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Telangana HC issues contempt notices to six officials over farmhouse demolition

Telangana HC issues contempt notices to six officials over farmhouse demolition

CAQM directs MCG to prosecute official for failing to implement dust mitigation measures

The examination found heaps of loose soil and construction and demolition dust lying unattended alongside road stretches.

Steve Jobs bought a 30-room California mansion in 1984; when it was torn down in 2011, workers saved its pipe organ and other fixtures

After Steve Jobs’s 2011 demolition of the historic Jackling House, its pipe organ, architectural details and other relics were salvaged.

BMC completes demolition drive in Mumbai’s Borivali; removes 27 structures

On November 3, 2026, Supreme Court ordered a freeze on the salary of the civic chief over non-compliance with its directions

BMC swings into action after Supreme Court freezes chief Ashwini Bhide’s salary

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Thick smog blankets Gurugram as AQI touches 321; Gwal Pahari worst at 375

Deputy commissioner Uttam Singh has ordered a ban on dust-generating construction and demolition activities across the district from November 5 to 20

Gurugram bans construction work for 16 days from November 5, caps office attendance at 50% amid rising pollution

The ban covers construction and demolition work on roads, highways, flyovers, pipelines and other public infrastructure projects.

1874 Kansas City building saved from demolition, set to become restaurant and apartments

Construction, demolition activities halted in Delhi-NCR from Nov 5 to 20 to curb air pollution

Delhi is bracing for worsening air pollution in the coming days as the city's air quality is expected to drop into ‘poor’ category from November 1.

Noida Twin Towers Echo In Ghaziabad As Court Orders Demolition Of 2 Towers

The Allahabad High Court also held GDA officials responsible for their role in the matter.

'Brings the worst out of us’: Ex-cricketer on trolling after Ind's NZ demolition

Delhi Animal Activist Gets Support From Rekha Gupta After Demolition Row

Rekha Gupta granted Jagriti Mishra Rs 5 lakh as compensation for financial loss.

Eviction, demolition of shops without rehabilitation violation of rights: Allahabad High Court to UP health dept

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After ‘pedestrian first’ row, BMC faces fresh pushback on demolition drive in Mumbai

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Construction & demolition waste charges slashed by 85% amid garbage pile-up in Gurgaon, sanitation strike ends

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Allahabad HC seeks Uttar Pradesh govt’s reply over Saharanpur Mosque demolition, stays ₹6.41 crore damage recovery

The Allahabad High Court stayed the recovery of ₹6.41 crore in damages and asked the Uttar Pradesh government to respond to the demolition of a mosque at the Saharanpur Collectorate complex. The order was issued while hearing a petition by Mohammad Tanveer Ahmad challenging eviction proceedings under the Public Premises Act.

Chander Kunj Army Towers: apartment owners call for appointment of project officer amid demolition delays

Apartment owners represented by CATAOA have demanded the immediate appointment of a dedicated project officer and the establishment of a project office to address demolition delays at Chander Kunj Army Towers in Fort Kochi. They also urged the swift convening of the District Collector’s committee and the sub‑committee chaired by the Fort Kochi Revenue Divisional Officer to oversee demolition and reconstruction.

Nasirnagar demolition: Gujarat High Court questions DCP’s continuation

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Satya Niketan building crash : MCD conducts survey of PGs, marks 3 as dangerous

After the Delhi High Court rebuked the Municipal Corporation of Delhi over the Satya Niketan hostel collapse that killed seven people, the MCD surveyed 1,355 PG buildings and flagged three as visibly dangerous. The survey also prompted demolition of illegal structures, sealing of premises, and suspension of three engineers for negligence.

‘Civic bodies moving in right direction’: Supreme Court won’t disturb HC proceedings over Delhi building collapse

The Supreme Court declined to transfer the Delhi High Court’s proceedings on the Satya Niketan building collapse, accepting the amicus curiae’s recommendation to let the High Court continue overseeing the case. The apex court instructed the High Court to monitor developments at short intervals as Delhi’s civic authorities step up safety inspections and demolition actions.