Patna district administration launches a four-day drive to complete farmer e-KYC and generate digital IDs. This mandatory registry is key for availing PM-Kisan, credit cards, and subsidies. Learn how it works.
A VAO, village assistant & her husband arrested in Namakkal for demanding Rs 40,000 bribe from a farmer. DVAC used chemical notes in the trap. Read the full details.
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand govt for inaction on massive forest land encroachment in Rishikesh, hints at politician-bureaucrat nexus. Details of illegal constructions sought.
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand government for inaction on massive forest land encroachment in Rishikesh, hints at politician-bureaucrat nexus. Details inside.
A revenue officer in Sheohar, Ramkrit Mahto, was arrested by the SVU for accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe to revise a land record. The trap was laid based on a January 4 complaint. Read the full details.
A Trichy village administrative officer was caught red-handed by DVAC for demanding a ₹5,000 bribe for a succession certificate. Read the full details of the anti-corruption operation.
Punjab government demands report on controversial transfer of a registry clerk in Patiala. Inquiry launched into allegations of procedural lapses and potential irregularities.
Noida Authority lifts ban on Sector 150 Sports City, enabling property registries for 8,000 stuck homebuyers. Supreme Court order implemented. Read for details.
Kerala's new land regularisation SOP could nullify years of legal action against 57 illegal constructions in Idukki, including resorts on govt land. Read the full investigation.
Sourabh Roy argues India's fragmented land law framework is ill-equipped for rapid urban growth, record manipulation, and lengthy court disputes. Read the analysis.
ED reveals in court that Gujarat IAS officer, as a district collector, had fixed rates for bribes and took a 50% share. The officer faces serious corruption charges. Read the full investigation details.
Anti-Corruption Bureau arrests cooperative bank manager in Ajmer for demanding Rs 30,000 bribe from a farmer to release crop damage compensation. Full details on the trap and investigation.
A special CBI court has decided to begin the trial in the high-profile Manesar land scam case, involving alleged illegal acquisition of 912 acres. Key accused include former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda. Read for full details.
Muzaffarpur's District Agriculture Officer, Sudhir Kumar, was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs 19,000. The victim had already paid Rs 1.81 lakh. Raids uncovered Rs 11 lakh cash and gold. Read the full details.
ED alleges former Surendranagar collector Rajendrakumar Patel systematised bribes for land use changes via govt portal, generating over Rs 10 crore. He is remanded in custody.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directs the use of GPS-enabled rovers for land consolidation to ensure transparency and curb corruption at the grassroots level.
Goa government begins a landmark digital land survey this month to update records and issue Urban Property Cards (UrPro) in Panaji, Margao, and Cuncolim. Learn about the process and how landowners can participate.
Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrests Sangrur tehsildar Jagtar Singh for accepting a ₹30,000 bribe for land registry. ₹1.45 lakh recovered. Read the full details of the corruption case.
A panchayat secretary in Bihar's Bhojpur district was arrested by the Special Vigilance Unit for accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 to issue a birth certificate. Read the full details of the anti-corruption operation.
A medical officer at Roorkee Civil Hospital was caught red-handed accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe. The vigilance department urges citizens to report corruption. Read more.
Kerala's 2025 land regularisation SOP, stemming from a 2023 Act amendment, promises relief for small holders but appears to shield major political and commercial violators in Idukki and beyond. Read the full analysis.
A teacher in Barwani, Madhya Pradesh, was sentenced to four years of rigorous imprisonment for demanding a bribe for salary arrears. Read the full details of the Lokayukta trap and court verdict.
Former CM Champai Soren accuses Jharkhand govt of forcibly acquiring 830.92 acres of tribal land in Kolhan to compensate for Palamu mining. He alleges bypass of tribal governance and threat to livelihoods.
A staggering 16% of Earth's land is controlled by a few entities, including the British Royal Family and the Catholic Church. Discover the world's top landowners and their vast holdings.
A Bengaluru ACP was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000 from a hotel manager. The officer had demanded Rs 50,000 for allowing late-night operations. Read the full details of the Lokayukta's anti-corruption operation.
Karnataka govt introduces major land conversion reforms with time-bound approvals, automatic clearances for industries & green energy. Read how this cuts red tape for investors.
CBI traps MCD assistant engineer & beldar for demanding Rs 2 lakh bribe for a building closure report in Shahdara. Case filed under Prevention of Corruption Act. Details inside.
Vigilance sleuths in Bihar arrested a revenue employee for a ₹1 lakh bribe in Patna and a sub-inspector for ₹40,000 in Siwan. Read the full details of the anti-corruption operations.
CBI arrests a CGST Superintendent in Maharashtra for allegedly demanding a Rs 20 lakh bribe to settle a fabricated Rs 98 lakh tax demand. Read the full details of the corruption case.
Months after a mass protest, communities in Western Rajasthan still await government action to protect vital pasture and sacred oran land from commercial allocation, highlighting concerns over land policy and solar sector development.