December 23, 2025: Mumbai’s suburban rail commuters are set to face major inconvenience as Western Railway (WR) has announced the cancellation of more than 80 local trains every day for nearly a month. The large-scale disruption will begin on December 21 and is part of an extended mega block to
December 23, 2025: The Bombay High Court has expressed serious concern over Mumbai’s deteriorating air quality and summoned the municipal commissioner and the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) chief to appear in person while hearing a suo motu public interest litigation on the issue. The court questioned whether the Bandra
December 23, 2025: Residents of Worli Koliwada in Mumbai have taken to the streets after the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) issued notices initiating the termination of the developer handling large-scale redevelopment projects on nearly six acres of prime land. The move has triggered strong opposition from locals, who say it
December 23, 2025: Mumbai’s aviation landscape is set for a major upgrade with the Navi Mumbai International Airport scheduled to begin commercial operations on December 25. The long-awaited facility is expected to ease mounting pressure on the city’s overstretched air traffic network and significantly enhance regional connectivity. Developed by Adani
December 23, 2025: Samyag M. Shah, Director of Marathon Nextgen Realty Ltd, represents the third generation steering the family-led real estate enterprise, formerly known as Marathon Group. With over a decade of experience within the organisation, Shah is now leading the company’s next phase of growth, building on a legacy
December 22, 2025: In a bid to revive long-stalled redevelopment projects in Mumbai’s defence and protected areas, the Maharashtra government has announced additional incentive Floor Space Index (FSI) and Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) for old and dilapidated buildings located on such lands. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced in the
December 22, 2025: To tackle worsening air quality and identify pollution hotspots across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has partnered with the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) to develop a high-resolution emissions inventory covering Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai. The initiative, titled the MMR
December 22, 2025: The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved the formation of a state-level committee to tackle encroachments and unauthorised constructions at heritage sites across Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, marking a significant step towards strengthening conservation efforts. The committee will be headed by the state’s Cultural Affairs Minister and
December 22, 2025: Despite being home to some of Mumbai’s most influential residents, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s D ward continues to struggle with persistent civic and infrastructure challenges. Spread across six electoral wards (214 to 219), D ward includes iconic neighbourhoods such as Malabar Hill, Breach Candy, Nana Chowk and
December 20, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has moved to monetise a prime six-acre land parcel in Worli, formerly part of the Century Cotton Textile Mill, by initiating an auction with a base price of Rs 1,348 crore. The land is being offered on a 30-year lease, with a
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