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Saturday, April 11, 2026
TopicLand grab

Topic: Land grab

Rs 1,500 crore & counting: How ancestral lands were grabbed in Goa, one fake heir at a time

Using fictitious ancestors, forged Portuguese-era deeds & compromised officials, land-grab syndicates targeted the Comunidade. SIT, ED probes are exposing the extent of rot.

Rejecting waqf board’s claim over 400-acre land, how Kerala HC upheld state govt’s power of scrutiny

Case revolves around tract of land in Vadakkekara village in Ernakulam district which was gifted in 1950 by a businessman to a college management committee via ‘endowment deed’.

India’s land acquisition disputes have a way out. Both Japan and Gujarat have used it

India’s archaic land laws fuel delays, cost overruns and gridlock in everything from highways to housing. Something has to give.

On Camera

Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, MVC—a quiet warrior, a gentle soul, the Lion of Ladakh

Beneath the uniform and the gallantry award was a man of rare humility. There was no trace of bravado in Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, no attempt to wear his achievements on his sleeve.

India bond yields rise as RBI moves to drain liquidity, lift overnight rates

New Delhi: India’s sovereign bond yields rose after the central bank announced its first step this year to drain cash from the banking system,...

Army promotes Col Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier; to not retire yet

This means he will serve Indian Army for a minimum of another 2 years as Brigadier, unless he picks up the next rank of Major General.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.