The demolition of 167 hutments in Bengaluru's Kogilu escalates into an international issue, with Pakistan criticizing India and New Delhi issuing a sharp rebuttal. Read about the political fallout and rehabilitation plans.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar denies appeasement politics in Kogilu demolition drive. He promises strict action against facilitators of illegal settlements and rehabilitation only for eligible locals. BJP announces statewide protests.
Authorities in Davangere demolished 16 houses built on encroached government land near the railway track. The action followed a High Court order. Read the full report on the crackdown.
Jharkhand High Court directs FIR against Ranchi officials for illegal RIMS land encroachment. Court orders compensation for affected residents, to be recovered from officials and builders.
Karnataka govt announces compensation & Ashraya housing for families affected by Bengaluru demolition drive. CM Siddaramaiah warns officials against future encroachments. Details inside.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah reviews progress on 5 crucial railway projects, urging officials to speed up land acquisition. Key lines include Kudachi-Bagalkot and Tumakuru-Davangere. Read for details.
Karnataka govt clarifies Fakir Colony demolition was on waste management land, not targeting minorities. CM Siddaramaiah promises alternative shelter. Kerala CM's 'bulldozer model' remark sparks row.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah calls Kogilu Layout demolitions removal of illegal encroachments, countering Kerala CM's 'bulldozer justice' remark. 188 families, many poor Muslims, evicted.
A couple in Dewas suffered severe burns after setting themselves on fire to protest the demolition of their house, which officials claim was built on an encroached public drain. Read the latest updates.
Gurgaon police demolished an illegal market built by a habitual offender on HSIIDC land, seizing assets worth lakhs. This marks the third anti-encroachment drive in the city within a week. Read more.
Davangere Police crack down on an interstate drug network from Rajasthan, arresting four and seizing narcotics. Read the full investigation details here.
Over 200 houses demolished in Bengaluru's Kogilu village for waste plant. Residents protest, demand housing. Minister assures talks. Full story on the controversial drive and aftermath.
In a major crackdown, Nagpur police & railways demolished 33 illegal AC structures on railway land linked to gangster Ippa Khan. The operation targeted drug & crime hubs in Dobi Nagar. Read the full story.
Demolishing older Indian homes without asbestos checks poses severe cancer risks. Learn why pre-demolition surveys are non-negotiable for safety and legal compliance.
Ranchi administration demolishes illegal structures on RIMS premises following HC order. 95% of task done using earthmovers and manual labor. Details inside.
Gurgaon police demolished an illegal commercial market on half-acre MCG land in Badshapur, occupied by two brothers with multiple criminal cases. The action sends a strong message against encroachment and crime-linked assets. Read more.
Ranchi administration demolishes encroachments on RIMS ground in Bariatu. Drive follows Jharkhand High Court order, targets 15 buildings. Read the latest updates.
Jharkhand High Court extends stay on demolition of Kailash Kothi at RIMS premises. Court directs DC to verify ownership documents. Key legal battle over property encroachment.
A six-storey building in Jaipur's Malviya Nagar was demolished by JDA for lacking its permission. Owners claim JMC sanctioned the plan for Rs 1.25 lakh, highlighting a major coordination failure between civic bodies.
Allahabad High Court halts demolition of 27 homes in Bareilly's Shahabad, directing authorities to follow due process. Residents get temporary relief as court sets hearing timeline.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation cracks down on illegal encroachments in Sector 26 and Manimajra, issuing 29 challans. The drive targets footpath obstructions and unauthorized commercial activities.
Jalandhar Municipal Corporation launches a major anti-encroachment drive, demolishing over 50 illegal structures including shops and booths. Read about the crackdown and its impact.
A mother and her son died by suicide in Shivamogga. The family, from Davangere, ran Hommaradi Hospital. Read the full report on this tragic incident.
Amritsar Municipal Corporation takes action against illegal construction, partially demolishing three buildings in Guru Nanak Pura. Details on the crackdown and future plans.
Bharuch administration demolishes illegal constructions linked to a maulvi booked for rape and forced conversion. Heavy police presence ensured order during the action. Read the full details.
Jaipur Municipal Corporation's vigilance team removed illegal encroachments from Badi Chaupad, Tripolia Bazar & other crowded areas. Fines imposed, materials seized. More drives planned.
Bihar's demolition drive against encroachments triggers sharp political reactions. Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary defends actions as court-mandated, while opposition decries 'bulldozer regime'. Read the full story.
Supreme Court grants one week interim relief to petitioners facing property demolition in Uttar Pradesh. The bench questioned the use of Article 32 petitions. Read the full details.
Delhi's Revenue Minister Ravinder Singh directs officials to clear illegal encroachments in Rohini's Sector 16, 17, and 18. The crackdown aims to restore public land and ensure orderly urban development.
Students & faculty at BIET Davangere develop a novel method to extract pure water from air moisture using condensers & solar power, producing 10 litres daily. A potential solution for water scarcity.