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Topic: MUMBAI

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. 

Max City VoW lit fest returns to Mumbai on 28-29 March with focus on war, peace and ideas

The theme, 'Between War and Peace: One World, Many Words', continues the festival’s focus on public discussion of contemporary issues, with organisers saying it seeks to reflect a world shaped by conflicts in Europe and Middle East.

Queen of the forest, greener than ever: Van Rani brings Mumbai’s wild heart back on track

Sanjay Gandhi National Park's toy train returns after five years with a Rs 43-crore reinvention—cleaner engine, glass-roof coaches, same old magic.

A global Buddhist monastery thrived in Mumbai for 1,400 years. ‘Messages from the past’

Mumbai's Kanheri Caves were a flourishing Buddhist monastery until the 16th century. A DAG heritage walk titled 'Tracing Stone & Shadow' cast fresh light on their history.

‘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.

25% hutments yet to submit survey documents, Dharavi revamp body gives them 15-day ultimatum

Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) Authority started survey in March 2024 and was initially hoping to complete it by the end of fiscal 2024-25.

Mumbai’s BDD chawl revamp gains momentum at last. MHADA says 30% homes set for 2026-end handover

MHADA will hand over the keys to 4,888 houses for the rehabilitation of residents of the century-old BDD chawls by the end of this year.

LPG crisis: Mumbai’s humble laadi pav takes a hit; bakeries lose business, eateries struggle

If non-registered entities are accounted for in the metropolis, the number of bakeries can touch 1,500 with most of them being family-run businesses.

Maharashtra govt pushes bike taxis off streets, no new permits for auto rickshaws, app-based taxis

To cut increasing congestion in Maharashtra's urban areas, govt has suspended new permits. Bike taxis can be back if they follow the rules, transport minister said.

Mumbai-Pune ‘missing link’ to 7 metro lines. Maharashtra Economy Survey lays out infra roadmap

The state’s Economy Survey 2025-26 report shows that the Maharashtra govt plans to complete 3 road projects & 2 minor Metro lines this year; 5 more Metro lines are expected to be ready in 2027.

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Indian govt says will borrow Rs 8.2 trillion in first-half of next fiscal year

The administration trimmed its gross borrowing program to 16.09 trillion rupees from 17.2 trillion rupees announced in the budget on Feb. 1.

India greenlights procurement of 5 more S-400 air defence systems from Russia

In FY 2025-26, AoN for 55 proposals amounting to Rs 6.73 lakh cr has been accorded by DAC. Both the quantum of AoN given and capital contracts signed, so far, have been the highest in any FY.

The Vishwaguru delusion, mine vs yours, is ruining our view of the world

One side thinks India is punching way above its weight. The other thinks Modi has undermined India and it punches below its strength. Both are wrong.