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PMAY-U: The Story of Housing, Inclusion and Empowerment

PMAY-U: The Story of Housing, Inclusion and Empowerment

Architecture, News
16 SEP 2026 1:02PM by PIB DelhiPMAY-U is a flagship urban housing mission aimed at ensuring Housing for All in urban areas. It provides pucca houses with basic civic amenities to eligible urban households across the country. The Mission primarily targets EWS, LIG, MIG families and slum dwellers in cities and towns. Implementation experience under PMAY-U led to the launch of a restructured PMAY-U 2.0 in 2024. Strong emphasis is placed on inclusivity, with benefits extended to women and other vulnerable urban groups. Technology-enabled systems such as geo-tagging and real-time dashboards have strengthened transparency and monitoring.The Foundation of Urban AspirationA safe and secure home is the foundation of a dignified life. It provides families with stabili...
Volvo CE Launched EC650 Mining Excavator at bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2026, Showcased a Range of Construction and Mining Equipment Solutions

Volvo CE Launched EC650 Mining Excavator at bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2026, Showcased a Range of Construction and Mining Equipment Solutions

Architecture, News
Tuesday, Sep 15, 2026 17:51:30 |Volvo Construction Equipment India spotlights the EC650 mining excavator alongside its range of construction, compactors, mining and electric equipmentGreater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India (NewsVoir) -Group Picture of Volvo CE's EC650 Mining Excavator launch - bauma 2026Volvo Construction Equipment India commercially launched the EC650, a 65T class excavator, a landmark addition to its mining line-up, at the bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2026. Powered by the popular Volvo D13E engine delivering 435 hp, the EC650 is engineered for superior durability and best-in-class fuel efficiency, with a robust undercarriage, heavy-duty boom and arm, and advanced hydraulics built to withstand the toughest mass excavation and mining applications. The product is available f...
RINAC, Gonvarri Launch JV to Reshape India’s Industrial Real Estate and Warehousing Landscape.

RINAC, Gonvarri Launch JV to Reshape India’s Industrial Real Estate and Warehousing Landscape.

Architecture, Business & Finance, News, World
RINAC and Gonvarri Material Handling form CONSTRUCTOR RINAC to deliver integrated warehouse and intralogistics solutions in India - New joint venture combines European engineering and storage expertise with RINAC’s Indian market presence and project execution capabilities Bengaluru, September 9, 2026: RINAC India Limited and Gonvarri Material Handling (GMH) have formally established CONSTRUCTOR RINAC Private Limited, a new joint venture focused on providing integrated warehouse storage, intralogistics and cold-chain warehouse solutions to the Indian market. The JV marks the evolution of the companies’ long-standing distributor relationship into a strategic partnership aimed at addressing the growing demand for space-efficient, high-density and technology-enabled warehouse solutions in In...
Mega Infrastructure Push: Bengaluru Hosts Landmark Karnataka Urban Infrastructure & Investment Summit 2026 Today

Mega Infrastructure Push: Bengaluru Hosts Landmark Karnataka Urban Infrastructure & Investment Summit 2026 Today

Architecture, News
Bangalore, September 8 (Karnataka News): To effectively address the challenges of rapid growth, infrastructure demand, and climate change faced by the country's cities, the Government of Karnataka is bringing together policymakers, administrators, investors, technology firms, and financial experts in the field of urban development on a single platform. Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation (KUIDFC), in association with 'Elets Technomedia / eGov Magazine', is organizing the "Karnataka Urban Infrastructure & Investment Summit 2026" on September 9, 2026 at 10.00 AM at Hotel 'Conrad', Bengaluru. In this prestigious event, Praveer Kumar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, will deliver a keynote speech on policy formulation, while Urban De...
Bengaluru Parking Fee Row: Fix Infrastructure First Before Taxing Road Space, Warn Experts

Bengaluru Parking Fee Row: Fix Infrastructure First Before Taxing Road Space, Warn Experts

Architecture, News
Fix Missing Infrastructure Too While Charging for Street Parking, City Experts Warn Bengaluru: Environment Minister Ramalinga Reddy’s pushback against a proposed ₹15,000–₹25,000 annual fee for residential street parking has reignited a critical debate: can pricing public road space curb Bengaluru's gridlock, or will it simply penalize residents who lack off-street options Addressing the issue, Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara noted: “Roads are meant for people to travel. If vehicles are parked on it their side, there will be little to no road space left. Discussions are currently under way on this and we will know about the decision soon.” Urban planners and business leaders generally support paid parking in theory, but stress that real-world success requires strict enforcement and vi...
“Retrofitting India’s Building Stock: How fischer and Purdue University Are Solving the Seismic Risk for Older Properties”

“Retrofitting India’s Building Stock: How fischer and Purdue University Are Solving the Seismic Risk for Older Properties”

Architecture, Home Improvement, News, Technology, World
fischer Earthquake-proof Retrofitting Solutions - A New Hope for Millions of Existing Buildings in India How older buildings in India can be retrofitted with fischer Earthquake-proof retrofitting solutions to make them earthquake-resistant. Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaA research project carried out by the fischer Group of Companies in collaboration with Purdue University (USA) has shown that existing buildings can be made significantly more resistant to seismic forces through targeted retrofitting measures. In earthquake-prone regions, such solutions have the potential to improve structural safety and help protect lives. The severe earthquakes of recent days have once again tragically demonstrated how vulnerable people are in seismically active regions. The images of destroyed homes...
Clarity of Space: Hettich Redefines Modern Storage Architecture with New Linear Systems

Clarity of Space: Hettich Redefines Modern Storage Architecture with New Linear Systems

Architecture, Home Improvement, News
Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026 14:32:09 | Hettich IndiaMUMBAI, India, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Modern homes are increasingly defined by clarity of space, function, and intent. As open plans, clean lines, and uncluttered interiors become the standard expectation, storage solutions must evolve to match. For architects, interior designers, and furniture manufacturers, Hettich's Linear Drawer Systems offer a dependable way to deliver structured, intuitive, and visually magical interiors.Every drawer specified is a design decision, and Hettich's largest range of Linear Drawer Systems gives partners the flexibility to meet any brief. Here's a closer look at what these award-winning systems bring to the table:AvoriTech: Less for MoreBuilt for premium, minimalist specifications, ...
Century-Old Kalyan Silks Expands Bengaluru Footprint With 39th Global Showroom.

Century-Old Kalyan Silks Expands Bengaluru Footprint With 39th Global Showroom.

Architecture, LIFE & ARTS, Lifestyle, News
Kalyan Silks' new showroom opened in Malleshwaram, Bengaluru(Aug 17)BENGALURU-Kalyan Silks, one of the world’s leading networks of silk saree showrooms with a legacy of over a century, has expanded its presence in Karnataka with the grand opening of its new showroom in Malleshwaram. This outlet marks Kalyan Silks' 3rd showroom in Bengaluru and its 39th showroom globally. The inauguration of this modern shopping complex took place on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 11:30 AM. Ms. Shobha Karandlaje, Minister of State for Labour and Employment and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, inaugurated the outlet. The chief guest, Dr. Ashwath Narayan C N, former Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka and MLA of Malleswaram Constituency, inaugurated the second floor, dedi...
Aludecor Launches Weather-Responsive Intelligent Louvers with Global Remote Access

Aludecor Launches Weather-Responsive Intelligent Louvers with Global Remote Access

Architecture, News
Friday, Aug 21, 2026 16:42:21New intelligent façade system responds to sun, rain and wind conditions while enabling remote monitoring and multi-platform controlNational, 21st August 2026: As buildings increasingly rely on large, glazed façades, managing heat gain, glare and indoor comfort has become an important consideration in modern building design. Addressing this need, Aludecor, one of India’s leading aluminium composite panel and façade product manufacturers, has unveiled Alubreeze Intelligent Louvers, India’s first indigenously developed intelligent louver system designed to be controlled from anywhere in the world and even to make building façades responsive to changing environmental conditions.Alubreeze Intelligent Louvers can sense, respond and adjust. The motorised m...
PVR INOX to Open 25,000-Sq.-Ft. Multiscreen Multiplex at Bhumika Realty’s The Icon in Faridabad.

PVR INOX to Open 25,000-Sq.-Ft. Multiscreen Multiplex at Bhumika Realty’s The Icon in Faridabad.

Architecture, News
Delhi NCR, IndiaBhumika Realty, the real estate arm of Bhumika Group, today announced a partnership with PVR INOX Limited for a 25,000 sq. ft. multiscreen multiplex at The Icon, its mixed-use development on Delhi-Mathura Road in Sector 27A, Faridabad. The agreement marks the second association between the two companies, following PVR INOX’s presence at Urban Square, Udaipur. The repeat partnership comes as Bhumika Realty expands its portfolio of mixed-use and retail developments across high-growth markets.Partnership marks PVR INOX’s second association with Bhumika Realty following Urban Square, UdaipurPHOTO CREDIT-Bhumika GroupAt The Icon, PVR INOX will occupy approximately 25,000 sq. ft. across the second and third floors. The multiplex is planned to commen...