridges, from the iconic Howrah Bridge to the modern Atal Setu, offering stunning views and engineering marvels for travelers.
The Bombay High Court hearing the Birch by Romeo Lane fire case said it will address the root cause and dismantle the ecosystem shielding illegal activities in Goa.
Kandivli police register an FIR against a company director for allegedly duping 15 people, including a senior citizen, of Rs 18.34 lakh in a fake share scheme. Read the full investigation details.
Mumbai's newly created P East administrative ward grapples with redrawn boundaries, uneven infrastructure, and political shifts. Candidates highlight water supply, traffic, and civic service gaps affecting diverse residents. Explore the key electoral batt
Pakistan accelerates military construction & deploys civilians as shields along LoC amid rising tensions, Indian intelligence sources report. Get the full story.
Ranchi police arrested five men for illegal arms trade, seizing pistols and 130+ rounds. The gang sourced weapons from Bihar's Munger. Details inside.
Buxar mining department's surprise raid leads to truck seizure & FIR for illegal soil transport. ₹8 lakh compounding fee imposed. Officials vow zero tolerance against mining violations.
Mathura police raided an illegal slaughterhouse in Naujheel, arresting five individuals and seizing equipment. This crackdown highlights ongoing efforts to enforce food safety laws in Uttar Pradesh.
Chittajit Mitra reviews a satirical book that holds a mirror to India's hidden truths of hypocrisy and power. Read the full analysis of this sharp social commentary.
Ghaziabad administration demolished illegal constructions on Yamuna floodplains in Loni. The drive targeted 13.5 hectares of unauthorised colonies after multiple warnings. Read about the crackdown on land mafia.
The Indian government has established detailed Standard Operating Procedures for approving religious sites within protected forest and wildlife zones. Learn about the new rules and their implications.
Uttar Pradesh police detain 38 Bangladeshi nationals, including 8 children, in Sikandra for illegal stay. Deportation proceedings initiated as none had valid documents. Read the full report.
Amritsar police crack down on illegal arms, recovering six firearms in separate incidents. Two arrested as investigations into smuggling networks intensify. Read the full story.
Telangana High Court directs Hyderabad Airport Metro Ltd & petitioners to present arguments on Feb 4 regarding heritage impact of Metro Phase II. Stay informed.
Bangalore Development Authority demolished structures in Saraipalya, claiming illegal encroachment. Residents dispute claims, show property documents. Details inside.
GLADA officials in Ludhiana have registered an FIR against a developer for allegedly selling plots reserved for Economically Weaker Sections. Read the full details of the case and ongoing crackdown.
A major demolition drive in Bengaluru has cleared illegal structures on land worth Rs 80 crore, leaving numerous families without shelter. Details on the action and its impact inside.
Sambhal administration imposes hefty fines exceeding Rs 75 lakh on illegal structures, including mosques, after demolishing over 1000 encroachments. Officials cite ecological revival as key reason. Read the full report.
Delhi Police investigates WhatsApp messages after violence near Turkman Gate. Five arrested, families claim innocence. Read the full details of the probe and arrests here.
Bengaluru authorities arrest two individuals for illegally encroaching nearly 4 acres of government land and constructing unauthorized houses for sale. The land was earmarked for Smart City projects.
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu directs authorities to demolish illegal religious sites in Itanagar. New digital ILP system announced to curb illegal immigration. Read the full story.
Frustrated residents of Mumbai's Lokhandwala Complex plan to vote NOTA in the BMC election, citing years of unaddressed issues like traffic, hawking, and political apathy. Read why they feel taken for granted.
Rajasthan government intensifies its crackdown on illegal mining, taking 552 enforcement actions in a week. 17 arrests made, over 500 vehicles seized, and Rs 2.88 crore fines recovered. Read the full report.
Panchkula police intensify drive against illegal mining, seizing five vehicles including tippers and poclain machines in coordinated night raids. Authorities vow zero-tolerance policy.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation launches a major drive to demolish 300 dilapidated buildings, using special powers to prevent monsoon tragedies. Owners offered extra FAR for reconstruction.
Two workers killed in illegal stone quarry blast in Dhenkanal. Police arrest supervisor, seal 20 illegal units. Political blame game erupts over illegal mining. Read the full story.