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TopicAshwini Bhide

Topic: Ashwini Bhide

Aarey, politics & court battles: 11-year saga of Mumbai’s 1st underground Metro

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 33.5-km underground Aqua Line of Mumbai Metro Wednesday. The project foundation stone was laid in 2014.

How ‘metro woman’ Ashwini Bhide’s appointment as Fadnavis’ principal secy signals his continued infra push

The IAS officer & Maharashtra CM Fadnavis have made unconventional decisions together, advancing Mumbai's 1st underground metro line. Bhide has also worked closely with Thackeray regime.

Transfer of IAS officer Ashwini Bhide who stood up to Mumbai’s Aarey protests is vindictive

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Fearless, efficient IAS officer Ashwini Bhide moved out of Mumbai Metro in ‘routine’ change

Ashwini Bhide had vehemently fought to implement Aarey shed project, which pitted her against green activists & Aaditya Thackeray. Ranjit Singh Deol is new MMRC MD.

This IAS officer is trying to change the perception that Mumbai Metro 3 is a ‘demonic’ plan

Ashwini Bhide is head of the Mumbai Metro, and has had to work hard to build political consensus and prove that the project will not destroy the city’s lungs.

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Pakistan coming to Davos on a private pass—biggest delegation in years, (unofficial) pavilion

Sharif was not part of forum in 2025, nor did WEF officially mention Pakistan's presence in 2025. Accompanying PM will be Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Dy PM Ishaq Dar and PPP chief Bilawal.

The curious case of Pakistan’s JF-17 ‘orders’

Pakistan lacks capacity to deliver aircraft at pace suggested by its claimed contracts as it depends on China for avionics, electronic warfare, weapons, and on Russia for engines. 

Pakistan se azaadi. Grow up India, stop giving it prime real estate in your psyche

Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.