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Monday, February 23, 2026
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Topic: Government housing

6 months on, those who spoke against Revannas struggle to rebuild lives. ‘Left our home, have no income’

Those who filed complaints of abuse—including sexual assault and intimidation—against Prajwal Revanna and his family are living in govt hostels, still awaiting compensation.

Work on over 45% flats yet to begin, housing project for central govt employees to miss 2025 deadline

Modi govt's 2016 plan to redevelop 7 govt colonies in South Delhi was slated to be completed by Dec 2025. But construction of over 8,500 proposed units has yet to begin, it is learnt.

Govt housing colonies give way to highrises, as Centre’s redevelopment push changes Delhi skyline

Since 2014, Modi govt has sanctioned 5 major redevelopment projects, including the ambitious 7GPRA, in the capital. Experts believe lack of vacant land makes redevelopment necessary.

Mumbai residents win govt housing lottery and spend more on kids’ education, jobs: Study

A study of a subsidised housing programme in Mumbai also shows evidence of lottery winners becoming motivated to improve local governance.

On Camera

Nick Jonas wearing a mangalsutra is validation for many Indians. He’s our favourite jiju

Nick Jonas is not trying to modernise the mangalsutra, but his gesture shows that choices can be equal. If commitment must be flaunted, it need not be gendered.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Suspected brake failure leads to Tejas accident after landing, airframe likely to be written off

The IAF, so far, remains mum on this accident which has led to grounding of the fleet for safety checks.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.