New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) In the wake of the country’s first court-approved euthanasia case, 75 people in Mumbai have submitted applications requesting euthanasia under specific circumstances. However, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is yet to respond to these requests due to the absence of clear guidelines.These applicants have stated that if they suffer from a serious illness or an accident that leaves them in a coma-like state with no possibility of recovery, they wish to be a…
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Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday questioned the Central government’s lack of support for Iran. He said Iran has been a long‑standing ally of India, particularly on the sensitive Jammu and Kashmir issue, and warned that failing to stand by a trusted partner would lead to serious diplomatic and economic consequences for India.He said much of India’s oil comes from Iran and that the country had supplied it in Rupees.“When Ira…
Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, who currently hosts the reality game show ‘Wheel of Fortune India’, has shared the core idea behind Mumbai Clean League. The actor shared that the league drew its core idea from the Indian Premier League. It blends the elements of a highly commercial sports and entertainment league with the civic responsibilities.The actor said, “As we see IPL, Indian Premier League, an idea came to my mind from there, so I told Amit Satham ji and s…
Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant, on Monday, told the State Legislative Council during Question Hour that a task force will be established to take action against unauthorised and unregistered nursing homes operating in the state. The issue was raised through a question by member Chitra Wagh, while members Bhai Jagtap, Sanjay Khodke, and Sachin Ahir raised supplementary questions. Minister Samant said that private hospitals and nursing homes in the state are registered and…
Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Industries Minister Uday Samant on Friday said in the Legislative Assembly that Maharashtra continues to be the premier destination for investment in India. Responding to a proposal under Rule 293, the Minister revealed that the state has secured Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth over Rs 31 lakh crore during the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos.For the third consecutive year, Maharashtra has maintained its top position in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FD…
Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) The Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray on Monday accused the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) of wearing a “mask of Marathi love” only during elections. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recently assured the Legislative Assembly that Marathi would remain mandatory across the state including the death registration certificates and receipts.Saamana, the party’s mouthpiece in its editorial referred to the Ghatkopar Hindu Crematorium and termed it …
Mumbai, March 2 (IANS) In a major move providing significant financial relief to Mumbaikars, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has approved a proposal to increase the property tax waiver limit for residential homes. Under the new resolution passed unanimously by the municipal body, the exemption limit has been raised from 500 square feet to 700 square feet.This decision is being viewed as a major “gift” to citizens from the newly-formed Mahayuti alliance and the city’s new Mayor.The e…
Mumbai, Feb 25 (IANS) The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in the annual budget for 2026-27, presented on Wednesday, has proposed a slew of measures, including the use of strategic reserves and Green Bonds, to mobilise funds for financing development projects. In a significant administrative move following the political shift in the corporation, the BMC has decided to utilise its fixed deposits (FDs) for developmental projects.The BMC currently holds total deposits of Rs 81,449.32 crore….
Mumbai, Feb 25 (IANS) Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani on Wednesday presented the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, proposing a total outlay of Rs 80,952.56 crore. The budget gives a major push to infrastructure development and technological advancement.This represents an 8.77 per cent increase over the previous year’s budget of Rs 74,427.41 crore.The budget marks a significant strategic shift toward long-term asset creation, with Capital Expendit…
Mumbai, Feb 25 (IANS) The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday presented its education budget for the financial year 2026-27, proposing a total outlay of Rs 4,248.08 crore, an increase over the 2025-26 budget of Rs 3,674 crore. The budget, presented by Additional Municipal Commissioner (Eastern Suburbs) Dr Avinash Dhakne, marks a historic return to democratic processes, being the first in four years presented before an elected general body of corporators rather than an administr…