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Vallabh Ozarkar
Vallabh Ozarkar is a senior correspondent with The Indian Express' Mumbai bureau. He writes on Maharashtra politics and governance. He tweets @Ozarkarvallabh
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Tie-up no bar, in Thane, the turf war in civic polls is between BJP, Shiv Sena
November 27, 2025 11:05 IST
“Switching parties is common before polls. But this time the distrust is very high. Every crossover is being viewed through the lens of retaliation.”
Thu, Nov 27, 2025
Connecting South Mumbai to Vadhavan Port: Maharashtra clears Rs 58,754 cr Uttan-Virar Sea Link DPR
November 26, 2025 00:17 IST
The 120-km coastal corridor will connect Marine Drive with Vadhavan port in Palghar
Wed, Nov 26, 2025
Maharashtra officials should ‘stand and greet MP or MLA’, use polite language: Govt
November 21, 2025 01:13 IST
The government resolution (GR), issued by the General Administration Department, states that officers at every level, from the Mantralaya to district and taluka offices, must extend full courtesy to public representatives.
Fri, Nov 21, 2025
Panel formed to decide compensation for kin of victims in pothole deaths
November 21, 2025 00:53 IST
The move follows an order passed by the Bombay High Court on October 13 in a PIL that has been monitoring the state of road maintenance for several years.
Fri, Nov 21, 2025
‘Going against coalition dharma’: Shinde meets Shah, Nadda in Delhi; raises concern over BJP poaching Sena leaders
November 20, 2025 00:02 IST
Highly placed sources in the Shiv Sena said, “Shinde raised concerns over state BJP president Ravindra Chavan's move to induct Sena's local leaders into BJP ahead of the local body elections.”
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
‘No poaching within Mahayuti’: Eknath Shinde moves to douse row as Sena ministers boycott Cabinet meet
November 19, 2025 11:25 IST
Eknath Shinde’s statement comes against the backdrop of tensions within the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra, as several leaders switch sides ahead of the upcoming local body polls.
Wed, Nov 19, 2025
CNG supply restored in Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai after 2-day disruption
November 19, 2025 01:28 IST
The outage began Sunday night after the main gas pipeline of the Gas Authority of India (GAIL) was damaged within the Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers (RCF) Trombay premises, affecting Mahanagar Gas Limited’s (MGL) City Gate Station at Wadala and a number of CNG stations across the region.
Wed, Nov 19, 2025
Maharashtra Cabinet approves group redevelopment of MHADA housing in Mumbai
November 18, 2025 21:50 IST
According to the officials, the MHADA’s Mumbai division had constructed a total of 56 housing colonies between 1950 and 1960 for middle and low income groups (MIG and LIG) and these colonies comprised almost 5,000 cooperative housing societies in Mumbai.
Tue, Nov 18, 2025
CNG crunch halts commutes in Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai for the third day
November 18, 2025 12:08 IST
Since Sunday night, most CNG pumps in Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai have witnessed serpentine queues, intermittent supply and even complete shutdowns in some locations.
Tue, Nov 18, 2025
‘Prepare for all 227 seats’: Varsha Gaikwad tells workers as Mumbai Congress plans to contest BMC polls solo
November 15, 2025 20:56 IST
MVA not to fight civic polls in Mumbai together, says Chennithala
Sun, Nov 16, 2025
Ticket price revision likely on Mumbai Metro lines 2A and 7 as govt seeks to set up Fare Fixation Committee
November 15, 2025 15:08 IST
Sources within the government and Metro administration said constituting the panel is widely seen as the first step toward altering fares, with an increase being the most likely outcome.
Sat, Nov 15, 2025
70-km tunnel linking Coastal Road, BKC bullet train station, Mumbai Airport: MMRDA begins work on DPR for project to reduce congestion
November 09, 2025 15:54 IST
The initiative aligns with MMRDA's broader plans for underground corridors to improve Mumbai's traffic flow while minimising land use.
Sun, Nov 09, 2025
‘For ease of living, doing business’: Maharashtra approves ordinance to decriminilise minor offences under 7 Acts
November 05, 2025 00:13 IST
The Maharashtra Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Ordinance, 2025, officials said, will help reduce unnecessary legal pressure on individuals, traders, businesses and service providers while improving transparency and trust in government systems.
Wed, Nov 05, 2025
Maharashtra: Free health cover under MJPJAY, Ayushman Bharat expanded
November 04, 2025 23:32 IST
2,399 treatments to be included
Tue, Nov 04, 2025
Centre approves renaming Maharashtra’s Islampur to Ishwarpur
November 04, 2025 19:00 IST
Maharashtra issues gazette notification
Tue, Nov 04, 2025
Uddhav takes a dig at BJP, asks its minister Shelar to join him in the cause of Oppn’s position on ‘irregularities in electoral rolls’
November 03, 2025 18:44 IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray also announced he would conduct a ‘Marathwada Dialogue Tour’ to meet farmers affected by unseasonal rain.
Mon, Nov 03, 2025
Oppn rally in Mumbai: ‘Clean up voter lists first, then hold civic polls’
November 02, 2025 02:48 IST
The Opposition leaders accused the ECI of ignoring duplicate names, fake entries and wrongful deletions in voter lists
Sun, Nov 02, 2025
‘Satyacha Morcha’ | MVA, MNS ‘march for truth’: ‘Postpone civic polls till voter lists corrected’
November 01, 2025 20:23 IST
Thousands of workers from the Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS, NCP (SP) and Congress gathered at Metro Cinema before marching towards Azad Maidan for the “Satyacha Morcha (March for Truth)”, in a show of Opposition unity demanding “transparency in the electoral process”.
Sat, Nov 01, 2025
Hostage scare at Powai studio: Mumbai police rescue 17 children; accused shot dead in firing
October 30, 2025 17:39 IST
Powai studio hostage case, Rohit Arya Mumbai news: The incident occurred at Ra Studio in Powai. A man identified as Rohit Arya allegedly locked the children in a room and threatened to harm them and himself, the police said.
Fri, Oct 31, 2025
In Maharashtra, 12,431 men got benefits under govt’s flagship scheme for womenSubscriber Only
October 21, 2025 04:20 IST
In all, the RTI response shows that 12,431 men and 77,980 women were wrongly disbursed Rs 1,500 for 13 months and 12 months, respectively.
Wed, Oct 22, 2025
Here’s why commuters are not getting mobile network in newly inaugurated Mumbai Metro Line 3Subscriber Only
October 20, 2025 11:34 IST
While Vodafone Idea and BSNL are working on providing services in the metro, Jio has refused to do so on the Mumbai Metro.
Tue, Oct 21, 2025
First civic polls since split: As two Senas eye BMC, victory margin in state polls show a neck-to-neck raceSubscriber Only
October 15, 2025 20:52 IST
In some key wards of Mumbai, lead margin less than 100, 2 in one ward.
Thu, Oct 16, 2025
Ramabai Nagar revamp takes off; memorial for Mata Ramabai Ambedkar announcedSubscriber Only
October 14, 2025 21:35 IST
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis lays foundation stone; project estimated to be completed in 36 months.
Tue, Oct 14, 2025
Maharashtra unveils Bamboo Industry Policy 2025; Rs 50,000 crore investment, 5 lakh jobs in 5 yearsSubscriber Only
October 14, 2025 20:39 IST
The policy, cleared at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, is aligned with the National Bamboo Mission and the Maharashtra Mission 2023.
Tue, Oct 14, 2025
Margins will decide BMC race: Mahayuti leads suburbs, MVA holds island city, MNS may swing nearly 70 wardsSubscriber Only
October 13, 2025 20:24 IST
The data, sourced, collated and analysed by The Indian Express, shows that the Mahayuti was ahead in 133 of Mumbai’s 227 municipal wards, while the MVA was ahead in 94.
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