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‘Who drowned Nagpur?’ As city faces unprecedented flood, Shiv Sena (UBT) trains its guns on BJP

On Saturday, rain shadow region Nagpur witnessed 119 mm of rain in 24 hrs. This caused water bodies to overflow & swamp the city, triggering a war of words between political parties.

‘Unfairly charged twice’ — why Shiv Sena (UBT) wants toll at Mumbai’s 5 entry points scrapped

In letter to BMC official, Sena (UBT)'s Aaditya Thackeray says 'highways maintained by BMC but toll goes to Maharashtra govt'. MNS has highlighted issue of toll collection across state too.

Mumbai will impose 10% water cut from 1 July as lake levels dip to to 7%

BMC commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal appealed to citizens to save water and use it judiciously. BMC report said 7 lakes had 7.26% stock on Wednesday.

Mumbai’s undersea tunnel set to break through—It took 160 people, 2800-tonne machine

Mumbai’s undersea twin tunnels, which will have 3 lanes on either side, are a crucial part of the 10.5-km coastal road project that'll be named after Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.

‘Lack of transparency, careless use of funds’ — CAG report pulls up BMC in special audit

Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis says report, tabled in Maharashtra assembly, will be submitted to legislature's Public Accounts Committee & action will be taken if any corruption is found.

Construction dust behind Mumbai’s deteriorating AQI? BMC’s 7-member panel to find ways to check air pollution

Based on the committee's report, to be submitted within 7 days, standard operating procedure for dust control will be finalised and implemented in the city from 1 April.

Mumbai’s Abhyas Galli a poor students’ hub. New facelift, QR code brings career focus too

The lane in Worli has been a study spot for generations and crucial in the career of marginalised students.

Air purifiers, dust control, more trees — BMC allocates 25 cr budget to check air pollution

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation presented Rs 52,619.07 cr budget for FY 2023-24, but allocated less than 0.05% for one of Mumbai's most-pressing issues — worsening air quality.

A mini-forest boom is taking over Mumbai. It’s called Miyawaki, Delhi is rushing in too

In January this year, BMC issued an order directing all real estate developments over 10,000 square metres to reserve five per cent of their space for Miyawaki plantations.

Modi govt’s Mumbai push ahead of key BMC polls — Dharavi revamp to sewage treatment plants

With Mumbai civic polls expected to be held this year, the BJP is aggressively trying to wrest control of the BMC from Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, which has ruled it for 25 years.

On Camera

Kerala BJP losing favour with Church. Sangh not on board with Christian outreach

Two bishops in Kerala said that the BJP is running with the hares in the state and hunting with the hounds in Chhattisgarh.

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.