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Friday, August 15, 2025
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Topic: BMC

Mumbai civic body bans firecrackers ahead of Diwali, makes few exceptions for Laxmi Pujan

BMC permitted use of 'mild firecrackers' on Laxmi Pujan, saying Mumbaikars can use 'anar' and 'fulzadi' at their private premises on that day.

Mumbai collects nearly Rs 3 crore in fines from people without masks during Navratri

In an effort to curb a post-festival Covid spike, the Mumbai civic body enforced a Rs 200 fine on those without masks, penalising about 1.25 lakh people over the last 15 days.

Maha Vikas Aghadi allies to contest BMC polls together, says Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress last year forged an alliance to form government after the Uddhav Thackeray-led party parted ways with long-term ally BJP.

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray orders probe into Mumbai power outage

The exact reason for the failure was not immediately known, however, the Western Railway and BEST blamed the blackout on Tata Power.

Did you act with same swiftness in other demolition cases, HC asks BMC in Kangana Ranaut case

The court also noted that the BMC in its affidavit had said that Ranaut had changed the position of the entrance of the ground floor, but many more things were demolished.

Covid hotspot Mumbai spent poorly on health in last 3 years, NGO report says

The report by Praja Foundation says that of the BMC’s estimated capital expenditure spend of Rs 2,189 crore over three years, it actually spent just 39.97% or Rs 875 crore. 

Kangana Ranaut denies BMC’s claim of illegal alterations in bungalow in Bombay HC

The actors also denied that her plea seeking the demolition be declared illegal and payment of Rs 2 crore in damage by the BMC, was an abuse of law.

Uddhav announces new plan for Mumbai to take medical help to people as Covid cases rise

Under 'My family-My responsibility' campaign, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation will reach out to every family in city and provide medical help and guidance if needed.

Mosque in image shared to target BMC, Uddhav govt over ‘illegal structures’ not from Mumbai

Several verified handles, including that of a BJP spokesperson, shared mosque image to hit out at BMC for razing actor Kangana Ranaut's office while ignoring other 'illegal structures'.

Indian media’s misplaced focus, ‘power’ of initials in BMC and Russia’s vaccine superpower

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Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

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.