Sion school and church raise access concerns over reconstructed bridge
Our Lady of Good Counsel’s community said the raised Sion bridge obstructed access. The BMC cited railway clearance requirements; a protest was being planned.
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BJP representatives challenge BMC’s 225-square-foot rehabilitation policy
Gopal Shetty and Ganesh Khankar sought larger homes for Mumbai project-affected people. The reported discussion did not establish a final change to the BMC…
Awaaz Foundation seeks public access to Mumbai construction-site air data
Awaaz Foundation asked the BMC to publish construction-site air-monitor readings and maintenance records. The civic body said hotspot sensors have a different monitoring role.
BEST’s ₹33,000 bonus announcement triggers a dispute over political credit
BEST announced ₹33,000 each for 22,654 employees, with payment scheduled for 3 November. BJP and Shiv Sena figures differed over who should announce it.
Delhi traders seek postponement of Ramlila Maidan rally amid festive trade concerns
NEW DELHI | CITY POLITICS | 30 OCTOBER 2026 A Delhi traders’ group asked Congress leader Sonia Gandhi to postpone an opposition rally planned…
Fadnavis and Thackeray cousins share Mumbai stage, discuss cartoon heritage
A Dadar cartoon-book launch brought political rivals together. Fadnavis backed a Mumbai cartoon gallery; the appearance did not establish a coalition agreement.
BJP plans Jaipur march as Rajasthan voter-list campaign begins
JAIPUR: The BJP has planned a November 5 programme in Jaipur as part of a Rajasthan campaign responding to Congress allegations about the Special…
Ahmedabad opens 2027–28 budget to citizen proposals with October 30 deadline
Ahmedabad invited civic proposals before October 30 for its February 2027 budget. The consultation offered a route for suggestions, without guaranteeing funding.
Zeeshan Siddique appointed to lead NCP’s Mumbai unit
The NCP announced Zeeshan Siddique as Mumbai president on 28 October. The party appointment concerns its city organisation, rather than an elected municipal office.
Karnataka Cabinet clears tenders for ten more Bengaluru waste packages
BENGALURU: The Karnataka Cabinet approved inviting tenders for ten additional packages under Bengaluru’s revised solid-waste system on October 29, Minister Krishna Byre Gowda said.…
48 dangerous junctions, one pending contract: Mumbai road-safety plan awaits approval
Mumbai’s proposed safety works at 48 accident-prone locations remained pending after a committee meeting. A low bid prompted questions about estimates and quality.
BMC announces ₹33,000 Diwali bonus; wider beneficiary count includes separate gifts
Mumbai’s civic body announced a ₹33,000 Diwali bonus, ₹2,000 above last year. The larger 93,509 beneficiary figure also included workers receiving separate festival gifts.