Kolkata Developer Files Police Case Over Extortion at Site
Chitpore police register case after developer alleges group demanded 10% profit share, trespassed, threatened workers, and assaulted them at BT Road construction site in north Kolkata.
Chitpore police register case after developer alleges group demanded 10% profit share, trespassed, threatened workers, and assaulted them at BT Road construction site in north Kolkata.
A 21-year-old blind woman was allegedly raped at a Surat construction site. The accused, Alam, faces charges of rape and criminal intimidation after the victim reported the crime.
The four-day Constro 2026 international construction exhibition concluded in Pune, highlighting safety, technology, and sustainability with over 400 exhibitors.
A crane collapse at a high-speed rail construction site in Thailand derailed a passenger train, killing at least 22 people and injuring more than 30 others in Nakhon Ratchasima Province.
A 55-year-old guard died during a frigid night shift at a Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics construction site. Temperatures plunged to -12°C. A full investigation is underway.
An Indian-origin man in Brampton, Canada, survived a shooting at his home and a $500,000 extortion threat. Peel Police's special task force is investigating the rising crime targeting the South Asian community.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal proposes tax concessions and incentives to promote precast and steel construction methods, aiming to reduce dust pollution in Mumbai ahead of civic polls.
Despite issuing over 2,100 challans for dust violations, MCD has recovered a mere fraction of the Rs 3.6 crore fines. Experts question enforcement effectiveness as Delhi's air quality remains a concern.
Bihar's building department launches a training programme for engineers & contractors to ensure timely, high-quality construction of new block offices across the state. Strict quality norms announced.
Explore the new Humayun's Tomb Site Museum in Delhi, a UNESCO site where salvaged Mughal-era stone creates a space for reflection on India's architectural legacy and future.
A young lawyer was killed when a crane at a Chennai Metro site hit his bike. The incident has raised serious safety concerns and led to the arrest of the crane operator.
A Ludhiana garment trader received a Rs 10 crore extortion demand via WhatsApp from a caller claiming to be 'Hari Boxer' of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating.
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation cracks down on construction pollution, stopping work at 19 sites and issuing notices to 42. Officials cite winter conditions worsening air quality and urge reliance on official AQI data.
Hoshiarpur police arrest a man for stealing steel rods from a construction site. Stolen property recovered. Details on the police operation inside.
Three masked assailants fired bullets at a Ludhiana trader's shop after WhatsApp extortion calls demanding Rs 50 lakh. The brazen attack was recorded on CCTV. Read the full details.
President of Karnal Arhtiyas Association, Ramesh Verma, receives a chilling Rs 2 crore extortion call. Police launch investigation as threats target commission agents' community. Read details.
Manvendra Singh Chauhan in Jhunjhunu received a Rs 3 crore extortion call from a man claiming to be 'Harry Boxer' of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Police have registered a case and are investigating.
Kallambalam police arrested Vinod (37) for stealing steel pipes and iron rods meant for highway works. Materials recovered from a Paravur scrap shop. Read the full investigation details.
A scammer impersonated Inspector Vijay Kumar, SHO of PAU police station, to extort money. The calls originated from a Pakistani number. Police urge public vigilance.
The Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation has launched a Rs 13 crore redevelopment of Motihari's historic Sitakund Dham. The project, to be finished by Dec 2026, will enhance pilgrim amenities and boost tourism. Read more.
A cloth trader in Amritsar receives a chilling Rs 50 lakh extortion call. Police register a case and launch a manhunt for the accused. Read the full details of the crime and investigation.
Baghpat authorities serve notices to 29 illegal colonies and a private school for unauthorized construction. Demolition looms if violations are not rectified. Read the full story.
Jaipur police arrest three constables and a civilian for allegedly extorting Rs 17 lakh from an NIC employee in a staged interception. Details of the conspiracy revealed.
A Jaipur businessman received extortion threats demanding Rs 5 crore via WhatsApp calls from numbers claiming to be Rohit Godara gang. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating the authenticity of the threats. Read more.
Mangaluru police arrest two for trying to extort money from a cattle owner in Dakshina Kannada. One suspect is absconding. Details on the case and police action inside.
Two workers from Rajasthan died after a wooden platform collapsed in Ahmedabad's Ambawadi. Police cite negligence in safety measures. Read the full investigation details.
Haryana Labour Minister Anil Vij recommends a state or central agency probe into an alleged Rs 1,500 crore scam in the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Massive irregularities found in work slips and registrations.
A former journalist was arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly demanding Rs 15 lakh from three police inspectors to suppress a news story. The case follows a major drug bust in the city. Read the full details.
Pachpaoli police book only tanker driver, not contractor, after fatal accident on flyover stretch. Residents flag ongoing safety hazards, dust, and chaos. Details inside.
A 24-year-old graduate posed as gangster Arzoo Bishnoi to extort money from an Abohar jeweller. Ferozepur police swiftly arrested the accused, revealing a sophisticated scam. Read the full investigation details.