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General public can now apply for job of handling ATVMs: Western Railway

General public can now apply for job of handling ATVMs: Western Railway

Published 13 days ago

' ₹40,000 rent, ₹2.4 lakh deposit': Bengaluru flat hunt fuels debate on security

Bengaluru's rental market is once again under the spotlight.

Updated 25 days ago

Mumbai tenant alleges ₹1 lakh deposit withheld by landlord over flat repainting

A tenant has sparked a debate over rental practices in Mumbai after alleging on Reddit that his landlord was withholding a security deposit of more than <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 lakh unless the 1BHK apartment in Chembur was returned in freshly painted condition. (Picture for representational purposes only)

Updated 31 days ago

Bengaluru founder says finding a flat felt tough despite ₹80,000 monthly budget

Raj Vikramaditya is the Bengaluru-based founder and CEO of takeUforward

Updated 35 days ago

Bengaluru founder shares rental ordeal: ‘Why being a bachelor is an issue?’

Raj Vikramaditya is the founder of learning platform takeUforward and a former Google techie.

Updated 36 days ago

‘Lost job within 3 hours of paying ₹78K security deposit,’ says Bengaluru tenant

A Bengaluru tenant’s ordeal has sparked a debate over fairness and legal clarity in the city’s rental market after he lost a significant portion of his security deposit, along with the token amount, within hours of paying it. (Photo for representational purposes only)

Updated 68 days ago

Gurgaon Airbnb host says guests damaged property: ‘Crime Patrol vibes'

A Gurgaon Airbnb host alleged guests trashed her property, forcing her to shut it for two days.

Published 72 days ago

Bengaluru woman records call with landlord demanding ₹3 lakh security deposit

Upasna Dogra documented her house-hunting struggles in Bengaluru

Updated 110 days ago

Bengaluru tenant accuses landlord of deducting ₹52,000 from security deposit

Gupta alleged that the landlord owns multiple properties in Bengaluru and has since blocked her on WhatsApp.

Published 116 days ago

Bengaluru woman reveals ₹62,150 cost of moving from PG to 2BHK

A Bengaluru woman revealed she spent <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>62,150 moving from a PG to a flat.

Published 126 days ago

Nepal, Bhutan & Bangladesh among 38 countries required to pay US visa bond

With bonds ranging from 5,000 dollars to 15,000 dollars, critics argued this financial hurdle could prevent many from entering the US.

Updated 187 days ago

Rohit Pawar seeks probe into ₹111 crore embezzlement bid by PWD staffer

Rohit Pawar seeks probe into <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>111 crore embezzlement bid by PWD staffer

Published 227 days ago

Tenant says landlord unfairly deducted ₹31k from ₹44k on false damage claims

The tenant said the landlord unfairly deducted <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>31k from the <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>44k deposit.

Published 234 days ago

Group Home deposit relief likely after 2 years

The requirement of two additional guardians in admission forms is also expected to be reviewed (HT Photo)

Published 243 days ago

PG manager deducts ₹3,500 deposit for ‘unclaimed’ luggage, sparks discussion

The post has since prompted mixed reactions.

Published 249 days ago

Bengaluru man says landlord disappeared without returning security deposit

The post struck a chord online, with many users sharing similar experiences in the comments.

Published 263 days ago

Broker held for duping businesswomen of ₹11 lakh

After three months of searching, the police arrested the broker on Monday.

Published 301 days ago

‘More than Europe’: Bengaluru 2BHK with ₹70,000 rent triggers debate

A 2BHK in Bengaluru with an asking rent of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>70,000 has sparked a heated discussion

Updated 315 days ago

MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025: Round 1 resignation process ends today

MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025: Round 1 resignation process ends today

Published 322 days ago

MSEDCL begins recovery of pending bills from consumers’ security deposits

Kalyan, India – September .24 2021 Msedcl staff on action at Kalyan east near Saibaba Nagar to disconnect the power supply for defaulting in payment of electricity bills. in Kalyan, India, on Friday, September .24 2021. (Photo by Rishikesh Choudhary/ Hindustan Times)

Published 353 days ago

' ₹2 Lakh deposit for ₹20K rent?’: A viral post on Bengaluru’s housing woes

Bengaluru has made several headlines over its housing woes, which includes exorbitant rent and deposits, and extensive interviews by landlords.

Updated 372 days ago

Canadian man stunned by ₹19 lakh deposit demand for Bengaluru 3BHK

A Canadian's post on Bengaluru rent deposit of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>19.25 lakh went viral.

Published 380 days ago

Tenant slams Bengaluru’s 6-month deposit rule: 'That's why people want to buy'

A Bengaluru tenant rants about renting norms that require six months' deposit

Published 389 days ago

‘ ₹2.7 lakh for 3 BHK?’: Bengaluru resident calls out sky-high rent

The post, features a screenshot of a rental listing quoting <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2.7 lakh per month for a 1,464 sq ft apartment.

Published 406 days ago

Bengaluru villa horror: Tenants harassed, locked out, threatened with false case

Bengaluru professionals who rented a villa in Whitefield were allegedly harassed by a land lady.

Published 414 days ago

Professor in Dehradun loses lakhs in digital arrest scam; cops investigate

For representational purposes only. (PTI Photo)

Updated 416 days ago

Rethink ₹20 lakh security fee for group home: HC to Chandigarh

High court directs Chandigarh administration to apply its mind on the aspect of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>20 lakh as security amount, which could deprive deserving patients of admission because of paucity of funds. (HT Photo)

Published 419 days ago

Group home: Chandigarh admn extends last date to apply till March 25

Having 80 seats, the Group Home has been built in compliance with the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, assuring mentally and intellectually disabled persons their right to community living and security. (HT Photo)

Published 489 days ago

Chandigarh MC to take over 50 taxi stands as operators fail to comply with terms

Following a directive issued on December 9, 2024, the operators were given 15 days to fulfil these formalities, failing which the MC warned it would reclaim the taxi stands and their case will not be considered for allotment for the next five years. (File)

Published 494 days ago

Woman’s ‘Bengaluru PG owner dream job’ post goes viral, sparks online reactions

The post has garnered over 300,000 views and thousands of likes and reactions. (Representational Image)

Updated 497 days ago

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