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.
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.
Former Punjab health minister Balbir Singh Sidhu accuses AAP govt of betrayal after ad omits reduced plot rates for sectors 76-80 in Mohali. Nearly 4000 families await resolution as political debate intensifies.
Karnataka High Court cancels land acquisition for BMICP due to 17-year delay and lack of public purpose. Landowner's petition upheld. Details inside.
Punjab govt plans major reduction in enhancement charges for Mohali sectors 76-80, offering relief to allottees. AAP leader Dr Sunny Singh Ahluwalia announces new rate of ₹839 per sq metre.
The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority has successfully acquired 716 acres of land from nine villages for its ambitious Eco City 3 project, paving the way for a new integrated township.
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.
Infosys sells a major land parcel in Anekal Taluk to Puravankara for Rs 250 crore, boosting the developer's Bengaluru pipeline to a potential GDV of Rs 13,900 crore. Read the full details.
Haryana High Court reprimands Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran for arbitrary pricing, bars charging escalated rates from land oustees. Landmark ruling protects affected families.
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.
Farmers in Andhra Pradesh villages oppose land acquisition for the Amaravati rail line under the RFCTLARR Act, demanding a Land Pooling Scheme instead. Protests intensify as authorities seek state government resolution.
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.
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.
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.
Senior Advocate Pritpal Singh Bassi challenges GMADA's anti-encroachment actions in Mohali, citing lack of individual notices as contempt of court. Next hearing on Dec 23. Know your rights.
A multibagger stock under Rs 100 makes a strategic move by acquiring a 100% stake in a Singapore-based firm. Discover the details and market impact here.
GMADA allocates ₹3.8 crore for a permanent waterproofing solution at Purab Premium Apartments, Sector 88, Mohali, aiming to end years of basement water woes for residents within four months.
Mohali Mayor Amarjit Singh Sidhu criticizes the city's anti-encroachment drive, calling for a lawful, transparent approach. He warns of potential harm and alleges discrimination in enforcement.
A CAG report reveals the Rail Land Development Authority failed to monetise surplus railway land effectively since 2006. Discover the audit findings and implications.
Mohali Mayor Amarjit Singh Sidhu demands a transparent, legal approach to encroachments, opposing sudden JCB demolitions. He proposes 60-90 day notices and questions GMADA's approvals. Read more.
Mohali's anti-encroachment drive in Phase 7 halted after lawyers cite Supreme Court order. MLA Kulwant Singh and Mayor Amarjit Singh Sidhu clash politically. Read the full story.
Bengaluru police arrest a man for illegally occupying 482 acres of forest and government land in Kengeri using fabricated documents. Read the full investigation details.
A Pune citizens' group demands a clear policy on government and watan lands to prevent corruption, citing the Mundhwa case. They call for equal treatment of all accused and probe into Parth Pawar's alleged letter.
Mohali MLA Kulwant Singh launches a major Rs 17.71-crore project to build and upgrade key chowks and T-junctions. The initiative aims to ease traffic bottlenecks and improve road discipline by October 2026. Read more.
Supreme Court dismisses petition challenging Telangana HC order on prime land in Nagaram village owned by IAS, IPS officers. Relief for officials confirmed.
A 59-year-old man from Mudigere was arrested for allegedly using fake documents to claim over 1000 acres of government and forest land in Chikkamagaluru and Bengaluru. Police are probing a larger conspiracy.
Karnataka Assembly passes Bill to amend Land Revenue Act, bringing clarity to Jamma Bane land ownership in Kodagu, reducing litigation, and safeguarding stakeholder rights. Read more.
Residents of Kot village in Faridabad approach Punjab & Haryana HC over a revised land consolidation plan they fear will cut road access and force distress sales. Key hearing on April 20.
Karnataka's revenue department has successfully transferred ownership of over 8 lakh agricultural plots from deceased owners to heirs. The move aims to help farmers access government schemes and prevent disputes. Read more about the Pauti khata campaign.
Telangana government reopens legal battle to reclaim 891 acres of prime IDPL land in Hyderabad, valued at Rs 20,000 crore, amid encroachment concerns. Read the full story.
Himachal Pradesh approved 1,181 land sales to non-agriculturists under Section 118, generating Rs 73 crore. The state now plans to amend this protective law. Explore the district-wise data and proposed changes.