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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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Commuters, come back: Mumbai’s iconic BEST double decker bus returning in electric, AC avatar

BEST plans to get 900 double decker & 2,100 other e-buses by 2023, and a fully electric fleet by 2027. Goal is to arrest a steady fall in commuters, gain new ones.

No ticket fares to be charged from migrant workers returning home: BEST

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) spokesperson said that the decision was taken as per the directives of the Supreme Court.

After 6 days of bus strike, Uddhav Thackeray promises to merge budget of BEST & BMC

Shiv Sena controls the BMC apart from being a partner in the BJP-led Maharashtra government.

Does Mumbai deserve its monsoon misery?

Experts weigh in on whether Mumbai deserves the amount of rainfall that it gets. BMC promises better preparednes. Yet Mumbaikars continue to face hardship.

It took 6 years to build a metro line in Mumbai, but authorities say 3 will be ready by 2021

It took six years to complete just an 11-km route in the first corridor, now government is trying to fast-track work on the next three projects.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.