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BJP, Cong clash with Sena over Meghwadi plot at BMC meet

MUMBAI: The civic Improvements Committee meeting on Wednesday saw high drama, with the BJP staging a walkout over a proposal concerning a plot in Jogeshwari, and the Congress calling it “theatrics” Published…

By Sohail Khan · 10 Sep

City

Govt advances sugar crushing season to beat shortage

The government’s decision comes on the back of a 40% rise in sugar prices in August, following which the central government decided to import 10 lakh metric tonne of the commodity and…

By Sohail Khan · 10 Sep

City

Man held for Modi event security breach in Mumbai ‘wanted to impress family’: Police

He was arrested along with his bodyguard for carrying a weapon. Police are investigating claims of a central government officer's involvement. Updated on: Sep 10, 2026, 10:00:34 IST Prefer HTon Google Share…

By Sohail Khan · 10 Sep

City

BMC brings out SOP for amnesty scheme for buildings without an OC

MUMBAI: Thousands of residents living in buildings without an Occupancy Certificate (OC) could now get relief, with the BMC bringing out a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for an amnesty scheme for buildings…

By Sohail Khan · 10 Sep

City

Maha to tokenise land with blockchain under proposed Delta Act

Maharashtra framing law to tokenise land assets: CM at Fintech Fest Fadnavis said the framework will cover land assets estimated at ₹50 lakh crore, though the exact properties and rights remain to…

By Sohail Khan · 10 Sep

City

Maha sets aside over 40K ha land bank for afforestation to speed up infra projects

The bank details the available land in each district where trees can be planted to offset deforestation caused by infrastructure projects Published on: Sep 10, 2026, 07:34:20 IST Prefer HTon Google Share…

By Sohail Khan · 10 Sep

City

Deonar dump cleanup finally starts, but two key clearances still hold up waste removal

After more than nine months of delays over regulatory clearances, the BMC has begun trial work to clear legacy waste from the Deonar dumping ground, a key step towards freeing up 124…

By Sohail Khan · 10 Sep

City

Mumbai monsoon enters final stretch. BMC turns focus to new problem – Pollution

As Mumbaikars prepare for the withdrawal of the monsoon, prompting fears of deterioration in air quality in the city, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), with the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI),…

By Sohail Khan · 10 Sep

City

Explain why Parth Pawar not named in Mundhwa land deal case: HC to state police

A single judge bench of justice Madhav Jamdar issued the directions while hearing an anticipatory bail plea filed by Pune tehsildar Suryakant Gulabrao Yewale, accused of misusing his power to issue illegal…

By Sohail Khan · 9 Sep

City

Amid Naresh Rane’s remarks, Amruta Fadnavis says Garba should be inclusive; Congress backs ‘Bhabhiji’

Amid a controversy over the Vishva Hindu Parishad’s (VHP) call to restrict the entry of Muslims to Garba and Dandiya events during Navratri celebrations in Maharashtra – a call backed by minister…

By Sohail Khan · 9 Sep