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From Vadhvan Port to bullet train, Maharashtra bets on ‘Mumbai 4.0’ to power next growth phase

CM Devendra Fadnavis reviews infrastructure projects in Palghar, envisioned as the state's fourth Mumbai and a future hub for trade, logistics, industry & exports.

Mumbai Water Metro gamble: Past ferry failures pose challenge to ambitious Rs 6,066 cr transport plan

Plan proposes a 340.68 km integrated passenger water transport network with 203 electric & hybrid boats, of which 197 will be passenger vessels & the rest emergency boats.

MMRDA’s car-free Friday flops in Mumbai’s BKC. Commuters blame the last-mile nightmare

Friday Public Transport Day, a pilot project by MMRDA & World Resources Institute India, aims to reduce traffic congestion & promote sustainable commuting in Bandra Kurla Complex.

‘Metro woman’ is BMC’s first female chief—Ashwini Bhide, force behind Mumbai’s marquee infra projects

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

BKC, Wadala almost saturated, MMRDA gets fresh ‘land bank’ of 33,000+ hectares to fund infra

The land bank that the state government has freshly allotted to the MMRDA is spread across 1,324 villages in Thane, Raigad and Palghar districts. 

‘Third Mumbai’ a step closer to reality. Maharashtra clears land policy for ‘next business capital’

After original Mumbai & Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra govt now envisions a 'Third Mumbai', a pet project of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Mumbai Monorail 2.0? Safety certification for white elephant, but still waiting for green flag

After months of shutdowns and breakdowns, MMRDA Mumbai Monorail ready for reset. But with 3 abrupt halts in 2025 still fresh in commuter memory—and no restart date—it now faces a credibility test.

Rs 47,000 cr push for Mumbai infra as MMRDA tables first surplus budget in nearly a decade

With focus on big-ticket infra projects including Metro rail and tunnels, the MMRDA budget also laid emphasis on decongestion under ‘Mumbai 3.0’ vision.

1 dead, 3 injured as under-construction Mumbai metro parapet falls onto auto-rickshaw

MMRDA says the incident occurred near Mulund Fire Station. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray slams the BJP government. 'Life has NO value under the BJP regime'.

With Dec 2028 deadline, MMRDA begins tunnelling for Orange Gate-Marine Drive link

Twin tunnels will connect Eastern Freeway to Mumbai Coastal Road. CM Fadnavis said it will run under about 700 old buildings, including over a hundred heritage structures.

On Camera

Following Rahul Gandhi’s script, Priyank Kharge takes on the RSS

By questioning the RSS’s legal registration status, Priyank Kharge aims to lock in minority and Dalit support for Congress on a national level.

Global investors show interest in India as oil risks reduce

Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and Barclays see improving prospects for Indian markets after months of subdued investor interest.

NATO’s show of might ahead of Ankara summit: An ambitious arms deal amid Trump’s criticism

‘Security situation demands capabilities. The hum of machinery must become a roar,’ NATO chief Mark Rutte said as he announced 5 new military contracts. Drones and ISR take the lead.

Congress is ceding ground to BJP on nationalism. It’s pushing India towards one-party system

The Congress party’s abandonment of nationalism is the most intriguing aspect of its post-2014 politics. The real Congress was never a party of bleeding heart pacifists.