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Topic: Construction

Manufacturing & construction drag Q2 GDP growth to 5.4%, much lower than RBI’s 7% estimate

The secondary sector, comprising manufacturing, construction and utilities, was the main reason for the slowdown, but agriculture & services did better than last year.

Madhya Pradesh HC orders ‘status quo’ on temple construction in police stations, seeks govt explanation

The order comes in response to petition seeking demolition of such illegal religious structures on grounds that they violate Supreme Court ban on religious construction on public land.

How Ceramic Tiles Can Drive Business Growth in the Construction Industry?

Pressure on the construction industry to reduce environmental impact is rising, but Simpolo Tiles and Bathware, has gone ahead of the curve to make an example of sustainability practices.

Pressured by builders or for public good? Haryana reversing ban on stilt+4 buildings raises concerns

Haryana govt says move will benefit public, while residents feel it will lead to haphazard development of 4-storey apartments in residential sectors already seeing power & water scarcity.

Climate architecture has an unlikely model—termite mounds. They’re self-cooling, sustainable

Thousands of termites work in unison to construct these durable, protective structures that have sophisticated cooling and ventilation systems built-in.

US has dealt final blow to asbestos. But this carcinogen is still widely used in India

India accounted for nearly half of global asbestos imports in 2021. While India banned asbestos mining in 1993, there is no law to restrict its use in construction, import or trade.

8,199 applicants, 219 selected — why Haryana construction workers didn’t qualify for jobs in Israel

Workers from Haryana applied for 10,000 vacancies advertised by state govt for construction work in Israel, but most failed to make it through tests experts from Israel put them through.

NBCC ventures into major govt development projects outside Delhi with Rs 2,650-cr Kochi complex

Commercial-cum-residential project in Kochi to be developed on a 18-acre land parcel for Kerala State Housing Board. Work is expected to begin in June.

Centre imposes fresh ban on construction work, vehicles amid rising pollution in Delhi-NCR

Commission for Air Quality Management, noted a significant rise in Delhi’s Air Quality Index owing to unfavourable climatic conditions and local pollution sources.

Construction ban to curb pollution adds to woes of Delhi labourers. Stuck at home with mouths to feed

Delhi, a city of 20 million people, is the world's most polluted capital. It has been gripped by poor air quality since early November.

On Camera

Kolkata’s silencing of Javed Akhtar exposes India’s secular vacuum

Even those parties that wear the label of secular and progressive often bow to the pressures of fundamentalist groups within the Muslim community.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

Dassault Aviation takes majority control of joint venture with Anil Ambani’s Reliance

Following the transaction which is expected to be completed by November, Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd will become an associate company, with Reliance retaining a 49% stake.

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.