Chennai's iconic 1897 Bharat Insurance Building on Anna Salai is undergoing a major 20-month restoration to revive its domes, spires, and towers. Discover how this heritage landmark is being saved.
A massive fire broke out in an 18-storey residential building in Mumbai's Andheri West, resulting in one fatality and six injuries. Rescue operations by fire brigade are ongoing.
Higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh, including Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur, receive the first snowfall of 2024. Key passes closed, bringing relief from dry spell. Details on weather forecast inside.
Calcutta High Court prioritizes public safety, allows renovation of a dangerous building declared unsafe by KMC, overriding a civil ownership dispute. Read the full ruling details.
Komkar village in Arunachal Pradesh signs MoU supporting the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project's pre-feasibility report, marking a major step for national water security and community-led development.
A multi-storey building under construction collapsed in George, South Africa, killing at least 8 people. Over 50 workers are trapped as rescue operations continue. Read the latest updates.
The FBI's ageing J. Edgar Hoover Building will be permanently shut down as personnel shift to the Ronald Reagan Building. The move ends a 20-year debate and saves taxpayer money.
FBI Director Kash Patel announces permanent closure of aging J. Edgar Hoover building. Move to former USAID facility saves billions, starts immediately. Read details.
FBI Director Kash Patel announces permanent shutdown of J. Edgar Hoover Building, moving HQ to Reagan Building, saving taxpayers nearly $5 billion. Read the full story.
Panaji's fire department will inspect all city buildings for fire safety certificates. Structures over 100sqm will be examined, others need self-declaration. Learn the new safety rules.
A man in Surat fell from the 10th floor while asleep but was miraculously rescued after getting stuck on the 8th-floor window grill. Read the incredible survival story.
A Surat man miraculously survived a 10th-floor fall in his sleep, getting stuck on an 8th-floor window. Read about the dramatic rescue operation by fire officials.
A major fire broke out at a 14-storey residential building in Mumbai's Goregaon West, leading to the rescue of 40 people. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours. Read for details on the incident and response.
A major fire broke out at a residential building in Mumbai's Andheri area. Prompt action by firefighters led to the safe rescue of 40 people. Read the full details of the incident and response.
UP cabinet clears new regulations allowing Noida Authority to directly approve building maps on exchanged land, cutting court delays. Read how this benefits landowners.
A 19-year-old girl fell to her death while exploring the abandoned Briarcliff Building, famous as Hawkins Lab in Stranger Things. Police investigate the tragic incident.
Ludhiana adopts Punjab's unified building rules, enabling self-certification for structures up to 21m via eNaksha. Deemed approval in 10 days slashes red tape. Architects face strict accountability.
A leopard entered a residential building in Bhayandar East on Friday, injuring three. Fire brigade and police are on the scene. Read the latest updates on this developing story.
A young child lost their life after concrete blocks fell from an under-construction building in Bengaluru's Chinnappanahalli. Police cite lack of safety measures. Read the full report.
A 4-year-old girl died and her two siblings were injured when hollow bricks fell from an under-construction building in Bengaluru. Read the full report on the tragic accident and the safety lapses involved.
Gurgaon MCG cancels a former councillor's building plan approval for concealing a property dispute. The plan, approved via HOBPAS, was revoked after a complaint. Details inside.
Himachal Pradesh refuses to share costs for the Kishau Dam, demanding full central funding, release of Rs 4000 crore BBMB arrears, and settlement for Pong Dam oustees. Key meeting chaired by Amit Shah.
A six-storey building in Jaipur's Malviya Nagar was demolished by JDA for lacking its permission. Owners claim JMC sanctioned the plan for Rs 1.25 lakh, highlighting a major coordination failure between civic bodies.
ICAI launches a ₹34 crore green building in Nagpur to train future CAs. President Nanda says India needs 30-35 lakh CAs by 2047. Read about Project Vanijya's record.
Panic in Jaipur's Malviya Nagar as an under-construction 5-storey hotel tilts dangerously. Cracks appear after illegal basement digging. Authorities evacuate area. Read the full report.
Amritsar Municipal Corporation takes action against illegal construction, partially demolishing three buildings in Guru Nanak Pura. Details on the crackdown and future plans.
Vijayawada's Building Penalisation Scheme 2025 sees weak response with only 160 applications. Officials target 700 unauthorised structures for revenue. Read more on the regularisation drive.
Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation demolished an illegal G+4 building in Loharpatty after it caused a woman's death. Read about the safety violations and public outcry.
Andhra Pradesh govt amends Fire Services Act, introduces online NOCs, third-party audits, and strict penalties to boost building safety in urban areas. Read the key reforms.
Bombay High Court demands affidavit from BMC regarding C1 categorization of Mehta Mahal building. Legal battle continues over safety of disputed Charni Road property. Read latest developments.