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Monday, April 20, 2026
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Topic: Housing

Affordable housing crisis affecting Asia’s growth. ‘Political rewards from fixing it may be massive’

Global media spotlights South Asia, focusing on ‘shortage of decent and affordable housing’, India’s LPG deal and coroner’s findings in Zubeen Garg death case.

HC fines Haryana urban planning body for ‘whimsical’ cancellation of allotment—‘violates right to life’

HC says Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran, meant to provide affordable housing on 'no-profit-no-loss' basis, acted in a profit-driven way, harming middle and lower-income citizens.

In a first, low-cost housing body MHADA’s trying to sell luxury flats. It’s struggling to find takers

The costliest flats in the history of the state housing authority—which typically focuses on affordable housing—have seen no takers. In 2023, one of them was priced at Rs 7.58 cr.

For over 6,000 HDIL homebuyers, there is no home a decade since they invested. Hope running out too

Over 6,000 homebuyers put their life savings in HDIL projects, but their dream of owning a house in India’s financial capital remains elusive as the firm went into insolvency.

‘Dream of owning home can’t become nightmare’—SC declares right to housing part of right to life

Top court issues 12 directions to protect genuine buyers, strengthen tribunals, restore credibility in real estate market. Directions as court hears case of abuse of Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code.

Mahayuti govt unveils new housing policy with emphasis on slum redevelopment. What it promises

State cabinet has cleared ‘My House, My Right’ policy and hopes to draw an investment of Rs 70,000 crore in the housing sector.

50,000+ flats built for Delhi’s poor have no takers. It’s an ivory tower-sized national waste

The flats, as they stand now, aren’t safe for habitation, lack amenities & are in far-flung areas. With less than 10% being allotted, it’s now being suggested they be given out on rent.

Housing is not a smart investment for the Indian middle class anymore

India’s property market is rigged—there's a reason housing isn't affordable for all.

Spain faces a housing crisis. Are foreign buyers to blame?

The housing affordability crisis in Spain has sparked protests over overtourism. Locals feel pushed out by tourists, with neighbourhoods overtaken by short-term rentals.

DRA Homes Pre-Launches DRA Astra, elevate your living experience in Madhavaram

Spread across 1.22 acres, DRA Astra offers 100% Vaastu-compliant homes with three sides ventilation, minimal wall sharing, and no opposite-facing apartments, ensuring privacy, peace, and style.

On Camera

India’s close encounters with Pakistan on Siachen

Pakistan's SSG team was not adequately provisioned for the inclement weather. If it managed to consolidate its position, the story of Siachen would have been different. 

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.