Mumbai Civic Polls: Only 2 Corporators Scored 'A' Grade
Ahead of Mumbai's civic polls, a report reveals 90% of corporators underperformed. Only 2 scored an 'A'. Voters, check the data before you vote on Jan 15.
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Mahayuti ends bickering, unites for Maharashtra urban polls
Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance ends internal disputes to contest crucial urban polls unitedly. Key details on the truce, seat-sharing, and the high-stakes BMC election.
BMC Election Date Announced: Polls on January 15
Maharashtra's State Election Commission has scheduled the long-awaited BMC election for January 15. Results will be declared on Jan 16 as the model code of conduct takes effect. Get the latest details.
BMC Final Voters List Delayed, Sparks Political Row
The final voters list for Mumbai's BMC elections, scheduled for Dec 15, was delayed due to technical issues. Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress leaders allege serious lapses and bias. Read the full story.
Maharashtra Orders Disability Re-Verification for Govt Staff
Following a surge in fake disability certificate complaints, the Maharashtra government mandates fresh verification for all employees who used disability quotas. The move sparks debate over harassment vs. rooting out fraud.
Digvijay Singh meets Uddhav Thackeray at Matoshree
Congress MP Digvijay Singh's visit to Matoshree sparks speculation amid party's solo BMC polls announcement. Shiv Sena (UBT) insists on MVA unity. Read the full story.
Maharashtra Orders Disability Re-Verification for Govt Staff
Maharashtra govt mandates fresh disability verification for all govt employees who used reservations. The move, triggered by fake certificate complaints, sparks debate over fairness and harassment of genuine PwD employees.
Mumbai: Borivli businessman arrested in Rs 75 cr land fraud
Mumbai crime branch arrests Borivli businessman Rinkesh Shah for forging documents to usurp 2.5-acre BMC land in Kandivli. Probe reveals Rs 75 crore transactions. Read the full investigation details.
Cooper Hospital Gets New Acting Dean After Incidents
Mumbai's Cooper Hospital appoints Dr Dev Shetty as its second acting dean in months following security lapses and rat bites. Read about the leadership crisis and ongoing inquiry.
Hancock Bridge Reconstruction: BMC Aims to Resolve Stalled Works
BMC Additional Commissioner Abhijit Bangar directs planned completion of Hancock Bridge. Works stalled since 2016 due to legal & technical issues. Read the latest updates on Mumbai's infrastructure.
BMC's Massive Arrangements for Mahaparinirvan Diwas at Chaitya Bhoomi
BMC prepares for Mahaparinirvan Diwas at Dadar's Chaitya Bhoomi with waterproof pavilions, medical camps, and 8,000 staff. Read about the full arrangements for December 6.
New Sion Overbridge in Mumbai to Open by June 2026
BMC announces the new four-lane Sion overbridge, connecting Eastern Express Highway and LBS Marg, will open in June 2026, easing traffic and adding a footpath for pedestrians.
Mumbai migrants majority but political power shrinks
As Hindi speakers surge fivefold, their representation in BMC falls. Analysis reveals how Mumbai's demographics changed but political power concentrated with Marathi leaders. Read more.
Delhi MCD Election Results 2025: BJP Triumphs
BJP sweeps Delhi MCD elections 2025 with 126 seats, AAP gets 55, Congress 9. Full ward-wise winners list and analysis of the capital's political shift.
Sion Flyover reconstruction deadline set for May 31, 2025
BMC Additional Commissioner Abhijit Bangar directs officials to complete Sion flyover reconstruction by May 31 next year. Key underpasses and girder work scheduled for early 2024. Read the latest updates on Mumbai's infrastructure.
Bajpe, Kinnigoli Panchayat Polls Schedule Out
The State Election Commission announces the schedule for Bajpe and Kinnigoli town panchayat elections in Dakshina Kannada. Voting on Dec 21, counting on Dec 24. Get all key dates here.
Thackeray Flags 14 Lakh Duplicate Voters in Mumbai Lists
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray reveals shocking errors in Mumbai's draft voter rolls, including duplicate names and deceased voters. He demands an extension for corrections.
Gang extorting Dharavi workshops busted, one arrested
Mumbai police arrest one, hunt three for extorting Dharavi workshop owners by falsely accusing them of child labour. Read how the gang's scam was exposed.
Mumbai: BMC's 308 km Road Concretisation Drive in Progress
BMC's massive road concretisation project covers 677 roads across Mumbai. 790 roads completed, 575 partially done. Officials target significant completion by January. Get the latest update.
IIT-Bombay to inspect BMC's new Goregaon flyover plan
An IIT-Bombay team will visit the Veer Savarkar flyover site in Goregaon to evaluate a new connector proposal using monopile tech, avoiding demolition. Read the latest updates.
Mumbai's AI-Powered MANAS AQI Platform Launching in 6 Months
Mumbai's BMC & IIT Kanpur launch MANAS, a first-ever AI model for hyperlocal air quality monitoring with 75 sensors. Get real-time, cost-effective data.
Mumbai road concretisation work resumes on 645 roads
BMC has restarted its massive Rs 17,000-crore road concretisation project on 297.49 km across Mumbai after the monsoon. Over 60% of the work is in western suburbs, with a target to complete 80% by Jan 2026. Read the latest updates.
Raut to Meet Congress High Command Over BMC Polls, MVA Unity
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut will travel to Delhi to meet Congress leadership, insisting on MVA alliance for BMC elections. He also criticizes Shinde faction and BJP's electoral tactics.
Mumbai Water Cut Cancelled for Ambedkar Mahaparinirvan Day
BMC cancels 15% water cut in 14 wards to avoid inconvenience for lakhs of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's followers expected in Mumbai on Mahaparinirvan Day. Details here.
BMC Sends Notices to Major Infra Projects Over Dust Norms
Mumbai's BMC issues notices to bullet train & coastal road projects for flouting dust rules. Only 38% of city's sites have mandatory AQI sensors installed. Details inside.
Mumbai AQI improves, BMC sensor rollout lags at sites
Mumbai's air quality sees relief, yet BMC faces hurdles activating pollution monitors at all construction sites. Only 39% have sensors installed. Details on enforcement actions and GRAP plans inside.
Newly concretised Chandivali road dug up again
A newly concretised road in Mumbai's Chandivali is being dug up again for utility lines, sparking outrage among residents over wasted public money and civic inefficiency. Read more.
Mumbai Implements GRAP-4 Rules to Tackle Poor Air Quality
BMC enforces GRAP-4 curbs in Mumbai with strict 28-point guidelines targeting construction, vehicles & industries. Key areas like Borivali, Andheri, Powai most affected. Read the full list of new rules.
Raut to take Cong's solo BMC poll plan to high command
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut says he will raise Congress's plan to go solo in BMC polls with party high command, insists MNS is vital to defeat BJP. Read the latest on Maharashtra politics.
Bombay HC Demands Action on Kanjurmarg Pollution
Bombay High Court expresses surprise over committee's inaction on Kanjurmarg dumping ground pollution grievances. Hearing scheduled for December 2. Read about the human rights concerns.
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