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BMC floats tender, renewable hybrid energy project, Middle Vaitarna dam renewable hybrid energy project, Middle Vaitarna dam, Mumbai news, Maharashtra news, Indian express, current affairs
June 5, 2025 08:27 IST

In the initial phase, the plants are estimated to save the civic body Rs 12.6 crore annually. As the project progresses, the BMC has charted plans to increase the capacity of the plant by accommodating more floating solar panels.

Powai land fraud, land fraud, Mumbai land fraud, Anti-Corruption Bureau, Mumbai news, Maharashtra news, Indian express, current affairs
June 5, 2025 00:27 IST

The proceedings related to the allegations that in the Powai Area Development Scheme intended for affordable housing, losses were caused to the public exchequer by diverting the land for the construction of luxury apartments by developers, including Hiranandani.

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June 5, 2025 00:25 IST

As per the established practice, 45 per cent of the total intake in minority institutions is kept open to all students, irrespective of category, after reserving 50 per cent for the particular minority, and 5 per cent for management quota.

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June 5, 2025 08:28 IST

Meanwhile, manual systems comprise fire-fighting systems like extinguishers, sprinklers and hose pipes that need to be activated and operated manually.

Rain brings down maximum temperature six degrees below normal; yellow alert for Mumbai, nearby dists
June 5, 2025 08:28 IST

Data from the IMD showed that between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm on Wednesday, the Colaba station recorded 16 mm rain while the Santacruz station clocked in 10.8 mm rain. Meanwhile, areas like Thane received 24 mm rain during the same period.

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June 4, 2025 10:25 IST

Varma, who was honey-trapped by the PIO posing as a college student from Punjab, worked for a defence firm contracted by the Indian Navy.

IIT Bombay, IIT Bombay MBA admissions, MBA admissions, iit MBA admissions, Mumbai news, Maharashtra news, Indian express, current affairs
June 4, 2025 00:10 IST

Until last year, candidates with four-year bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in any discipline with first class (or minimum CPI of 6.5 out of 10) have been eligible for admission to MBA. According to the institute, this resulted in mostly engineers joining the MBA programme.

Bandra Book, Dewan Housing Finance Limited, DHFL, Enforcement Directorate (ED), Mumbai news, Maharashtra news, Indian express, current affairs
May 30, 2025 01:23 IST

The ED filed its chargesheet (prosecution complaint) against 17, including DHFL directors Kapil and Dheeraj Wadhawan, and companies linked to them in connection with the Rs 42,871.42 crore loan given to them by a consortium of banks in 2010.

Torres ponzi scheme fraud, Torres ponzi scheme, fraud, Platinum Hern Pvt Ltd, ponzi scheme, Mumbai news, Maharashtra news, Indian express, current affairs
May 30, 2025 01:19 IST

As many as 14,157 investors from across Mumbai and neighbouring districts lost nearly Rs 150 crore between January and December 2024 to the alleged Torres fraud run by Platinum Hern Pvt Ltd company, which was operated by Ukrainian masterminds.

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May 30, 2025 01:15 IST

He added that the design and development plans are already underway with an objective to create more space to accommodate administrative offices within the same premises.

Dharavi, Dharavi redevelopment masterplan, Dharavi rehabilitation units, Dharavi Adani-SRA joint venture, Dharavi residential tenements, Dharavi slum dwellers, Dharavi controversy, Mumbai news, Indian express
May 30, 2025 09:15 IST

The numbers presented are part of the initial tenement estimates made by the special purpose vehicle that is undertaking the Dharavi redevelopment on the 251.24 hectares of Dharavi Notified Area.

Devendra Fadnavis, Devendra Fadnavis government, state youth policy, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Mumbai news, Maharashtra news, Indian express, current affairs
May 30, 2025 00:33 IST

On May 28, the state government announced a committee comprising of six legislators---three from the Legislative Assembly and three from the Legislative Council---apart from ministers, officials and private individuals.

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May 30, 2025 00:26 IST

Earlier in May, in an interview with The Indian Express, NCP(SP) chief Sharad Pawar had acknowledged internal divisions within his party over questions of reuniting with Ajit Pawar’s faction.

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May 30, 2025 00:17 IST

"The state has retained its leadership in FDI consistently. As compared to the previous financial year, the FDI is 32 per cent higher," said a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office. 

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May 30, 2025 00:05 IST

The BMC’s decision of imposing the SWM user charges was also criticised by the opposing Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress. 

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May 29, 2025 07:57 IST

Underlining his government's good governance agenda, he unfolded a decade-long plan for transformation of Mumbai and Maharashtra. All these reforms were being undertaken to bring administrative efficiency and root out complacency and  corruption, he said.

Monsoon arrives early: Install dewatering pumps 414 low-lying areas: Gagrani
May 29, 2025 00:57 IST

Gagrani’s instructions came following a joint debriefing session on Wednesday, where civic officials along with the Mumbai police briefed the state government about the May 26 flooding.

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May 28, 2025 23:56 IST

As per the CBI FIR, the accused persons allegedly hatched a criminal conspiracy to cause losses to banks for wrongful gain by diverting loan funds through fraudulent transactions.

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May 29, 2025 00:55 IST

The approval was granted during a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at the Sahyadri Guest House, where Chief Executive Officer of the project SVR Srinivas presented a detailed overview of the plan.

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May 27, 2025 23:57 IST

MMRCL has drawn flak after photos and videos of the newly inaugurated Acharya Atre Metro station inundated with water circulated on social media.

Bombay High Court, Bombay High Court release of Yemeni national, release of Yemeni national, Mumbai Police, Mumbai news, Maharashtra news, Indian express, current affairs
May 27, 2025 23:54 IST

Prima facie, the court found that there was no supporting provision in law which would enable the authorities to detain him at a police station and as per authorities, there are no detention centres made available by the government.

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May 27, 2025 23:52 IST

These four pumping stations were set up in four major low-lying areas of the city each of which are saucer shaped and record a heavy influx of rainwater during monsoon.

Mumbai University UG admissions, Mumbai University UG merit list, Mumbai University, Mumbai news, Maharashtra news, Indian express, current affairs
May 28, 2025 09:34 IST

This year, many courses have seen a considerable dip in cut-off scores, especially traditional degree courses such as BA, BCom and BSc. City colleges have seen increased interest for new-age professional courses launched recently.

Mumbai rains, Mumbai rainfall, Mumbai monsoons, Mumbai weather, Mumbai news, Maharashtra news, Indian express, current affairs
May 27, 2025 23:32 IST

A day after heavy rain battered the city on Monday, the IMD placed Mumbai under a yellow alert on Tuesday stating the possibility of 'heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning'.

Bombay HC
May 28, 2025 01:40 IST

The second-year Information Technology student from Sinhgad Academy of Engineering moved the Bombay High Court, seeking that her rustication be quashed and she be allowed to appear for her exams.

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