The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered cases against two Mumbai-based construction companies over allegations of cheating homebuyers, following directions from the Supreme Court for a detailed probe into suspected fraud involving builders and financial institutions. The cases against Skylink Hospitality LLP and Ozone Homes Private Limited were registered
The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) is planning to develop all-weather pedestrian subways at three railway stretches identified as vulnerable to trespassing, following the commissioning of a similar facility near Bhiwandi Road. The proposed locations are Thane-Dighe, Sanpada carshed and Titwala-Khadavli, where unauthorised track crossings have been linked to safety
The Bombay High Court has refused to order the demolition of a house in Ulhasnagar, ruling that a building cannot be razed merely because the town planner who approved its construction was later subjected to disciplinary proceedings and penalised. A division bench of Justices Bharati Dangre and Ashish Chavan delivered
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed removing a fire station reservation in Versova from the city’s Development Plan and opening the land for residential use, triggering concerns among local representatives and citizens about the area’s future emergency-response capacity. Versova, which has a population of more than 3.76 lakh, currently
Parking for devotees heading towards Lalbaug and Parel during Ganeshotsav is expected to become easier this year, with the Bombay Port Trust (BPT) making a land parcel at Cotton Green available as a temporary parking facility for nearly 1,200 vehicles. The initiative has been taken after a request from the
The Rs 2,682-crore Elevated Eastern Freeway Extension (EFE) is moving into its next major stage, with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) preparing to launch precast concrete segments over completed piers after the monsoon. The 13.9-km elevated corridor has seen 165 of its planned 395 piers completed so far.
Mumbai’s real estate market is attracting a growing number of major developers from across India as strong luxury housing demand, limited land availability and a substantial redevelopment pipeline create opportunities for expansion. The premium segment remains a key draw. Homes priced at Rs 10 crore and above generated Rs 18,512
The 34-acre cluster project in South Mumbai covers 943 buildings across lanes 1 to 15 and will also create new residential, commercial and recreational spaces. The Kamathipura redevelopment project is set to reshape one of South Mumbai’s oldest neighbourhoods, with the cluster plan covering around 34 acres and involving 943
Mumbai Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide has brought the idea of congestion pricing back into focus, suggesting that the city could consider charging vehicles entering heavily congested areas once its public transport network is strengthened. Speaking on a private podcast, Bhide said a viable public transport alternative would be essential before
Mumbai and Pune could be set for a major connectivity upgrade with the proposed Mumbai-Pune high-speed rail corridor expected to cut travel time between the two cities to around 48 minutes. The project is still awaiting final approval, with details such as the route alignment, stations and implementation schedule yet
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