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
January 6, 2026: As plans for a large memorial and public institute in Chirag Nagar, Ghatkopar, paper advance, the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has reiterated that residents will not be forcibly evicted, even as opposition continues and redevelopment remains on hold. Officials maintain that relocation will take place only with
January 6, 2026: As the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections approach, attention has turned to the N and S wards in Mumbai’s eastern suburbs—areas that reflect both the opportunities and pressures of rapid urban growth. Among the northernmost wards of the city, they play a crucial role in connecting Mumbai with
January 5, 2026: Mumbai continues to struggle with a deepening waste management crisis even as the country’s wealthiest civic body heads into elections on January 15. Despite a sharp rise in spending, the city’s cleanliness record remains poor, raising serious questions about efficiency, accountability and long-term planning. Nayonika Bose examines
January 5, 2026: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday assured that the “Marathi Manoos will not have to go out of the city and that they will get houses within the city,” under a comprehensive Mumbai makeover promised by the ruling Mahayuti alliance. Addressing a joint BJP, Shiv Sena and
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