Rs 50 lakh to 1 crore homes dominate from 2022–2024, budget homes demand declines

IANS | August 8, 2025 3:09 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) India’s residential real estate market is witnessing a notable shift in buyer preferences, with the Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1 crore budget segment emerging as the most in demand, accounting for approximately 28 per cent of homebuyers in 2022, rising to 32 per cent in 2023 and further to 35 per cent in 2024, a report said on Friday.

Ready for special intensive revision in Bengal: CEO office tells ECI

IANS | August 7, 2025 11:03 PM

Kolkata, Aug 7 (IANS) The office of Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) West Bengal, has communicated to the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday that the ground work is ready to begin the process of beginning the special intensive revision in the state.

Delhi L-G inaugurates Mini Sports Complex in Sukhdev Vihar

IANS | August 7, 2025 8:35 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Delhi Lt Governor V.K. Saxena on Thursday highlighted the importance of sports in mental and physical well-being, urging citizens to join efforts to maintain public facilities created by government agencies.

Kerala HC stays FIR against Shwetha Menon in obscenity case

IANS | August 7, 2025 4:06 PM

Kochi, Aug 7 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Thursday stayed further proceedings in an FIR filed against Malayalam actor Shwetha Menon for allegedly appearing in films and advertisements containing obscene content for monetary gain.

Cost of home-cooked thali dips 14 per cent in July

IANS | August 7, 2025 3:35 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The cost of home-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis declined 14 per cent and 13 per cent, respectively, in July this year compared to the same month of the previous year, amid benign commodity prices, according to Crisil’s monthly indicator of food plate cost.