Deputy CM Eknath Shinde announces a Rs 750-crore central park at Mahalaxmi Racecourse, an underground sports complex, and key civic projects for Mumbai and Thane just before the model code of conduct.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation is informally rejecting contractors with litigation history, even if lowest bidders. A major Rs 87 crore lake project was scrapped and re-tendered due to this unwritten rule. Read the full report.
Family of 19-year-old Asish Mundari, electrocuted while installing a lamp post in Rourkela, refuses post-mortem demanding contractor compensation. FIR registered. Details inside.
A fire destroyed 12 electrical meters in Nashik hours after residents opposed smart meter installation. Electrical inspector to investigate the cause. Read the latest updates.
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.
Residents of Wang Fuk Court were misled about the contractor's safety history before a deadly fire killed 159. Investigations into manslaughter and corruption are ongoing. Read the shocking details.
Investigation blames contractor for Koradi temple gate collapse that injured 16. Report cites design flaws, poor supervision. ₹212-crore development works pending VNIT approval. Read full details.
Two Virginia brothers, former contractors, arrested for allegedly deleting sensitive US government databases. They face decades in prison for cyberattacks and data theft. Read the full details.
Two brothers from Virginia, Muneeb and Sohaib Akhter, were arrested for allegedly conspiring to destroy sensitive US government databases. Read the full details of the cyberattack and potential prison sentences.
Former Justice Gautam Patel criticises the new Bombay High Court building design as 'fundamentally undemocratic' and hostile to litigants. Architects and lawyers join the chorus of concern.
Mohali Mayor Amarjit Singh Jeeti Sidhu issues final warning to contractors: Start development works in 7 days or face blacklisting. Key projects stalled despite approvals.
PSPCL Junior Engineer and contractor arrested red-handed accepting Rs 15,000 bribe in Jalandhar. Vigilance Bureau operation exposes corruption in power department.
Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan orders probe into massive MGNREGA fraud involving fake job cards and contractor manipulation in Punjab. Investigation reveals widespread corruption.
Over 160 gelatin sticks were discovered hidden near a school in Almora. Police rule out terror, suspect a road contractor abandoned the explosives. Read for full details.
Surat District Cricket Association president Kanaiyalal Contractor arrested for allegedly forging documents to secure Rs 2.92 crore loan. Read the full details of the cheating case.
Surat District Cricket Association president Kanaiyalal Contractor arrested for allegedly forging documents to secure Rs 2.92 crore loan. Read the full investigation details.
In a major highway safety overhaul, the Indian government will penalize contractors for recurring accidents on national highways while launching a cashless medical treatment scheme for accident victims. Get the complete details on this groundbreaking init
A Pune contractor lost ₹11 lakh in an elaborate scam where fraudsters promised jobs in exchange for making a woman pregnant. Shocking details of the pregnancy job fraud that exploited emotional vulnerabilities.
A 47-year-old civil contractor from Karnataka's Chitradurga district died by suicide, leaving behind a note accusing officials of demanding bribes to clear pending payments of ₹1.5 crore.
Pakistan cricket coach Mohammad Hafeez emphasizes high expectations for Babar Azam's T20I return as team prepares for New Zealand series amid leadership transition.
Three construction workers drowned in the Narmada River during renovation work near the Statue of Unity. FIR filed against contractor for negligence as investigation continues.