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Mulund, a planned suburb, faces a growing divide between rapid redevelopment and lagging civic upgrades, with residents citing strained infrastructure and inadequate basic amenities. Despite a strong political mandate, activists highlight issues like incomplete road projects, poor maintenance of public spaces, and environmental concerns, demanding urgent action from authorities.

Bombay High Court questioned a childless couple about using donor sperm and eggs for IVF, as the husband recently turned 55, exceeding the age limit under the ART Act. The court seeks clarity on whether they will pursue a fresh process with donor gametes, considering the age restrictions. The hearing is adjourned for further submissions.

Three underage individuals have been apprehended by Bangur Nagar Police in connection with multiple motorcycle thefts across western suburbs. Investigators revealed the youths confessed to stealing bikes solely for joyrides, with no intention of selling them. Their apprehension followed a tip-off and CCTV footage, leading to the recovery of five stolen motorcycles and solving six theft cases.

A BMC primary school in Sewri was demolished for slum redevelopment in 2013, with its 250 students relocated to a one-room kitchen lacking basic facilities. Enrollment plummeted to nine students by 2019, and the school eventually shut down. Despite the builder selling apartments, a new school was never constructed.

The Bombay High Court has dismissed appeals from occupants of eight structures on a housing society's land near Kandivli West railway station. Justice Milind Jadhav described the occupants as illegal hawkers and land grabbers, upholding the city civil court's refusal to stay their demolition. The court directed them to pay exemplary costs for their prolonged illegal occupation.

Bombay Parsi Punchayat faces internal dissent over a flat allotment to a family allegedly owning multiple properties. Three trustees publicly opposed the decision, citing eligibility concerns, leading the chairman to halt the allotment pending further discussion. This controversy highlights ongoing issues of favoritism in community flat allocations.

Mumbai's BMC is stepping up its game with new outdoor advertising rules aimed at reducing glare from digital billboards to ensure safer driving conditions. This updated regulation, which takes precedence over the previous 2008 guidelines, also greenlights advertising on the exteriors of construction sites and barricades.

Mumbai's youth are embracing devotional music, with bhajan and kirtan sessions gaining popularity across the city. These gatherings offer a spiritual reset, fostering community, connection, and stress relief. The trend highlights a growing search for belonging and mindfulness among young Mumbaikars.

Mumbai's air quality woes were attributed to an Ethiopian volcano by a government lawyer, a claim swiftly dismissed by the Bombay High Court. Judges questioned the volcano's relevance to pre-eruption pollution and poor visibility. The court, hearing a PIL on air quality, sought effective measures for Mumbai, drawing parallels with Delhi's alarming levels, and scheduled a priority hearing.

Mumbai's civic body has issued stop-work notices to 53 construction sites for air pollution, mandating strict AQI monitoring. The Bombay High Court dismissed claims of volcanic ash causing the city's poor air quality, emphasizing long-standing issues. Authorities are implementing measures like cleaner fuels for bakeries and electric buses to combat the crisis.

Mumbai faces a significant water disruption next week. Eleven wards across the island city and eastern suburbs will experience a 30-hour shutdown starting Monday, December 1st, at 10 am. This is due to crucial pipeline cross-connection work for the Amar Mahal underground tunnel. Residents should prepare for low pressure or no supply until Tuesday afternoon.

Yesteryear superstar Dharmendra Deol was honored at a prayer meet attended by Bollywood's elite. Musical tributes by Sonu Nigam and Prithvi Gandharv moved attendees, while Hema Malini shared heartfelt memories and unpublished photos, mourning her profound personal loss.