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The Bombay High Court has allowed journalist Gautam Navlakha to return to his Delhi residence until charge proceedings begin in the Elgar Parishad case. He must report weekly to Kalkaji police station and cannot leave Delhi without permission. Navlakha was granted bail in 2023 but was previously confined to Mumbai.

Mumbai is set to host the World Hindu Economic Forum on December 19-20, focusing on 'Innovation, Self-Reliance and Prosperity'. The event will bring together chief ministers, industrialists, and global investors to strategize for growth and wealth creation, guided by Hindu civilizational values. Prominent figures like Devendra Fadnavis, Mohan Yadav, Nitin Gadkari, and Piyush Goyal are expected to attend.

Worli police have seized a Lamborghini after a video surfaced online showing it exceeding 200 km/h on the Bandra Worli Sea Link, where the speed limit is 80 km/h. The vehicle was identified via its registration number in the viral footage. Authorities are currently verifying the documents of the car's owner and dealer.

A tuition teacher from Borivli faces an FIR after allegedly using a 14-year-old student to leak a maths exam paper. The boy, appearing under a fake identity at a Gorai centre, was caught sending the paper via WhatsApp. The teacher, who posed as his mother at the police station, is now under investigation for her alleged involvement.

Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing has escalated charges against Shilpa Shetty Kundra and Raj Kundra to cheating under Section 420 of the IPC. This follows new evidence in a Rs 60.48 crore loan-cum-investment deal dispute involving their former company, Best Deal TV. The couple had previously challenged the FIR, deeming it a civil matter.

Mumbai awakens to a sunny, pleasant Tuesday with temperatures peaking at 28.3C, perfect for outdoor plans. Despite the clear skies, air quality remains a concern, with yesterday's AQI at a 'poor' 146. While today's breeze may offer slight relief, residents are advised to take precautions in traffic-heavy areas.

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP) announced its intention to contest all municipal corporations in Maharashtra, welcoming the Election Commission's January 15 election date. The party aims to present itself as a people-centric alternative, focusing on urban governance and civic issues like infrastructure and healthcare.

Sunni Dawate Islami scholars urged Muslims to counter hatred with love and a vice-free life, emphasizing brotherhood and peaceful coexistence. Islamic scholar Allama Qamruzzaman Khan Azmi highlighted the Prophet's victory through love during the conquest of Makkah as an example of overcoming enmity with mercy and high moral character.

Mumbai's political battleground is set, with parties like BJP and Shiv Sena (Shinde) leveraging popularity and local connections. Shiv Sena (UBT) aims for revival, while Congress relies on its traditional base. NCP factions and MNS seek to make inroads, facing challenges and opportunities in the upcoming polls.

A recent report reveals widespread underperformance among Mumbai corporators from 2017-2021, with 90% scoring below average. Committee meeting attendance declined, and civic questions raised saw a year-on-year dip. The study highlights systemic weaknesses, including limited monitoring and poor documentation, urging voters to demand accountability and transparent governance.

Mumbai's richest civic body, the BMC, will vote on January 15, alongside 28 other state municipal corporations. The State Election Commission announced the date, with results on January 16. Just before the model code of conduct took effect, significant project announcements and contract awards were made, including a central park and underground sports complex for Mumbai.