Mumbai's Manora MLA hostel redevelopment cost rises to ₹2,009 crore
In March 2019, four 14-storey buildings comprising the Manora MLA hostel complex were demolished after the BMC declared them dilapidated.
Summary by The Mumbai Editorial Desk · As published by Hindustan Times — Mumbai · · 1 min read
In March 2019, four 14-storey buildings comprising the Manora MLA hostel complex were demolished after the BMC declared them dilapidated.

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Mumbai: Kalpataru Projects International Limited (KPIL) announced on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, that it has secured new orders and notifications of awards for major engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects valued at approximately ₹2,349 crore. Kalpataru Projects...
Free Press Journal · Oct 21, 2026

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Mumbai: A massive fire at a scrap material godown on Kherani Road in the Abdul Rashid Compound area of Sakinaka, Andheri, left four people with burn injuries and two others dead after their charred bodies were recovered from the site. The blaze, which broke out on Tuesday evening...
Free Press Journal · Oct 21, 2026

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Mumbai: Transrail Lighting Limited announced on Thursday that it has secured fresh orders worth ₹927 crore, predominantly in its Domestic Power T&D business. Following these new orders, the company's total order intake for the current fiscal year has risen to ₹3,356 crore. Projec...
Free Press Journal · Oct 21, 2026

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Mumbai: Indian stock markets opened on a positive note on Wednesday, October 21, as optimism surrounding a potential India-US trade agreement lifted investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex surged over 570 points, while the NSE Nifty 50 reclaimed the 23,000 mark, supported by buying in...
Free Press Journal · Oct 21, 2026

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Mumbai: Mumbai continued to reel under hot and humid conditions on Wednesday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting no immediate respite from the prevailing heat. The maximum temperature is expected to reach around 37°C, while the minimum temperature recorded...
Free Press Journal · Oct 21, 2026
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A Level-II fire at a scrap godown on Kairani Road in Sakinaka resulted in significant damage. Two unidentified charred bodies were recovered from the site along with six individuals sustaining burn injuries. The fire, which spread across various commercial structures, began at 6....
Times of India — Mumbai · Oct 21, 2026

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Mumbai: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet Adani Group Chairperson Gautam Adani and Tata Group Chief Executive Officer N Chandrasekaran in Mumbai on Wednesday before travelling to Jamnagar in Gujarat for an engagement with Reliance Industries Limited. Rubio ar...
Free Press Journal · Oct 21, 2026
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An 18-month-old girl died after being allegedly thrown down a stairwell by her 10-year-old neighbor. The incident occurred while the toddler was playing outside her home on October 14. The girl's brother discovered her lying in the basement, matching her clothing. Initial police ...
Times of India — Mumbai · Oct 21, 2026

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Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff was recently the target of an assassination attempt after unidentified gunmen opened fire on his vehicle in Mumbai’s Juhu area on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The actor was unharmed in the incident. Known for his disciplined fitness routine, high-octane ...
Free Press Journal · Oct 21, 2026

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Mumbai: Mumbai Police brought the three accused in the firing case involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, Phool Singh, Hrithik Kumar and Rehan, to Mumbai from Kota in the wee hours of Wednesday. The accused were taken to GT Hospital for medical examinations and then brought to t...
Free Press Journal · Oct 21, 2026

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The agency alleges the platform generated around ₹3,000cr from Indian users in 2023-24 and moved the proceeds overseas through layered financial transactions....
Hindustan Times — Mumbai · Oct 21, 2026

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Mumbai and Maharashtra have a high prevalence of obesity. As per the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6), based on data collected in 2023-24, over 45.1% of women in Mumbai city and 47.7% in Mumbai Suburban were reported to be either overweight or obese...
Hindustan Times — Mumbai · Oct 21, 2026