Editorial: Recover Public Land with Fairness, Spare None
Karnataka's long-overdue mission to reclaim grabbed public land must proceed with empathy and fairness, targeting the powerful without exception. Read the full editorial analysis.
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Maharashtra Plans Property Registration Drive in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Maharashtra Revenue Minister announces a comprehensive property registration drive in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar post-civic polls to resolve ownership issues and update records. Read details.
Gurgaon MCG collects Rs 30 crore tax, seals 55 properties
Gurgaon's MCG accelerates property tax recovery, collecting Rs 30 crore in 1.5 months and sealing 55 properties. The civic body now targets illegal commercial activities in residential areas to boost revenue for city development.
Karnataka Expands Property Regularisation Scheme Beyond Bengaluru
Karnataka cabinet extends B-khata to A-khata conversion to all urban centres, aiming to bring lakhs of unauthorised properties into the tax net and formal framework. Details inside.
MCG Recovers ₹295 Crore in Property Tax from Defaulters
The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram has successfully recovered ₹295 crore in outstanding property tax from defaulters in 2025 through a special recovery drive. Discover how the civic body is boosting its revenue.
Kogilu land grab: Gang sold govt plots, gave fake ownership papers
A major land grab scam exposed in Bengaluru's Kogilu area. Gang charged lakhs for government land, issuing fake documents. Key details and police investigation inside.
UP Cuts Stamp Duty on Family Property Gifts to Rs 5,000
Uttar Pradesh cabinet extends concessional stamp duty of Rs 5,000 on gift deeds for commercial & industrial properties among family members. Move aims to make transfers affordable & transparent.
Mohali MC to Seal, Auction Properties of Tax Defaulters
Mohali Municipal Corporation launches a strict drive against property tax defaulters. Major commercial & industrial units face sealing & auction if dues not cleared in 3-day grace period. Pay now to avoid action.
Tambaram cuts property name change fee to flat ₹500
Tambaram Corporation introduces a flat ₹500 fee for property tax name changes, down from thousands. This new uniform rate, effective January, brings major relief to residents and aligns with Greater Chennai Corporation's model.
ED attaches Rs 150 crore London property in bank fraud case
Enforcement Directorate attaches luxury London property worth Rs 150 crore near Buckingham Palace in a Rs 5,000 crore bank fraud case involving Sterling Biotech promoters. Read the full investigation details.
Gurgaon MCG seals 7 properties for Rs 1.8 crore tax dues
MCG Gurgaon sealed seven properties for non-payment of Rs 1.8 crore in property tax. The drive, led by Zonal Taxation Officer Pankaj Kumar, resulted in a single-day collection of Rs 7 crore. Read more about the crackdown and the use of AI to boost revenue
Servant couple held man, daughter captive for 5 years in Mahoba
A shocking case of captivity emerges in Mahoba as a servant couple allegedly confined a 70-year-old retired railway clerk and his mentally challenged daughter for years to seize property. Read the full investigation details.
Nvidia in $2-3 Billion Deal to Acquire Israeli AI Startup AI21 Labs
Nvidia is in advanced talks to buy Israeli AI firm AI21 Labs for $2-3 billion, aiming to secure top talent in the global AI race. Read the full details here.
Mahoba Horror: Servant Couple Starved Retired Man, Daughter
A retired railway employee and his mentally ill daughter were allegedly confined and starved for five years in Mahoba by a servant couple seeking property. The shocking neglect came to light after the father's death. Read the full investigation.
5 Hindu Homes Burnt in Bangladesh, Families Flee
A mob in Bangladesh's Dumritala village set five Hindu homesteads ablaze, forcing families to flee. Survivors recount horror, blame land grab and political shift. Read their desperate plea for refuge in India.
Chandigarh Estate Office Ends Paperwork, Goes Fully Digital
Chandigarh's UT estate office has launched complete digital processing for property applications, from transfers to OC, cutting paperwork and visits. Discover the new reforms.
Rs 12 Crore Gurgaon Luxury Flat Fraud Exposes Market Flaws
A Rs 12 crore fraud involving a non-existent flat in Gurgaon's Camellias exposes critical gaps in property verification and broker-led resale deals. Read how the scam unfolded.
Islamabad Protests: Landowners Accuse CDA of Illegal Land Grab
Massive protests erupt in Islamabad as landowners accuse the Capital Development Authority of illegally seizing their land. Details on the legal battle and public outrage.
Khandre Orders Officials to Curb Forest Encroachments
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre instructs officials to tackle land grabbing and encroachments, highlighting threats to wildlife habitats in Tumakuru. Read the full story.
Nagpur: 5 held for Rs 2 crore property fraud on senior
Nagpur police file case against five for allegedly cheating a 69-year-old man of Rs 2 crore in a major property fraud involving forged documents. Read the full investigation details.
Supreme Court Slams Uttarakhand for Forest Land Encroachment
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand authorities as 'silent spectators' to systematic forest land grabbing in Rishikesh. Orders inquiry, halts construction. Next hearing on Jan 5.
Guide: Pay Property Tax Online, Avoid Queues & Scams
Struggling with property tax payments? Learn how to verify dues, download receipts, and pay online via official municipal portals. Save time and avoid penalties with our simple guide.
Hyderabad GHMC Rolls Out Centralised GIS Property Monitoring
GHMC introduces a GIS-driven digital platform and QR-enabled app for real-time property monitoring, transparent tax administration, and citizen self-service in Hyderabad.
Fifth arrest in Basanti Highway crash targeting CBI witness
Kolkata police arrest truck driver in Basanti Highway crash, a suspected murder attempt on a key CBI witness. Total arrests now five. Read the full investigation details.
SC Orders Probe into Uttarakhand Forest Land Grab
Supreme Court expresses shock over alleged grabbing of 2,866 acres of Uttarakhand forest land, orders state govt probe and halts all construction. Details inside.
Bombay HC urges Ghatkopar siblings to settle property row amicably
Bombay High Court advises a brother and sister from Ghatkopar to resolve their property dispute out of court, emphasizing the sacred sibling bond. Justice Jain references Raksha Bandhan while allowing the sister's appeal.
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.
BMC's Rs 10,899-cr tax claim defies Supreme Court order
Mumbai's BMC demands Rs 10,899 crore in property tax using a disputed formula, overriding High Court and Supreme Court orders. 481 properties face inflated bills and threats of coercive action.
Indian National Sues Over $1M Property Exploitation in Canada
Gagandeep Pejatta, 56, alleges a Winnipeg family & broker exploited his intellectual disability in damaging property deals across Canada & India, leading to massive debt. Read the full story.
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