The Times of India

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the Mumbai-Pune Expressway's 'missing link,' a significant infrastructure upgrade costing Rs 7,000 crore. He drove a G-Wagen during the event, which he hailed as an 'economic multiplier.' While the project promises enhanced connectivity, the inauguration on Maharashtra Day led to considerable traffic congestion, for which Fadnavis later apologized.

Initial food adulteration suspicions in the Dokadia family's tragic deaths have been largely dismissed by FDA reports, which found no artificial additives in collected samples. While bacterial contamination and other toxins remain possibilities, forensic tests are now underway to pinpoint the exact cause of the sudden demise of the four family members after a Saturday night feast.

The National Gallery of Modern Art in Mumbai opened 'Lens & Legacy: Bollywood in Focus,' an exhibition celebrating Indian cinema. The event featured poignant tributes to recently deceased legends Dharmendra and Asha Bhosle, with Hema Malini sharing her grief. The exhibition showcases rare archival photographs and portraits, tracing the visual journey of Indian cinema.

Mhada has reduced prices by 7.5% for 1,221 flats in Vikhroli, effectively dropping rates by Rs 10 lakh per unit. This move comes after poor public response to its housing lotteries, as once affordable flats are now priced at market rates. Buyers are opting for private builders offering better quality and amenities.

NCP MP Supriya Sule faced significant traffic jams while traveling to Pune. She was stuck for nearly two hours, highlighting the daily struggles of commuters. Earlier, she experienced a long wait for a cab in Mumbai, facing refusals and limited availability. These incidents underscore persistent issues with last-mile connectivity and ride availability in the city.

A senior police officer in Mumbai faces serious charges after allegedly exposing himself to a nine-year-old girl in a Worli garden. Arrested following a complaint, the assistant commissioner of police has been booked under molestation and POCSO Act provisions. He has been remanded to judicial custody as investigations continue into the disturbing incident.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the government's resolve to dismantle drug networks after the Narcotics Control Bureau seized 349 kg of cocaine worth Rs 1,745 crore in Mumbai. In a significant operation, wanted drug trafficker Mohammed Salim Dola was also brought back from Turkiye, marking a major success against international drug syndicates.

BJP Palghar MP Dr. Hemant Savara narrowly escaped serious injury when a dumper allegedly rammed his car in Naigaon. The incident occurred Friday morning as Savara was traveling to Palghar. He stated their vehicle was on the wrong side of the Mumbai-bound lane due to traffic congestion.

Maharashtra Day celebrations highlight the state's economic prowess, becoming the world's 30th largest economy with significant FDI attraction and job creation. The government is prioritizing agricultural resilience through water conservation and farmer support schemes, alongside ambitious infrastructure projects and initiatives to empower women and youth.