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The Bombay High Court has stepped in decisively, ordering the Nanded district collector to address the encroachment of 23 acres of government-owned land near the Nanded Sikh Gurdwara within a month. The court has issued a stern warning of personal accountability should the collector fail to act.

The Bombay High Court has made waves by suspending former NCP minister Manikrao Kokate's two-year sentence in a decades-old cheating scandal involving real estate. While he is granted bail, the court remains firm on the conviction, highlighting the necessity for ethical standards in governance.

The Enforcement Directorate is probing Dream11 and its co-founder Bhavit Sheth in a money laundering case involving Anand Jain and Jai Corporation Ltd. Allegations point to a Rs 2,000 crore misappropriation, with financial links to Dream11. This investigation stems from a CBI FIR following a Bombay High Court order to probe alleged fraud and fund misuse.

BJP and Shiv Sena have agreed on over 150 BMC election wards, aiming for a united front to secure victory and deliver a corruption-free administration. Discussions are ongoing for the remaining seats, with a final seat-sharing agreement expected by December 21. Both parties prioritize Mumbai's development and security.

Mumbai's most expensive Mithi River clean-up yet involves a 2,000 crore investment, including a 6.6-km diversion tunnel to intercept 60% of sewage. While construction is nearing completion, officials stress that the project's full impact hinges on the operationalization of the Dharavi wastewater treatment plant, expected by mid-2027.

Legendary sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar will be posthumously awarded the First Borderless Babasaheb International Award. Sutar, known for creating numerous statues of Babasaheb Ambedkar, including the 350-feet bronze statue for the Indu Mills Memorial, passed away on Thursday. The award will be presented to his family at a function in Mumbai soon.

A Mumbai builder, Neeraj Vora, faces cheating and forgery charges. He allegedly defrauded a Vasai businessman of crores in a Mira Road land deal. Funds were transferred for development, but the promised land was never delivered. Vora is accused of misappropriating the money and dealing with the land parcel for personal gain.

Actor Shilpa Shetty has denied allegations in a Rs 60-crore fraud case, stating her limited role with the company. She and Raj Kundra have filed a quashing petition in the Bombay High Court. They expressed faith in the judiciary and urged media restraint as the matter is sub judice.

Despite significant investment in Mithi River revival, experts question the effectiveness of large-scale engineering projects alone. They emphasize the need for localized solutions, source-level sewage capture, and addressing solid waste pollution. Restoring the river's ecology and ensuring continuous operation of new systems are crucial for lasting change.

F South ward faces redevelopment challenges, waterlogging, and traffic chaos following the Elphinstone Bridge demolition. Residents grapple with pollution, structural risks to old buildings, and strained resources due to new construction. Political dynamics are shifting, with former Shiv Sena strongholds seeing new alignments ahead of BMC polls.

Income Tax Department officials searched multiple food and beverage companies in Mumbai, including one linked to actor Shilpa Shetty, on Thursday. The action is based on allegations of tax evasion through out of the books cash transactions involving approximately 20-24 companies. The investigation is reportedly not connected to any prior FIRs against Shetty or her husband.

Mumbai is investing Rs 2,000 crore in a massive Mithi River cleanup, featuring a 6.6km diversion tunnel and a tidal-stretch overhaul. These projects aim to intercept 60% of sewage, but success hinges on removing encroachments and commissioning the Dharavi wastewater treatment facility. Experts caution that engineering alone won't suffice; waste dumping must also be controlled for lasting change.

Bombay High Court has cancelled the bail of a businessman accused of assaulting a pregnant woman in a lift, leading to her miscarriage. The court found that the trial court overlooked the gravity of the offense and procedural compliance, ordering the businessman to surrender within two days.