Amazon’s proposed 54-acre data centre in Mumbai is facing resistance from nearby residents concerned about water availability, electricity demand, noise pollution and potential declines in property values. The development forms part of the company’s planned USD 21 billion investment in India’s artificial intelligence infrastructure by 2030. Tushar Shetty, a 46-year-old
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region could add another transport option to its growing network, with the Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) examining a driverless elevated transit system to connect the upcoming bullet train station in Virar with Metro Line 13 in Nalasopara. The proposed Automated Guideway Transit (AGT) corridor would
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) financial reserves have declined by Rs 3,544 crore over eight months, raising concerns about its ability to fund major infrastructure projects in the coming years. The civic body faces commitments of approximately Rs 2.34 lakh crore, prompting an official to warn of a possible liquidity
The Maharashtra government has approved 12 additional data centre projects, bringing the total number of operational and proposed facilities in the state to 32. Most of the newly cleared developments are located in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), while one is planned for Hinjewadi in Pune. Alongside the approvals, the
The project will comprise 10 towers with 350 sq ft homes for eligible residents, along with 1,379 commercial and industrial units, with handovers scheduled in phases until August 2030. Construction of 10,432 rehabilitation homes for eligible Dharavi residents has begun at a 22-acre railway land parcel in Matunga, marking a
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has begun preparations to install advanced bio-toilets along Mumbai’s Coastal Road, aiming to improve public convenience for residents and tourists visiting the popular Marine Drive area. The civic body plans to invest Rs 4.19 crore in the project. The Coastal Road has emerged as an
Mumbai’s rapid infrastructure expansion is transforming its urban landscape, but the loss of trees, open spaces and mangroves is raising concerns about rising temperatures and environmental sustainability. The city recorded a temperature of 40°C in March 2026, reaching a five-year high, highlighting the growing threat of extreme heat. The Mumbai
Central Railway is preparing to serve fresh eviction notices to occupants of 3,762 unauthorised tenements along the Kurla-Trombay railway corridor in Mumbai, following a Bombay High Court order citing safety risks and the need for railway land for infrastructure development. A railway official told Hindustan Times, “We will issue notices
Mumbai’s water management strategy may face fresh restrictions as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) reviews water connections to municipal swimming pools amid lower reservoir stocks compared with previous years. The city is already operating under a 10% water cut, which has remained in effect since May 15. The civic body
The Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project has reached a significant construction milestone in Vadodara, Gujarat, with the installation of all 14 portal beams above the operational Delhi–Mumbai Rajdhani railway line. The achievement paves the way for the next phase of work on the elevated corridor for India’s first bullet train service.
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