The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has asked the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) to revisit its draft rules for wind and solar projects under the Deviation Settlement Mechanism, as the proposed norms may discourage new investments. The draft framework, scheduled for implementation in April 2026, seeks to narrow the gap between committed and actual power generation. With India targeting 500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030, experts believe the sector must add around 50 GW annually. Concerns have also grown over nearly 40 GW of projects awaiting power sale agreements, which are essential for financing.Read more

The Ministry of Power is advancing the India Energy Stack to create a unified digital platform for the country's energy sector. The taskforce reviewed the draft strategy and architecture documents to guide the development of this infrastructure. Designed as a secure, interoperable system, IES will integrate renewable energy, electric vehicles, and consumer participation while overcoming challenges from fragmented digital systems. The platform will provide unique IDs, real-time data sharing, open APIs, and tools to enhance consumer empowerment, market access, and sector-wide innovation.Read more

Raigad district authorities have imposed a time-bound ban on heavy vehicles along the Mandwa Jetty-Alibag coastal road to reduce accidents and ease congestion. The restriction applies daily from 8 am-12 pm and 4 pm-8 pm, with exemptions for essential goods carriers and emergency vehicles. The narrow road, frequented by tourists and construction vehicles, has seen rising accidents. Weekend congestion and ferry traffic from Mumbai have worsened safety risks. Officials expect the move to improve road safety for students, local commuters, and tourists while easing traffic flow.Read more

The Central Government has amended the Delhi Development Authority's Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) policy, expanding the definition of the 'TOD Zone' through a gazette notification issued earlier this week. The revised zone will now cover a 500-metre corridor on both sides of existing and planned Metro routes, as well as around major transit hubs such as RRTS stations. This marks a broader catchment than earlier provisions and is intended to support integrated urban development with residential, commercial and mixed-use projects near transit. The change modifies Chapter 20 of the Master Plan for Delhi-2021, with the DDA inviting public objections or suggestions within 45 days of the notice.Read more

Delhi Chief Minister Shrimati Rekha Gupta highlighted persistent gaps in the city's civic infrastructure, noting that many areas still lack water pipelines and sewer connections even after decades of governance under previous administrations. She said residents continue to depend on water tankers and that key pipelines are being desilted only now, despite relying on a 1973-era master plan. Gupta criticised legislators for not prioritising core civic issues and urged better planning to use available funds effectively. At the event, she inaugurated 70 new Ayushman Mandirs offering diagnostics, medicines and essential services, and announced upcoming beautification projects, assuring that funding would not hinder Delhi's development goals.Read more

The Karnataka High Court has issued detailed directions to ensure civil-court decrees are promptly and accurately reflected in the state's land records. A new workflow, 'Mutation based on Civil Court Decree,' has been introduced in Kaveri 2.0, enabling digital authentication of decrees by revenue and registration departments, followed by automatic mutation requests in the Bhoomi platform. Updated entries will also appear in the RTC, including proportional ownership details. For cases involving subdivision, 11-E sketches can now be attached to align boundaries with legal rulings. A joint legal-technical committee will oversee implementation within six months. The move addresses past delays and strengthens Karnataka's broader digital land-governance reforms.Read more

The Karnataka Home Buyers Forum has approached the NHRC, stating that thousands of residents face risks to their rights due to the state's prolonged delay in notifying a new apartment-ownership law. Despite multiple government communications since March 2023 acknowledging gaps in existing RERA rules and the outdated KOFA Act, the proposed legislation has not been implemented. Departments highlighted issues around registering associations, managing common areas and finalising a new Act, with RERA indicating a draft would be released soon. Until the law is notified, apartment associations cannot take over shared assets, developers remain bound only by temporary norms, and homebuyers continue to face uncertainty.Read more

Haryana has successfully completed more than 10,450 paperless property registrations within three weeks of implementing its digital registry system on November 1. The system is fully operational across all tehsils, replacing physical documents entirely. Citizens have booked 9,365 online appointments, with the platform averaging around 1,500 registrations per day and a record of 1,659 in a single day. The initiative reflects the state's push for transparency, efficiency, and citizen-centric governance, setting a benchmark for digital administrative reforms in India.Read more

Authorities in Palghar district have issued final public notices to landowners in Varor and Chinchani for the Greenfield Highway linked to the Vadhavan Port project. The move follows the completion of the main survey and preliminary land measurements earlier this week by the Deputy Commissioner of Land Records. Officials indicated that pending assessments relate to unverified assets such as structures, trees, wells, and fisheries that landholders had not declared in earlier inspections. The administration has scheduled fresh evaluation sessions and directed landowners to attend with accurate boundary markings and documentation.Read more

The Odisha cabinet has approved the Global Capability Centre (GCC) Policy 2025 to position the state as a major hub for IT, R&D, analytics, finance and support services. The policy focuses on world-class infrastructure, a skilled workforce and progressive incentives, with plans to attract over INR 1,000 crore in investments and set up five GCC hubs across two major corridors. These hubs are expected to create more than 50,000 jobs. The policy offers land concessions, rental support, power subsidies, SGST reimbursements and sector-specific incentives. Alongside this, the state has introduced an e-lottery system for minor mineral leases and enhanced scholarships for SC/ST students, supporting broader regional and social development goals.Read more