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Topic: Housing

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.

Commercial centre, housing units in MoHUA plan to reclaim cost of redeveloping 7 Delhi colonies

While Rs 35,000-crore 7GPRA project is being implemented on self-finance basis, sale of space at proposed commercial centre is likely to generate Rs 6,000 cr-7,000 cr in revenue.

On Camera

Faiz Hameed conviction is a message from Munir. He won’t tolerate sympathy for Imran Khan

The political trajectory is clear. Asim Munir is now prepared to convict and sentence Imran Khan for instigating a rebellion against the army chief, with no possibility of mercy.

Goa, Kerala lose sheen as more foreign tourists pick Maharashtra & Bengal, shows RBI data

RBI data shows 26 states and Union Territories couldn’t regain pre-pandemic foreign tourist footfalls in 2024, but domestic tourism surged 27 percent compared to 2019.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.