January 8, 2026: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), which earlier functioned largely as a lending body, has been transformed into a key driver of large-scale infrastructure development under the Mahayuti government. Speaking at an election rally in Kalyan ahead
January 7, 2026: The Maharashtra Cabinet on Tuesday approved a landmark slum cluster redevelopment scheme aimed at transforming Mumbai’s shanties into integrated housing projects with improved living conditions and enhanced urban infrastructure. The initiative will be implemented by the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), the state agency tasked with providing modern
January 7, 2026: Dharavi, with a population of 1.5 million spread across wards 183 to 189 and an electorate of around 2,35,000 voters, is once again a politically charged constituency ahead of the Mumbai civic polls. Central to this year’s campaign is Ward 185, home to roughly 40,000 voters, where
January 7, 2026: Mumbai’s long-stalled monorail system is moving toward a potential restart, with a Hyderabad-based infrastructure firm emerging as the frontrunner to operate and maintain the troubled corridor. The development marks a critical step in stabilising a transport asset that has remained idle for months, raising questions about governance,
January 7, 2026: Ahead of the upcoming Mumbai civic body elections, residents of Malabar Hill have released a detailed Citizens’ Manifesto calling for safer streets, pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, and more sustainable urban planning. The charter places strong emphasis on improving walkability, regulating redevelopment, and upgrading civic amenities to enhance the quality
January 7, 2026: As part of its ongoing push to enhance air quality and urban hygiene, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) carried out a large-scale cleaning operation on the busy Sion–Panvel Highway on Sunday. The drive targeted the stretch between Vashi and Belapur, focusing on the removal of dust
January 6, 2026: In a stringent move to combat worsening air quality, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has ordered the shutdown of 233 construction sites across Mumbai after detecting serious lapses in dust-control and pollution-mitigation norms. The action follows a citywide inspection drive amid a noticeable deterioration in air quality
January 6, 2026: India’s real estate sector is undergoing a rapid transformation as technology, sustainability and global best practices reshape how companies build, sell and manage assets. In 2025, accelerated adoption of digital tools—from ERP and CRM platforms to data analytics and smart building systems—has forced developers to rethink workforce
January 6, 2026: As the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections approach, concerns over Mumbai’s environment, infrastructure, roads, and public services have moved to the centre of political debate. Reflecting growing public unease, the city-based Watchdog Foundation has unveiled a detailed 12-point manifesto that places environmental protection and urban liveability at
January 6, 2026: The closure of Elphinstone Bridge in September last year has set off a ripple effect across Dadar and neighbouring areas, with Shivaji Park emerging as one of the worst-hit zones. What was projected as a temporary disruption has evolved into a daily struggle for residents, commuters, pedestrians
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