Gujarat government inspected 2,600 construction sites across 17 municipal corporations in 3 days, imposing fines totalling nearly Rs 123 lakh for air pollution violations. Read the full report.
ICAI launches a ₹34 crore green building in Nagpur to train future CAs. President Nanda says India needs 30-35 lakh CAs by 2047. Read about Project Vanijya's record.
Panic in Jaipur's Malviya Nagar as an under-construction 5-storey hotel tilts dangerously. Cracks appear after illegal basement digging. Authorities evacuate area. Read the full report.
A deadly Hong Kong fire followed contractor safety lapses and resident resistance to evacuation. Investigators reveal shocking breaches. Read the full report on the tragedy.
A three-year-old boy died in Kannur after falling into an under-construction, uncovered septic tank pit. The incident highlights critical safety lapses in residential construction sites. Read the full report.
Amritsar Municipal Corporation takes action against illegal construction, partially demolishing three buildings in Guru Nanak Pura. Details on the crackdown and future plans.
Vijayawada's Building Penalisation Scheme 2025 sees weak response with only 160 applications. Officials target 700 unauthorised structures for revenue. Read more on the regularisation drive.
Great-great-grandson of Captain Robert Gill appeals to protect Ajanta Caves' legacy. Learn about the historical significance and the urgent call for conservation efforts for this UNESCO site.
The historic Kangra Valley narrow-gauge railway will resume partial operations from December 5, 2024, after monsoon damage. The route between Baijnath Paprola, Kangra, and Joginder Nagar reopens, boosting tourism.
Madras High Court awaits a detailed report on the digital boundaries of Chennai's Pallikaranai Ramsar site before deciding on a PIL against a residential project. Status quo order extended.
Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation demolished an illegal G+4 building in Loharpatty after it caused a woman's death. Read about the safety violations and public outcry.
Archaeologists confirm a massive, 4,000-year-old man-made pit circle near Stonehenge, revealing a 'super henge' that reshapes our understanding of Britain's ancient ritual landscape. Discover the groundbreaking findings.
Elders in Ludhiana's Sunet village recall childhoods unearthing ancient coins after rain. Now, they demand ASI resume excavation of the 8.5-acre historical site, neglected for decades. Read their story.
Asia's largest saltwater lagoon, Chilika, is silting up rapidly. Forest department data reveals alarming depth reduction and massive sludge removal efforts. Read the full report.
Andhra Pradesh govt amends Fire Services Act, introduces online NOCs, third-party audits, and strict penalties to boost building safety in urban areas. Read the key reforms.
Assembly Speaker UT Khader mandates timely processing of property applications, introduces monthly adalats and online system to cut delays. Read about the new reforms.
An IIT-Bombay team will visit the Veer Savarkar flyover site in Goregaon to evaluate a new connector proposal using monopile tech, avoiding demolition. Read the latest updates.
Police intervened at Vagator beach to stop a group bursting firecrackers near an Olive Ridley turtle nesting site. Locals warn of repeated threats to the eco-sensitive zone. Read more.
Two viral videos alleging misconduct by staff at Ajanta-Ellora caves have led heritage experts to demand stricter monitoring and more trained guides at the UNESCO site.
A decomposed female body was found stuffed in a suitcase in a Hapur sugarcane field, marking the latest in a series of chilling recoveries along the NH-9 stretch, which has become a disposal site for murders from nearby states.
Mumbai's BMC issues notices to bullet train & coastal road projects for flouting dust rules. Only 38% of city's sites have mandatory AQI sensors installed. Details inside.
Bombay High Court demands affidavit from BMC regarding C1 categorization of Mehta Mahal building. Legal battle continues over safety of disputed Charni Road property. Read latest developments.
Four people killed in massive fire at Sangam Vihar building. No fire safety arrangements, narrow exits led to tragedy. Read full investigation details.
Discover the hidden truth behind Manhattan's mysterious windowless skyscraper at 33 Thomas Street. From Cold War nuclear bunker to modern data hub, explore what really happens inside this enigmatic building that even scared Tom Hanks!
Three women arrested in Ahmedabad for stealing copper plumbing valves worth Rs 6.1 lakh from construction site. All stolen goods recovered. Read full details.
Tragic fire in south Delhi's Tigri Extension claims 4 lives, including brother-sister duo. One woman with 25% burns undergoing treatment. Investigation ongoing.
A 24-year-old woman was brutally stabbed to death at a Bengaluru construction site. Police have launched a massive manhunt for the suspect. Details emerging.
India's economy grows at 8.2% in July-September, highest in six quarters. Analysis of GDP data, India-US defence partnership, UN reforms and other crucial topics for UPSC aspirants.
Hong Kong's worst fire in generations kills 5, injures 43 at New Lucky House. Investigation reveals safety lapses as city questions building regulations.
The tragic Hong Kong building fire that killed 5 people raises urgent questions about fire safety in densely populated areas. Learn how it compares to other recent global tragedies.