Consent, process and regulations: What it takes to redevelop an old building — explained

When an old residential building starts showing signs of wear and damage, redevelopment often becomes the safest and most practical solution. Over time, buildings deteriorate due to ageing, weather conditions, poor construction quality or inadequate maintenance. Many older structures also fail to meet current building codes, fire safety regulations, earthquake-resistant design standards and environmental norms.In…

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CEA Nageswaran says India facing ‘live balance of payments stress test’: What it means

India appears to be facing one of its toughest economic challenges in recent years. (AI image) India appears to be facing one of its toughest economic challenges in recent years. Oil, gold, fertiliser and other commodity prices are elevated. The foreign portfolio investors are continuing to sell. Imports remain unabated. Exports are facing headwinds. Remittances…

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Japan’s ‘ninja tech’ to give India’s warships greater stealth – all about the UNICORN masts

India-Japan deepen ties ‘UNICORN’ (Unified Complex Radio Antenna / NORA-50 integration mast) India and Japan have announced their first-ever defence co-development project, the Naval Radio Antenna ‘UNICORN’ (Unified Complex Radio Antenna / NORA-50 integration mast), with Prime Minister Narendra Modi describing it as a “new chapter” in the defence technology partnership between the two nations.Speaking…

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Annie Sharma: This content creator says you don’t need to quit your 9-to-5 to travel the world – here’s how

Travel content online often celebrates people who leave their jobs and start exploring the world full-time. While those stories are inspiring, they can also make regular professionals wonder if travelling often is possible without making a major career change. A recent Instagram video is now getting attention for offering a different perspective. Instead of talking…

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Will remove vendors, move in-house: NTA | India News

NTA told a parliamentary committee on Thursday that it was looking at phasing out reliance on test-delivery agencies by developing in-house capabilities – covering both software and hardware – to tighten the circle with access to the question-setting process, minimising possibility of malpractices. Higher education secretary Vineet Joshi and NTA director general Abhishek Singh briefed…

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Evening news wrap: Prateek Yadav’s autopsy reveals cause of death; CM Vijay revokes astrologer’s OSD appointment & more | India News

The post-mortem report of Prateek Yadav, son of late Mulayam Singh Yadav, who died in Lucknow on Wednesday, revealed he suffered a massive blood clot in the lungs that led to cardiorespiratory collapse. Tamil Nadu CM Vijay has cancelled astrologer Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel’s OSD appointment a day after opposition parties and allies objected to…

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Tropical Storm Arthur hits Texas coast with flooding; weakens into low-pressure system as tornadoes threaten Midwest

This GOES-19 GeoColor satellite image provided by NOAA shows Tropical Storm Arthur along the Gulf coast of Texas, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (NOAA via AP) Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, weakened into a low-pressure area on Wednesday night after moving along the upper Texas coast. However, forecasters…

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8 metro corridors driving residential growth and transforming India’s urban housing landscape

The Chennai Metro Corridor 3, which connects Madhavaram to SIPCOT (State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu), is expected to significantly influence residential development across several emerging micro-markets, including Sholinganallur, Perumbakkam, Navalur, and Siruseri. By improving connectivity between Chennai’s IT corridor, business districts, and residential neighbourhoods, the corridor is enhancing the attractiveness of these areas…

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