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37 km to be added to metro network this financial year
Mumbai to expand metro network by 37 km this year. PM Modi to inaugurate Metro 3 on July 13. Thane coastal road and Unity Mall in Navi Mumbai announced.
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 10:29 PM IST
Turf Club gets 91 acres of Mahalaxmi Racecourse on 30-year lease
The remaining 120 acres of the racecourse and an additional 180 acres from the coastal road will be handed over to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
Updated on Jun 27, 2024 08:58 AM IST
Don’t issue NOCs for SRA redevelopment projects: BMC to ward officials
BMC chief engineer instructed not to issue NOCs for SRA projects under specific regulations; BMC commissioner raised objections to SRA's jurisdictional interference.
Updated on Jun 27, 2024 07:34 AM IST
IPS officer Quaiser Khalid suspended over Ghatkopar hoarding collapse for lapses
Two adverse reports blamed him for sanctioning the hoardings and petrol pump despite objections from Maharashtra State Police Housing and Welfare Corporation
Updated on Jun 26, 2024 08:57 AM IST
Uddhav is allergic to the word ‘Hindu’, says Shinde as two Senas trade barbs
“Balasaheb coined the slogan ‘Garv se kaho hum Hindu hain (Say with pride that we are Hindu)’. Now where is his Hindutva?” Eknath Shinde demanded to know
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 10:16 AM IST
BMC chief blasts Slum Rehab Authority for overstepping its legal boundaries
BMC commissioner raises objections to SRA's interference in BMC's jurisdiction as a planning authority, citing violations of regulations.
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 07:18 AM IST
Chennai-Mumbai IndiGo flight, CSMIA, 60 hospitals get hoax bomb threat e-mails
IndiGo flight from Chennai to Mumbai lands amidst bomb threat. 196 passengers safely disembarked. 41 airports received hoax threats. Hospitals also targeted.
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 07:54 AM IST
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Both Shiv Sena factions to celebrate foundation day on June 19
Shiv Sena factions in Mumbai to celebrate foundation day separately ahead of assembly elections, with Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde leading events
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 08:38 AM IST
Disgruntled Chhagan Bhujbal all set to leave NCP
The 76-year-old is weighing several options, one of them being forming his own party, although the most probable could be joining Shiv Sena (UBT)
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 08:39 AM IST
Redevelopment of Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar set to take off
Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar, spread across 75 acres off the Eastern Express Highway, is one of the largest slums in the eastern suburbs
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 08:42 AM IST
MHADA and BMC crack down on illegal hoardings
Responding to criticism, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) have started removing illegally erected hoardings. The first was taken down in Juhu on Friday
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 08:32 AM IST
BMC says hsg projects near Kandivali Ordnance Depot are being constructed as per rules
BMC refuses to halt over 100 housing projects near Indian Army depot in Kandivali, citing safety and security considerations, despite objections from the army.
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 07:54 AM IST
Congress, Shiv Sena jump in to oppose handing over of Kurla Dairy land for Dharavi redevelopment
On Thursday, Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad and the Shiv Sena MLA from Kurla, Mangesh Kudalkar, joined ranks with the Shiv Sena (UBT) to oppose the proposal
Updated on Jun 14, 2024 08:42 AM IST
Deora writes to aviation minister over lax safety protocols at Mumbai airport
The MP has sought an inquiry into a recent incident involving an IndiGo aircraft landing while an Air India flight was taking off on the same runway
Published on Jun 13, 2024 06:03 PM IST
Mumbai: Extra 21 acres given to Dharavi redevelopment project
The 21 acre plot given to Dharavi redevelopment project can be used to rehabilitate slum dwellers who were ineligible for free accommodation under the project
Updated on Jun 13, 2024 08:41 AM IST
MahaRERA suspends registration of 1,750 lapsed housing projects
MahaRERA suspends registration of 1,750 lapsed housing projects in Maharashtra, taking steps against 1,137 more. Homebuyers advised to be cautious
Updated on Jun 11, 2024 08:47 AM IST
After union cabinet formation, BJP’s Maharashtra allies express unhappiness
Formation of Modi's 71-member council angers BJP allies in Maharashtra as they receive fewer ministerial posts than expected
Updated on Jun 11, 2024 08:59 AM IST
Ghatkopar billboard collapse: State forms probe panel under former Allahabad HC chief justice
Committee formed to probe Ghatkopar billboard collapse in Mumbai, resulting in 17 deaths. Arrests made, internal inquiry carried out.
Updated on Jun 11, 2024 07:32 AM IST
After the close Lok Sabha contest, how will the two Senas fare in assembly, civic polls?
The close fight between the two factions will continue in the upcoming assembly and municipal corporation elections
Updated on Jun 09, 2024 07:06 AM IST
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We lost seats due to Muslim consolidation behind Sena (UBT): Shrikant Shinde
“The Mahayuti also suffered because of the Maratha agitation,” Shinde told HT in an exclusive interview
Updated on Jun 07, 2024 09:30 AM IST
Shiv Sena aims for cabinet, MoS berths; NCP bats for Praful as face of party
Of the 15 constituencies Shiv Sena had contested it won 7, while Sena (UBT) managed to win only nine of the 22 seats it had contested
Updated on Jun 07, 2024 09:25 AM IST
Shiv Sena blames poll surveys for poor performance, vows to learn from mistakes
Shiv Sena spokesperson Sanjay Shirsat has attributed the party’s poor performance in elections to misleading election surveys
Updated on Jun 06, 2024 08:47 AM IST
Ajit Pawar dismisses nephew Yugendra as Baramati wrestling association chief
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar removes nephew from wrestling association post for supporting rival candidate. Family rift deepens post-election loss.
Updated on Jun 06, 2024 07:26 AM IST
With so many against the govt, our victory was inevitable: Ramesh Chennithala
Ramesh Chennithala, the AICC general secretary in charge of Maharashtra, spoke to Hindustan Times after the victory
Updated on Jun 05, 2024 09:09 AM IST
Akasa Air flight diverted to Ahmedabad due to bomb threat
Mumbai-bound Akasa Air flight diverted to Ahmedabad due to bomb threat, third such incident in three days. All passengers and crew safe.
Updated on Jun 04, 2024 08:04 AM IST
Aarey Kudus line to supply extra power to city gets final clearance
Union Ministry clears Adani's Aarey Kudus project to boost Mumbai's power supply by 1,000 MW through HVDC technology, addressing growing demand and future power shortages.
Updated on Jun 01, 2024 06:24 AM IST
BMC issues circular to builders to make construction sites monsoon-safe
After the three site cave-ins reported last year, the BMC has mandated that builders must not carry out excavation work during the monsoon
Updated on May 31, 2024 08:56 AM IST
CM Shinde sends Sanjay Raut legal notice over Saamana article on cash for votes
The article alleges that Shinde spent approximately ₹25 to ₹30 crore in each constituency during the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections
Published on May 29, 2024 06:24 PM IST
Eknath Shinde reviews Maharashtra’s rain preparedness, emphasises importance of disaster response forces
The meeting was held at the state guest house Sahyadri, and senior officers of the army, navy, Indian Air Force and Coast Guard were present along with National Disaster Response Force officers
Updated on May 29, 2024 08:54 AM IST
MTNL, BSNL to sell off Mumbai properties to state departments, PSUs
Union telecom secretary Neeraj Mittal has directed the state chief secretary to facilitate the purchase of MTNL, BSNL properties in Mumbai Metropolitan Region
Updated on May 28, 2024 09:16 AM IST
