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Mumbai Festival 2024 unveiled to celebrate city’s diversity

November 25, 2023

The inaugural edition of the Mumbai Festival, scheduled from January 20 to 28, 2024, aims to illuminate the cultural richness of the city under the theme “Everyone’s United.” Embracing Mumbai’s inclusivity as the Gateway to Dreams, the festival, announced by Girish Mahajan, Minister of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra, and Anand...

Mumbai’s BEST receives 10 new single-decker electric buses

November 25, 2023

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking in Mumbai has welcomed the addition of 10 new single-decker electric buses from Olectra Greentech, a Hyderabad-based company. This delivery is part of a broader agreement, in which Olectra will supply a total of 2,100 single-decker buses on a wet lease model,...

Despite ‘poor’ air quality in parts, Mumbai’s overall AQI stays moderate

November 25, 2023

Worries persist over Mumbai’s air quality, which continues to register in the “moderate” category. Data from the SAMEER App indicates an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 155 at 9 am. While light smog is observed in various areas, the India Meteorological Department forecasts mainly clear skies with expected maximum and...

Mumbai reports 130% surge in rape cases over past decade: Report

November 25, 2023

Mumbai has witnessed a 130% surge in registered rape cases, rising from 391 in 2013 to 901 in 2022, according to a report by the Praja Foundation. Molestation cases also escalated by 105%, increasing from 1,137 to 2,329 during the same period. The report highlights that 63% of rape victims...

Three arrested, including couple accused of selling their children for buying drugs

November 25, 2023

The Mumbai Crime Branch arrested three people, including a couple accused of selling their children to arrange money for buying drugs and rescued a one-month-old baby girl from Andheri on Friday. A search for the second two-year-old son is going on. The arrested accused include parents Shabbir and Sania Khan...

ADB approves 0 mln loan for medical infrastructure in Maharashtra

ADB approves $500 mln loan for medical infrastructure in Maharashtra

November 25, 2023

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan package worth USD 500 million to improve access to quality and affordable tertiary health care and medical education in Maharashtra. ADB has been working with the state government of Maharashtra to achieve its vision of providing affordable and accessible tertiary health...

Water dispute deepens Marathwada and North Maharashtra divide

November 25, 2023

A regional water crisis has ignited tensions between Marathwada and the North Maharashtra region in Maharashtra. The Godavari Marathwada Irrigation Development Corporation (GMIDC) issued an order on October 30, directing the release of 8.6 thousand million cubic feet (TMC) of water from upstream areas to the Jayakwadi dam. The directive...

Goa poised to become nurturing ground for startup hub creativity: Minister

November 25, 2023

The Goa government will introduce a number of initiatives to provide support to startups as the state is poised to become a nurturing ground for startup creativity, a minister has said. Addressing the closing ceremony of three-day-long Tech Media Startup 2023 event on Thursday, Goa Information Technology Minister Rohan Khaunte...

‘Wonder why disqualification plea was moved against NCP MPs,’ Sule asks Ajit Pawar

November 25, 2023

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MP Supriya Sule questioned the rival faction under Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar for filing a disqualification plea against parliamentarians Shriniwas Patil, Mohammed Faizal, Fauzia Khan and Vandana Chavan. “Wonder why the disqualification plea was moved against Patil, Khan and Chavan who are currently working...

Pressure mounts for cabinet expansion: CM Shinde, Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar to head to Delhi

November 25, 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, along with Deputy Chief Ministers Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis, is slated to travel to Delhi soon for crucial discussions with the central leadership of the BJP. The agenda includes addressing various issues, prominently the long-pending cabinet expansion, as preparations gear up for the 2024...

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