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Action within 72 hrs, drone surveillance, DDA issues SOPs for checking illegal constructions

SOPs come days after Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu directed the DDA to adopt a strict approach towards encroachments across the Capital. (HT Archive)

Published 1 day ago

'Deplorable': India condemns demolition of 125-year-old gurdwara in Pakistan

In a statement, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal urged Islamabad to investigate the incident, restore the damaged portions of the gurdwara, and ensure the safety and well-being of religious minorities.

Updated 12 days ago

India condemns demolition of 125-yr-old gurdwara in Pakistan’s Punjab province

Jaiswal contended the demolition of the gurdwara was “not an isolated incident”. (HT Sourced /Screengrab)

Published 12 days ago

Sreelekha Mitra pens open letter to Agnimitra Paul on demolition drive

Bengali actor Sreelekha Mitra has asked Minister Agnimitra Paul to address some issues in the state.

Published 19 days ago

UP: Mosque built on gram sabha land in Moradabad razed as part of encroachment removal drive

UP: Mosque built on gram sabha land in Moradabad razed as part of encroachment removal drive

Published 26 days ago

Buddha Bhushan press razed by private party, BMC to HC

Mumbai, India - July 1, 2016: Demolition of Dr Ambedkar Bhavan at Dadar in midnight by the trustees in Mumbai, India, on Friday, July 01, 2016. (Photo by Vijayanand / Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Published 27 days ago

Movement restricted on Jaipur's Jagatpura area after demolition of 5 religious structures

Movement restricted on Jaipur's Jagatpura area after demolition of 5 religious structures

Published 34 days ago

Mosque, temples to be razed in anti-encroachment drive, internet suspended in parts of Jaipur

Mosque, temples to be razed in anti-encroachment drive, internet suspended in parts of Jaipur

Published 35 days ago

Ghaziabad admin demolishes vacant ‘illegal’ madrasa on govt land in Dasna

The administration demolished the vacant madrasa in the afternoon using earth moving machines after about 1,000 policemen also reached Kallugarhi (Sakbi Ali/HT Photo)

Published 40 days ago

Ludhiana: Illegal property of ‘drug lord’ Rano demolished in Payal

GLADA says portions of property were unauthorised, police link action to anti-drug crackdown. (HT PHOTO)

Published 42 days ago

150 hutments razed in Mulund for GMLR; residents allege survey lapses

iMumbai, India - May 31, 2026: The Municipal Corporation's T Ward Encroachment Removal Squad demolished 150 unauthorized residential and commercial structures at Amar Nagar and Khindipada on Sunday, clearing obstacles in the construction of the Goregaon–Mulund Link Road in Mumbai, India, on Sunday, May 31, 2026. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Published 43 days ago

Temple, mosque among 20 structures razed in Faridabad drive

Temple, mosque among 20 structures razed in Faridabad drive

Published 43 days ago

Temple, mosque razed in Faridabad demolition drive to make way for RRTS corridor

People take out their belongings after a demolition drive was carried out by Faridabad administration and Municipal Corporation (MCF) to remove several alleged illegal structures, at Sainik Colony Chowk, in Faridabad.

Updated 44 days ago

Internet suspension in parts of Faridabad today in view of demolition drive

The order stated that mobile internet services, including 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G, bulk SMS services, and dongle services will be suspended within a one-kilometre radius of the notified location in NIT Zone.

Updated 44 days ago

5 of 100 legal houses rendered unfit in WR’s anti-encroachment drive in Garib Nagar

5 of 100 legal houses rendered unfit in WR’s anti-encroachment drive in Garib Nagar

Published 52 days ago

Day 3: 90% of Garib Nagar slums flattened

iiiMumbai, India - May 20, 2026: The Third day of an anti-encroachment drive on railway land at the ‘Garib Nagar’ slum, Bandra East in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Published 53 days ago

Bengal fire official suspended over lapses in Tiljala factory blaze response

Bengal fire official suspended over lapses in Tiljala factory blaze response

Published 60 days ago

DDA demolishes dargah in Mangolpuri, caretakers claim shrine was century old

Advocate Anas Tanwir told HT that he had sent a legal notice to the lieutenant governor, Delhi Police and DDA officials objecting to the demolition. (Representational i,mage)

Published 68 days ago

Gole Market jhuggi demolition: NDMC cites police shortage, MCC for inaction; CIC raps 'vague' reply

Gole Market jhuggi demolition: NDMC cites police shortage, MCC for inaction; CIC raps 'vague' reply

Published 77 days ago

Illegal madrasa linked to UK-based cleric razed in UP’s Sant Kabir Nagar

An illegal madrasa building being demolished in UP’s Sant Kabir Nagar district on April 26. (Sourced)

Published 78 days ago

East Jerusalem residents anguished as homes demolished to make way for biblical park

East Jerusalem residents anguished as homes demolished to make way for biblical park

Published 79 days ago

Demolition of Signature View Apts likely in a fortnight

Inspections flagged serious structural deficiencies, prompting authorities to declare the buildings unfit for habitation and initiate evacuation measures. (HT Archive)

Published 80 days ago

Sambhal Eidgah and Imambara demolished over alleged land encroachment

For representation only (Sourced)

Published 88 days ago

HC halts demolition of 48 properties in Auraiya

Allahabad high court (File photo)

Published 88 days ago

DTCP survey identifies 12 illegal banquet halls, to face demolition

DTCP officials said that these halls are located in villages of Lohaka, Pahari, Gadaipur, Kherla, Hussainka, Khalilpur, Abheypur, Nanukalan, two in Mahenderwara, and two in Jatola.

Published 89 days ago

Uttam Nagar Holi murder: MCD razes suspect’s house in Delhi in ‘routine drive’

On March 4, 26-year-old Tarun Bhutolia was killed in a clash between his family and their neighbours from different communities in Hastsal Village.

Updated 91 days ago

Uttam Nagar clash: Delhi HC halts MCD demolition of accused homes for a week

Security personnel deployed at the demolition site in Uttam Nagar after a massive uproar over the killing of a 26-year-old man during Holi celebrations on March 8. (Hindustan Times)

Published 124 days ago

No intend to extend drive: MCD after partial razing of Uttam Nagar killing accused's house

No intend to extend drive: MCD after partial razing of Uttam Nagar killing accused's house

Published 126 days ago

‘Do your duty’: HC tells BMC on razing tenements in Powai

‘Do your duty’: HC tells BMC on razing tenements in Powai

Published 127 days ago

BSL demolishes ‘illegal’ farmhouse of jailed murder accused in Bokaro

Illegal farmhouse of jailed murder accused Vinod Kumar, alias Vinod Khopdi being demolished in Bokaro on Tuesday (HT PHOTO)

Updated 153 days ago

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