Gaurs Group Buys 35-Acre Land Along Yamuna Expressway

Third Parties Can Move Court Against Unauthorised Construction

The Calcutta High Court (High Court) Circuit Bench at Port Blair held that a third party or public?spirited citizen can approach the writ court when municipal authorities fail to act against unauthorised construction, noting the burden on civic amenities and safety hazards. The Division Bench (Bench) of Justice Shampa Sarkar and Justice Arjun Ray Mukherjee upheld demolition directions for unauthorised portions of a hotel in Sri Vijaya Puram, subject to the regularisation scheme. The Bench rejected the appellant's locus contention. The Bench relied on the Supreme Court decision in Deepak Kumar ..

Rs 16.67 bn Plan to Transform Srinagar Airport by 2031

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has submitted a proposal for a Rs 16.67 billion (bn) expansion of the Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport with a target completion year of 2031. The proposal was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 24 February 2026 and forwarded to the Ministry of Home Affairs with detailed project parameters and cost estimates. The stated intention is to lift annual passenger handling markedly to address rising travel demand and to modernise core terminal infrastructure. The scheme envisages the construction of a new Integrated Terminal Bui..

India Pushes Self-Reliance In Critical Minerals

Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey said at an industry roadshow in Raipur that India has made continuous efforts to become self-reliant in critical minerals to secure domestic industrial and clean energy supply chains. The roadshow was intended to connect state authorities with industry leaders to address operational and technical aspects. The event facilitated dialogue between entrepreneurs and officials to explain technical matters. The engagement comes against the backdrop of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM), introduced for a seven-year period from 2024-25..