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Contractor Non-Compliance: Bengaluru West Corp Slaps ₹54 Lakh Fine Over Neglected Streetlight Maintenance

Contractor Non-Compliance: Bengaluru West Corp Slaps ₹54 Lakh Fine Over Neglected Streetlight Maintenance

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Bengaluru West Municipal Review: Strict Directives Issued to Enforce Public Utility Compliance.Bengaluru, September 25, 2026:-Dr. Rajendra K.V., Commissioner of Bengaluru West City Corporation, held a progress review meeting at the Corporation office today regarding various ongoing works under the Corporation's limits.He issued strict instructions that Executive Engineers across all divisions of the Corporation, in coordination with officials from the Electrical Department, Forest Department, Solid Waste Management Department, and Advertisement Department, must inspect and identify issues regarding public infrastructure—including potholes, footpaths, waste management, bus stops, and electric poles—within their respective divisions and take prompt action to fix them.He state...
Planning to Buy a Luxury Home This Festive Season? Watch Out for These NCR Micro-Markets

Planning to Buy a Luxury Home This Festive Season? Watch Out for These NCR Micro-Markets

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Delhi NCR, India-Sep 25, 2026 15:29 ISTIn NCR, however, luxury homebuyers are looking beyond the broad Gurugram and Noida labels and comparing specific micro-markets. Connectivity, infrastructure, social amenities, housing formats, developer reputation, and the potential for long-term value are influencing the decision.NCR’s evolving luxury housing landscape, with premium micro-markets offering distinct propositions across Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida and South Delhi.Recent market data shows the shift. In 2025, Gurugram’s luxury housing segment registered transactions worth Rs. 24,120 crore for homes priced at Rs. 10 crore and above. For buyers looking for a luxury home, these are the NCR premium addresses to examine, each offering a different proposi...
JK Lakshmi Cement introduces ‘The Unstoppables Awards’ .

JK Lakshmi Cement introduces ‘The Unstoppables Awards’ .

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Monday, Sep 21, 2026 17:09:55New Delhi, 21 September 2026: JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd., one of India’s leading cement companies, today launched The Unstoppables Awards, a national platform that aims to recognize individuals who have made impactful contributions across the environment, public infrastructure and women empowerment domains.Built around the business philosophy of JK Lakshmi Cement - ‘Soch Karo Buland’, the award recognizes those individuals whose resilience, innovation and determination have translated into meaningful societal changes.The winners will be recognized across three core domains - Environment Champions, Builders of Public Infrastructure and Women Empowerment - with three award sub-categories under each domain. The Environment Champions category will recognize...
Bengaluru West City Corp Forms Special Joint Task Force to Clear Footpath Encroachments.

Bengaluru West City Corp Forms Special Joint Task Force to Clear Footpath Encroachments.

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Malleshwaram Retail Hub Face-Lift: Sampige and Margosa Roads Slated for Footpath Cleansing DriveMeeting on the Constitution of a Task Force Regarding the Removal of Re-encroachments on Footpaths in the Malleshwara DivisionBengaluru, September 18, 2026Dr. Rajendra K.V., Commissioner of the Bengaluru West City Corporation, held a meeting today at the Corporation Office with corporation officials and police officers, including B.S. Nemagouda, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Law and Order), and Jayaprakash, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), regarding the formation of a task force to clear footpath re-encroachments in the Malleshwaram Division.The Commissioner stated that re-encroachers on the footpaths of commercial roads in the Malleshwaram Division, namely Sampige Road ...
Tenthpin Unveils Cutting-Edge AI-Based Life Sciences Facility at Global Tech Park

Tenthpin Unveils Cutting-Edge AI-Based Life Sciences Facility at Global Tech Park

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Bengaluru, India, Sep 17, 2026: Switzerland based Tenthpin Management Consultants, a global leader in management and technology consulting for Life Sciences companies, today announced the launch of Innovation Hub in Bengaluru, establishing a Global Centre of Excellence dedicated to advanced therapies that delivers a cutting-edge AI and cloud-driven solutions that help organizations accelerate and transform complex gene, cell, and tissue treatments into life-saving medicines.By bringing together deep scientific expertise, and industry-leading technology partnerships, this centre serves as a hub for innovation to supports biotech and pharmaceutical organizations at every stage of the transformation journey from early-stage research and process optimization to scale-up, manufacturing, and...
CBRE Leads India Real Estate Investment Sales Activity in H1 2026, Captures More Than Half the Market

CBRE Leads India Real Estate Investment Sales Activity in H1 2026, Captures More Than Half the Market

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CBRE Retains Top Global Position With a Market Share of 23%New Delhi, India-Thursday, Sep 17, 2026 16:06:59 CBRE was the top-ranked firm for commercial real estate investment sales in India during the first half of 2026, according to MSCI Real Assets.MSCI Real Assets credited CBRE with a 55% market share across all property types in India in H1 2026 - more than half of all tracked investment sales activity in the country during the period.CBRE also held the top spot in two of India's most active asset classes: development sites (77% market share) and apartment/residential assets (100% market share)."Commanding more than half of India's investment sales market is a strong signal of the confidence investors continue to place in CBRE," said Anshuman Magazine, Chairman and ...
Puravankara secures Rs 2,600 crore redevelopment project in Goregaon West, Mumbai.

Puravankara secures Rs 2,600 crore redevelopment project in Goregaon West, Mumbai.

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Thursday, Sep 17, 2026 16:09:0517 September 2026, Mumbai: Puravankara Limited (NSE: PURVA | BSE: 532891), one of India’s most trusted and admired real estate developers, has secured redevelopment rights for three residential societies in Bangur Nagar, Goregaon West, Mumbai. Spread across 4.68 acres, the project offers a total developable potential of approximately 1.05 million sq. ft. and an estimated Gross Development Value (GDV) of ₹2,600 crore. The addition marks Puravankara’s eighth redevelopment project in Mumbai and further strengthens its presence in the city’s redevelopment market.Commenting on the development, Ashish Puravankara, Managing Director, Puravankara Limited, said, “Redevelopment is an important pillar of our Mumbai growth strategy and allows us to participate in...
Bengaluru’s Office REIT Stock Surges 161% YoY;City Leads Major Markets at 27% Penetration: ASSOCHAM-Knight Frank India

Bengaluru’s Office REIT Stock Surges 161% YoY;City Leads Major Markets at 27% Penetration: ASSOCHAM-Knight Frank India

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Bengaluru accounts for 67.6 mn sq ft of REIT-backed office stock, the highest among major markets Bengaluru, September 16, 2026: According to the latest ASSOCHAM-Knight Frank India report, Building Viksit Bharat – Real Estate as a Catalyst for Growth, Bengaluru has emerged as the leading major office market in terms of REIT penetration, with REIT-owned assets accounting for 27% of its operational office stock. The city has 254.0 mn sq ft of operational office stock, of which 67.6 mn sq ft is held by REITs, the highest among the major markets analysed. Bengaluru's office REIT stock has increased by 161% from 25.9 mn sq ft in June 2025 to 67.6 mn sq ft as of June 2026, reflecting a significant expansion in institutional ownership over the year.Bengaluru's strong institutionalisation ...
PMAY-U: The Story of Housing, Inclusion and Empowerment

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

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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...
Green Valley Industries Deploys 360-Degree Marketing to Anchor 15-Year Northeast Legacy

Green Valley Industries Deploys 360-Degree Marketing to Anchor 15-Year Northeast Legacy

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Wednesday, Sep 16, 2026 17:21:42 | Max CementVineet Agarwal, Managing Director, Green Valley Industries Ltd. and Max Cement and Suniel Shetty  Northeast India, September 16: Max Cement, a leading cement brand manufactured by Green Valley Industries Limited, has launched Mil Kar Banate Hai, a new brand campaign featuring Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty. Rolled out across all seven states of Northeast India, the campaign is built around a simple but powerful belief that nothing meaningful is built alone. Moving beyond conventional product communication, Mil Kar Banate Hai celebrates the people who come together every day to build homes, communities, and a better future, while positioning Max Cement as a trusted partner in the region’s journey. At the heart of the campaign is a film,...