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PM Launches Final Phase of Mumbai Metro Line 3

MUMBAI: On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially launched the final segment of the Mumbai Metro Line-3, connecting Acharya Atre Chowk to Cuffe Parade—a pivotal development in the city’s infrastructure. The 10.99-km ‘Phase 2B’ is part of Mumbai’s first fully underground metro corridor, the Aqua Line, which spans a total length of 33.5 km, and will be fully operational from Thursday. The prime minister inaugurated this segment virtually from Navi Mumbai, where he also opened the Navi Mumbai International Airport. According to the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC), services across the complete underground corridor, stretching from Cuffe Parade in South…

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Protest by Slum Dwellers Against Eviction in Delhi-Gurugram

GURUGRAM: On Wednesday at approximately 11am, HSVP officials encountered significant resistance while attempting to remove illegal slums along the Old Delhi-Gurgaon Road in Sector 12A. Congress leaders Pankaj Dabar and Seema Pahuja arrived at the scene with party supporters, urging HSVP officials—including estate officer Rakesh Saini—to provide a 10-day extension for the residents. RS Bhatth, the district town planner (enforcement), was also present as the duty magistrate. Protesters, including slum dwellers and Congress workers, blocked roads with posters and yelled slogans against the government, demanding rehabilitation prior to any demolition. In response, a police force consisting of approximately 500 officers…

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Rajasthan Government Justifies Merger of Jaipur Municipal Bodies

JAIPUR: On Monday, the state government defended its decision to merge the Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) Heritage with JMC Greater during a hearing at the Rajasthan High Court. This move is being challenged by Congress city president RR Tiwari through a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), who argues that the merger is arbitrary and unconstitutional. The PIL contests the government’s notification from March 27, which initiated the re-merger of the two municipal corporations to their status from five years ago. Tiwari contends that this will undermine democratic representation in Jaipur by reducing the number of municipal wards from 250 to just…

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East Pune Residents Call for Improved Infrastructure

Representative Image PUNE: Residents from eastern Pune areas—Wadgaon Sheri, Wagholi, Lohegaon, and Dhanori—gathered outside the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) building on Tuesday to voice their demands for better infrastructure. They approached civic chief Naval Kishore Ram, highlighting years of inadequate facilities that have hindered their daily lives. The community requested a consistent water supply, completion of unfinished roads, enhancements to the drainage system, and improved healthcare services. They also called for the establishment of parks, installation of streetlights, and approval of local development plans. Frustration over civic negligence was palpable among the protesters. “We pay taxes like everyone else, yet…

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Jaipur: JMC-Heritage to Use Drones for Violation Monitoring

Representative Image JAIPUR: The Jaipur Municipal Corporation-Heritage (JMC-H) is set to deploy drones to monitor unauthorized construction and breaches of building bylaws within the Walled City. The initiative will involve regular drone flights that will identify issues like stray cattle, sewer blockages, and illegal constructions. Each drone can capture images and videos across a radius of five to seven kilometers. Commissioner of JMC-H, Nidhi Patel, stated, “We are initiating demonstrations from various drone companies, scheduled for Wednesday.” She emphasized that any decisions will be made post-demonstration, saying, “Following trials and budget evaluations, we will determine the feasibility of this concept.”…

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New City Plan in Development Near Navi Mumbai Airport

The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO), which oversees urban planning for the Maharashtra government, is anticipated to complete the master plan for the Navi Mumbai Aerocity development within the next three months, according to an official. The planned Aerocity, covering 667 acres adjacent to the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), will feature a mix of residential, commercial, retail, and industrial buildings. Its completion is expected to be a significant milestone for the urban and real estate landscape of the city. CIDCO is currently selecting a consultant to develop the master plan and provide advisory services for the project. In…

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Chennai’s Third Master Plan: Housing, Transport, Environment Unite

CHENNAI: The third master plan for Chennai has been created by integrating over 25 studies focused on economic development, urban housing, transportation, environmental sustainability, and technology, according to Anshul Mishra, additional director of AIIMS and former CMDA member-secretary. Speaking at the inaugural session of the Tamil Nadu Land Use 2025 conference organized by the state planning commission, Mishra emphasized that master plans should encompass more than just land use. They need to include an economic strategy, identify industrial clusters, and consider labor markets. He highlighted the importance of incorporating transit-oriented development for jobs and housing along metro lines, roadways, and…

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₹600 Crore Fund, Yet No Infrastructure for Goa’s Workers: Data

MARGAO: Despite accumulating ₹600 crore under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Fund by June 2025, official data obtained by TOI indicates that not a single rupee has been allocated for basic infrastructure or facilities for construction workers. Data from the labor and employment department reveals that although funds have been allocated for various welfare schemes, no spending has occurred on critical amenities such as crèches, canteens, rest areas, drinking water facilities, health camps, or temporary accommodations as mandated by the Act. The Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board was established in July 2008 under the guidance…

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HYDRAA Secures ₹3,600 Crore Land in Kondapur

Representative image created by AI HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has successfully reclaimed 36 acres of government land in Kondapur, Serilingampally mandal, Rangareddy district, valued at approximately Rs 3,600 crore. This marks the agency’s second-most valuable recovery to date. The land, located in survey number 59 near the RTA office in Kondapur, had been illegally occupied for several years. Following a directive from the high court, HYDRAA officials, supported by police, removed numerous temporary commercial structures erected on the property. The area has now been fenced off, with signboards installed to designate it as government…

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Groundwater Salinity Endangers Buildings in 17 Mumbai Areas

Representative AI image MUMBAI: The initial phase of the city’s groundwater level survey has uncovered a troubling situation: saline water was detected in 17 of the 19 surveyed locations. The Union Government’s Ground Water Survey Board assessed groundwater at 26 sites throughout the city, providing a preliminary report for 19 locations to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Tests were conducted in various areas including Churchgate, Mazagaon, Worli, Mahim, Byculla, Mahul, Trombay, Khar Danda, Vakola, Vile Parle (West), Amboli, Versova, Madh, Film City, Mulund, Goregaon, Malvani, Manori, and Gorai, in addition to two places each in Colaba, Dahisar, and Chembur. The…