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Civic polls: Rapid urban growth, strained services key voter issues in Mumbai region
Nine municipal corporations in Maharashtra's Mumbai Metropolitan Region are heading to polls. Core civic issues like pollution, housing, water, sanitation, and public transport are shaping voter choices. Candidates are addressing these challenges as rapid urban growth strains infrastructure and services. Residents demand immediate improvements in public amenities and infrastructure.
Watch: Hrithik Roshan, sons dance on Sukhbirs Oh Ho Ho Ho
Mumbai: Actor Hrithik Roshan shared a heartwarming family moment as he was seen dancing with his sons Hrehaan and Hridaan to Sukhbirs popular track Oh Ho Ho Ho at his cousins wedding celebration. Hrithik took to Instagram to share a video of the fatherson trio stealing the spotlight as they danced together to the peppy Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
After deadline miss, DOJ signals further delay in Epstein files release
The Christmas Eve announcement came hours after a dozen US senators called on the Justice Department`s watchdog to examine its failure to meet the deadline
Israel accuses Hamas of violating Donald Trumps 20-point ceasefire plan
The English-language statement comes days before Netanyahu is set to fly to Florida to meet with US President Donald Trump to discuss the next steps in the fragile Gaza ceasefire
Mumbai gets second airport as NMIA starts commercial flight operations
Mumbai: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) now has a second airport with the commencement of commercial flight operations at the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on Thursday. NMIA began operations, with the first flight from Bengaluru, operated by IndiGo, touching down the runway at 8 am. So far, Mumbai was primarily served by Chhatrapati Shivaji Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Trump-backed Nasry Asfura clinches victory in Honduras polls
The former mayor of Honduras` capital Tegucigalpa, won in his second bid for the presidency, after he and Nasralla were neck-and-neck during a weeks-long vote count that fuelled international concern.
Israir Plans Direct Tel Aviv-Delhi and Mumbai Routes
Israeli carrier moves to enter India with proposed direct Tel AvivDelhi and Tel Avic-Mumbai services
Southern California hit by severe storm, flash floods and evacuations ordered
Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned about flash flooding and mudslides. Areas scorched by January`s wildfires were under evacuation warnings
Delhis air quality improves slightly, several areas record moderate AQI
Although the citys overall air quality continued to remain in the poor category with an average Air Quality Index of 221, several locations across Delhi and the National Capital Region registered better readings, falling into the moderate category
Air India Express has launched flights from the new Navi Mumbai International Airport. The airline is operating direct services to Bengaluru and Delhi. This marks a significant step for Mumbai's aviation capacity. Air India Express plans to increase flight frequencies in the coming year. The airline is also enhancing its cabin experience on its aircraft.
Mumbai Was Struggling For 10 Years: Gautam Adani On Navi Mumbai Airport
Speaking to NDTV after the first commercial flight landed at the Navi Mumbai International Airport, Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani expressed joy.
With Historic ODI World Cup Glory Behind Them, India Women Target New Highs In 2026
ODI World Cup: The Indian women's cricket team enters 2026 riding on unprecedented momentum after their historic triumph in the 2025 ODI World Cup, with a packed schedule offering multiple opportunities to cement their dominance. The World Cup victory - India's first-ever senior ICC womens trophy - has transformed expectations around the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side. It has also meant that the narrative around the Indian team has shifted from contenders to being capable of winning championships consistently. Adding to it, India retaining its 2025 U19 Womens T20 World Cup title in Malaysia and the A team winning a 50-over series in Australia meant 2025 will forever be remembered as a golden year for womens cricket in the country. After the five T20Is against Sri Lanka end their 2025 commitments, the members of the Indian team will join their respective franchises for the 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL) happening from January 9 to February 5 in Navi Mumbai and Vadodara. It will be the first WPL edition since the ODI World Cup triumph, and everyones attention will be on the new gems that the event will produce for the national team. India then embarks on a gruelling all-format tour to Australia in February-March before shifting focus to preparing for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup to be played in England from June 12 to July 5. In their preparation to add the shortest format's crown to their ODI title, India will also play three T20Is against England from May 28 to June 2. Once the tournament is over, India and England will contest in the first-ever women's Test match at Lord's Cricket Ground, starting on July 10. It will break new ground for womens cricket at the iconic venue that has hosted men's World Cup finals and cricket's most prestigious games for over two centuries. India then embarks on a gruelling all-format tour to Australia in February-March before shifting focus to preparing for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup to be played in England from June 12 to July 5. In their preparation to add the shortest format's crown to their ODI title, India will also play three T20Is against England from May 28 to June 2. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Key challenges for the Indian team include maintaining consistency in formats, managing workload for star players, and building depth beyond the core group that delivered ODI World Cup glory. Article Source: IANS
Mathura Junction: Indias Railway crossroads
Mathura Junction lies on the Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Kolkata routes. The post Mathura Junction: Indias Railway crossroads appeared first on Fusion - WeRIndia .
Navi Mumbai International Airport Starts Commercial Flight Operations
From February next year, operations are planned to progressively scale up to round-the-clock services.
Now boarding: Adani's Navi Mumbai Airport debuts with arrival of IndiGo flight from Bengaluru
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) commenced commercial operations with its first IndiGo flight from Bengaluru touching down at 08:00 hrs, followed by its inaugural departure to Hyderabad. This marks a significant milestone, easing congestion at Mumbai's existing airport and bolstering air travel capacity for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) has commenced commercial flight operations, becoming Mumbai's second aviation gateway. Initially serving nine domestic destinations with four airlines, NMIA anticipates handling over 4,000 passengers on its opening day. The facility is poised to become a major aviation hub, with plans for round-the-clock services and expanded capacity.
Navi Mumbai International Airport hosts mega drone show ahead of operational launch
The second airport in the Mumbai Metropolitan region after the Mumbai International Airport, the latest facility is set to become one of the busiest and a significant aviation hubs in India
Ratnagiri plant has machinery of 'tainted' Italian firm, emitting hazardous chemicals: Rohit Pawar
State industries minister Uday Samant, however, said the chemicals in question are not being produced at the plant set up by Lakshmi Organic Chemicals in the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) area at Lote Parashuram, 225 km south of Mumbai.
Navi Mumbai International Airport Begins Commercial Flight Ops
IndiGo flight 6E460, travelling from Bengaluru, landed at the Navi Mumbai International Airport at 8 am and was welcomed with the traditional water cannon salute.
Donald Trump immigration policy segment accidentally airs on TV app
The story was pulled from Global Television Network, one of Canadas largest networks, but still ran on the networks app
US and Ukraine reach consensus on key issues to end war
Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke as the US showed the 20-point plan, hammered out after marathon talks in Florida in recent days, to Russian negotiators. A response is expected from Moscow on Wednesday, Zelenskyy said.
Hackers claim cyberattack on French postal service
After the claim by the cybercrime group known as Noname057, the French intelligence agency DGSI took over investigation into the hacking attack, the Paris prosecutors office said in a statement to The Associated Press
Unnao rape survivor to challenge Kuldeep Sengars sentence suspension in SC
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday suspended the sentence of Sengar, who is serving life imprisonment in the case, and ordered his release on bail pending the disposal of his appeal against his conviction by a trial court in December 2019
Even small alcohol intake linked to higher risk of mouth cancer, study finds
Researchers from Navi Mumbais Center for Cancer Epidemiology, among other institutes in India and International Agency for Research on Cancer, France, analysed 1803 individuals with buccal mucosa (mouth) cancer and 1903 randomly selected healthy people from across five study centres between 2010 and 2021
Army JCO killed in firing in Jammu and Kashmirs Samba
The incident is under investigation and further details will be shared as facts are established, the spokesperson said. The Armys Rising Star Corps identified the jawan as Subedar Surjeet Singh and paid rich tributes to him
Although there is only one instance of England winning a Test on Christmas Day (vs India in 1972), Stokes & Co may have enjoyed a better festive season had they shown some fight in Australia
Officials cant just occupy school/college premises
We want to see that studies and students are given preference with regular communication channels open for the principal/college administrators and election in-charge.
Gambhir Targeted After BCCI Selector Spotted Watching Rohit In VHT 2025-26
India batter Rohit Sharma was at his best during Mumbai's Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 match against Sikkim at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.
Navi Mumbai International Airport To Begin Operations Today, 15 Departures Scheduled
Commercial operations will begin at the Adani Group-promoted Navi Mumbai International Airport on Thursday, easing pressure on Mumbais aviation infrastructure.
Two Women Arrested For Extorting Rs 1.5 Crore From Mumbai Businessman
Police have arrested two women, including an artist, for extorting Rs 1.5 crore from a real estate developer in Mumbai by threatening to implicate his son in a false case, an official said on Wednesday.
More than a manger: How Mumbais Christmas cribs speak to the present
Navi Mumbai airport opens today with 30 domestic flights
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) officially commenced commercial operations today, marking a significant expansion of air travel for the Mumbai region. The airport will initially handle around 30 domestic flights daily, with IndiGo operating the first arrival and departure. NMIA aims to scale up to round-the-clock services by February 2026.
Actor Govinda among 40-star campaigners for municipal corporation polls for Shiv Sena
On January 15, political parties will contest in 29 MC covering 2,869 seats, and around 3.5 crore voters will participate in the exercise to appoint the public representatives
Mumbai: Bishop decries attacks on Christmas gatherings
Bombay HC raps BMC for blind eye to air pollution, warns against new project sanctions
The court questions sanctioning of 125 mega projects, each worth over 1,000 crore, saysthe civicbody has failed to enforce even basic compliance and suggested GPS and button cameras for flying squads
Mumbai: FDA to intensify checks at hotels before New Year
Mumbai: 29-year-old sentenced to 10-year jail for illegal sale of cough syrup
Thackerays join hands for a Mumbai that has changed beyond recognition
The Thackeray cousins invoked their grandfather and social reformist Prabodhankar Thackeray along with their respective fathers, to emphasise on the lineage of the family that had fought for the Marathi manoos, stressing on how this was under threat again
Maharashtra: Man stabbed on local train, assailant flees
Mumbai: Businessman loses Rs 80 lakh in cash delivery fraud
Mumbai: Retired banker loses Rs 1.3 crore in online investment fraud, FIR filed
Maharashtra: FIR registered against woman in Rs 35 crore scam
Mumbai: 6 held for stealing phones and cosmetics worth Rs 4 crore
Bring child to city to meet grandma on Christmas, says Mumbais high court
Arbaaz and Sshura celebrate 2nd anniversary at Sohail's home
Arbaaz Khan and Sshura Khan marked two years of marital bliss with a warm family celebration in Mumbai on December 24 evening. The intimate get-together was hosted at Sohail Khans residence and saw members of the Khan family and close friends arriving to celebrate the couples special day.
Pune company's Delhi-Mumbai express-way contract may be axed over delays
The National Highways Authority of India has issued a final notice to Roadways Solutions India Infra Ltd (RSIL) for termination over severe delays on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Gujarat. With construction progress as low as 4.9% on one 35-km stretch, the project's revised deadline is now at risk.
BJP, Shindes Shiv Sena Seal Most BMC Seats
On Wednesday, Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam held a core committee meeting with Shiv Sena leader Rahul Shewale at the BJP office to take forward seat-sharing talks.
Mumbai Embassy Office Parks REIT has sold two blocks at its Embassy Manyata Business Park in Bengaluru. The deal, valued at 530 crore, involved approximately 376,000 sq ft. EAAA Alternatives' Rental Yield Plus fund acquired the properties.
Ranbir, Neetu, Riddhima and Samara arrive for Christmas bash
Ranbir Kapoor was spotted arriving for the Kapoor familys Christmas celebrations in Mumbai, hosted at Soni Razdans residence. The gathering was a close-knit affair, with the actor accompanied by his mother Neetu Kapoor, sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, and Riddhimas daughter Samara Sahni.
Navi Mumbai Airport to take off today
Navi Mumbai International Airport commences operations on Thursday. Thirty flights will connect to nine domestic cities. IndiGo, Air India Express, Akasa Air, and Star Air will operate services. Over 4,000 passengers are expected on the opening day. The airport will initially operate from 8 AM to 8 PM. Round-the-clock services are planned from February 2026.
Credit card spending cools to pre-festive levels in Nov
Credit card spending in Mumbai saw an 11% dip in November, returning to pre-festive levels at 1.90 lakh crore, though still up 12% year-on-year. Despite this, new card issuances rose, with HDFC Bank leading additions. Analysts attribute the spending slowdown to post-GST normalization and cautious consumer behavior, expecting a mid-single-digit growth ahead.
BMC polls: Marathi identity in play as Thackeray cousins join hands
Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray have joined forces for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections. The two parties aim to counter the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance. They stated their union is to protect Marathi language and culture. The Thackeray cousins believe this alliance will safeguard Mumbai and Maharashtra. Seat-sharing negotiations are ongoing, with Raj Thackeray citing fears of candidate poaching.
Over 1,500 Drones Lit The Sky Ahead Of Navi Mumbai Airport's Operational Launch
On the eve of the commencement of operations at Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), a spectacular drone show featuring 1,515 drones was organised to mark the airport's operational launch.
Narendra Modi Stadium Ground: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, along with Ishan Kishan and Devdutt Padikkal, smashed centuries to benefit their respective teams in Round One of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025/26 Season on Wednesday. It was a day on which a record 22 individual centuries were scored on the opening day of the competition. From a team perspective, Karnataka and Bengal completed mammoth successful run chases to make a big statement on Day One of Indias premier domestic mens one-day tournament. Kohli marked his return to Bengaluru with a commanding century as Delhi chased down 299 against Andhra with more than 12 overs to spare in their Elite Group D opener on Wednesday. Kohli's 58th List A hundred - 131 off 101 balls with 14 fours and three sixes - at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground overshadowed Ricky Bhui's 122 for Andhra as Delhi secured a four-wicket victory. Delhi pacer Simarjeet Singh was adjudged Player of the Match for picking 5-54. Meanwhile, in Jaipur, another former India captain, Rohit Sharma, produced a masterclass in front of over 20,000 spectators at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, smashing an unbeaten 155 off 94 balls to guide Mumbai to an eight-wicket victory over Sikkim in Elite Group C. Rohit raced to his 37th List A century in just 62 balls before adding another 50 runs off 29 deliveries, cutting and driving at will against an inexperienced Sikkim attack that had posted 236/6, as Mumbai chased down the target in 30.3 overs. In Ranchi, Bihar posted a staggering 574/6 - now the highest score in men's List A cricket - as teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed 190 off 84 balls and captain Sakibul Gani blasted an unbeaten 128 off 40 balls - the fastest by an Indian batter in men's List A cricket - to crush Arunachal Pradesh by 397 runs in a Plate Group match on Wednesday. Suryavanshi struck 16 fours and 15 sixes in his blistering knock at a strike rate of 226.19, adding 158 runs for the opening wicket with Mangal Mahrour (33) before combining with Piyush Singh (77 off 66 balls) for a 103-run second-wicket partnership. Wicketkeeper Ayush Loharuka continued the carnage with 116 off 56 balls, including hitting 11 fours and eight sixes, before Gani unleashed mayhem in the final overs by hitting 10 fours and 12 sixes to propel Bihar past the 500-mark. Bihar's bowlers then completed the rout, dismissing Arunachal Pradesh for just 177 in 42.1 overs with Akash Raj (3-29), Suraj Kashyap (3-31) and Himanshu Tiwari (2-33) sharing eight wickets between themselves. In Rajkot, Dhruv Jurel and Rinku Singh hit half-centuries as Uttar Pradesh opened their campaign with an 84-run win over Hyderabad at the Niranjan Shah Stadium. Apart from the duo, Abhishek Goswami and Aryan Juyal were among their other half-centurions. UP's spin trio - List A debutants Zeeshan Ansari (4-31) and Prashant Veer (3-47), along with Vipraj Nigam - stifled Hyderabad's chase of 325 after the UP top-order posted 324/5. Hyderabad captain Tanmay Agarwal's 53 off 43 balls threatened briefly before the lower-order collapsed, as they were bowled out for 240. Defending champions Karnataka pulled off a stunning run chase, overhauling a record target of 413 against Jharkhand with 15 balls to spare at the Narendra Modi Stadium Ground B in Ahmedabad. Player of the Match Devdutt Padikkal's brilliantly-paced 147 off 118 balls eclipsed Ishan Kishan's explosive 125 off just 39 balls - the second fastest List A century by an Indian male batter - as Karnataka romped home despite losing five wickets on the way. Captain Mayank Agarwal (54 off 34 balls) and Padikkal added 114 in the first 11.5 overs before Abhinav Manohar (56 not out) and debutant Dhruv Prabhakar (40 not out) sealed Karnatakas victory with an unbroken 88-run stand off 41 balls. Kishan had earlier clubbed 14 sixes in his whirlwind knock, helping Jharkhand amass 151 runs in the final 10 overs to post 412 for nine. Meanwhile, at the main Narendra Modi Stadium, Tamil Nadu opened their campaign with a 101-run victory over Pondicherry, with Pradosh Ranjan Paul (73) and captain N. Jagadeesan (67) laying the foundation for a total of 310/9. Bengal completed a successful chase of 383 against Vidarbha, with Abishek Porel (56 off 35 balls), captain Abhimanyu Easwaran (71), Sudip Gharami (68), and Shahbaz Ahmed (71 off 58 balls) guiding them to a stunning victory. Shubham Khajuria smashed an unbeaten 129 as Jammu and Kashmir thrashed Chandigarh by 10 wickets, with Nasir Lone taking four wickets and recent IPL auction pick Auqib Nabi claiming two. Himachal Pradesh defeated Uttarakhand by 95 runs as Akash Vasisht took three wickets, while Arzan Nagwaswalla's four-wicket haul powered Gujarat to an eight-wicket victory over Services. Saurashtra successfully chased down a 346-run target against Odisha with five wickets in hand, powered by Gajjar Sammar's unbeaten 132. Odisha's Swastik Samal had earlier smashed 212 with Biplab Samantaray contributing 100. Kerala thrashed Tripura by 145 runs after posting 348 for eight, with Baba Aparajith taking 5-15. Vignesh Puthur created List A cricket history by taking six catches as a fielder - the most ever in an innings, surpassing the previous record of five shared by 21 fielders. Punjab defeated Maharashtra by 51 runs, with Naman Dhir's 97, Anmolpreet Singh's 85, and Prabhsimran Singh's 60 laying the foundation for their big win before debutants Sukhdeep Bajwa and Krish Bhagat claimed two wickets each. Brief scores: Andhra 298/8 in 50 overs (Ricky Bhui 122; Simarjeet Singh 5-54, Prince Yadav 3-50) lost to Delhi 300/6 in 37.4 overs (Virat Kohli 131, Nitish Rana 77; Maramreddy Hemanth Reddy 2-6, Satyanarayana Raju 2-74) by four wickets Sikkim 236/7 in 50 overs (Ashish Thapa 79, Shardul Thakur 2/19) lost to Mumbai 237/2 in 30.3 overs (Rohit Sharma 155) by 8 wickets. Bihar 574/6 in 50 overs (Vaibhav Suryavanshi 190, Sakibul Gani 128 not out; Tadakamalla Mohith 2-99, Techi Neri 2-83) beat Arunachal Pradesh 177 in 42.1 overs (Kamsha Yangfo 32 not out, Techi Doria 28; Akash Raj 3-29, Suraj Kashyap 3-31) by 397 runs. Odisha 345/6 in 50 overs (Swastik Samal 212, Biplab Samantaray 100) lost to Saurashtra 347/5 in 48.5 overs (Gajjar Sammar 132 not out, Chirag Jani 86) by five wickets Services 184 in 42.2 overs (Arzan Nagwaswalla 4-34) lost to Gujarat 185/2 in 34.5 overs (Aarya Desai 77 not out) by eight wickets Haryana 267/9 in 50 overs (Himanshu Rana 126, Parth Vats 57) lost to Railways 270/4 in 43.4 overs (Ravi Singh 109 not out, Upendra Yadav 80) by six wickets Uttar Pradesh 324/5 in 50 overs (Abhishek Goswami 81, Dhruv Jurel 80) beat Hyderabad 240 all out in 43 overs (Tanmay Agarwal 53, Rahul Buddhi 47; Zeeshan Ansari 4-31) by 84 runs Jharkhand 412/9 in 50 overs (Ishan Kishan 125, Virat Singh 88; Abhilash Shetty 4/72) lost to Karnataka 413/5 in 47.3 overs (Devdutt Padikkal 147, Abhinav Manohar 56 not out) by five wickets Tamil Nadu 310/7 in 50 overs (Pradosh Ranjan Paul 73, N. Jagadeesan 67) beat Pondicherry 209 in 46.5 overs (Neyan Kangayan 60, Gurjapneet Singh 4/32) by 101 runs Punjab 347/6 in 50 overs (Naman Dhir 97, Anmolpreet Singh 85) beat Maharashtra 296/8 in 50 overs (Ramakrishna Ghosh 73, Prithvi Shaw 46) by 51 runs Tamil Nadu 310/7 in 50 overs (Pradosh Ranjan Paul 73, N. Jagadeesan 67) beat Pondicherry 209 in 46.5 overs (Neyan Kangayan 60, Gurjapneet Singh 4/32) by 101 runs Also Read: Live Cricket Score Chhattisgarh 233 in 48.5 overs (Amandeep Khare 76, Mayank Verma 64; Deepraj Gaonkar 4/35) lost to Goa 234/4 in 44.1 overs (Snehal Kauthankar 107 not out) by six wickets Article Source: IANS
NCP-SP working to align with Ajits NCP for civic polls in Maharashtra: Supriya Sule
Sharad Pawar loyalist Prashant Jagtap resigns, expressing unhappiness over the possible merger for the polls to Pune municipal corporation
Carrying over 1 million customers every 3 days, fully prepared for holiday season: IndiGo Airlines
Looking ahead, we are all set to welcome our and India's first Airbus A321XLR which will redefine medium-to-long haul flying for travellers in India and the subcontinent. We look forward to using these aircraft to connect Delhi and Mumbai with Athens starting 23 January 2026, as previously announced, IndiGo Spokesperson said.
Kolhapur police arrest 7 suspects in Rs 1.2cr bus robbery, recover stolen valuables
Guv VK Singh unfurls Mizoram`s tallest national flag
Unfurling the Tricolour on a 108-ft pole, the tallest in the state, Singh said it was a moment of historic significance for Mizoram. He lauded the Assam Rifles and the Flag Foundation of India for selecting Zokhawsang as the site
Watch: Shiv Sena(UBT) and MNS announce alliance ahead of Mumbai civic polls
Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray have announced a long-awaited alliance between MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT) for the January 15 Mumbai civic elections. The cousins said the partnership aims to protect Mumbais interests, with plans to expand the alliance to Nashik. The move has sparked sharp political reactions, including criticism from the BJP.
A light-hearted moment stole the spotlight during Mumbai's Vijay Hazare Trophy clash when the Jaipur crowd broke into chants of Rohit Bhai Ko Bowling Do. The playful request for Rohit Sharma to bowl quickly went viral on social media, delighting fans and adding comic relief to the domestic fixture.
Bombay High Court pulls up BMC over deteriorating air quality in Mumbai
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday pulled up the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) over Mumbais deteriorating air quality, holding that the civic body failed to discharge its statutory and constitutional obligations to safeguard public health and the environment. The Division Bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad indicated that, as an interim [] The post Bombay High Court pulls up BMC over deteriorating air quality in Mumbai appeared first on India Legal .
Thackerays have joined hands after 20 years, but many challenges loom on the road to the BMC
The Thackeray cousins Uddhav and Raj have formally announced an alliance for the BMC and other municipal corporation elections, but it is not an easy fight, given the BJP's strong network and well-oiled machinery. Here are the top five challenges in Mumbai for the Thackerays who have reunited after 20 years. Weakened network after party's division : Following the split in the Shiv Sena, the party's once strong network was divided between the two factions. Eknath Shinde aggressively poached several old and loyal Shiv Sainiks who played a key role in getting the voters to the booth and extending all local services. The positive side for the Thackerays is the last layer a set of Marathi voters who have remained loyal to them. Getting these loyal voters to the polling booths is a challenge before the Thackerays. Depleted resources against well-oiled machinery : Napoleon once said, an army marches on its stomach; in the same way, the party's foot soldiers and local leaders march on their coffers. Local leaders are only loyal if they get concrete benefits in terms of small contracts for road bridge construction, supplying various items food, medical supplies in hospitals, etc. As Uddhav was out of power for quite a long time, the leaders who used to thrive on BMC and its related contracts were deprived, so the majority of them left and either joined the BJP or the Shinde-led Shiv Sena. The BJP, RSS, and Shinde Sena will work hard on the ground and make everyone happy with their resources, while the Thackerays will have to depend on their mega rallies. Divided Marathi voters against consolidated Gujarati, Marwari and North Indian voters : In Mumbai, there are more than 150 civic wards out of 227 where Marathi votes still make the difference between victory and defeat. In 2017, the BJP, for the first time, increased its tally from 35 to 82, while the united Shiv Sena tally decreased from 110 to 84 in the BMC elections. The BJP was earlier restricted to the Gujarati and Marwari-dominated western suburbs and some parts of South Mumbai, but in 2017, it increased its footprint in other areas as well. The BJP not only consolidated its core Gujarati, Marwari and North Indian vote bank, but massively poached Marathi votes as well. Now, the Shinde-led Shiv Sena will be a partner in this vote bank. But the silver lining for Uddhav Thackeray is that the over seven per cent vote share of the MNS will be with them in this crucial battle. Besides, the MNS cadre is very happy with the alliance with the Shiv Sena (UBT), with the strong hope of coming back to power in the BMC. Marathi manoos agenda faces diminishing returns . Raj and Uddhav Thackeray will play on the emotions of voters by recalling the united Maharashtra movement, 106 Marathi martyrs and the role of Balasaheb Thackerays Sena in protecting the Marathi manoos during riots. If the Thackerays succeed in consolidating the Marathi manoos and are able to retain the minority votes, as most of them voted for Uddhav in the Lok Sabha and state assembly elections, then they can give a tough fight to the BJP and Shindes Sena. But the problem is that the number of Marathi people who have an attachment to Balasaheb Thackeray and his speeches is dwindling. How much do the next generation listen to them to vote for the Sena on an emotional agenda? Many of them grew up with the BJPs Hindutva flavour and development work, like the metro network. Further, there will be a lot of allurements, so it is a tough task for the Thackerays to keep their votes intact. Shinde no more a pariah to Marathi voters : Deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde is no more a pariah to Marathi voters. Uddhav and Raj Thackeray will indulge in Shinde bashing, claiming he stole the party and symbol, but how many people will buy this argument? Shinde is very well accepted among Marathi voters. Shindes Sena has won 53 Nagar Panchayats, second after the BJP that won 117, while the Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena bagged only nine. The Shinde-led Sena won a majority of its posts in the Konkan region, which is the base of the Sena in Mumbai. Therefore, it is a big challenge for the Thackerays to offer the Marathi manoos something unique to get their votes.
Sensex falls for 2nd session; RIL, ICICI Bank slip on profit-booking
Mumbai, Dec 24 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty stayed on the back foot for the second straight session on Wednesday as investors offloaded energy and IT stocks amid a mixed trend in global markets. A depreciating rupee and unabated foreign fund outflows added to the pressure, traders said. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped by 116.14 points, or 0.14 per cent, to settle at 85,408.70. During the day, it hit a high of 85,738.18 and a low of 85,342.19. A total of 2,346 stocks declined while 1,841 advanced and 145 remained unchanged on the BSE. The 50-share NSE Nifty
TMMTMTTM advance bookings: Mumbai theatre makes rare move, check out
Advance bookings for Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Pandays Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri are underway, with a Mumbai theatre pricing front-row seats higher than middle rows. The unusual move has caught the attention of moviegoers ahead of the films Christmas release
Brookfield to develop built-to-suit office campus for JPMorganChase in Powai
Scheduled for completion by 2030, the facility will consolidate JPMorganChases Mumbai workforce into a single, state-of-the-art office tower
Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance to curb Marathi vote split, BMC win uncertain: Analysts
Mumbai: The coming together of Thackeray cousins Raj and Uddhav after years of estrangement will certainly help in arresting a split in Marathi voters, but the long-expected alliance will not guarantee them victory in the crucial Mumbai civic polls, said political analysts. In a significant political development, the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Maharashtra Navnirman Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Gujarat Giants Lack Indian Batting Reliability Despite Having A Balanced Squad, Says Chopra
IANS File Photo: Former India opener Aakash Chopra feels Gujarat Giants (GG) have assembled a well-rounded squad for their 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 campaign, but lack reliability in terms of Indian batting resources. Only one of Georgia Wareham or Kim Garth makes the XI. Gujarat Giants need batting firepower, which makes it tricky. Unlike Mumbai, Delhi, UP, or RCB - who boast 1-2 settled Indian stars in their top 4-5 - GG lacks that reliability, Chopra said on JioStar. Yastika Bhatia returns from injury, not a lock ahead of Richa Ghosh, leaving her isolated. Bharti Fulmali follows, so the lineup feels thin. Kim Garth sits out; Georgia Wareham plays to shore up batting, or it crumbles, he added. The WPL 2026 season runs from January 9 to February 5, and former India batter Veda Krishnamurthy felt the side did well to assemble a balanced squad at the auction table last month in New Delhi. Gujarat Giants are strong with Beth Mooney at the top, who scored heavily, and Ash Gardner excelled as captain at number four last year. They just needed the right combination with Sophie Devine, providing flexibility. Plenty of bowling options and experience with Renuka Singh Thakur taking the new ball. They stayed quiet for 70% of the auction, waited patiently, then secured key players - resulting in a well-balanced squad, she said. Gujarat Giants are strong with Beth Mooney at the top, who scored heavily, and Ash Gardner excelled as captain at number four last year. They just needed the right combination with Sophie Devine, providing flexibility. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Their pace bowling looks solid with Indian talents Kashvee Gautam, Titas Sadhu, and Renuka Singh, who brings valuable experience. The top and middle order boast depth with Sophie Devine, Beth Mooney, and Ash Gardner, while the spin attack appears robust toomaking this a very solid side overall, he said. Article Source: IANS
Navi Mumbai court convicts two Bangladeshi nationals for illegal stay in India
It also directed the Navi Mumbai police chief to take steps for their deportation to Bangladesh through the Bangladesh Embassy
Navi Mumbai International Airport begins operations on Dec 25; first flight lands from Bengaluru
Thackeray cousins want power, not development of Mumbai: Shinde
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray earlier in the day announced the alliance of their parties ahead of the January 15 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections
BJP faces united Thackeray front in fight for Mumbai civic body
The move is aimed at countering the strong challenge mounted by the Bharatiya Janata Party
NCP (SP) opens talks with Congress for BMC polls, stakes claim to 50 seats
mumbai: The Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (SP) has begun negotiations with the Congress for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, demanding 50 seats, after efforts to reach a workable seat-sharing arrangement with the Thackeray brothers failed. After Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray left little space for other parties in seat-sharing talks, the former Union agriculture ministers party decided to explore an alliance with the Congress. According to highly placed sources, Sharad Pawar was keen on retaining the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and wanted Raj Thackeray included in the alliance to take on the BJP in the BMC polls. However, the Congress leadership refused to take the MNS chief on board, citing his earlier antiNorth Indian stance. Sharad Pawar tried to pursue it, but his effort went in vain. Then, the local cadre of his party was keen to be part of an alliance with the Thackeray brothers. But in the primary negotiations, it was found that Thackerays brother refused to concede a satisfactory number of seats to NCP (SP). They felt there was little space between the two Thackerays. Therefore, NCP (SP) has freshly started negotiations with the Congress with a demand of 50 seats in Mumbai, said a senior leader, requesting anonymity. The NCP Mumbai unit leader, Rakhi Jadhav, reportedly met Mumbai Congress president Varsha Gaikwad and submitted a list of seats the party wants to contest. However, a final decision is yet to be taken. For the BMC elections, the Congress has decided to contest on its own, having concluded that an alliance with Shiv Sena (UBT) was not electorally beneficial. Congress leaders believe that while the partys minority votes get easily transferred to the Thackeray faction, the Shiv Sena (UBT)s Hindutva voters do not shift to the Congress. As a result, the party has opted to go solo and focus on consolidating its Dalit, minority and other backward class vote base. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Congress president Harshvardhan Sapkal held a meeting with OBC leader Mahadev Jankar, with both expressing a desire to tie up for the local body elections. Mr Jankar leads the Dhangar shepherd community, which has a sizeable presence across Maharashtra and is considered decisive in western Maharashtra and parts of the Marathwada region.
M1 Group's Samaah 2025 Sparks Industry-Regulator Dialogue on Scaling Digital Trade Finance
M1 Group successfully concluded the third edition of its flagship thought-leadership forum, Samaah 2025 , in Mumbai. The event brought together policymakers, senior banking leaders, corporates, and fintech players to discuss how digital finance and supply chain innovation can accelerate Indias participation in global trade. Eminent Speaker, panellist, and the Award winners at the M1 Groups Samaah 2025 in Mumbai Samaah 2025 emphasised the importance of collaboration across the supply chain finance ecosystem to shape the next generation of trade and supply chain financing in India. The forum witnessed participation from the entire banking spectrum, including public sector banks, private banks, multinational banks, and NBFCs. A key highlight of the evening was the keynote address by Mr K. Rajaraman, Chairman, International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) , who underscored the significant under-penetration of global trade finance in India. He noted that current factoring and trade credit volumes stand at approximately USD 45 billion , accounting for only about 10% of Indias merchandise exports of nearly USD 425 billion , compared with a global benchmark of around 20% . Mr Rajaraman highlighted that while initiatives such as TReDS have expanded access to domestic trade finance, particularly for MSMEs, there remains substantial headroom for growth. He emphasised that the future of trade finance lies in technology-led platforms that enhance transparency, mitigate risk, and enable lenders to scale sustainably. With India targeting USD 2 trillion in exports by 2030 , he noted that efficient, low-risk access to trade finance will be critical to achieving this ambition. Among the key moments of Samaah 2025 was the unveiling of a comprehensive suite of Supply Chain Finance solutions - UFX (Unified Financing Xperience) , developed by MYND Fintech , a subsidiary of M1xchange and a leading digital lending marketplace. The supply chain finance platform is designed for large corporates to manage multiple working capital programs through a single interface. Designed to simplify and unify financing across both payables and receivables, UFX enables enterprises to manage all financing programmes on a single integrated platform . The platform offers deep ERP integration and access to over 70 banks, NBFCs, factors, and TReDS platforms, enabling automated and largely touchless transactions. Commenting on the success of the event, Mr Sundeep Mohindru, Founder and Promoter, M1 Group , said, The success of Samaah 2025 lies in the depth and quality of conversations across the supply chain finance ecosystem. Bringing regulators, financiers, and industry leaders onto a common platform enabled meaningful dialogue on how technology can reduce friction, mitigate risk, and unlock capital for businesses of all sizes. At M1 Group, we remain committed to building digital infrastructure that supports sustainable growth and strengthens Indias global trade competitiveness. The forum featured several high-impact discussions, including a panel on Improvement of Yields for Banks , where industry experts Mr Nagaraj Garla, Executive Director, IDBI Bank , and Mr Deepak Kumar, Senior Executive Vice President, Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited , shared insights on enhancing yield performance through innovative financing models, digital enablement, and risk-optimised credit frameworks. The session was moderated by Mr Amit Sachdev, Co-founder & COO, M1 Group , and offered actionable perspectives for banks navigating an evolving financial landscape. The event also featured eminent speakers for a panel discussion, such as Mr Ashutosh Sharma, Chief General Manager, IFSCA, Ms Hirva Mamtora, Managing Director & CEO, India Exim Finserve , and Mr Vasumitra Pandey, CEO -Lighting & Durables, SURYA Roshni Ltd. , who highlighted ITFS platforms as a game changer in global trade finance , underlining Indias potential to emerge as a hub for cross-border financing innovation. The session was moderated by Mr Munindra Verma, CEO, M1 NXT, A cross-border working capital solution platform. In addition, a fireside chat on Driving the Next Wave of Digital Supply Chain Finance featured perspectives from Mr Navin Agarwal, CFO, Welspun Speciality Solutions Limited, Ms Dimple Chitnis, National Head - Sales & Product, Yes Bank, and Mr Chinmaya Deva Tayal, Senior Director - Sales & Business Development, M1xchange . The session focused on emerging trends in digital supply chain finance, reinforcing Mynd Fintechs leadership in delivering technology-driven, end-to-end SCF solutions across domestic and cross-border ecosystems . The evening concluded with the Financier Excellence Awards , recognising institutions for their outstanding contribution to strengthening Indias trade and supply chain finance ecosystem. Financier Excellence Awards -Winners Category: Best Public Sector Bank with Highest Throughput on M1xchange - Winner - State Bank of India, CANARA Bank, Indian Overseas Bank Category: Game Changer PSU Bank on M1xchange - Winner: Punjab National Bank Category: Fastest Limit & Bidding on M1xchange - Winner: Bank of India Category: All rounder PSU bank on M1 Group - Winner: Bank of Baroda Category: Best Private Sector Bank with Highest Throughput & Digital Adoption on M1 Group - Winner: IDBI Bank Limited Category: Best MNC Bank with Highest Throughput & Digital Adoption on M1 Group - Winner: Development Bank of Singapore Category: Emerging NBFC on M1 Group - Winner: Aditya Birla Finance Limited Category: Best NBFC with Highest Throughput on M1xchange - Winner: Jio Credit Category: Best NBFC Factor with Highest Throughput on M1 Group - Winner: SBI FACTORS LTD Category: Best Small Finance Bank with Highest Throughput& Digital Adoption on M1 Group - Winner: Unity Small Finance Bank Limited Category: Most Promising Factoring Startup in IFSC - Winner: INDIA EXIM FINSERVE IFSC PVT LTD Category: Highest Throughput on M1 NXT - Winner: AIR8 PTE LTD Category: Most Innovative International Factor - Winner: MOGLI LABS ASIA PVT LTD (CREDLIX) About M1xchange M1xchange is a TReDS (Trade Receivables Discounting) exchange that started in April 2017. M1xchange facilitates the financing of trade receivables of MSMEs from corporate buyers through factoring or invoice discounting by financiers (Banks and NBFC). In a short span of time, M1xchange has onboarded 70+ Banks, 3,500+ corporates, and 70,000+ MSMEs and has facilitated the discounting of invoices of more than Rs 250,000 Crores. Transactions on the TReDS platform happen digitally and start when the MSME Supplier of Goods & Services raises the invoice, and the Buyer validates the same. This permits the financiers (Banks/NBFCs) to bid against the verified and approved invoice. Once the supplier accepts the bid, the payment is processed in 24 hrs. and credited to the MSME's bank account. Through this platform, M1xchange promises MSMEs greater access to finance at competitive rates and without providing any collateral. Further, the financing is without recourse. MSMEs pass on the risk of receivables to the financiers (NBFCs/Banks) by selling their receivables.
Sena (UBT)-MNS tie-up to help arrest split in Marathi votes, but won't ensure BMC win: Analysts
Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS have joined forces for the Mumbai civic polls. This alliance between Thackeray cousins Raj and Uddhav aims to unite Marathi voters. Political analysts suggest this move could prevent a split in their core support base.
HAZARE TROPHY | A Rohit special dazzles Sikkim and the spectators
CRICKET | The openers scintillating 94-ball 155 powers Mumbai past the required target in just 30.3 overs; Raghuvanshi plays the ideal foil in big opening stand; Ashish Thapa shines for the rival with the bat
BMC turning blind eye to air pollution issue, says HC; questions nod for over 125 projects in city
The Bombay High Court has strongly criticized the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation for its failure to address the city's severe air pollution. The court questioned the BMC's approval of numerous large construction projects, suggesting the situation is beyond the civic body's control. The High Court urged the BMC to implement preventive measures and improve its monitoring mechanisms.
Air India to resume non-stop DelhiRome flights from March 25
The flights will resume from March 25, 2026, with Air India operating four services a week between Delhi and Romes Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (Fiumicino). The timing is expected to benefit travellers planning spring and summer holidays in Europe
Maharashtra court convicts two Bangladeshi nationals for illegal stay
Thane: A court in Maharashtras Navi Mumbai has convicted two Bangladeshi nationals for entering and staying in India without valid passports. In his order of December 11, a copy of which was made available on Tuesday, Additional Sessions Judge (Belapur) C V Marathe, however, did not accept the prosecutions allegation of forgery of identity documents. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Hrithik Roshans family dance video from wedding goes viral
Hyderabad: Actor Hrithik Roshan attended his cousin Eshaan Roshans wedding festivities in Mumbai on Tuesday, December 23, along with his sons, Hrehaan and Hridhaan, and girlfriend actor Saba Azad. Videos from the celebrations, including the baraat, surfaced online and quickly went viral, showing Hrithik enjoying the moment and dancing in the festive atmosphere. Dance video Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Gold prices reached record highs on Wednesday, fueled by anticipated monetary easing from the US Federal Reserve and escalating geopolitical tensions. This surge in safe-haven demand saw domestic futures hit Rs 1,38,676 per 10 grams and international Comex gold futures climb to $4,555.1 per ounce.
Maharashtra poll results 2025: BJP gains, Sena & NCP factions struggle | Full breakdown
In this episode of Pulse Maharashtra, we break down the major takeaways from the recently held municipal council and Nagar Panchayat elections across the state. The video explores how these polls unfolded after a long gap, why they were considered a crucial test for Maharashtras key political parties, and what the results reveal about shifting dynamics on the ground. We look at the performance of the BJP, the challenges faced within the Mahayuti alliance, the impact of the Shiv Sena and NCP splits, and the emerging trends in regions like Vidarbha, Konkan, and the Mumbai Metropolitan area. The episode also highlights how different parties approached the campaign, the internal tensions that surfaced, and what these outcomes could signal as Maharashtra prepares for the upcoming municipal corporation elections, including the highstakes battle for Mumbai. Video and presentation: Vinaya Deshpande Editing: Tayyab Hussain S M
How 85-Year-Old Man Lost Rs 9 Crore In 'Digital Arrest' In Mumbai
A major cyber fraud has been reported from Mumbai, where an 85-year-old man from Mumbai's Thakurdwar area was cheated of nearly Rs 9 crore by fraudsters posing as police officers.
Alliance of Thackerays won't have much impact: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis
Talking to reporters in Mumbai after the announcement, CM Devendra Fadnavis said, Their track record is of corruption and self-interest
4 Allu Arjuns upcoming movies fans cant stop talking about
Mumbai: After Pushpa 2: The Rule, Allu Arjun is widely seen as one of the biggest stars in India, and fans are closely watching what he does next. A major part of that talk is his long discussed reunion with Trivikram Srinivas, a mythological project that was first linked to Allu Arjun, then reportedly shifted Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
In a landmark decision, the Pruthvi Enclave Housing Society in Borivali East has partnered with Sumit Woods Limited for an ambitious redevelopment project. With close to 40 years of expertise, Sumit Woods boasts a robust portfolio across Mumbai and Goa.
Rohit Sharma lights up Mumbai's VHT opener with fastest ever century
India's batting stalwart Rohit Sharma smashed a brilliant 155 off 94 balls as Mumbai thrashed Sikkim by eight wickets in their Vijay Hazare Trophy opener in Jaipur. Sikkim posted 236/7, led by Ashish Thapas 79. Mumbai chased the target in just 30.3 overs, with Rohit dominating the contest. They will be confident going into the next matches.
Rohit, Kohli Smash Centuries On Vijay Hazare Trophy Return
Vijay Hazare Trophy: While the first half of the opening day of the Vijay Hazare Trophy was all about record-breaking centuries, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli stole the limelight in the second half with their respective hundreds on their return to the premier one-day domestic tournament. Rohit scored a century for Mumbai off just 62 balls against Sikkim, and Kohli followed soon, hitting an 83-ball ton against Andhra Pradesh, as both players dominated their opponents. Rohit made a sensational comeback to domestic cricket, scoring a century in what was his first Vijay Hazare Trophy match in seven years for Mumbai on Wednesday. Chasing Sikkims 236 runs in Jaipur, Rohit began confidently, hitting a series of sixes and fours that made the target seem easy to reach. Approaching 14,000 runs in the 50-over format, this century marked the former India skipper's 37th in List A cricket, adding to his tally of 33 international centuries for India. Following Rohits impressive 155 for Mumbai, Kohli marked his return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy after 15 years with a typical century during a 299-run chase against Andhra at the BCCIs Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Kohli confidently led the chase, showcasing his usual flair, and scored a dazzling hundred. This marked his 58th List A century and his third century in four innings since the South Africa series earlier this month. With his first run of the innings, Kohli joined an elite club as the ninth player ever to reach 16,000 List A runs, with more than 14,000 coming while playing for India since his debut in 2008. During the game, Kohli also etched his name in cricketing folklore by completing 16000 List A runs. With his first run of the innings, Kohli joined an elite club as the ninth player ever to reach 16,000 List A runs, with more than 14,000 coming while playing for India since his debut in 2008. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The 37-year-old now stands as the ninth player overall to breach this milestone, joining the ranks of cricketing legends like Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Kumar Sangakkara, Sir Vivian Richards, and others. Article Source: IANS
