Odisha Eases Apartment Registration with Lower Stamp Duty
Odisha cabinet slashes stamp duty for apartment common areas to a flat Rs 50,000, easing registration for housing societies. Individual buyers' duty remains unchanged. Read more.
Odisha cabinet slashes stamp duty for apartment common areas to a flat Rs 50,000, easing registration for housing societies. Individual buyers' duty remains unchanged. Read more.
Vehicle owners in Telangana can now skip RTA office visits for new car and bike registration. Authorised dealers will handle the entire process online. Find out how this new system works.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu orders integration of online health services for better access. A committee formed to submit a roadmap in 10 days. New State Allied Council website launched.
After 2.89 crore names were deleted from UP's draft electoral rolls, BSP launches a month-long campaign to help voters re-register using Form 6. Learn about their booth-level strategy.
Saravanampatti police arrested five youths for selling LSD stamps to college students in Coimbatore. Seized 51 stamps worth Rs 1,500-3,000 each. Read the full details of the drug bust.
UP Cabinet approves major property reforms: Ancestral property registration now just Rs 10,000, while rent agreement stamp duty is reduced by 90%. Big relief for common people.
Uttar Pradesh's draft electoral roll for 2026 is out. If your name is missing, follow these steps by Jan 22 to claim inclusion or file objections. Essential guide for voters.
Karnataka High Court directs state bar council to restore advocate's registration, ruling that refusal amounts to an unconstitutional restriction on the fundamental right to practice. Read the full judgment details.
The Pune Public Policy Festival is back at Gokhale Institute on Jan 9-10, 2026, exploring 'Decoding Technology and Society'. Discover insights on tech's role in India's global future. Read more!
Maharashtra's transport department receives nearly 1 crore HSRP applications. Over 73 lakh vehicles already fitted. Final deadline is Dec 31, 2025. Learn features and cost.
Yogi Adityanath govt partners with NIC for online portal to simplify land records, mutation. Aim: transparency, end to office rounds for lakhs of farmers, owners. Read more.
Karnataka govt suspends 5 sub-registrars for a major property registration fraud involving e-khata system. 1,332 properties illegally registered in one year. Full details inside.
Five Bengaluru sub-registrars suspended for manipulating property registration software, causing major revenue loss. Full details on the investigation and government action here.
The final electoral roll for the Karnataka Legislative Council West Graduates' constituency is now public. It lists 88,087 voters. Find out how to check the list and apply for inclusion.
Karnataka Congress Chief Whip Saleem Ahmed reveals leadership urged to shift ministers to party work and include 50% new faces in the state cabinet. Latest political developments.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara openly discusses his political ambitions, hoping for a promotion by 2026. He also addresses the Congress party's internal dynamics and future strategy.
Maharashtra's cooperation department launches an online system for housing society registration, slashing mandatory documents from 29 to 19. The move aims to speed up approvals, reduce office visits, and curb middlemen. Learn how this reform benefits resi
Despite govt measures, Hyderabad's real estate sector struggles. Property registrations fall sharply by 50,000 docs in FY 2025-26, putting Rs 19,100 crore revenue target in jeopardy. Read the full analysis.
The Election Commission has revised the timeline for draft electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh. The draft will now be published on Jan 6, allowing citizens time to file claims and objections. Read to know key dates.
New SNAP restrictions in 5 US states target soda and candy to fight obesity. Experts warn of implementation challenges and costs for retailers. Details inside.
Karnataka BJP chief B Y Vijayendra accuses Congress government of creating 'Udta Karnataka', alleging CM Siddaramaiah bowed to Kerala CM pressure. Read the full political row details.
A technical glitch at the state DIT has disrupted Aadhaar-based online property registration across Maharashtra, forcing citizens to visit offices in person. Officials promise a quick fix.
An Ahmedabad court dismissed a Muslim couple's adoption request, citing incompatibility with personal law. The ruling highlights adoption procedures under the Juvenile Justice Act for Muslims.
Philatelists say India Post must leverage the country's cultural diversity by issuing more stamps on festivals, moving beyond personality-focused releases to boost revenue and connect people.
Tamil Nadu govt allows set-off of stamp duty & registration fees for first-sale apartments. Relief applies to agreements before Dec 1, 2023. Read details.
Bengaluru's GBA Special Commissioner advises citizens to raise e-khata grievances via helpline, not in person. A 'First In First Out' system ensures orderly application processing. Learn the new procedure.
Author Suryakumari Dennison shares a unique Christmas perspective, preferring festive stamps to gift contents. Read her nostalgic opinion piece on holiday traditions.
Sharjah Police introduces a new category of licence plates for classic vehicles & motorcycles. These heritage-inspired plates will be sold via auction. Read more.
Gurgaon's land registration process is back online. Buyers can now apply from home via a new system aimed at curbing corruption and enhancing transparency. Read details.
As 2025 ends, Karnataka's extreme weather events highlight its fragile landscape. A recap of the heatwaves, floods, and landslides that caused widespread damage to life, crops, and property. Read the full analysis.