December 12, 2025: Maharashtra is set for a major maritime push as Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed the establishment of the country’s largest shipyard by 2026. The decision follows a review meeting of the ports development department held at Vidhan Bhavan, attended by Fisheries and Ports Development Minister Nitesh
December 12, 2025: Maharashtra has intensified its maritime push, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directing officials to fast-track the development of an all-electric Mumbai Water Metro and setting a 2026 target for India’s largest shipyard in the state. During a detailed review of the Ports Development Department at Vidhan Bhavan
December 12, 2025: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has announced a sweeping new regulatory framework to redevelop Mumbai’s ageing Pagdi buildings, calling it a “historic decision” and a crucial step toward phasing out the decades-old tenancy system. The announcement, made during the legislative assembly on Thursday, outlines measures intended
December 11, 2025: Mumbai’s Metro network has taken a major step toward seamless digital travel with the rollout of QR-code ticketing for Metro Lines 2A and 7 across more than 14 mobile apps. The upgrade, powered by the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), was launched on Wednesday by Chief
December 11, 2025: The Bombay High Court has questioned the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) over conflicting assessments on the structural safety of Mehta Mahal, a mixed-use building near Charni Road. The court has asked the civic body to establish a clear and defensible position after multiple, inconsistent evaluations created confusion
December 11, 2025: The Maharashtra government will conduct a comprehensive review of Mumbai’s long-pending redevelopment projects, some of which have remained stalled for five to ten years. Tourism Minister Shambhuraj Desai, who is handling Housing Department matters during the Winter Session, told the Assembly that the state aims to revive
December 10, 2025: Nearly 30,000 to 40,000 residents across 200 buildings in Juhu have threatened to boycott the upcoming municipal elections, protesting a decades-old defence notification that has blocked their redevelopment plans. Most of these buildings, constructed about 50 years ago, lie within 500 yards of the military wireless transmission
December 10, 2025: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde informed the Assembly that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is expediting key projects to address Mumbai’s rising water demand. These include the Gargai, Pinjal, and Daman Ganga–Pinjal river-linking projects, along with new water reserve initiatives. Mumbai currently
Construction work on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway Missing Link continues to progress, with Afcons Infrastructure building India’s highest road cable-stayed bridge near Chaavani in Khalapur, Raigad. The bridge will rise 132 metres above ground and is part of the project designed to bypass the Khandala Ghat section. According to project officials,
Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRCL) Managing Director and senior IAS officer Ashwini Bhide has said that tunnelling is emerging as the most practical and efficient solution for expanding Mumbai’s transport network. She made the remarks during an interview on the YouTube podcast Powertrain by Aakash Bhavsar. Bhide said Mumbai’s island
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