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BMC's new Mumbai development plan ignores the fact that affordability, not availability, is city's real problem

BMC's new Mumbai development plan ignores the fact that affordability, not availability, is city's real problem

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The BMC's new development plan for Mumbai has two incredulous assumptions: one, that by allowing builders to build more and ‘repopulate’ the island city, homes will become more affordable and two, that more commercial buildings will mean more jobs

Indrani Mukerjea, prime accused in Sheena Bora murder case, admitted to Mumbai's JJ hospital after complaining of uneasiness

Indrani Mukerjea, prime accused in Sheena Bora murder case, admitted to Mumbai's JJ hospital after complaining of uneasiness

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Indrani Mukerjea, prime accused in the Sheena Bora murder case, was rushed to JJ hospital from Byculla women's jail on Friday night

Vijay Mallya loan part 2: BoB freezes a/c with Rs 93 in quest for Rs 550 crore!

Vijay Mallya loan part 2: BoB freezes a/c with Rs 93 in quest for Rs 550 crore!

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This series of reports, which attempts to give you a peep into why and how these NPAs are created in the first place, will also demonstrate why the finance minister’s offer of constitutional protection for banks from “commercially prudent” settlements should be extended extremely prudently.

Blacklisted Wizcraft bags Magnetic Maharashtra contract: Has Fadnavis forgotten promise to 'teach company a lesson'?

Blacklisted Wizcraft bags Magnetic Maharashtra contract: Has Fadnavis forgotten promise to 'teach company a lesson'?

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In April 2016, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had assured the Upper House of the legislative council that no contracts would be given to event organiser Wizcraft International Entertainment

Magnetic Maharashtra contract handed to Wizcraft two years after firm was hit with FIR for ill-fated Make in India event

Magnetic Maharashtra contract handed to Wizcraft two years after firm was hit with FIR for ill-fated Make in India event

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During the 'Make In India' cultural programme held that night at Girgaum Chowpatty, a massive blaze engulfed the stage in front of such diginitaries as the governor, chief minister, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray and a foreign delegation

Fire reported at scrap yard in Mumbai's Mankhurd; 20 fire tenders at location, no casualties so far

Fire reported at scrap yard in Mumbai's Mankhurd; 20 fire tenders at location, no casualties so far

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A fire broke out in Mumbai's eastern suburb of Mankhurd on Sunday morning, reports said. No casualty reported so far.

Kamala Mills Compound owner Ramesh Govani arrested by Mumbai Police, reports say

Kamala Mills Compound owner Ramesh Govani arrested by Mumbai Police, reports say

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More than a fortnight after the Kamala Mills tragedy, this will be the eighth big arrests made in the case, where the rich and mighty were charged with non-compliance of safety norms and negligence resulting in loss of lives.

Mumbai: Bandra building fire kills 1-yr-old toddler, one more child critical; cause of blaze unknown

Mumbai: Bandra building fire kills 1-yr-old toddler, one more child critical; cause of blaze unknown

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A one-and-half-year-old girl died of suffocation after a fire broke out at an unauthorised structure built on top of the water pump room of a building in Mumbai

Mumbai Police arrests two in Shiv Sena leader Ashok Sawant's murder case

Mumbai Police arrests two in Shiv Sena leader Ashok Sawant's murder case

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According to police, Sawant, a former municipal corporator, was returning home around 11 pm from a meeting in Thakur Complex, to his apartment in Videocon Towers, riding pillion on a scooter.

Tension in Mumbai as police foil Jignesh Mevani, Umar Khalid event; duo booked for 'inflammatory sppeches'

Tension in Mumbai as police foil Jignesh Mevani, Umar Khalid event; duo booked for 'inflammatory sppeches'

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Mumbai Police swooped on the Bhaidas Hall, in the posh western suburb of Vile Parle on Thursday morning, and stopped the Left-leaning Chhatra Bharati's All India Students Summit which was scheduled to be addressed by Khalid and Mevani.

Maharashtra bandh costs Fadnavis govt Rs 700 cr in last 48 hours: Dalit anger brings Mumbai to a halt

Maharashtra bandh costs Fadnavis govt Rs 700 cr in last 48 hours: Dalit anger brings Mumbai to a halt

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The state-wide bandh (strike) called by Dalit leader Prakash Ambedkar in Maharashtra on Wednesday, which saw huge backing by Bahujans, was subsequently withdrawn in evening on the same day.

Bhima-Koregaon caste clash spreads across Maharashtra; violence erupts in Mumbai, Aurangabad, Pune

Bhima-Koregaon caste clash spreads across Maharashtra; violence erupts in Mumbai, Aurangabad, Pune

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Repercussions of Monday's violence in Pune that broke out at an event where the 200th anniversary of the Bhima Koregaon battle was being commemorated, spread across other districts in Maharashtra on Tuesday.

Kamala Mills compound fire kills 14, injures 21: Blatant violation of safety norms, claimed lives of young revelers

Kamala Mills compound fire kills 14, injures 21: Blatant violation of safety norms, claimed lives of young revelers

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The Mumbai commissioner will submit a report and anybody found guilty in the incident will not be spared. All illegal construction would also be demolished at war footing," the chief minister said.

Under-repair building collapses in Mumbai's Zaveri Bazaar; two dead, two still missing

Under-repair building collapses in Mumbai's Zaveri Bazaar; two dead, two still missing

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Two persons were killed and two more are feared trapped in the debris after a portion a building collapsed in Mumbai's iconic Zaveri Bazar area on Friday afternoon, media reports said.

Massive blaze destroys 16 godowns in Bhiwandi; 50 rescued, 12 fire tenders at spot

Massive blaze destroys 16 godowns in Bhiwandi; 50 rescued, 12 fire tenders at spot

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Although, there were no reports of any casualty in the major fire that broke out in Bhiwandi, fire offcials said that over 50 people have been rescued safely so far.

Manjula Chellur retires as Chief Justice of Bombay High Court, Justice VK Tahilraman to take over as acting CJ

Manjula Chellur retires as Chief Justice of Bombay High Court, Justice VK Tahilraman to take over as acting CJ

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Chellur was the second woman judge to be appointed as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court

Maratha Kranti Morcha: Over 3 lakh protesters throng Mumbai; CM Fadnavis promises reservations

Maratha Kranti Morcha: Over 3 lakh protesters throng Mumbai; CM Fadnavis promises reservations

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The 58th Marathi Kranti Silent Morcha which saw participation from nearly three lakh members of the community concluded peacefully on Wednesday with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assuring reservation

Fadnavis, Goyal, Sitharaman visit Elphinstone Road stampede site; say army will build foot-over bridge by 31 January

Fadnavis, Goyal, Sitharaman visit Elphinstone Road stampede site; say army will build foot-over bridge by 31 January

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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announced on Tuesday that a new bridge would be constructed at Elphinstone Road, Currey Road and Ambiwali stations within three months

Fire breaks out at Mechemco factory in Navi Mumbai's Turbhe; ten fire tenders rushed to spot

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Ten fire tenders are present at Mechemco company in Navi Mumbai's Turbhe to douse a massive fire which broke out on Tuesday morning.

The MNS effect: Soon after Raj Thackeray's protest march, railway stations across Mumbai are hawker-free

The MNS effect: Soon after Raj Thackeray's protest march, railway stations across Mumbai are hawker-free

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After 23 innocent people lost their lives in a horrific stampede at Elphinstone Station bridge on 29 September, MNS chief Raj Thackeray took out a Santap Morcha (anger march) to protest the state of the city's railway station

Elphinstone Road stampede: Political parties play blame game as citizen discontent follows Mumbai tragedy

Elphinstone Road stampede: Political parties play blame game as citizen discontent follows Mumbai tragedy

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After the Elphinstone Road stampede, accusations of apathy towards infrastructure have flown thick and fast. A slew of measures have been taken to help prevent dangerous overcrowding.

Elphinstone Road stampede: Visuals show ornaments stolen from victim's body; Mumbai Police launches probe

Elphinstone Road stampede: Visuals show ornaments stolen from victim's body; Mumbai Police launches probe

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Mumbai Police has launched a probe after visuals emerged showing some people allegedly stealing ornaments from a victim of the Elphinstone Road stampede

Elphinstone-Parel Bridge stampede: Did Mumbai Police use its brains before putting 'branded' victims on display?

Elphinstone-Parel Bridge stampede: Did Mumbai Police use its brains before putting 'branded' victims on display?

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If it was Indian Railways that was responsible for taking the lives of the deceased, it was the Bhoiwada Police that was responsible for taking away their dignity.

Elphinstone Road stampede makes one wonder if authorities have any value for human life

Elphinstone Road stampede makes one wonder if authorities have any value for human life

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The stampede at the Elphinstone Road station bridge makes one wonder if there is any value for human life in the country. In any other country, the rail minster and the concerned officers would immediately be taken to task.

Elphinstone Road stampede: Commuters, urban governance experts lament poor transport infrastructure

Elphinstone Road stampede: Commuters, urban governance experts lament poor transport infrastructure

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As can be seen from the reactions of several ordinary commuters, the stampede at Elphinstone Road was a tragedy waiting to happen.

India must end silence on sexual abuse of children, says Kailash Satyarthi

India must end silence on sexual abuse of children, says Kailash Satyarthi

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Child rights activist and Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi on Thursday underlined the need for an effective judiciary to end sexual abuse of children

Watch: Mumbai's once iconic 'Padmini' taxis near the end of the road

Watch: Mumbai's once iconic 'Padmini' taxis near the end of the road

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Now, entering 2018, the number of Padminis on the streets of Mumbai couldn't be more than 200-300, and the number continues to drop at an increasingly fast pace. According to the government's rule, by 2020, no Padmini will be allowed to ply on the streets.

Bombay HC refuses to allow deployment of heavy machinery at night for Mumbai Metro construction

Bombay HC refuses to allow deployment of heavy machinery at night for Mumbai Metro construction

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The MMRCL had sought the court's permission to bring heavy vehicles to the construction sites in South Mumbai during the night hours

No more rotten tomatoes: New start-up helps increase tomato shelf life

No more rotten tomatoes: New start-up helps increase tomato shelf life

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ProVegie, the technology, taps into the fundamental knowledge behind how tomatoes respire, to create specially designed packaging that allows this respiration, while retaining nutrition, taste and aroma.

Fire at RK Films and Studio engulfs TV show Super Dancer's set in Mumbai's Chembur suburb; no casualties reported so far

Fire at RK Films and Studio engulfs TV show Super Dancer's set in Mumbai's Chembur suburb; no casualties reported so far

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A level 2 fire reportedly broke out on the sets of dance reality show Super Dancer at the RK Films and Studios in Chembur on Saturday afternoon.