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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar discloses assets worth 1.64 crore in year-end report

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's assets total ₹1.64 crore, including ₹21,052 in cash and ₹60,811.56 in banks

According to his most recent asset statement, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar holds movable and immovable assets valued at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.64 crore.(PTI)
Published on Jan 01, 2025 03:40 PM IST
PTI |

Centre approves 20 lakh houses for Maharashtra under PMAY 

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis thanked Centre and Chouhan for approving an additional 13 lakh houses for the state, terming it as the highest for any state

Speaking to reporters in Pune, Fadnavis described the initiative as “historic,” stating that 26 lakh people have registered for the scheme, of whom 20 lakh will be provided houses.  (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 07:16 AM IST

Comparing housing expenses in major UK cities for Indian students

For Indian students planning to study in the UK, understanding the cost of living is a critical aspect of the overall study experience.

Proper budgeting and planning for housing can make a substantial difference in the overall affordability of studying abroad.(Shutterstock)
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 04:09 PM IST
ByMaitry Upreti

Shreya Foundation new programs to help people with housing, education, marriage

These four distinct programs are aimed at supporting the foundation's leaders, customers, and economically disadvantaged employees.

(L to R) Vikram Chakraborti, Mahesh, Hemant Rai, Nana Ji Ganta and D Tattaiya
Published on Aug 30, 2024 12:48 PM IST

Croatia moves to target tourism rentals to tackle housing crunch

Dubrovnik and beyond: Croatia’s new rental regulations shake up tourism scene

Tourism takes backseat: Croatia targets apartment rentals to solve housing shortage (REUTERS/Antonio Bronic)
Published on Aug 24, 2024 05:01 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Harris has offered a string of new economic proposals. Here's a closer look at what's in them

Harris has offered a string of new economic proposals. Here's a closer look at what's in them

Harris has offered a string of new economic proposals. Here's a closer look at what's in them
Updated on Aug 16, 2024 09:11 PM IST
AP |

Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)-Urban 2.0 Scheme: Eligibility

The PMAY-U 2.0 scheme is to give financial support for middle class and impoverished families for building, buying, or renting reasonably priced urban homes

The Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0 (Representational Image/Pixabay)
Published on Aug 12, 2024 05:16 PM IST

Neha Bhasin on battling PMDD, OCPD: Knew something was off

Neha Bhasin, in an elaborate social media post, has shared an update on health and how she is battling out PMDD and OCPD.

Neha Bhasin took to social media to share her health battles.
Published on Aug 04, 2024 12:16 PM IST

San Francisco police and street cleaners take aggressive approach to clearing homeless encampments

San Francisco police and street cleaners take aggressive approach to clearing homeless encampments

San Francisco police and street cleaners take aggressive approach to clearing homeless encampments
Published on Jul 31, 2024 04:27 AM IST
AP |

Budget 2024: Interest subsidy returns under PM Awas Yojana 2.0 (Urban)

Govt allocates ₹4,000 crore for PMAY(U) CLSS component. Sitharaman said government will construct three crore additional houses in rural and urban areas.

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana seeks to provide affordable housing. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Jul 23, 2024 09:04 PM IST

Power demand in India to double by 2035: Khattar

The former Haryana chief minister was speaking at a function held at Sushma Swaraj Bhavan, in New Delhi, on Saturday evening organised to mark the completion of eight years of the Chief Minister’s Good Governance Associates programme in Haryana

Manohar Lal Khattar underlined the importance of the vision of new and young professionals at a function held at Sushma Swaraj Bhavan, in New Delhi, on Saturday. (HT File)
Updated on Jul 15, 2024 06:12 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Young professionals key to addressing governance challenges of future: Khattar

He made the remarks at the eighth anniversary of the Chief Minister’s Good Governance Associates (CMGGA) Programme in Haryana

Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar at the event on Sunday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 15, 2024 05:24 AM IST
By, Gurugram

Have come to Channapatna because chair was vacant: DCM DK Shivakumar

When asked if he would clean sweep the entire district, he said, "We have come to serve the people. That is important, not politics."

Have come to Channapatna because chair was vacant: DCM DK Shivakumar
Published on Jul 03, 2024 11:52 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath

Yogi for reduced stamp duty on rent agreements

He said under the online registration rules 2024 the process for registration of codification, e-registration and e-filing should be transparent. He said the e-registration work should be carried out through the government agencies and the RERA approved agencies.

He also directed the officials to formulate rules for online registration. (Sourced)
Updated on Jun 23, 2024 05:42 AM IST

Is Diljit Dosanjh married? Ammy Virk hints he is hiding family for their safety

Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has always kept his personal life under wraps, and has only spoken about his work on the public front.

Ammy Virk will soon be seen in Kudi Haryane Val Di.
Published on Jun 13, 2024 04:51 PM IST

Housing hurdles: Queer community in Lucknow struggles for acceptance

Members of the Lucknow queer community say that being openly queer makes it nearly impossible to find a place to live.

The 7th Awadh Queer Pride Parade in Lucknow on February 26, 2023. (Deepak Gupta /Hindustan Times File)
Updated on Jun 10, 2024 06:00 AM IST
By, Lucknow

EPFO introduces auto claim settlement for education, marriage, housing

Auto mode of claim settlement was introduced in April, 2020 for the purpose of advance for illness.

This automated system processes claims without any human intervention, stated the Ministry of Labor and Employment in a release.
Published on May 14, 2024 09:21 AM IST
ANI |

Noida authority frees 56,000 sq m land from illegal colonisers

The land, located in 12 spots of eight villages in Noida, is worth ₹236.80 crore as per the prevailing market rates, according to officials

The drive was carried out by the Noida authority’s joint teams in villages including Sadarpur, Salarpur, Sorkha Jahidabad, Mamura, Gulavali, Assadullapur, Moyiyapur, and Garhi Samastipur. (HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 15, 2024 06:20 AM IST
ByHTC

Greece lifts Golden Visa in bid to ease housing crisis amid rising rents

Greece’s “golden visa” program offers residency to foreigners who invest at least €250,000 in property in the country

Greece lifts Golden Visa threshold in bid to ease housing crisis amid rising rents (Unsplash)
Published on Mar 22, 2024 12:49 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Canada’s extension of ban on foreign real estate buyers labelled political, not practical

Canada is facing a housing affordability crisis, which has been blamed on an increase in migrants and international students, fuelling demand for homes just as rising costs have slowed construction.

Canada’s move to keep foreigners out of its property market for two more years will do little to alleviate acute housing shortages, as non-residents were never the main driver fuelling property demand, economists and realtors say. (Representational Image/HT File)
Published on Feb 27, 2024 10:56 PM IST
ByReuters, Ottawa/toronto

Elderly mill workers continue decades-long protest for houses

When asked if they would actually receive the subsidised houses in their lifetime, the elderly mill workers said they had absolutely no way to tell.

Hundreds of textile mill workers held a protest at Azad Maidan on Wednesday. (Raju Shinde/HT Photo)
Updated on Feb 15, 2024 10:40 AM IST
BySabah Virani

Budget 2024: Who are the gainers, who took a hit

With the vote-on-account speech, Nirmala Sitharaman left some with cheer, while others are optimistic about the full budget after the new government is formed.

:People watch Union Budget at an electronic showroom. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO)
Updated on Feb 01, 2024 10:36 PM IST

Heed the advice of justices on evictions

Allahabad HC order on resettlement and rehabilitation can help in crafting a meaningful, humane jurisprudence on evictions and constitutional rights

A recent order of the Allahabad high court (HC) is important in its reaffirmation of the progressive ethos of the Constitution.. (HT Archive)
Published on Jan 31, 2024 10:00 PM IST

Karnataka CM seeks proposal on funds to complete 52K houses under RGRHCL Scheme

The CM asked to submit a proposal to the Cabinet about the funds required to complete the project in a phased manner.

Most of the beneficiaries were poor and not in a position to pay <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4 lakh each.
Published on Dec 30, 2023 10:39 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Yamini C S

US homelessness up 12% to highest reported level as rents soar, Covid aid lapses

About 653,000 people were experiencing homelessness, most since the country began using yearly point-in-time survey in 2007 to count the homeless population.

The United States experienced a dramatic 12% increase in homelessness as soaring rents and a decline in coronavirus pandemic assistance combined to put housing out of reach. (AP)
Published on Dec 16, 2023 12:57 AM IST
AP |

With his party trailing in polls, Canada PM Justin Trudeau faces calls to exit

Justin Trudeau is facing pressure to resign or be forced out of the leadership of the Liberal Party due to his declining popularity in opinion polls.

Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.(AP)
Published on Nov 16, 2023 09:40 AM IST
Bloomberg |

Study Abroad: Education fuelling real estate demand in London

London is seeing a shift in real estate trends with Indians preferring to buy property instead of renting accommodation for their kin pursuing higher studies.

In June this year, a total of 142,848 student visas were granted by the United Kingdom to Indian nationals which was a 54% jump from the YoY numbers.(Pixabay)
Published on Oct 31, 2023 12:01 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Bengaluru resident's post on finding wheelchair accessible housing goes viral

The resident shared the challenges of living with disability in India.

Bengaluru has witnessed a spike in rental demand over the last year, leading to frequent discussions on the ease of finding accommodation in the city. (Shutterstock/ Representational image)
Published on Oct 24, 2023 04:48 PM IST

SC orders status quo on eviction notices sent by BMC to safai karmacharis

Talking about the Supreme Court order, Govindbhai Parmar, all-India president of the Akhil Bhartiya Safai Mazdoor Congress (ABSMC) said, “The BMC, in order to benefit builders, does not want to give permanent houses to conservancy workers in accordance with the law

The workers claimed that the BMC, far from giving them ownership of the houses as recommended by two committees and the government’s own GRs, has now been sending them eviction notices to redevelop the buildings. (Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 06, 2023 01:05 AM IST

The Hollywood strikes reveal Los Angeles’s deepest anxieties

Questions of cost haunt the industry and its home town

Picketers carry signs outside Fox studios on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, in Los Angeles. The Hollywood writers strike passed the 100-day mark as the film and television industries remain paralyzed by dual actors and screenwriters strikes. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)(Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Published on Aug 24, 2023 05:55 PM IST
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