A comprehensive satellite study covering 2015-2023 has revealed that India's five largest cities - Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru - are experiencing significant land subsidence, with some areas sinking over 5 cm annually, threatening thousands of buildings and urban infrastructure.

Jaipur Smart City Limited has been assigned to develop six towns across Rajasthan—Mandawa, Khatushyamji, Alwar, Bhiwadi, Bharatpur, and Bikaner—under the state's ₹340 crore Clean and Green Eco Cities initiative, focusing on sustainable infrastructure, civic amenities, and heritage preservation.

Delhi Development Authority has approved landmark projects including the capital's first Transit-Oriented Development housing in Karkardooma with 1,026 flats, a 40-hectare land pooling zone, and a major sports and education complex in Narela, signaling a strategic shift in urban planning priorities.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued notices to senior officials and a builder over alleged unauthorised construction in the ecologically-sensitive low-density zone near Kaliyasot Dam, raising concerns about planning violations and environmental impact.

The Navi Mumbai municipal authorities have demolished unauthorized construction in Ghansoli despite prior warnings, signaling strict enforcement of building regulations across the city.

Mumbai's new Mumbai One app has revolutionized urban commuting by enabling passengers to plan and pay for multi-modal journeys across 11 transport operators using a single dynamic QR ticket, marking India's first truly integrated metropolitan mobility platform.

Lucknow Municipal Corporation has sealed portions of Sahara Shaheer complex citing lease violations, prompting the developer to seek High Court intervention for relief.

Prayagraj Development Authority's Master Plan 2031 permits commercial use of properties along 42 major roads, up from 29 in the previous plan, boosting investment opportunities."

A comprehensive Square Yards analysis reveals that India's eight largest cities have witnessed their urban development footprint expand from 2,136 sq km to 4,308 sq km between 1995-2025, with Pune leading at 332% growth.

India's eight largest cities have nearly doubled their urban footprint since 1995, with Pune leading at 332% growth, according to Square Yards' comprehensive 30-year expansion study.

India partners with ICAO to study innovative building height regulations around new airports, aiming to balance aviation safety with urban real estate development as the country plans 50 new airports in five years.

NCRTC announces comprehensive master plans to integrate residential and commercial developments around the Delhi-Meerut rapid rail corridor, awaiting approvals from local authorities in Ghaziabad, Modinagar, and Meerut.

Bengaluru real estate developers have positively received Karnataka's updated setback guidelines under RMP 2015, citing improved design clarity and flexibility, though ongoing projects may face delays and increased costs during the transition period.

Karnataka's Legislative Assembly has passed the Greater Bengaluru Governance (Amendment) Bill, 2025, splitting BBMP into multiple corporations and establishing the Greater Bengaluru Authority for metropolitan coordination.

Lucknow Development Authority announces massive ₹4,785 crore Naimish Nagar township covering 1,084 hectares to house 300,000 residents, marking a major urban expansion milestone.