Muzaffar Hussain, former MLC and deputy mayor of MBMC, is contesting the Maharashtra Assembly elections for a second time. In this exclusive interview, he discusses his family’s 65-year political legacy, his aversion to the mudslinging that harms the city’s reputation, and his commitment to completing projects initiated by his government a decade ago.
15 November,2024 06:11 PM IST
On the occasion of Diwali 2024, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde kicked off Diwali celebrations with a traditional breakfast at Thane's Gokhale Uphaar Griha, a yearly tradition for him. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde Shinde spoke to ANI about the significance of Diwali, highlighting the enthusiasm and excitement across the country. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said, "We are celebrating Diwali today...This year's Diwali is very special. The daughters, youth and farmers have got several schemes this year...".
31 October,2024 04:04 PM IST
The area of Dharavi slums are on alert with the onset of tensions due to attempts to demolish illegal parts of a Mosque. People staged protests as Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials arrived to demolish the alleged illegal portion of a mosque. A video shows the Mumbai police attempting to pacify the protesting crowd.
21 September,2024 12:48 PM IST
Dr. S Jaishankar praised Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2024 for its goals of sustaining economic growth, controlling inflation, and enhancing our national capabilities. He expressed satisfaction with the budget's allocation, noting a significant 22 percent increase for the Ministry of External Affairs. Jaishankar emphasized the importance of these funds in supporting the ministry's activities and ensuring effective management of international affairs. The budget aims to bolster India's overall development while addressing economic challenges. Jaishankar's positive remarks underscored the government's commitment to strengthening both domestic and international dimensions of India's growth strategy through prudent financial planning. Watch video for more.
24 July,2024 03:19 PM IST
Curious about the potential of taming Mumbai’s most capricious river, urbanist Sahil Kanekar and environmental engineer Kartiki Naik of WRI India fashion five opportunities that can alter the course of its future
19 March,2023 01:23 PM IST | Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Mumbai on Friday, 10th February 2023. The traffic police in a tweet today said that the traffic around South Bombay from 2 pm to 4 pm on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to flag off two Vande Bharat trains at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) on February 10 at 2.45 p.m. He will also dedicate two road projects to the nation - the Santacruz Chembur Link Road and Kurar underpass project. Thereafter, at around 4:30 PM, he will inaugurate the new campus of an Aljamea-tus-saifiyah being run by the Dawoodi Bohra community in Mumbai.
09 February,2023 08:35 PM IST | Mumbai
The Uddhav Thackeray led Shiv Sena (UBT) announced its alliance with Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) for the upcoming BMC Elections. Sharing the stage with Prakash Ambedkar, Uddhav Thackeray said we have joined hands with (VBA) to keep the democracy alive. We have come together with the idea of 'country first' and in a bid to keep democracy alive. Uddhav Thackeray criticized Modi’s visit to Mumbai. He said the BJP remembers the poor at the time of elections, later forget about their existence. Prakash Ambedkar and I are here today to form an alliance. My grandfather and Prakash Ambedkar's grandfather were colleagues and they fought against the social issues at that time. Thackeray and Ambedkar have a history. Now their future generations are here to fight on the current issues of the country. Babasaheb Ambedkar's grandson Prakash Ambedkar said the alliance marks the "beginning of new politics" in the country. Shiv Shakti and Bhim Shakti are coming together for a better future. None of us is leaving our religion behind but carrying forward the history our families share
24 January,2023 03:18 PM IST | Mumbai
Coastal Road Project
The demands of Mumbai’s fishermen community have finally been heard. Worli’s fishermen & BMC have reached a common ground. Fishermen from Worli were protesting against the width of the proposed navigation span which was part of the coastal road project. Members of the fishing community had demanded that the width of the span should be increased to 200m, after rounds of protests & BMC’s refusal to accept their demands Shinde-Fadnavis government setup a new technical. Senior officials associated with the Coastal Road project stated that after multiple assessments and technical visits, the decision to increase the gap was taken. There’s joy & celebration across Mumbai’s fishing community, the Kolis in Worli & Mumbai are in celebration mood.
15 December,2022 07:29 PM IST
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will construct roads in Mumbai that will remain free of potholes for the next 30 years. At the ‘Bhumi Poojan’ event of the development works by the BMC, the deputy CM said that the life cycle of these roads will be monitored through satellite to ensure quality works.
10 December,2022 11:23 PM IST | Mumbai
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena President Raj Thackeray Sunday hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks V D Savarkar. Rahul Gandhi speaks like RD Burman, who can’t be deciphered. The MNS chief questioned Rahul's “stature to talk ill about Savarkar”. He said that there are important issues facing the country which should be addressed to.
01 December,2022 04:22 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
