The ambitious Dharavi redevelopment project in Mumbai shifts from plan to reality as construction work commences on a 6.5-acre railway land parcel. This marks a crucial step in transforming Asia's largest slum.
Bombay High Court orders SRA CEO to probe a developer with minimal bank balance who sold nearly 531 flats. HC calls it 'shameful' and hints at money laundering. Read the full story.
Discover the inspiring story of Scottish missionary Jane Gault, the 'Angel in Tweeds,' who dedicated her life to uplifting a Bengaluru slum, leaving a legacy of education and hope that endures today.
Residents of Worli SRA housing societies protest as authority moves to terminate developer, jeopardizing homes for 2,500 families. Threaten BMC election boycott. Full story inside.
Bombay High Court forms a 3-member committee to resolve a land dispute in Khar West between Koli community's traditional fish-drying rights and a slum rehabilitation scheme. The state must decide by Jan 10.
Behind Jaipur's vibrant facade, Kathputli Nagar slum battles overflowing drains, garbage piles, and broken toilets. Residents plead for municipal intervention. Read the full investigation.
A massive fire destroyed Ghuni Basti slum in New Town, affecting 300 families. CM Mamata Banerjee orders probe as BJP alleges TMC conspiracy linked to voter list revision. Govt assures help with new documents.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee orders probe into Ghuni settlement fire affecting 400+. BJP alleges link to voter list, TMC dismisses claims. Details on relief efforts.
BJP alleges a slum fire was orchestrated to disrupt voter roll revision in West Bengal, exposing illegal vote banks. TMC and Congress dismiss the claims. Read the full political clash.
Indore launches a massive urban renewal drive, targeting 16,056 new flats under PMAY 2.0 to become slum-free in five years. Learn about the ₹2,200 crore project and its impact.
Thousands of Dharavi residents must move to transit homes for redevelopment, contradicting earlier promises. SRA CEO details the plan and offers. Read the full story.
Parel residents report SRA site violating pollution norms with late-night work and no dust control. MPCB and BMC respond. Read the full story.
The crucial survey for Thane's delayed Airoli-Kalwa elevated rail corridor faces a halt as NCP-SP demands a written rehabilitation pact for 750+ affected slum families. Read the full story.
15-year-old Vaishnavi Gaikwad from Pune's Burma Shell Basti wows TEDxKharadi with poems on biryani & student stress. Discover how a community project is nurturing young voices.
Forest dwellers in Khanapur's Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary call a public meeting to oppose relocation, demanding basic amenities instead of monetary incentives to leave ancestral lands.
Maharashtra government seeks SRA report on making first-floor slum residents eligible for free housing. Financial implications under scrutiny ahead of BMC polls.
A BMC primary school in Sewri was demolished for redevelopment but never rebuilt. 250 students were shifted to a one-room kitchen, enrollment dropped to 9. Read the shocking details.
AAP battles to regain momentum in Delhi MCD bypolls for 12 vacant wards. Campaign focuses on local issues, slum demolitions, and reconnecting with its core support base ahead of major elections.
Devastating fire destroys 1,500+ homes in Dhaka's Bhashantek slum, leaving 15,000 residents homeless. Relief efforts underway as families face immense losses.
Delhi government directs officials to renovate 2,416 flats in Sawda Ghevra for slum dwellers by January 15. The move ensures basic amenities before allocation. Read more.
BMC, BDA conduct large-scale demolition in Bhubaneswar's biggest slum amid protests. 82 unauthorized houses demolished, police deployed. Read full details.
A woman was brutally killed and a man critically injured in a shooting inside Delhi's Punjabi Bagh old slum area. Police investigation underway.
Bombay High Court directs Maharashtra government to identify three 90-acre lands for SGNP slum dwellers rehabilitation within two weeks. Court emphasizes resolution needed by December 3 hearing.
Residents of six housing societies in Parel accuse Slum Rehabilitation Authority of reducing open spaces from 24.5% to 8.16%, violating Bombay High Court's mandatory 35% open space rule for rehabilitation projects.
A devastating fire broke out in a slum area near Rithala Metro Station in Delhi, leaving one child injured. Emergency services responded quickly to control the blaze.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah directs officials to find scientific solutions to human-animal conflict and address tribal welfare. Read the full story for details.
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has ordered authorities to provide immediate water supply and alternative housing solutions for Dharavi residents affected by infrastructure projects, marking a crucial step for Mumbai's urban development.
Popular travel vlogger Drew Binsky's eye-opening tour of Dharavi, Asia's largest slum in Mumbai, showcases the vibrant community spirit and surprising economic activity thriving amidst challenging conditions.
In a shocking development from Rourkela, police have arrested a man for the alleged murder of a 50-year-old widow in a slum area. The accused was reportedly known to the victim.
Mumbai's ambitious Dharavi redevelopment project launches crucial 15-day campaign to collect eligibility documents from residents starting November 1. Learn how to participate.