RBI rate cut impact on affordable housing: A reality check
RBI's 125 bps rate cut in 2025 lowers home loan EMIs, but high costs and weak borrower affordability keep developers away from affordable housing. Will supply respond?
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Mumbai Societies Build Towers Without Developers
Pearl Queen in Santacruz leads Mumbai's self-redevelopment wave. Societies become promoters, bypass builders for bigger homes & profits. Discover the success stories.
Bronx Affordable Housing Project Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Dynamic Star LLC, owner of Bronx's Fordham Landing, files Chapter 11 to halt foreclosure. $55M state funding for 900 affordable units now under review. Read the latest on this major NYC housing development.
OSHB, BDA Allot 1,600+ Plots in Bhubaneswar
Odisha's housing bodies have allotted over 1,600 plots and houses in Bhubaneswar. Details on schemes like Satyasai Enclave, Ekamra Residency, and future projects revealed in the assembly. Read more.
Hong Kong Blaze: The Problem with Instant Messages of Concern
A journalist in Hong Kong during the deadly Tai Po fire reflects on the misplaced anxiety of distant friends and the city's neglected public housing crisis. Read why instant concern can be a distraction.
Bengaluru bachelors fined Rs 5000 for overnight guests
A Bengaluru housing society fined tenants Rs 5,000 after two women stayed overnight. The rule targets only bachelors, sparking a viral debate on privacy and discrimination. Read more.
LDA Proposes 5% Extra Housing Discount for Soldiers
Lucknow Development Authority to offer an additional 5% discount on flats to armed forces personnel with gallantry awards. Proposal up for approval on Dec 5. Read more.
Kerala families boycott polls over housing neglect
Nearly 35 families in Paipra panchayat's S Valavu colony boycott local body elections, protesting 50 years of ignored promises for basic housing repairs. Read their story.
Bajaj Housing Finance shares fall 9% after major stake sale
Shares of Bajaj Housing Finance tumbled over 9% after a massive block deal worth ₹1,890 crore. The move follows Bajaj Finance Ltd.'s plan to sell a stake. Read for key details and market impact.
DDA's 25% Discount on Flats: December Booking Open
Delhi Development Authority announces a huge 25% discount on flats. Bookings open from December 1. Grab this limited-time offer for affordable housing in Delhi.
Tavleen Singh: India's cities need emergency attention
Columnist Tavleen Singh argues India must declare urban decay a national emergency, shifting focus from temples to building livable cities with clean air and affordable housing.
Tier II Housing Sales Value Up 4% Despite Volume Decline
India's 15 major Tier II cities saw housing sales value increase 4% to ₹37,409 crore in Q3 2025, while volumes dropped 4%. Gujarat cities dominate with 60% market share. Experts call it strategic pause, not slowdown.
LDA Atal Nagar Housing: Last 3 Days for Registration
Hurry! LDA Atal Nagar Housing Scheme registration booklet available until Nov 30. Only 2,496 flats available with prices starting from ₹9.82 lakh. Complete your registration by Dec 2.
674 Families Get PMAY Housing Approval in Amritsar
Municipal Corporation Amritsar distributes housing approval letters to 674 families under PMAY scheme. Beneficiaries to receive financial assistance for home construction.
DDA Karamyogi Aojana: 3,656 Flats for Govt Staff
Delhi Development Authority launches Karamyogi Awas Yojana offering 3,656 HIG, MIG & EWS flats exclusively for government employees in Narela. Registration starts mid-December with 25% rebate.
DDA Housing Scheme for Govt Staff with 25% Discount
Delhi Development Authority launches Karmayogi Awaas Yojana offering 25% discount on ready-to-move-in flats in Narela for government employees across HIG, MIG, EWS categories.
Ironwood Names Balaji Raghavan for Affordable Housing
Ironwood appoints Balaji Raghavan to lead affordable housing portfolio, strengthening their commitment to accessible real estate development across India.
Kashmiri Muslim Denied Rental Housing in Delhi After 13 Years
Maria Bilal, a communications professional living in Delhi for 13 years, faced housing discrimination upon return from sabbatical. Brokers repeatedly told her owners refuse Kashmiri Muslim tenants. Read her shocking story.
Luxury Housing Prices Jump 40% in Indian Metros
Luxury home prices in India's top 7 cities rose 40% since 2022, outpacing affordable housing growth. Delhi-NCR leads with 72% appreciation. Explore market trends and data.
Kashmiri Muslims Face Housing Discrimination in Delhi
After returning from sabbatical, Maria Bilal faced repeated rental rejections in Delhi due to being Kashmiri Muslim. Discover how housing discrimination affects professionals in the capital.
20 States Sue Trump Over Homeless Funding Cuts
Twenty US states challenge Trump administration's homeless funding policy. Learn how this legal battle affects vulnerable populations and state resources nationwide.
Chandigarh rejects plotted housing in tech park
Chandigarh urban planning department refuses CHB's request for plotted housing in Rajiv Gandhi Technology Park, citing Master Plan 2031 restrictions and environmental concerns. Learn what's next.
COP30 Climate Summit Ends in Indecision and Delay
COP30 promised climate action but delivered turmoil instead. Shailendra Yashwant analyzes why the 2025 summit failed to deliver justice and implementation.
Mamdani-Trump Meeting Sparks Hope for NYC Housing
New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's surprising meeting with Donald Trump offers hope for solving the city's housing crisis. Can political opposites unite for urban solutions? Read more.
COP30 Draft Excludes Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Roadmap
COP30 draft agreement faces criticism for omitting fossil fuel phase-out timeline. Brazil's proposal raises concerns about climate commitments ahead of November summit.
Man lived in abandoned lift shaft for years
Ramji lived unnoticed in an abandoned lift shaft for years, revealing hidden urban poverty in Indian apartments. Discover his untold story of survival.
Fire at Brazil's COP30 Climate Venue in Belém
A major fire erupted at Brazil's COP30 climate conference venue in Belém, raising concerns about safety preparations. No injuries reported. Read about the incident and implications.
Rs 4.5 Crore Govt Housing Complex in Dibrugarh
Assam launches Rs 4.5 crore rental housing complex in Dibrugarh for government employees. Project supports city's development as Assam's second capital. Read more about this initiative.
Climate Plans May Amplify Global Disorder: Expert
Rapid decarbonization adds complexity faster than countries can adapt, creating systemic fragility. Learn why current climate strategies may backfire ahead of COP30.
India drops 13 spots in global climate ranking
India falls to 23rd position in Climate Change Performance Index 2026 while Denmark leads. Latest rankings reveal no country doing enough to prevent dangerous climate change.
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