A devastating fire at Prathamesh Apartment in Wagle Estate, Thane, claimed the life of a 45-year-old flat owner on Wednesday night, prompting urgent calls for stricter fire safety compliance in residential buildings.

Nitesh Kumar, Managing Director and CEO of Emami Realty Limited, has been appointed Co-Chairman of the Merchant's Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Infrastructure and Real Estate Council for the 2025-26 term, with a focus on housing accessibility, sustainable practices, and policy advocacy.

Bombay High Court has mandated comprehensive safety measures for all high-rise construction sites in Maharashtra following multiple incidents involving falling debris and construction equipment that endangered lives.

Dombivli flyover shut down hours after opening due to slippery surface causing motorcycle accidents. Authorities quickly fixed safety issues and reopened same day for traffic relief.

Competition Commission approves Blackstone's ₹1,167 cr acquisition of 40% stake in Kolte-Patil Developers. Deal includes mandatory open offer, making Blackstone joint promoter with board control rights. Character count: 248 characters

In Mumbai's Ghatkopar, a 250-tonne illegal advertising hoarding toppled upon a gas station owing to harsh weather, killing 14. The accident occurred at 96 kmph, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). 74 people were rescued from the rubble.

The state-owned Indian Bank sold ₹610 crore in bad loans to simplify its financial portfolio. The bank plans to straighten up its accounts by the end of the year. Real estate and international trade debts are sold.

Gurugram's real estate market is competitive and the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has found that M3M does not dominate this market.

The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India (DFCCIL) would build a multimodal logistics park for cargo handling in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.