20 BMC open spaces still remain under private control
The plots, with a total area of 330,074 square metres, are spread across 11 civic wards and have remained under the control of various organisations for years, according to BMC data
Summary by The Mumbai Editorial Desk · As published by Hindustan Times — Mumbai · · 1 min read
The plots, with a total area of 330,074 square metres, are spread across 11 civic wards and have remained under the control of various organisations for years, according to BMC data
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Times of India — Mumbai · Oct 3, 2026
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Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has cancelled the drug sale and distribution licences of Cipla Pharma's warehouse in Pune. This decision followed an investigation into alleged violations regarding packaging, storage, and documentation related to Reactin Plus Tablets. The...
Times of India — Mumbai · Oct 3, 2026
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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence arrested eight people involved in a gold-and-diamond smuggling operation at Mumbai airport. An employee at an airport store and multiple foreign nationals were apprehended during the investigation. Authorities intercepted a passenger who wa...
Times of India — Mumbai · Oct 3, 2026

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Free Press Journal · Oct 3, 2026
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Abhijeet Dipke led a large protest in Mumbai demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Thousands of supporters gathered at Shivaji Park, despite police denying permission for the event. The Cockroach Janta Party aims to address electoral roll irregul...
Times of India — Mumbai · Oct 3, 2026

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Hindustan Times — Mumbai · Oct 3, 2026

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Hindustan Times — Mumbai · Oct 3, 2026

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Dr Asiya Khan Luqman told the court she was willing to take down her social media posts and issue an unconditional apology to the hospital
Hindustan Times — Mumbai · Oct 3, 2026

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Hindustan Times — Mumbai · Oct 3, 2026

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Hindustan Times — Mumbai · Oct 3, 2026

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Hindustan Times — Mumbai · Oct 3, 2026

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Hindustan Times — Mumbai · Oct 3, 2026