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Martha's Vineyard's planning board has turned down the Katama Meadows housing initiative after thorough discussions. This project sought to meet housing demands through a mix of affordable and market-rate homes catering to essential workers. However, environmental concerns regarding nitrogen pollution and the inclusion of luxury properties raised significant opposition, leading to the decision. The land remains with the developers, who may consider a revised proposal in the future. View More
Martha's Vineyard's planning board has turned down the Katama Meadows housing initiative after thorough discussions. This project sought to meet housing demands through a mix of affordable and market-rate homes catering to essential workers. However, environmental concerns regarding nitrogen pollution and the inclusion of luxury properties raised significant opposition, leading to the decision. The land remains with the developers, who may consider a revised proposal in the future. View More
In Wyoming, the Alkali Creek Reservoir project encounters significant hurdles as landowners resist easement agreements. Local landowner Paul Hughes has rejected an offer of $3,600 per acre, leading to discussions about eminent domain. While the project seeks to supply irrigation water to families, concerns about equitable benefit sharing arise, with landowners feeling they will endure construction impacts without receiving direct advantages. View More
Chandigarh recorded its highest-ever property registration in July, with a 30.3-kanal industrial plot selling for ?200.32 crore. A Sector 9-B house fetched ?100 crore. Rising residential, commercial and agricultural values have boosted stamp duty revenue, despite fewer registered documents. View More
Saif Ali Khan leased two commercial units in Mumbai for ?22.76 lakh monthly rent on a five-year deal, with a security deposit set at ?2.36 crore View More
iQOO Neo12 is confirmed for an October launch. Read about its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, 9000mAh battery, and 2K 185Hz screen innovations. View More
India could gain significant agricultural advantages from Canadian fertilisers and potash to enhance crop yields. Recent agreements between India and Canada indicate strong potential for improved bilateral trade. View More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 16 (ANI): India's agricultural sector could benefit from Canadian fertilisers and potash to improve crop yields and farming efficiency, said Maninder Sidhu, Canadian Minister of International Trade, adding Fairfax wants to invest more in India. Addressing a press conference on Canada-India Commercial Agreements, Sidhu said, the Fairfax-IDBI deal "is the largest deal between our two countries in the financial sector and that sends a clear signal to the supply chains that Canada is ready to do more." India on Tuesday approved the sale of a 60.7 per cent stake in IDBI Bank to Fairfax Financial Holdings . Further adding that Fairfax has invested heavily in Bangalore International Airport, he said, the company "wants to do more in this country." Highlighting opportunities for bilateral trade, the Canadian minister said India's agricultural sector could benefit from Canadian fertilisers and potash to improve crop yields and farming efficiency. "A lot of farmers here in India can use Canadian fertilizer and potash to help grow more yields, to help be more efficient in farming...and here in the state, we're seeing a lot of demand for aerospace," he said. Live Events Indian and Canadian entities signed several commercial agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on Friday in the presence of Canada's Minister of International Trade, Maninder Sidhu, as both countries reaffirmed their commitment to concluding negotiations for the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by the end of 2026. The fifth round of CEPA negotiations was held in Ottawa from October 5 to 9, covering key areas such as market access for goods and services, investment, rules of origin, intellectual property rights and trade remedies. The next round of talks is scheduled to take place in New Delhi in early November. The proposed trade pact aims to reduce trade barriers and improve market access for businesses in both countries. According to government data, India-Canada bilateral trade stood at USD 7,956.43 million in FY26. Official estimates suggest that the agreement could increase bilateral trade by USD 4.4 billion to USD 6.5 billion (CAD 6 billion to CAD 8.8 billion) and boost Canada's GDP by USD 3.8 billion to USD 5.9 billion (CAD 5.1 billion to CAD 8 billion) by 2035. As per government data, India's exports to Canada rose from USD 4.22 billion in FY25 to USD 4.67 billion in FY26. India exported 5,517 different commodities to Canada during FY26, highlighting the diversified nature of its export basket and growing Canadian demand for Indian goods. In 2025, two‑way merchandise trade between Canada and India reached USD 10.9 billion that comprised of USD 3.9 billion in Canadian exports and USD 7.0 billion in imports from India. Also, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) equity inflow from April 2000 to March 2026 totalled Rs. 31,204.9 crore (USD 4.34 billion). .Pbanner{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;background-color:#ec1c40;margin-top:20px;padding:5px 10px;border-radius:4px;color:#fff;line-height:10px;width: 100%;box-sizing: border-box} .Pbannertext{display:flex;align-items:center;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;font-family:'Montserrat';} .Pbannertext img{height:20px;margin:0 6px} .Pbannerbutton a{display:flex;align-items:center;background-color:#fff;color:#ec1c40;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;padding:4px 8px;border-radius:6px;font-size:15px;font-family:'Montserrat';} .Pbannerbutton img{height:20px;margin-right:6px} .Pbannerbutton a:hover{background-color:#f7f7f7} Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!
Central government employees and pensioners are awaiting the July 2026 DA hike after the Cabinet made no announcement on 14 October. The next meeting on 21 October could bring an update, but the expected increase remains unconfirmed for now. View More
In a bid to protect the Clover Valley nature preserve, Placer Land Trust has initiated a lawsuit to block infrastructure development attempts. Established four years ago, this cherished area has faced housing pressures in the past. It comprises ancient oak forests, wetlands, and vital archaeological sites. The conservation easement was created to enforce permanent protection, and the legal proceedings will reinforce this against any existing development rights. View More
In a bid to protect the Clover Valley nature preserve, Placer Land Trust has initiated a lawsuit to block infrastructure development attempts. Established four years ago, this cherished area has faced housing pressures in the past. It comprises ancient oak forests, wetlands, and vital archaeological sites. The conservation easement was created to enforce permanent protection, and the legal proceedings will reinforce this against any existing development rights. View More