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Thursday, August 14, 2025
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Topic: MUMBAI

How ‘metro woman’ Ashwini Bhide’s appointment as Fadnavis’ principal secy signals his continued infra push

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

13 dead after boat capsizes near Mumbai harbour after colliding with a naval craft

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis said that 10 of the dead are civilian passengers while 3 are from the Navy. The boat was on its way to Elephanta Caves when it capsized.

At 9th World Hindu Economic Forum, critique of Mughal fiscal policy & praise for ‘Modi growth rate’

The forum, ‘launchpad’ for entrepreneurs as well as ‘networking platform’, is brainchild of RSS & VHP functionary Swami Vigyananand. CMs & business personalities in attendance.

Royale Impex and Zoish Contractor Present ‘Move Through Marble’ at Acetech Mumbai

Known for its mastery in sourcing and processing the finest natural stones, Royale Impex continues to push creative boundaries with this year’s concept, “Move Through Marble.”

BJP dominates Mumbai seats, Shiv Sena (UBT) in second spot. Aaditya Thackeray wins in Worli

Of the six major parties in the fray in these Maharashtra elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) had contested the greatest number of seats in Mumbai, 22.

6 regions, 36 districts & 288 seats: How to read Maharashtra’s electoral map

ThePrint explains Maharashtra’s 6 regions and dominant issues in play in each, from polarisation and big-ticket infra to ‘Maratha vs OBC’ and demands of onion farmers and sugar belt.

Nine injured in stampede at Mumbai’s Bandra railway station

The incident took place Sunday morning amid a rush to board the Bandra-Gorakhpur Express.

Behind Shinde govt’s 11th-hour Mumbai toll waiver, there’s decade-long politics & a ‘flawed’ contract

Cabinet decision to scrap toll for light vehicles at Mumbai’s five entry points is significant as it has been a longstanding demand of parties such as undivided Shiv Sena, BJP & MNS.

Baba Siddique’s son Zeeshan was also a target of killers, says Mumbai Police

The accused were given the contract to kill both Baba and Zeeshan, who got threats just days ago.

Baba Siddique laid to rest with full state honours; Oppn tears into Mahayuti over killing

Three men fired at NCP leader Siddique around 9.15 pm Saturday as he stepped out of son's office in Bandra East to head back home. Two accused have been arrested.

On Camera

Biting terror, doggone dilemma, urban menace. Indian TV war over Delhi street dogs

News channels were also in two minds about removing stray dogs to the government dog pounds. NDTV took credit for it and CNN-News 18 called ‘controversial order’.

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.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

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.