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…
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Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) Amid a record-breaking debt of Rs 9.32 lakh crore and the ambitious goal to reach a one trillion dollar economy by 2030 and five trillion dollar under Viskit Maharashtra 2047 mission, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who holds the planning and finance departments, will on Friday present the state’s annual budget for 2026-27. The chief minister will have to navigate a high-stakes tightrope walk as the budget is expected to be on the “Reform over Rhetoric” — …
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Mumbai city recorded 13,029 property registrations in February 2026, generating over Rs 1,134 crore in stamp duty revenue for the state exchequer, marking the highest February performance in 14 years in both registrations and collections, a report said on Sunday.The report from Knight Frank India said registrations rose 8 per cent year‑on‑year (YoY) while stamp duty collections grew 21 per cent YoY, indicating a larger share of premium and large‑ticket transaction…
Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday said that the era of “stagnant politics” in Maharashtra has ended, giving way to a period of rapid progress. He asserted that Maharashtra is undergoing a new industrial revolution and remains the top destination for investment in the country.While replying to the debate on the Governor’s address in the Legislative Council, the Deputy Chief Minister stated that Maharashtra remains the number one state in the country for indus…
Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) Mumbai Suburban District Guardian Minister Ashish Shelar on Friday called for a robust and future-ready emergency management framework for the Bandra–Worli Sea Link, Versova–Bandra Sea Link and the Coastal Road, stressing the need for aerial evacuation facilities.Referring to the recent gas tanker accident on the Pune–Mumbai Expressway, which stranded passengers for more than 36 hours, Shelar said the incident had underscored serious gaps in emergency response mechanis…
Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) The 21st edition of the Mumbai Marathon, a World Athletics Gold Label Race, will witness record participation with more than 69,000 runners, including over 65,400 on-ground participants and 3,700 virtual runners, taking to the streets of Mumbai on January 18. The event will offer a total prize purse of USD 389,524 and feature several of the world’s top distance runners alongside India’s leading athletes. This year’s marathon will mark a significant milestone with the …
Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) Shiv Sena supremo and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday asserted that no one can split Mumbai from Maharashtra, countering the narrative pushed by SS-UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray.He said that “no power on earth can take Mumbai away from Maharashtra”, calling the opposition’s claims a “fear-mongering tactic” to hide their lack of a development agenda.The Deputy Chief Minister was speaking at t…
Mumbai, Jan 1 (IANS) The New Year 2026 began on a wet note for Mumbaikars as several parts of the country’s financial capital witnessed rain early Thursday morning, altering the usual festive atmosphere associated with the first day of the year.Instead of greeting the New Year with bright sunshine, parts of Mumbai, particularly the island city, woke up to rainfall.Showers began shortly before 6 a.m., with some areas experiencing moderate rain while others reported light drizzling. The intensity …