News for 'construction'

Four Injured In Thane Clash Over Construction Dispute

Four Injured In Thane Clash Over Construction Dispute

Rediff.com18 hours ago

A clash between two rival groups in Thane, Maharashtra, over a construction dispute resulted in injuries to four people. The incident involved stone-throwing and attacks with iron rods, leading to property damage and the registration of FIRs against 20 individuals.

Sewri-Worli Connector Construction Accident Claims Worker's Life

Sewri-Worli Connector Construction Accident Claims Worker's Life

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 19-year-old worker died after a steel frame fell on him during the construction of the Sewri-Worli Connector in Mumbai. This is the fourth fatality involving infrastructure projects in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region in recent days, raising concerns about construction safety.

Unidentified Body Discovered At Delhi Construction Site: Police Investigate

Unidentified Body Discovered At Delhi Construction Site: Police Investigate

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Delhi are investigating after a decomposed body was found buried at an under-construction building in Shahdara. The circumstances suggest a possible murder, and authorities are working to identify the victim and determine the cause of death.

Security Guard Found Dead At Delhi Construction Site

Security Guard Found Dead At Delhi Construction Site

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A 37-year-old security guard was found dead under suspicious circumstances at an under-construction hospital site in Delhi's Sultanpuri area. Police are investigating the cause of death, with a post-mortem examination pending.

Two Gardeners Found Dead At Under-Construction Hostel In Greater Noida

Two Gardeners Found Dead At Under-Construction Hostel In Greater Noida

Rediff.com2 days ago

Two gardeners were found dead inside a room at an under-construction hostel in Greater Noida's Knowledge Park area on Friday, police said.

Office construction activity declines to four-quarter low

Office construction activity declines to four-quarter low

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

New completions in India's office real estate sector fell by 36 per cent to 9.7 million square feet in Q1 2026, the lowest in four quarters, primarily due to developers adopting a cautious stance amid global uncertainties, particularly in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. Despite this, office absorption increased by 20 per cent, indicating strong occupier demand.

Jharkhand Police Arrest Seven in Extortion Case Targeting Construction Company

Jharkhand Police Arrest Seven in Extortion Case Targeting Construction Company

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Police in Seraikela, Jharkhand, have arrested seven individuals for allegedly attempting to extort Rs 5 lakh from a construction company building a culvert in Pitaklaag village. The suspects threatened workers and supervisors, demanding money to allow the construction to continue.

Maharashtra Construction Project Halted by Alleged Extortionists

Maharashtra Construction Project Halted by Alleged Extortionists

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Police in Palghar have filed a case against more than 15 individuals for allegedly obstructing construction work and demanding money from a sub-contractor.

Ranchi Construction Accident Claims Two Lives

Ranchi Construction Accident Claims Two Lives

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Two labourers died after a soil collapse at an under-construction apartment complex in Ranchi. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.

Janakpuri Pit Death: Police File Chargesheet, Detail Lapses in Construction Project

Janakpuri Pit Death: Police File Chargesheet, Detail Lapses in Construction Project

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have filed a chargesheet in the Janakpuri pit death case, naming three accused and detailing alleged lapses in the execution of a construction project that led to the death of a man who fell into a 15-foot-deep pit.

How IIT Guwahati's 3D-Printed Walls Could Revolutionise Earthquake-Resistant Construction

How IIT Guwahati's 3D-Printed Walls Could Revolutionise Earthquake-Resistant Construction

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Researchers at IIT Guwahati have developed a framework for designing earthquake-resistant 3D-printed concrete walls, potentially revolutionising construction in seismic zones.

Contractor Booked After Boy Drowns in Mumbai Construction Pit

Contractor Booked After Boy Drowns in Mumbai Construction Pit

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

An eight-year-old boy died after falling into a water-filled construction pit in Mumbai. Police have booked a private contractor for negligence.

Truck Accident and Road Construction Incident Claim Lives in Jharkhand

Truck Accident and Road Construction Incident Claim Lives in Jharkhand

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Two separate accidents in Jharkhand, India, resulted in the deaths of two individuals. A truck accident in Hazaribag district claimed two lives, while a road construction incident in Chatra district led to another fatality.

Court Drops Corruption Charges in Guruashish Construction Cheating Case After CBI Report

Court Drops Corruption Charges in Guruashish Construction Cheating Case After CBI Report

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A special court in Mumbai has dropped corruption charges against Guruashish Construction and its directors in a multi-crore cheating case after the CBI found no public servants involved in the alleged graft.

Affordable housing may lose more ground as costs rise

Affordable housing may lose more ground as costs rise

Rediff.com5 days ago

The ongoing West Asia conflict is expected to severely impact the supply of affordable housing in India, as rising input costs further erode already thin developer margins. Fluctuations in crude oil and gas prices, coupled with higher freight costs, are driving up prices of essential construction materials like cement and steel, making new projects increasingly unviable for developers.

Construction of Babri-style mosque begins in Murshidabad

Construction of Babri-style mosque begins in Murshidabad

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir has initiated the construction of a mosque modeled after the Babri Masjid in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, sparking political reactions and debate.

Delhi Cracks Down On Illegal Drug Trade In Najafgarh

Delhi Cracks Down On Illegal Drug Trade In Najafgarh

Rediff.com5 days ago

Authorities in southwest Delhi demolished illegal constructions allegedly linked to drug peddling in the Najafgarh area. The action was conducted in areas under Baba Haridas Nagar in Dwarka, where structures outside residential houses were being used for illegal sale and distribution of narcotics.

SC junks plea seeking ban on construction of mosques named after Babur

SC junks plea seeking ban on construction of mosques named after Babur

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has rejected a petition seeking to prevent the construction of mosques named after Mughal emperor Babur.

Illegal House Of Drug Peddler Demolished In Srinagar

Illegal House Of Drug Peddler Demolished In Srinagar

Rediff.com4 days ago

An illegally constructed house belonging to a drug peddler was demolished in Srinagar as part of the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan.

Hyderabad Civic Official Held For Alleged Bribery

Hyderabad Civic Official Held For Alleged Bribery

Rediff.com6 days ago

A Junior Assistant in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh.

How Much Did Karan Johar's Met Gala Outfit Weigh?

How Much Did Karan Johar's Met Gala Outfit Weigh?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Karan Johar made a significant impact at the Meta Gala 2026 in New York, donning a stunning 30 kilo, Ravi Raja Varma-themed costume designed by Manish Malhotra.

Global Jitters Keep FPIs on Edge, Rs 14,231 Crore Pulled Out in May

Global Jitters Keep FPIs on Edge, Rs 14,231 Crore Pulled Out in May

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn Rs 14,231 crore from Indian equities so far in May, extending the total outflow for 2026 to over Rs 2 lakh crore, driven by persistent global macroeconomic uncertainties including inflation, interest rates, and geopolitical risks.

Japan's Onestruction, IISc Join Hands For Urban Data Exchange

Japan's Onestruction, IISc Join Hands For Urban Data Exchange

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Onestruction Inc and DataKaveri Systems have signed an MoU to establish a framework for strategic and technical collaboration in urban and built environment data exchange.

China says it can build 50 nuke reactors at once amid West Asia conflict

China says it can build 50 nuke reactors at once amid West Asia conflict

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

China is significantly expanding its nuclear power sector, aiming to become a global leader by 2030. The country has the capacity to construct up to 50 nuclear reactors simultaneously, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Gurugram Real Estate Firm Owner Arrested In Land Scam

Gurugram Real Estate Firm Owner Arrested In Land Scam

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Gurugram Police have arrested a 50-year-old owner of a real estate firm for allegedly duping people of crores by promising land agreements.

Gurugram Police Demolish Illegal Property Of Notorious Criminal

Gurugram Police Demolish Illegal Property Of Notorious Criminal

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Gurugram police demolished the illegal property of criminal Ravindra alias Sarkar, who was involved in more than a dozen serious crimes, in Taj Nagar village, Farrukhnagar.

Temple Elephant Beats Summer Heat In Style

Temple Elephant Beats Summer Heat In Style

Rediff.com1 days ago

Rameswaram temple elephant enjoys refreshing pool bath amid intense summer heat.

Man Held For Murder After Body Found Under Kitchen Floor

Man Held For Murder After Body Found Under Kitchen Floor

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A man in Hyderabad has been arrested for allegedly murdering a woman in December 2025 and concealing her body under the kitchen floor of his rented house. The accused, a plumber, allegedly killed the labourer after an argument and hid the body before fleeing. The crime was discovered months later when the house owner found the decomposed body.

Woman Allegedly Killed By Husband In Palghar's Virar

Woman Allegedly Killed By Husband In Palghar's Virar

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A woman was allegedly killed by her husband at a construction site in Virar, Palghar district. The accused is on the run with his second wife and children. The victim and accused were migrant labourers from Bihar.

Allahabad HC Convicts Two In 1984 Murder Case After Acquittal

Allahabad HC Convicts Two In 1984 Murder Case After Acquittal

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Allahabad High Court's Lucknow bench has convicted two individuals in connection with a 1984 murder case, reversing their previous acquittal after more than four decades. The court found them guilty of culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

'Untenable': India rejects Nepal's claim over Kailash Yatra route

'Untenable': India rejects Nepal's claim over Kailash Yatra route

Rediff.com6 days ago

India has firmly rejected Nepal's objection to the upcoming Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand, dismissing Kathmandu's territorial claims over the region.

Gurugram Police Crackdown: Illegal Property Of Criminal Demolished

Gurugram Police Crackdown: Illegal Property Of Criminal Demolished

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Gurugram police demolished an illegal property belonging to a criminal, Narendra alias Pawwa, in Budhera village as part of a crackdown on land mafias.

Aligarh Businessman Murdered Over Loan Refusal: Police

Aligarh Businessman Murdered Over Loan Refusal: Police

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A businessman in Aligarh was allegedly murdered by his neighbour after he refused to lend him money, according to police. The accused and three associates have been arrested in connection with the crime.

Punjab Minister Accuses ED Of Defaming Him In Raids

Punjab Minister Accuses ED Of Defaming Him In Raids

Rediff.com2 days ago

Punjab Cabinet Minister Aman Arora has accused the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of defaming him by linking his name to a raid operation conducted on realty groups in Punjab and Chandigarh. Arora denies any wrongdoing and claims the ED's actions are politically motivated.

Pvt-funded highway construction model highest priority: Gadkari

Pvt-funded highway construction model highest priority: Gadkari

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

On the back of an aggressive asset monetisation push, the government will press the throttle on the build-operate-transfer (BOT) model - under which private developers fund highway construction - for future highway development, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said.

Ex-Beed Collector Remanded In Custody Over Land Scam

Ex-Beed Collector Remanded In Custody Over Land Scam

Rediff.com2 days ago

Former Beed district collector Avinash Pathak has been remanded in police custody in connection with an alleged Rs 241 crore land acquisition and compensation scam.

Enforcement Directorate Conducts Raids In Punjab, Chandigarh

Enforcement Directorate Conducts Raids In Punjab, Chandigarh

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple locations in Punjab and Chandigarh as part of a money laundering investigation against certain builders and real estate companies in an alleged land fraud case.

Builder Booked Under Goonda Act For Assaulting Scientist

Builder Booked Under Goonda Act For Assaulting Scientist

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A builder in Dehradun has been booked under the Goonda Act and may be expelled from the district after allegedly assaulting a DRDO scientist who protested illegal construction.

Builder Booked Under Goonda Act For Assaulting DRDO Scientist

Builder Booked Under Goonda Act For Assaulting DRDO Scientist

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A builder in Dehradun has been booked under the Goonda Act and may be expelled from the district after allegedly assaulting a DRDO scientist who protested against illegal construction.

How Delhi Police Nabbed Burglar By Posing As Fruit Seller

How Delhi Police Nabbed Burglar By Posing As Fruit Seller

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A Delhi Police officer disguised himself as a fruit seller to arrest a habitual offender and crack a daylight burglary case, recovering jewellery worth Rs 25 lakh.