Mumbai Metropolitan Region
Mumbai Mayor Race: Shinde's Mahayuti Stance Reveals BJP-Sena Power Dynamics in Maharashtra Politics
Dec 11, 2025 02:40 am CST
Eknath Shinde carefully navigates Mumbai's mayoral election politics, stating only that "the mayor will be from Mahayuti" as tensions between his Sena faction and BJP grow. With the Thackeray cousins' reunion energizing the Brihanmumbai Corporation polls, the battle lines are drawn between BJP's Hindutva platform and the Thackerays' "Marathi first" narrative while alliance partnerships remain delicately balanced.
Fadnavis to Request PM Modi: Rename IIT Bombay as IIT Mumbai Amid Identity Debate
Nov 26, 2025 10:26 pm CST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced plans to formally request Prime Minister Modi to rename IIT Bombay as IIT Mumbai, intensifying the Bombay versus Mumbai identity debate. This follows criticism from MNS chief Raj Thackeray against Union Minister Jitendra Singh's comments supporting the current name. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions about Mumbai's cultural identity and regional politics in Maharashtra.
PM Modi Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Navi Mumbai International Airport to Transform Regional Connectivity
Oct 08, 2025 05:47 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the new Navi Mumbai International Airport, a Rs 19,650 crore infrastructure project expected to handle 20 million passengers annually. Developed through a public-private partnership between Adani Airports Holdings Ltd and CIDCO, this state-of-the-art facility aims to boost trade and tourism across Mumbai, Pune, and the Konkan region while elevating Mumbai into the elite league of global cities with multi-airport systems.
Navi Mumbai International Airport: A Milestone in India's Aviation Infrastructure Led by Adani Group
Oct 01, 2025 02:51 pm CST
The Navi Mumbai International Airport, set to inaugurate on October 8, represents a significant achievement in India's aviation infrastructure. Gautam Adani, Chairman of Adani Group, praised the collaborative effort of thousands of workers who brought this project to life. The state-of-the-art facility will handle 20 million passengers annually, featuring modern terminals and a 3,700-metre runway, enhancing connectivity for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and strengthening India's global aviation network.
Ola, Uber, Rapido Receive Provisional Licences For Bike Taxi Services In Mumbai
Sep 15, 2025 09:19 pm CST
The State Transport Authority (STA) in Maharashtra has granted approval for provisional licences to the parent firms of app-based taxi aggregators Ola, Uber, and Rapido for bike taxi services in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.