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?
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?
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde urges Thane residents to back the cluster redevelopment model, highlighting wider eligibility, larger flats, and superior civic amenities compared to SRA schemes.
Pearl Queen in Santacruz leads Mumbai's self-redevelopment wave. Societies become promoters, bypass builders for bigger homes & profits. Discover the success stories.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maharashtra government seeks SRA report on making first-floor slum residents eligible for free housing. Financial implications under scrutiny ahead of BMC polls.
In a major breakthrough, 37 Naxalites including 12 women surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district. 27 carried collective rewards of ₹65 lakh under government rehabilitation initiative.
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.
Learn how to identify and rehabilitate AC joint shoulder injuries common in contact sports and workouts. Expert advice on recovery exercises and prevention strategies.
Union Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt visits Belgadia township to assess rehabilitation progress for families displaced by Jharia underground fires. New facilities inaugurated.
Viveknagar police inspector and three officers face charges for allegedly beating 23-year-old Darshan PG before shifting him to rehab where he died. Mother accuses police and center of negligence.
Over 100 Scheduled Caste families in Bageshwar mining areas live in cracked, sinking homes. Poverty prevents them from seeking help as authorities ignore pleas. Read their harrowing story.
Despite repeated rescue operations, Guwahati's child beggars return to traffic junctions. The Child Welfare Committee reveals organized rackets and restoration challenges hamper rehabilitation efforts. Learn about the systemic failures.
In a major development, the MMC Maoist committee proposes to lay down arms by Jan 1, 2026, demanding security guarantees and a transparent rehabilitation process from three state governments. Read the full story.
Senior Maoist commander Chaitu, a key suspect in the 2013 Jhiram valley attack, surrenders in Jagdalpur with nine cadres. This major blow signals a weakening Maoist hold in the Darbha region. Read more.
Dimapur police arrest 5, including rehab centre owner, after Pradeep Basumatary's death with assault marks. Investigation ongoing. Read for details.
Odisha government increases Maoist surrender rewards by 10% over Chhattisgarh rates. New policy offers up to ₹1.20 crore for top leaders to combat Left-Wing Extremism. Read more about the strategy.
Mohali administration disburses Rs 7.20 lakh to 14 flood-affected families in Derabassi and Banur. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann assures comprehensive support for Punjab's flood victims.
A UN-linked convention has recognized Vantara as an exceptional animal welfare institution with modern infrastructure and advanced veterinary care. Discover how this Indian facility is setting global standards.
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.
MMC Maoist committee offers collective surrender by Jan 1, 2026 if states provide security guarantees and transparent rehabilitation. Historic peace opportunity.
Municipal Corporation Amritsar distributes housing approval letters to 674 families under PMAY scheme. Beneficiaries to receive financial assistance for home construction.
Union Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt visits Dhanbad for crucial review of coal operations and Jharia rehabilitation programme. Key focus on Belgarhia's transformation into modern residential zone.
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.
Actress Rasika Dugal visited Delhi's GB Road red-light area, meeting sex workers and children at Kat-Katha NGO. The experience made her acutely aware of privilege and trafficking issues explored in Delhi Crime Season 3.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan urges MPs to pressure Centre for increased Wayanad rehabilitation assistance and approval of amended Wildlife Act. Strong advocacy needed.