The Times of India

Mumbai homebuyers are increasingly prioritizing cleaner air and open spaces, opting for longer commutes to peripheral areas like Karjat and Panvel. Improved infrastructure and a growing focus on wellness are driving this shift, making these locations viable residential hubs offering a better quality of life.

Former Indian Medical Association Maharashtra president Dr. Ravindra Kute was arrested for alleged involvement in an illegal sex determination and abortion racket operating across Ahilyanagar and Pune. Police have apprehended 12 individuals, including doctors and agents, as part of a wider crackdown.

Mumbai is grappling with severe power outages this summer, leaving residents sweltering and frustrated. Frequent blackouts, some lasting up to 12 hours, are disrupting daily life across the city. Technical issues and a strained distribution network are blamed, but poor communication and slow restoration from utilities are fueling public anger. BEST has pledged monsoon preparedness improvements.

The BMC House has approved a record Rs 250-crore mayor's development fund, reallocating resources from key departments. This follows a controversy over uneven distribution of an earlier Rs 800-crore fund, leading to revised allocations and redirection of funds to welfare schemes.

BJP leaders, including Mumbai President Ameet Satam, inspected nullah desilting progress across the city, urging BMC officials to complete remaining work by May 31. The drive aimed to minimize monsoon inconvenience for Mumbaikars. Instructions were also given to install trash booms to prevent marine pollution.

Mumbai's water supply disruption, lasting over 48 hours, has ended as BMC successfully repaired a major cracked pipeline on Dr E Moses Road. Repair teams worked continuously for 44 hours under challenging conditions, with partial supply resuming Friday evening and full restoration expected Saturday. The incident affected several South and Central Mumbai wards.

Mumbai's municipal commissioner's inspections have led to the identification of 162 garbage hotspots and vulnerable points across the city. Ward offices are now tasked with clearing these sites and ensuring regular waste collection to prevent recurrence and improve overall cleanliness standards.

Children are orchestrating unique Mother's Day surprises, with creative workshops like pottery and punch needling gaining popularity.

Mumbai's ruling Mahayuti alliance faces internal friction as Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi accuses BJP leaders, including Mayor Ritu Tawde, of sidelining Shiv Sena corporators during monsoon-preparedness inspections. Ghadi expressed a need for better coordination, while Tawde denied any conflict, stating elected representatives should inspect different areas to expedite work. This follows a previous protocol dispute during an event.

Four members of the Dokadia family in Mumbai died after consuming watermelon laced with zinc phosphide, a potent rat poison. The toxin releases lethal phosphine gas in the body, leading to rapid organ failure. Despite medical intervention, the family succumbed to the poisoning, leaving authorities to investigate the circumstances of its ingestion.

The Bombay High Court has upheld the acquittal of 21 police officers and a civilian in the 2005 Sohrabuddin Shaikh fake encounter case. Appeals filed by Shaikh's brothers were dismissed, with the court finding the trial court's verdict reasoned and justified. The CBI had accepted the acquittal, not filing its own appeal.

In a major step forward for sustainability, Mumbai's Worli Sewage Treatment Project has gained approval from the state government to expand by an additional 27,967 square meters. This expansion is in line with a directive from the Bombay High Court, emphasizing its importance for public health.

A family of four in Mumbai tragically died after allegedly eating watermelon. Initial reports from a state-run hospital's microbiology department found no bacterial infection in the victims' bodies. Investigations are ongoing, with samples sent for detailed analysis to determine the exact cause of death and if any consumed food contained poison.