Mumbai’s auto and taxi driver sector has become a new political battleground. MUMBAI: As the two Shiv Senas battle it out with the ‘Marathi’ rule for auto and taxi drivers brought in by Shinde Sena and the Sena (UBT)’s opposition to bike taxis, their alliance partners BJP and Congress respectively are wary and trying to…
Mumbai has debuted as a leading global workcation destination in a new index MUMBAI: The city has debuted among the world’s leading workcation destinations in the fourth edition of International Workplace Group’s (IWG) Work from Anywhere Index, joining Bangkok, Tokyo, Barcelona and other cities in a global evaluation of destinations that support remote working while…
Gaurav Gupta & Sanjeev DevasiaMumbai: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has sought permission to undertake development and maintenance of the Shivaji Park ground in Dadar. According to a letter written by the MCA to the municipal commissioner, Shivaji Park ground has been a prestigious and integral part of Mumbai’s cricketing world for decades and has…
Mumbai: A road-rage incident near Agar bazaar in Dadar West on Sunday night led to cross-complaints between two groups, with both sides alleging assault and abuse.According to the FIRs, the incident took place between 9 pm and 9.30 pm, when a scooterist allegedly came in front of an SUV carrying a family returning from Grant…
Mumbai: CM Devendra Fadnavis said FDA will be asked to frame standard operating procedures to prevent edible oil adulteration without crippling the business of traditional oil traders and small retailers.FDA’s ban on the sale of loose oil came up for discussion at a cabinet meeting on Monday. Ministers pointed out that selling loose oil is…
New Delhi: Adani Group-operated Mumbai airport will start demolishing a part of Terminal 1 (T1) from Jan 15, 2027, and has commenced redistribution of air traffic to Terminal 2 (T2) and Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), according to a recent letter.Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) operates Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, which currently…
Vasai: A 22-year-old labourer died after falling from the 15th floor of an under-construction 22-storey building while carrying out painting work in the Babola area of Vasai West on Sunday afternoon. The deceased has been identified as Mursalim Momin.The incident took place at the ‘Aryana’ building located behind Western Hotel in Babola. According to the…
Mumbai: CM Devendra Fadnavis for the first time conducted a coordination committee meeting of the Mahayuti allies.The meeting was held at Fadnavis’ official residence on Monday evening. The meeting started at 7 pm and was followed by dinner.Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar were present for the meeting, as were other cabinet ministers and…
The death raised concerns of a possible outbreak of an infectious disease Palghar: A seven-year-old student died at an ashram school in Palghar district’s Maswan on Monday, while 26 other students were hospitalised after developing symptoms such as fever and cough, raising concerns of a possible outbreak of an infectious disease.The death came barely a…
Mumbai: Numerous shop owners of Link Square Mall in Bandra West, including senior citizens, have come together demanding the immediate commencement of structural repairs. The members say they are even prepared to contribute their own money and undertake the structural repairs themselves if that is what it takes to reopen their businesses.The mall has remained…
