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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
TopicRERA

Topic: RERA

When watchdog itself overshoots deadline—spotlight on RERA as tribunal overturns Rs 10L fine on DDA

Every application of property registration must be accepted or rejected within the statutory 30-day window, asserts Real Estate Appellate Tribunal.

‘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.

Centre to review Real Estate Act after 8 years, asks RERAs about enforcement status of orders

Review has been planned amid growing calls for amendment of law governing RERA by current, old members to assure more powers for the body & to address homebuyers’ concerns, it is learnt.

With lucrative sinecures for ex-IAS, IRS & others, RERAs serve as ‘rehab centres’ for retd civil servants

Of 32 states & UTs with Real Estate Regulatory Authorities, at least 25 are headed by retd civil servants. SC remarked last month that RERAs are 'rehabilitation centre' for ex-officers.

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Oil supply fell by 10 million barrels per day in March. IEA raises alarm over largest disruption ever

IEA projects sharp reversal from its earlier expectations, with global demand for oil in 2026 turning negative. Hormuz disruptions have pushed crude prices to $130 per barrel.

Aerospace, defence overtake pharma to form chunk of Telangana’s exports. Next stop: aero-engine capital

At over Rs 32,000 crore in FY 26, defence and aerospace account for over a third of the state’s exports, beating pharma for the first time since 2014.

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.