After India Stack, why Sitharaman proposed another stack for economic boost
The agriculture sector in India supports 42.3% of the population and contributes 18.2% to the GDP. Despite challenges, the Economic Survey 2023-24 advocates for leveraging technology and policy reforms, such as the Agri Stack initiative, to formalize the sector, boost productivity, increase farmer income, and drive economic growth. Agri Stack aims to address issues like poor land records, enhance credit access, improve data management, and facilitate better policy interventions, ultimately benefiting both farmers and the economy as a whole. Key Points
Economic Times'A Rs 4,000-cr scandal' — Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, his wife & loyalists in eye of MUDA ‘scam’ storm
BJP has accused the Karanataka CM, his wife & loyalists of graft in compensatory land deal with Mysuru Urban Development Authority. CM has called accusations ‘politically motivated’. Key Points
ThePrintHow land titling act based on NITI Aayog model set off slugfest between Jagan & TDP's Naidu
Act was passed in Sept 2022. While TDP-JanaSena dub it as Jagan's 'land grabbing act', YSRCP chief calls out 'TDP’s hypocrisy of opposing Act now after endorsing it in assembly'. Key Points
ThePrint'Had no intention of buying then,' says Haryana IAS who vacated stay on land sale before family bought it
Family bought 5 acres of 14-acre Panchkula land, owned originally by Raja Bhagwant Singh. Haryana chief secretary stopped registration of sales deeds, flagging legal discrepancies. Key Points
ThePrintAfter 3-hour questioning, ED arrests TMC's Shahjahan for non-cooperation
India News: Sheikh Shahjahan arrested after non-cooperative questioning. Faces 15-16 land grabbing complaints. ED seeks custody in Rs 12 crore properties attached Key Points
Times Of India
ONGC to drill well in Bihar
ONGC's exploration plans in Bihar and Ballia for oil and gas aim to impact the energy industry. Challenges in land acquisition persist, requiring support from local authorities for successful drilling operations. Key Points
Economic TimesIDCO to purchase Bargarh sugar factory land
Bhubaneswar, Mar 15 (PTI) The Odisha government on Friday decided to transfer the land of Bargarh Sugar factory to IDCO for setting up industries in future, an official at the Chief Minister’s Office said. The state-owned Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO) will purchase the land in two phases, he said. Since the crushing operation […] Key Points
ThePrintED attaches Rs 12 crore worth property of suspended TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh
ED, Kolkata has provisionally attached movable and immovable assets worth Rs. 12.78 Crore in the form of 14 immovable properties in the nature of apartment, agriculture land, land for fishery, land and building etc. in Gram Serberia, Sandeshkhali and Kolkata and two bank accounts under the provisions of PMLA, 2002 in the matter of Shahjahan Seikh and others, the ED said in a statement on X. Key Points
Economic TimesGoa's Mopa Airport spurs realty activity
Not only from cities in India, Indians living in other countries are also very keen to invest in a holiday home. The airport has led to development in areas where large land is available and developers can plan multiple facilities, said Aditya Kushwaha, CEO and director, Axis Ecorp, which has Axis Blues, Axis Yog Villas and Axis Lake City projects in various stages of development. Key Points
Economic Times150 villagers reclaim land in Sandeshkhali, 400 complaints filed
India News: Read the latest news on 150 villagers reclaiming land in Sandeshkhali and filing 400 complaints. Find out more about the process of returning land and the actions taken by the Bengal government. Key Points
Times Of India
Trouble for Dharavi redevelopment project over railway land ownership
Dharavi Redevelopment Project faces a hurdle as the Railway land Development Authority (RLDA) refuses to allow sub-leasing of the crucial 47.5 acres of railway land earmarked for the project. The DRPPL argues that, as state government bodies, DRP/SRA should have the authority to sub-lease the land under RLDA regulations. The delay could substantially affect the project's timeline for rehabilitation, breaching the MoU signed Key Points
Economic Timesland of Bad: Here’s all about Russell Crowe starrer movie’s online digital release date, cast, trailer, pl
Land of Bad is an action-packed film starring Russell Crowe and Liam Hemsworth. It follows a Special Forces mission gone wrong, where survival is the only option. With intense action and a stellar cast, it's a movie not to be missed. Key Points
Economic Timesland brought Mamata Banerjee to power. Will it be her nemesis?
Mamata Banerjee dislodged the Left government with Singur and Nandigram agitations that were over 'maati' or land. Now, her party leaders face land-grab protests in Sandeshkhali and Howrah. Will land become her nemesis. Key Points
India TodayTemple boom: Mega opportunities that Ayodhya real estate is throwing up
The real estate boom in Ayodhya has seen a rise in demand and inquiries. The temple town's economic viability, sentiment, and infrastructure have led to a 10-20% increase in land prices. Close to 15 hotel permits have been given, and Rs 30,000 crore has been invested in infrastructure upgrades. The entire region, including Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, Banaras, and Ayodhya, is expected to see a massive interest from developers and buyers. Ayodhya's real estate prices have soared, with a 6x to 10x increase in the last three to five years. Key Points
Economic TimesCalifornia Is Solving Its Water Problems by Flooding Its Best Farmland
Restored floodplains in the state’s agricultural heartland are fighting both flooding and drought. But their fate rests with California’s powerful farmers. Key Points
WIRED
Himachal bid for land to tribals near China-occupied Tibet stuck with governor, Congress protests
To give this land to tribals for cultivation, state requires governor to suspend Forest (Conservation) Act. Matter pending 5 months with Raj Bhavan, which has sought 'clarifications'. Key Points
ThePrintRealtors cash in on growth opportunity in smaller cities
Homebuyers' interest in plotted developments has spiked, particularly after the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic. The buoyant demand for warehousing has also pushed finalisation of land deals higher. During the 22-month period from January 2022 to October 2023, real estate developers purchased about 3,294 acres of land. A substantial proportion, or 44.4%, of these land deals was transacted in tiers II and III locations, with 1,461 acres being acquired in 17 land deals, according to a JLL India study. Key Points
Economic TimesGMDA set to transfer 30-acre land to NHAI for Kherki Daula toll shift
The Kherki Daula toll plaza in Gurugram, India, is set to be shifted to Panchgaon, as the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority plans to transfer around 30 acres of land to the National Highways Authority of India within a month. The move is expected to reduce traffic congestion and pollution on the Delhi-Gurgaon expressway. Key Points
Hindustan TimesOrissa rescinds decision on sale of tribal land to non-tribals amid criticism
The Odisha government has reversed its decision to allow the sale of tribal land to non-tribals in the state's Scheduled areas, following backlash and criticism. The Tribal Advisory Committee has been asked to reconsider the proposal. The decision had sparked protests from opposition parties who accused the government of forcing poor tribals to sell their land and enabling corporate land grabs in mineral-rich areas. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesSupreme Court asks NHAI to pay higher compensation to Uttar Pradesh farmers
The top court also permitted the landowners/farmers to withdraw the compensation amount deposited with the concerned district court along with accrued interest thereon. It also allowed the landowners to initiate suitable proceedings, including execution, in case any further amount is payable by the highways authority to them. Key Points
Economic Times
Abandoned Farms Are a Hidden Resource for Restoring Biodiversity
A billion acres of old farmland—an area half the size of Australia—has fallen out of use. Ecologists say the lands and degraded forests are neglected resources for rewilding and for capturing carbon. Key Points
WIRED'Plot falls in floodplain area' — why Art of Living NGO's Rs 9.5 cr land deal in Ayodhya is stalled
Multi-crore deal between an Ayodhya resident & NGO Vyakti Vikas Kendra goes awry after local revenue court cancels mutation process. Next hearing in the case slated for 9 November. Key Points
ThePrintPortugal's Barroso lithium mine project faces villagers' ire
The Barroso project could become the largest lithium mine in Europe. Locals aren't happy about it. Key Points
BBC NewsAbandoned Farms Are a Hidden Resource for Restoring Biodiversity
A billion acres of old farmland—an area half the size of Australia—has fallen out of use. Ecologists say the lands and degraded forests are neglected resources for rewilding and for capturing carbon. Key Points
WIREDInside Ayodhya crackdown on ‘colonisers’ who ‘bent law’ to cash in on post-Ram-temple surge in land rates
Last August, Ayodhya Development Authority's purported ‘list of illegal colonisers’ found its way to social media. Since then, there's been a scramble for regularisation of these plots. Key Points
ThePrint
Solitaire Group acquires 20-acre land parcel in Mumbai’s Andheri for Rs 550 crore
Solitaire Group's subsidiary, Honest Vastunirman, has acquired a 20-acre land parcel in Mumbai for nearly Rs 550 crore. The property developer will construct 140 residential tenements on the land. The ongoing upcycle in the housing market segment is prompting more real estate developers to opt and propose residential developments on their land parcels that are already part of their land bank or are being acquired now. Key Points
Economic Timesland spinoff holds up India’s $232 million BEML sale - sources
The privatisation of India's BEML (BEML.NS) is held up due to delays in final approvals from the local state government to complete the transfer of land to a spun-off unit, said two sources. Key Points
ReutersKarnataka govt hands out largest drone-based land parcel mapping contract
The project covers an area of 68,000 SQ. KM. and 10 districts in Karnataka. | Bengaluru News Key Points
Hindustan TimesShah Rukh Khan's daughter Suhana buys three houses in Alibaug worth nearly ₹13 crore
Suhana Khan, daughter of Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, reportedly purchased three houses and agricultural land in Maharashtra's Alibaug region for ₹12.91 crore. Key Points
mintTata Memorial Centre to test ayurvedic plants for cancer research
Tata Memorial Centre is to establish a medicinal garden on 18 acres of forest land at Khalapur in Raigad to cultivate 20-25 varieties of ayurvedic plants to be tested for anti-cancer properties. Dr Rajendra Badwe, TMC director, said the hope was to start randomised control clinical trials for the potential medicines in the next two-and-a-half years. The land in Khalapur is next to Donvat reservoir and is suitable for the plants, which require captive water supply year-round, he said. An in-principle approval for INR300 crore ($40m) has been received from the department of atomic energy for a hybrid hospital to be built nearby. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan Times
Godrej Properties to buy 7.44-acre land parcel in Kolkata, to build housing project of Rs 1200 cr sales value
In a regulatory filing, realty firm Godrej Properties Ltd informed that it will acquire a 7.44-acre land parcel at New Alipore in Kolkata from West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. Key Points
FinancialexpressNHSRCL starts acquiring land at Bharuch dist after row with villagers
As per NHSRCL data, 99.29 per cent of land have been acquired in Gujarat till May 14. Work on the entire 352-km stretch passing through eight districts of Gujarat and Union Territory Dadra and Nagar Haveli is in progress. Key Points
The Indian ExpressGlobal warming: Why India is heating up slower than the world average
This single number denoting global temperature increase, very effective for communicating the dangers of climate change, is built on top of several layers of averages. To understand what is happening in India, all these figures need to be looked at. Key Points
The Indian ExpressAmartya Sen moves Calcutta HC against Visva-Bharati eviction order
The varsity claims that Amartya Sen is in occupation of 1.38 acre of land, 13 decimal land above his legal entitlement of 1.25 acre. Key Points
Financialexpress