Yogesh Naik is a Deputy Associate Editor with The Indian Express, Mumbai. He covers Mantralaya affairs, Governance, Congress, aviation, defence, energy, environment, and infrastructure. He has been a journalist since 1993.

October 24, 2022 01:37 IST
According to a senior state government official, the decision was taken in a meeting between Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde held in the last week of August.
Wed, Oct 26, 2022
October 15, 2022 16:30 IST
The new road is expected to reduce traffic snarls at Dahisar check naka of Mumbai and the satellite city of Mira Bhayander.
Thu, Oct 27, 2022
October 10, 2022 18:35 IST
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai was the first in India to launch hybrid technology that solely runs on green energy since April 2022.
Thu, Oct 20, 2022
October 09, 2022 09:31 IST
The Election Commission’s interim order freezing the ‘bow and arrow’ election symbol of the Shiv Sena has come ahead of the high-stakes Andheri (East) Assembly by-poll to be held on November 3.
Sun, Oct 09, 2022
October 09, 2022 00:32 IST
The recovery, which took place on Thursday (October 6), was one of the biggest seizures of rare and exotic wildlife species in Mumbai in recent years, said officials.
Sun, Oct 09, 2022
October 08, 2022 21:29 IST
Interim order to place rival groups on even keel, protect their rights and interests, says Election Commission
Sun, Oct 09, 2022
October 07, 2022 16:47 IST
The study was commissioned by the Maharashtra Forest Department’s Mangrove Foundation and conducted by the Bombay Natural History Society
Sun, Oct 09, 2022
October 07, 2022 15:43 IST
The two Sena rallies on Dussehra Day also featured a sideshow, starring the families of the three sons of Balasaheb, and a party rift stirring up old tensions
Fri, Oct 07, 2022
October 07, 2022 02:49 IST
Interestingly, Jayadev's eldest son from his first marriage, Jaydeep, chose to attend Uddhav's rally at Shivaji Park to show solidarity with his uncle. Jaydeep is a creative head of a leading ad agency and stays in Bandra East.
Mon, Oct 17, 2022
October 05, 2022 14:39 IST
State Congress chief Nana Patole said the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance was formed after the results of the assembly election to keep the “communal BJP” out of power for the benefit of Maharashtra
Sun, Oct 16, 2022
October 02, 2022 03:06 IST
The tussle between the Centre and the erstwhile Maha Vikas Aghadi government had earlier led to a slowdown in the land acquisition process.
Tue, Oct 11, 2022
September 30, 2022 03:29 IST
Additional Chief Secretary (Health) Dr Pradeep Vyas, who handled the public health department during the Covid-19 pandemic, was transferred to tribal welfare department. He was replaced by Sanjay Khandare, managing director of Mahagenco.
Fri, Sep 30, 2022
September 27, 2022 22:25 IST
Champasingh Thapa came to Matoshree in the early 1990s and looked after the Shiv Sena founder till his death in 2012.
Tue, Sep 27, 2022
September 27, 2022 15:52 IST
Between January and June 2020, researchers Shirish Manchi, Goldin Quadros and Dhanusha Kawalkarthe of the Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History explored the Vengurla Rocks region and discovered four caves.
Thu, Oct 06, 2022
September 27, 2022 09:52 IST
A senior government officer said that the cost of the rice that will be taken from the public will be the same – Rs 2 and Rs 3 per kilo and the Centre will take the financial load.
Tue, Oct 04, 2022
September 27, 2022 01:23 IST
The MCZMA on February 24, 2021 had given permission for six months to set up temporary structures of film sets for shooting purpose at village Eranagal in Madh at Malad West.
Thu, Sep 29, 2022
September 26, 2022 01:23 IST
BMC bosses recently had a meeting with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for beautifying Mumbai. Apart from improving footpaths, the BMC has taken up another important task – that of cutting all overhead wires (apart from electric transmission lines) so that the skyline from ground level appears clear.
Mon, Sep 26, 2022
September 24, 2022 10:42 IST
“The water supply happens because of gravity, but there are some areas where water does not reach. We have commissioned a study and have to devise measures to improve water supply,” said Arun Kadam, the executive engineer of water works department.
Tue, Oct 04, 2022
September 23, 2022 15:53 IST
The move, the forest department said, will boost livelihood options for the local communities.
Tue, Sep 27, 2022
September 22, 2022 01:29 IST
Only two environmentalists, Aneesh Andheria and Bombay Natural History society director Bibash Pandav, were invited for the SWBL meeting whose agenda was reportedly circulated at the last minute.
Thu, Sep 22, 2022
September 21, 2022 04:24 IST
Among the other lacunae, Pardeshi pointed out that the divider has no reflective yellow/ black colour strips to alert the drivers about the divider and the bridge.
Thu, Sep 29, 2022
September 21, 2022 00:05 IST
Several key environmentalists appointed by the earlier government have been removed and new environmentalists appointed.
Wed, Sep 21, 2022
September 20, 2022 11:50 IST
Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai were the top domestic destinations, while Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Singapore remained the top international destinations, Mumbai International Airport Ltd said.
Thu, Sep 29, 2022
September 18, 2022 15:18 IST
The decision to ban towing of vehicles was taken by former police commissioner Sanjay Pandey who is now in the custody of the Enforcement Directorate.
Wed, Sep 28, 2022
September 17, 2022 16:21 IST
Motor Tanker Parth, a Gabon-flagged vessel, was a 102 metres-long vessel that was made in 2008. It was carrying 3,911 metric tonnes of Asphalt Bitumen and travelling from New Mangalore in Karnataka to Khor Fakkan on the Gulf of Oman in the UAE.
Sat, Sep 17, 2022




