`HC`s remarks on air pollution, civic issues expose Mahayuti’s inefficiency`

The Congress on Tuesday said the recent observations by the Bombay High Court (HC) on air pollution and civic issues in Mumbai have exposed the “inaction and inefficiency” of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti Government in Maharashtra, which is currently running the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) through an administrator, news agency PTI reported. All-India…

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Mumbai Diary: Tuesday Dossier

Sway with me Two performers move in tandem during a dance sequence from Isha Sharvani’s production, KiN, at NCPA’s Jamshed Bhabha Auditorium in Nariman Point Goa says, ‘Waah Ustad!’ The screen displays a photograph from Dayanita Singh’s collection during the performance at the Serendipity Arts Festival. Pic Courtesy/@zubinbalaporia Among the many musical delights — including…

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BMC to launch web-based system to streamline Mumbai redevelopment projects

To bring transparency in the process of redevelopment or self-development of Mumbai’s old buildings, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to start a new web-based programme for applications during redevelopment, and to facilitate interactions between housing societies, developers, consultants, financial institutions, the BMC’s own departments, other statutory authorities, and citizens. This will ease the…

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Congress wins 41 municipal presidents, 1,006 councillors in Maharashtra polls

The Congress has secured a notable victory in the elections to 288 municipal councils and nagar panchayats across Maharashtra, winning 41 municipal presidents and 1,006 councillors statewide, reported the IANS. State Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal said that on Monday that the party fought the elections on the strength of its ideology despite facing extremely challenging…

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BMC polls: Sena (UBT) mocks Congress, calls it `tourist party`

Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, describing it as a `tourist party` with little relevance in Mumbai’s civic politics, as party`s preparations intensify for the upcoming BMC Elections 2026, reported the IANS. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections are scheduled for next month. Dubey`s…

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Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance talks continue ahead of BMC polls

Last-minute discussions between Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) continued on Monday as both parties attempted to finalise an alliance for the upcoming BMC Elections 2026, reported the PTI. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections in Mumbai are scheduled for next month. Despite repeated claims from leaders on both sides that talks…

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BMC committed to free, fair and transparent civic polls, says Mumbai civic chief

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) administration and the election machinery are fully committed to conducting the 2025–26 BMC general elections in a free, fair, transparent and disciplined manner, Municipal Commissioner and District Election Officer Bhushan Gagrani said on Monday. Addressing representatives of various political parties at a meeting held at the BMC headquarters, Gagrani said…

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