resettlement

Nearly 50 years after deadly communal riots in Sambhal, the UP government has begun resettling displaced Hindu families. Descendants of a 1978 riot victim received a 100-sqm plot, fulfilling a long-held dream. This initiative, driven by CM Yogi Adityanath, aims to provide land to all affected families who can present their documentation to the district administration.

Hopes to boost availability of land for welfare and devt activities, especially urban expansion and rural infra

The chairman post had remained vacant, and the chief minister issued orders appointing Krishnan to head the board for implementing its various welfare schemes and housing initiatives.

Evicted families face dire conditions in Delhi's Savda Ghevra resettlement colony, with many flats lacking basic amenities like electricity and water. Despite a court-mandated deadline for relocation, residents report ongoing issues with infrastructure and security, forcing them to struggle for daily necessities.

Bulldozers demolished homes in Garib Nagar, Bandra East, displacing hundreds of families for railway expansion. Residents, including vulnerable individuals, faced harsh conditions with no immediate shelter or aid. Many claimed insufficient notice and lack of alternative settlements, with officials reportedly dismissive of their pleas.

India's first bullet train, destined for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route, has had its design unveiled by Indian Railways. This ambitious project, spanning 508 km, is progressing with station foundation work completed in Gujarat and ongoing construction in Maharashtra, including an undersea tunnel. The initiative aims to boost indigenous high-speed rail capabilities.

Many Indian immigrants on employment and student visas rely on getting their green card while they’re still in the US. The new rule adds further uncertainty to the process.