Dubai Rent Hike: Check Legal Limit with Smart Rental Index
Dubai tenants can now use the AI-powered Smart Rental Index to verify if a landlord's proposed rent increase is legal. Learn the step-by-step process to protect your rights and budget.
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UP Cuts Ancestral Property Registration Fee to Rs 10,000
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.
Patna's Maurya Lok Shops Face Water, Power Cut Over Dues
Patna Municipal Corporation warns 278 shop owners in Maurya Lok Complex to pay Rs 3.66 crore in pending dues within 7 days or face utility disconnection. Some arrears date back to 1998.
HC Directs MHADA for Time-Bound Transit Rent Redressal
Bombay High Court mandates MHADA to resolve transit rent disputes within 15-30 days. Special cells formed to aid redevelopment project residents, with priority for senior citizens and the seriously ill.
Mamdani's NYC Mayoral Win Meets Cost-of-Living Crisis
Zohran Mamdani begins his mayoral term after a historic NYC election win, promising rent freezes and free childcare amid a severe affordability crisis. Can he deliver?
HC cancels Noida Authority's Rs 168 crore lease rent demand
Allahabad High Court sets aside Noida Authority's Rs 168 crore lease rent demand against a developer, orders refund of Rs 7.4 crore CIC charges with interest. Key ruling on lawful possession.
HC: Eviction possible even without written tenancy agreement
Allahabad High Court rules landlords can seek eviction under UP's 2021 Tenancy Act even without a written agreement, preventing technicalities from blocking justice. Read the full judgment analysis.
New York Mayor Mamdani's Bold Socialist Vision Unveiled
New York's new Mayor Zohran Mamdani rejects incremental politics, promises free buses, universal childcare, and a rent freeze in a confrontational inaugural address. Read the full analysis.
Fort Kochi's Cochin Carnival Draws Massive Crowds for New Year
Fort Kochi witnessed a massive turnout for the Cochin Carnival 2024. Thousands celebrated at Parade & Veli Grounds with Pappanji burning, music, and enhanced facilities. Read more about the mega event.
Saudi Living Costs Rise: Housing Squeeze Hits Expats
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 brings economic change. While inflation is modest at 2.3%, soaring rents in Riyadh & Jeddah strain expat budgets. See a full cost breakdown and what it means for residents.
Dubai 2026 Rent Forecast: 6% Hike, Affordable Areas
Dubai rents forecast to rise 6% in 2026. Learn about RERA's new rules, top affordable districts like Dubai South & JVC, and how to negotiate your lease. Essential guide for expats.
Diff'rent Strokes star Melanie Watson Bernhardt dies at 57
Melanie Watson Bernhardt, who inspired millions as Kathy Gordon on Diff'rent Strokes and as a fierce advocate for brittle bone disease, passed away on December 26, 2025. Her legacy of resilience lives on.
Melanie Watson, 'Diff'rent Strokes' Star, Passes Away at 57
Melanie Watson, known for her role in 'Diff'rent Strokes', passed away at 57. The actress, who lived with brittle bone disease, was a dedicated social worker. Read her inspiring story.
Karnataka's 2-Month Rent Deposit Rule Explained
Confused about Karnataka's rent deposit laws? We clarify the legal stance on 2-month security deposits for tenants and landlords. Know your rights under the Model Tenancy Act.
Bengaluru Rent Deposit Rule: What Tenants & Landlords Must Know
Confused about the 2-month rent deposit rule in Bengaluru? Legal experts decode the Karnataka Rent Act, security deposit limits, and tenant rights. Know your legal obligations!
Telangana Moves Offices to Govt Premises to Cut Rs 510 Cr Rent
Telangana govt orders all departments to vacate private buildings by Jan 31, aiming to save massive rent. CM Revanth Reddy directs swift action amid vacant govt complexes.
Report Criticizes India's Plan to Change Housing CPI Data
A new report critiques India's plan to overhaul housing CPI data collection, warning it's an overcorrection. Experts suggest simpler fixes. Read the full analysis.
Ghaziabad couple kills landlady over rent dispute
A couple in Ghaziabad's Raj Nagar Extension allegedly murdered their landlady, Deepshikha Sharma, when she came to collect pending rent. The body was hidden in a red bag. Police have arrested the tenants.
Ghaziabad Couple Kills Landlady, Chops Body in Suitcase
A Ghaziabad couple murdered their elderly landlady after a rent dispute, dismembered her body, and packed it in a suitcase. Police have arrested the accused. Read the shocking details.
Noida landlady killed by tenants over rent, body in suitcase
Deepshikha Sharma, 47, was murdered by her tenants in Noida when she went to collect rent. Her body was found stuffed in a red suitcase. Police have arrested the couple.
Bengaluru's Sir Ground artificial turf plan faces public backlash
Residents and veteran athletes in Bengaluru's Jeevanahalli oppose artificial turf installation at historic Sir Ground, fearing loss of free access and sporting heritage. Read more.
Karnataka Rent Bill Passed, Replaces Jail with Fines
Karnataka assembly passes Rent Amendment Bill 2025, decriminalising minor violations. Fines up to Rs 5,000 replace imprisonment to ease landlord-tenant friction. Read details.
Karnataka Govt Promises Action on Rent Control Act
Karnataka government commits to addressing the outdated Rent Control Act, promising action following a heated Assembly debate. Tenants and landlords await concrete steps.
New Fines for Illegal Rent Hikes & Contract Breaches in Riyadh
Riyadh introduces a structured penalty system for rental violations, including illegal rent hikes. Fines escalate to 12 months' rent for repeat offenders. Learn how this strengthens tenant rights.
Thackeray: Pagdi Policy Aims to Evict Mumbaikars for Builders
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray accuses the Maharashtra govt of using the new pagdi system framework to evict lakhs from Mumbai and benefit builders. He demands legal protection for tenants.
Massive Gita Recitation in Kolkata Sparks BJP-TMC Row
Lakhs throng Kolkata's Brigade Ground for a massive Bhagavad Gita recitation. BJP leaders call it cultural, while TMC alleges political polarisation. Read the full story.
Kolkata's Major Sunday Events Prompt Huge Police Deployment
Kolkata Police deploys its largest contingent in five years for Sunday's Gita recital, bike rally, and marathon, managing traffic and crowds ahead of Christmas. Read about the detailed plans.
Kanpur DM Reviews Rs 12,000 Cr Investment Target for GBC 5.0
Kanpur District Magistrate pushes for Rs 12,000 crore investment target ahead of UP's GBC 5.0. Rs 4,000 crore proposals are ready to land, focusing on job creation and industrial growth.
5 Lakh Devotees for Historic Gita Recital in Kolkata
Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground prepares for a historic Bhagavad Gita chanting event with 5 lakh attendees. Security heightened as spiritual leaders like Baba Ramdev join. Details inside.
Mumbai's Mulund Dump Biomining Project Faces New Delay
BMC's ambitious Rs 731-crore biomining project at Mulund dumping ground faces another setback, with the deadline extended to February 2024. Only 5.8 million tonnes of 7.8 million tonnes legacy waste treated so far.
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