Tata Power has announced a proposed investment programme worth Rs 15,000 crore to strengthen Mumbai’s electricity infrastructure as demand rises from hyperscale data centres and artificial intelligence (AI) operations. The Mumbai Grid Upgradation and Expansion Plan will cover power distribution, transmission networks, receiving stations and renewable-energy development. Under the programme,
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has temporarily suspended a provision that made architects and licensed surveyors accountable alongside developers for air and dust pollution at construction sites, offering relief to professionals who had challenged the regulation. The decision followed a meeting between representatives of the architectural community and civic officials
Colt Data Centre Services (Colt DCS) and RMZ have commenced construction of their third data centre in Mumbai, expanding infrastructure to meet the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and high-performance workloads. Located at the companies’ Navi Mumbai campus, the new facility, Mumbai 3, is designed to deliver
Navi Mumbai International Airport is not yet equipped to accommodate international flights adequately, with essential facilities such as catering services and cargo warehouses still missing, according to Emirates Airline executive Essa Sulaiman Ahmad. Ahmad, senior vice-president for commercial operations covering West Asia and the Indian Ocean, said airlines would struggle
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has stepped up efforts to improve pedestrian access, clear footpaths and strengthen cleanliness measures across Mumbai under its ‘Pedestrian First’ campaign. On Wednesday, civic commissioner Ashwini Bhide inspected several locations and directed officials to address encroachments, improve road maintenance and enhance waste management. The inspection
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has cautioned that the contractor could face penal action if the Versova sewage treatment plant (STP) is not completed by March 31, 2027. With approximately 80% of the project finished, the civic body has instructed the contractor to accelerate construction and deploy additional workers to
A Mumbai cooperative housing society has secured relief in a dispute spanning more than 24 years, with the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission directing the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) to return approximately Rs 1.22 crore collected in connection with a land lease and construction costs. In its
A Mumbai homebuyer’s search for a three-bedroom apartment within a Rs 6 crore budget has sparked a discussion on Reddit, with users debating property prices, apartment sizes and neighbourhoods offering better value. The post, titled ‘Best neighbourhood for buying a 3BHK worth 6CR’, appeared on Wednesday in the r/mumbai subreddit.
The Bombay High Court has cleared the way for the long-delayed Kalu Dam project in Maharashtra’s Thane district, lifting a decade-old restriction that prevented the Konkan Irrigation Development Corporation (KIDC) from awarding construction contracts. The decision allows the corporation to invite fresh bids for the project, which is expected to
Mumbai is expected to welcome its first Vande Bharat sleeper train after Dussehra, introducing a faster overnight rail connection between the city and Bengaluru. Railway officials told Hindustan Times that the service will cover approximately 1,153 kilometres in 15–16 hours, significantly reducing the journey compared with the 24-hour Udyan Express.
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