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    • Why North India is Prone to Earthquakes: Delhi's Vulnerability Explained

      North India, particularly Delhi, faces significant earthquake risks due to its location near the meeting point of tectonic plates. In this explainer, we break down the science behind frequent tremors in the region, explore historical earthquakes, and discuss the challenges the city faces in preparedness. Watch to learn why Delhi is so vulnerable to seismic activity and what steps need to be taken to mitigate risks.

    • In big relief for NCR home buyers, SC orders no coercive action against them by banks, builders

      The top court was hearing a batch of pleas against an order of the Delhi High Court which had dismissed petitions by several home buyers seeking directions to banks and financial institutions to not charge Equated Monthly Instalment (EMI) till the real estate developers have delivered the possession of their flats.

    • DMRC to undertake feasibility study on high-speed corridor between Airport Line and Gr Noida

      At present, the over 22-km Airport Express Line or Orange Line spans between Dwarka Sector 21 and New Delhi stations, and authorities plan to eventually connect the Noida airport with the existing metro networks in Delhi and Noida.

    • Delhi shivers: Temperature hits record low, over 500 flights delayed

      What is causing temperatures to plummet and when can respite be expected, read here:

    • Coca-Cola, H&M, Dabur, KFC ask Delhi staff to work from home amid severe pollution: Report

      Advising Delhiites to minimise exposure to pollution, The Energy Resources Institute (TERI) had also appealed to organisations to consider work-from-home or remote working options for their employees.

    • Real Estate Act comes into force, only 13 states notify rules

      Although the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, 2016 was passed by Parliament in March 2016 and all the 92 sections of the Act come into effect from May 1, only 13 states and &#82

    • RERA comes into force but concerns remain

      The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, popularly known as RERA, came into effect from May 1, 2017, as was originally stipulated a year ago. It is not as if the states have &#82

    • NGT asks DDA to stop illegal construction on Yamuna floodplains

      A bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), headed by chairperson justice Swatanter Kumar, on April 21, 2017, directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), to inspect the floodplains near Okhla and submit a comprehensive &#82

    • Buying an independent floor property in NCR? A checklist

      In 2006, the real estate market in the National Capital Region (NCR), was witnessing the growth of a number of property segments. Sushant Lok, a newly-developed region of Gurgaon, was emerging as a real &#82

    • Green cover in the NCR drops by 1% between 1999 and 2012

      As per the information received from the Ministry of Urban Development, the proportion of green area in the National Capital Region (NCR) has declined from 4.26% in 1999, to 3.30% in 2012, environment minister &#82

    • NGT summons officials over rampant waste burning in Delhi-NCR

      The National Green Tribunal (NGT) took strong exception today to rampant incidents of waste burning in National Capital Region and summoned top officials to explain the reasons behind it.

    • The best places to stay on rent in Delhi-NCR

      The market for rental accommodation in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), has remained strong, especially along the outskirts. With the government‘s demonetisation drive affecting real estate sales, the rental market has gained momentum. Consequently, &#82

    • Dos and don‘ts for tenants sub-letting their apartments

      When Arpita Gupta, a clinical psychologist, came to New Delhi for her research work, she was unable to find a rental accommodation in and around Delhi, where she could stay for just a few &#82

    • The safest areas for women in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi NCR and Bengaluru

      Across the globe, International Women‘s Day on March 8, celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women. This year‘s theme for International Women‘s Day is ‘Be Bold for Change‘ and change is &#82

    • Realistic pricing key to market revival in 2017: Colliers International’s India Property Outlook

      Residential real estate sector In 2016, about 89,000 residential units were launched across the six major cities in India, which is 34% less than the units launched in 2015. Out of the total new &#82

    • Demonetisation: Premium properties, land worst affected

      Priyansh Jain, a textile merchant from New Delhi, has an independent three-storeyed property in upmarket Pitampura locality. He has a large joint family and is now looking to sell his property and relocate to &#82

    • Co-working spaces are becoming popular in Delhi NCR

      With a thriving start-up ecosystem aided by the Modi Government‘s efforts to create an enabling environment for entrepreneurs across the country, demand for co-working spaces has been rising in recent times. Among the main &#82

    • ED slaps Rs 288 cr FEMA notice on NRI businessman

      The ED has issued a show cause notice to NRI businessman C C Thampi and his firms for alleged violation of forex laws amounting to over Rs 288 crore in acquiring vast tracts of land in Delhi and adjoining areas.

    • Lt Governor tasks DDA with data compilation and action plan, to remove land encroachment

      Lt Governor Anil Baijal on February 22, 2017, tasked the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), with preparing a year-wise data of encroachment on its land in the national capital and devising an action plan to &#82

    • Demonetisation and RERA: How will it impact property prices?

      On November 8, 2016, the Government of India de-notified currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 as legal tender. The temporary shortage of cash adversely impacted several sectors that depended on cash, notably &#82

    • Noida‘s Sector 150: A hub of quality living

      Micro-markets that have mixed land use development, availability of high-end, as well as affordable housing projects, superb connectivity and all the necessary amenities in projects, are increasingly being sought-after in the country. Post the &#82

    • Credihealth launches online ambulance booking service

      The service aims to bring emergency medical care to people's doorstep, the company said in a release issued here.

    • Ready properties to see more demand in the short term: Colliers International

      Although the implementation of various regulatory reforms, such as the Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act (RERA), Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016, are likely to bring &#82

    • Godrej Properties up over 1% on new business foray buzz

      The company plans to foray into plotted land development business, which will help the company increase its presence in different cities, according to a media report.

    • Demonetisation causes real estate sales to slump to six-year low: Knight Frank report

      Sales volume and new launches fell by 23% and 46% each in the second half of 2016, a report by real estate consultancy Knight Frank has revealed. The fourth quarter of 2016, saw a &#82

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