India is set to overhaul its property registration by linking every transaction to precise GIS maps, phasing out vague boundary descriptions. This nationwide digital shift aims to bring clarity and reduce disputes.
Mumbai's BMC demands Rs 10,899 crore in property tax using a disputed formula, overriding High Court and Supreme Court orders. 481 properties face inflated bills and threats of coercive action.
Gen Z and millennials joined a heritage tree-mapping event at Pune's Ganeshkhind Garden, highlighting rising interest in conservation. The activity comes as the PMC plans an STP in the area.
Lucknow Municipal Corporation introduces a new Property Tax Management System (PTMS) with unique 16-digit IDs for all properties. Aimed at boosting transparency and compliance, it links to the Smart City Command Centre. Read more.
Karnataka mandates Aadhaar for property registration to prevent fake transactions. Learn how this new rule impacts buyers, sellers, and the real estate sector.
Gurgaon's DTCP orders halt to Raheja Developers' Sector 84 commercial project transactions after licence expiry in 2019. Officials warn buyers to verify licence status.
A detailed satellite study exposes the destruction of 160 acres of mangroves in Raigad, Thane & Palghar. Environmentalists warn of ecological disaster and demand government action. Read more.
Over 1.3 lakh voters in Bengal's Matua heartland may get hearing notices due to missing ancestry links in draft rolls. Many lack CAA documents, sparking fear in the community. Read the full report.
Bombay High Court directs Maharashtra to refund stamp duty to an elderly Pune couple who abandoned a flat purchase due to Covid-19 financial and medical crisis. Landmark ruling prevents 'unjust enrichment' by state.
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Ahmedabad's SatLeo Labs uses satellite thermal data to map urban heat, aiding city planning and worker safety. Pilot in Tumakuru shows promise for emissions tracking and heat management.
Varanasi (Kashi) bags the Smart City Innovation Award-2025 for its pioneering 3D Urban Spatial Digital Twin project, a first in India for comprehensive city planning and disaster management.
Rajasthan becomes India's first state with 100% digitised voter lists. CEO Naveen Mahajan announces success of SIR-2026 programme, reducing document verification needs. Voters urged to check draft list on Dec 16.
An FIR has been registered against multiple persons for the illegal transaction of 78 acres of land belonging to Shri Swami Hatiram Mutt in Navi Mumbai's Karanjade. The fraud, involving Rs 2.8 crore, dates back to 2006. Read the full investigation details
Madhya Pradesh nears completion of digital voter mapping, with 99.66% forms digitised. Draft rolls to be published on December 16. Read the full update.
Aravalli police seized Rs 1.05 crore in unaccounted cash from a car at Shamlaji checkpost. The driver failed to explain the source, raising hawala transaction suspicions. Income Tax Dept. informed.
India witnessed 1.77 lakh road crash deaths in 2024, averaging 485 daily. National Highways see 31% of fatalities. Govt plans AI mapping, stricter licenses to curb crisis.
Trichy district's flood-vulnerability mapping identifies 373 sq km as high-risk, affecting 2 lakh people. Officials plan mock drills and annual updates for monsoon preparedness.
Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam leases a prime 4,257 sq ft commercial space in Santacruz East for Rs 19 lakh per month. The 5-year deal is set to earn him over Rs 12 crore. Read the full details.
Panchkula police have identified 150 crime hotspots. DCP Anshu Jain details the strategy involving beat officers and tech to enhance safety. Read the full plan.
Bokaro DC Ajay Nath Jha orders schools to complete Aadhaar seeding and bank mapping within 72 hours. Principals' salaries may be withheld for non-compliance. Scholarship applications are also under review.
Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation extends the 20% property tax rebate deadline to December 31. After that, rebates will reduce in phases. Over 5.5 lakh taxpayers in the city are affected.
Patna workshop led by CGWB and state officials stresses judicious use of field data in national groundwater mapping. Experts call for a common platform and training for effective resource management.
A Patna workshop organized by CGWB and state officials emphasized creating a common data platform for groundwater mapping. Experts called for judicious data use and specialized training for effective resource management.
Kanyakumari police arrest 458 people, seize 150kg ganja in 11-month special drive. Financial networks targeted as investigation intensifies. #DrugBust #Kanyakumari
Haryana government introduces a new property registration system to enhance transparency and efficiency. Learn how this revolutionary change benefits property buyers and sellers across the state.
Delhi government is developing DAMIS software to map all government land, track encroachments, and enable better urban planning. Complete details about the new land management initiative.
Patna Municipal Corporation announces a full waiver on interest and penalties for property tax defaulters. Pay only the principal amount by March 31, 2026. Clear your dues now!
West Bengal's electoral roll mapping shows dramatic improvement, reaching 95.7% success rate in ongoing SIR exercise. Learn how delimitation and booth expansion affected initial figures.
Jharkhand Education Project Council initiates digital habitation mapping using DAHAR 2.0 portal to identify out-of-school children and improve education infrastructure ahead of December survey.