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Saturday, April 27, 2024
TopicMUMBAI

Topic: MUMBAI

Aaditya Thackeray speaks up against cutting trees for Metro depot, a pet project of ally BJP

Issue is a bone of contention between BJP and Sena, and Thackeray’s press meet comes as the 2 parties are working out seat-sharing deal for Maharashtra polls.

Modi govt to spend Rs 3.5 lakh crore on mega water scheme in 5 yrs

PM Modi claimed that Maharashtra government's water grid initiative in the arid Marathwada region will increase water availability. 

New Delhi falls 6 ranks, Mumbai by 2 in world’s most liveable cities index

The survey by Economist Intelligence Unit attributes the decline in Delhi's rank to poor air quality and rising crimes while Mumbai saw a downgrade in its culture score.

How Maharashtra leaders ‘use’ Ganesh Chaturthi to mix politics and devotion

Maharashtra politicians have always indulged in manoeuvrings during Ganesh Chaturthi, often setting the tone for what’s to follow in state’s electoral landscape.

68% of Mumbai’s citizens say quality of life has improved under BJP-Shiv Sena govt

A survey by NGO Praja Foundation says there is an 8% rise in people’s perceived quality of life between 2014 and 2019. MLAs’ performance has also improved.

Floods unfortunate but cancelling dahi handi not solution, say Mumbai Govindas

Govindas of Mumbai feel dejected as many politicians, organisations pull out of celebrations due to recent floods in several parts of Maharashtra.

How Maharashtra govt ‘botched up’ in tackling floods worse than 2005 deluge

Maharashtra govt facing flak for delayed response and ‘excessive’ release of water from dams that aggravated situation in Sangli, Satara & Kolhapur.

High above its flooded streets, Mumbai plans helicopter rides for commuting

Helicopters will be used for regular commute, medical and other emergency services as well as rescue operations.

Shipping ministry ready with mega plan to turn Mumbai port land into a new mini city

Ministry wants to develop a satellite city that will include a residential district, commercial district, a central park and maritime tourism.

Lok Sabha MP Eknath Gaikwad takes over as Mumbai Congress President

Eknath Gaikwad takes over from Milind Deora, who had announced his resignation as Mumbai unit chief owing to the party's poor Lok Sabha showing.

On Camera

Instagram reels on stoicism are the new rage — they can battle burnout and bigotry

The Romans’ version of stoicism is rapidly picking popularity on Instagram — Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca are some names that get thrown at you when you fire up your screen.

Government allows export of onions to six countries, sets buffer stock target

The government had imposed an export prohibition in order to ensure adequate domestic availability of onions in the country.

Germany removes restrictions, India can now buy small arms from its firms

Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.