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Tally of nerve disorder GBS rises to 180 in Pune; Mumbai records first case

The tally of suspected Guillain-Barr syndrome (GBS) cases in the Pune region has reached 180, with the detection of seven cases, while a 64-year-old woman became the first patient diagnosed with the nerve disorder in Mumbai, officials said. The seven cases in Pune comprise four fresh cases and three from previous days, an official from the health department said on Friday. "Of the 180 suspected cases, 146 have been diagnosed with GBS. At least 35 patients are from Pune Municipal Corporation, 88 from newly added villages in the PMC area, 25 from the Pimpri Chinchwad civic limits, 24 from Pune Rural and eight from other districts. While 79 patients have been discharged, 58 are in ICU and 22 on ventilator support," a health department release said. The number of deaths in the region stood at six, it added. Mumbai reported its first case of GBS on Friday after a 64-year-old woman was diagnosed with the rare nerve disorder, civic officials said. Talking to PTI, Brihanmumbai Municipal .

Mumbai reports its first case of GBS, 64-year old woman hospitalised

Mumbai reported its first case of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) on Friday after a 64-year-old woman was diagnosed with the rare nerve disorder, civic officials said. GBS is a rare condition in which a person's immune system attacks the peripheral nerves, resulting in muscle weakness, loss of sensation in the legs and/or arms, as well as problems swallowing or breathing. Talking to PTI, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) commissioner and its state-appointed administrator Bhushan Gagrani said the patient was currently undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a civic-run hospital. BMC officials said the woman, who resides in Andheri (East) area of the city, was hospitalised with a history of fever and diarrhoea that was followed by ascending paralysis. The woman was initially hospitalized on January 21. Within three days, she developed difficulty in walking and progressive weakness in her lower limbs, they said. A provisional diagnosis of Acute Inflammatory ...

Raymond to develop Rs 1,800 cr housing project in Mumbai with landowner

Real estate company Raymond Ltd has partnered with a landowner to develop a housing project in Mumbai with an estimated revenue potential of Rs 1,800 crore. In a regulatory filing on Friday, Raymond Ltd said that "its 100 per cent owned step-down subsidiary, Ten X Realty West Ltd, has signed a joint development agreement of a prestigious residential project in the prime location of Mahim West, Mumbai." This landmark project is estimated to have a revenue potential of approximately Rs 1,800 crore, it added. Raymond Ltd did not disclose the name of the landowner and also the size of the land as well as total development potential in the upcoming project. This significant development aligns with Raymond Ltd's growth strategy to capitalise on opportunities within the dynamic MMR (Mumbai Metropolitan Region) real estate market. "With addition of this project, the Gross Development Value (GDV) of real estate projects of the company will be close to Rs 35,000 crore," the company said. W

'Indians justifiably outraged': Bryan Johnson shares study on air quality

A study shared by US entrepreneur Bryan Johnson showed that prolonged exposure to PM 2.5 pollutants lead to liver inflammation, blood fat imbalance, and presence of liver protein markers

BlackRock planning to hire 1,200 people to expand 2 support hubs in India

BlackRock is also inheriting a so-called global capabilities center with roughly 1,500 staff in Bangalore through its proposed purchase of data firm Preqin

BMC Budget 2025 highlights: Slum biz tax, parking, zoo upgrade, and more

BMC unveils record ₹74,427 crore Budget for FY 2025-26, a 14% increase from last year

Mumbai suburban network to get new trains to reduce overcrowding: Vaishnaw

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said the Mumbai suburban railway would soon get new-design trains fitted with better features for passenger comfort and reducing overcrowding. Railway projects of Rs 16,400 crore are in various stages of completion for Mumbai on the Central Railway and the Western Railway, Vaishnaw said on Monday while addressing a press conference via a video link from New Delhi. He also said the current time gap between two moving local trains is 180 seconds which will be brought down to 150 seconds and subsequently to 120 seconds to reduce over-crowding and operate more services. "A plan for new design trains on the Mumbai suburban network will be announced soon," the minister said. The new design trains would have better features and acceleration, and most importantly more oxygen content inside the trains considering the crowd, he said, hinting at an improved ventilation system for coaches and improved suspension for passengers' comfort. The minister furth

Mahindra Lifespace bags Rs 950 cr redevelopment project in Mumbai

Realty firm Mahindra Lifespace Developers on Monday said it has bagged a redevelopment project in Mumbai with an estimated revenue of Rs 950 crore from the saleable area. In a regulatory filing, Mahindra Lifespace informed that the "company has been appointed as the developer for a redevelopment project in Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri West, Mumbai. The project offers a Gross Development Value (GDV) of approximately Rs 950 crore, it said, adding that the company has secured four redevelopment projects in Mumbai. Mahindra Lifespaces has been chosen as the preferred partner for the redevelopment of three residential societies together. The project will be developed under Maharashtra's cluster redevelopment policy. Amit Kumar Sinha, Managing Director & CEO, Mahindra Lifespace said, This strategic move strengthens our presence in the western suburbs of Mumbai. This project is in a prime location, which is well connected and offers a great lifestyle. It will be a premium ...

Rishi Sunak visits Mumbai, plays tennis-ball cricket at Parsee Gymkhana

Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday visited the Parsee Gymkhana in south Mumbai and enjoyed a game of cricket, asserting he was happy that he did not get out too many times. "No trip to Mumbai is complete without a game of tennis ball cricket," he wrote on X. "Great to be with all of you at the Parsee Gymkhana Club at its anniversary celebrations. What an extraordinary achievement. So much history and so much exciting stuff to come. I managed not to get out too many times this morning," Sunak told reporters. He said he looked forward to more such visits. The iconic Parsee Gymkhana was formed on February 25, 1885 with Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy as its founder president and Jamsetjee Tata as chairman. It moved to its current location along the picturesque Marine Drive in 1887.

Mumbai sees highest Jan property registrations in 13 years: Knight Frank

About 11,773 properties were registered in January 2025, up 7 per cent Y-o-Y

Steel reinforcement cage for Metro pillar collapses in Mumbai, no injuries

The steel reinforcement cage for a pillar of the Thane-Wadala Metro Line 4 collapsed on the premises of a housing society in Mumbai, officials said on Friday. No one was injured in the accident that occurred around 11 pm on Thursday at Suman Nagar Junction in the Chunabhatti area, they said. According to an official, the 8-metre-high rebar reinforcement cage, secured with ropes tied to a concrete block, for pillar number 105C collapsed onto the compound wall of a housing society. No one was injured, but the metal sheet of the society's security cabin was damaged, said an official of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), adding that a team rushed to the spot for an inspection. MMRDA has ordered an independent investigation into the incident, which will be completed within two days, the official said. The General Consultant DBEngineering-Hill-LBG, a German and US company, will conduct the investigation, and necessary action will be taken, the official ...

Panasonic Life Solutions India acquires land parcel in Mumbai for Rs 160 cr

The land, spanning approximately 6,586.90 square metres, was purchased from River Rose Developers LLP, as per the registration documents

AP techie murder verdict: 'I leave it to God', says woman's father

The father of a 23-year-old slained woman software engineer from Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday reacted to the Supreme Court acquitting his daughter's alleged killer, saying he will "leave it to God," and wondering what he can do. The apex court on Tuesday, acquitted Chandrabhan Sudam Sanap, citing "gaping holes" in the prosecution case and observed that the prosecution failed to establish its case beyond reasonable doubt. Esther Anuhya (23), who had just returned to Mumbai after a two-week Christmas and New Year holiday, was found dead near Kanjur Marg on January 16, 2014. She was employed with TCS in Mumbai and was last seen exiting the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus railway station. Later, the Mumbai Police arrested Sanap for allegedly raping and murdering Anuhya. Following the court trial and conviction, he was awarded a death sentence, which was also upheld by the Bombay High Court. However, on Tuesday, the apex court acquitted Sanap, citing "gaping holes" in the prosecution case. "Wh

Maharashtra sets up panel to explore phasing out petrol, diesel vehicles

The Maharashtra government has a set up a seven-member committee to study the possibility of imposing a ban on petrol and diesel vehicles in the Mumbai Metropolitan Area, in view of the city's worsening air quality. The committee, headed by retired IAS officer Sudhir Kumar Shrivastava, will study and submit a report with its recommendations within three months, as per government resolution (GR) dated January 22. Maharashtra's transport commissioner, Mumbai's joint police commissioner (traffic), managing director of the Mahanagar Gas Limited, project manager of the Maharashtra State Power Distribution Company Limited (Mahavitaran), president of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), and joint transport commissioner (enforcement-1) as member secretary are the other panelists. The committee has given powers to include experts in the field as fellow members and get feedback from them, as per the GR. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) also comprises areas of the ...

Mumbai police suspects more than one person in Saif Ali Khan stabbing case

Mumbai police suspect more than one person may be involved in the Saif Ali Khan stabbing case, in which a 30-year-old Bangladeshi national has been arrested, an official said on Saturday. The police had cited suspicion about the involvement of more persons in the crime as one of the grounds for seeking the arrested accused's custody in the remand application, the official said without elaborating further on the matter. He said the police collected blood samples and clothes of Khan and his staff present during the stabbing at the actor's residence in Bandra on January 16, and have sent them to the Forensic Science Laboratory for examination. On January 19, the police arrested Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammad Rohilla Amin Fakir alias Vijay Das, a Bangladeshi national, for the attack from neighbouring Thane city. A court on Friday extended the police custody of Shariful till January 29. The official said the accused was not cooperating with the investigation team and is yet to reveal

Sharad Pawar says no party issues discussed at meet with nephew Ajit Pawar

Nationalist Congress Party (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Friday sought to downplay his closed-door meeting with estranged nephew and Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar in Pune, and asserted no issue related to their respective parties was discussed. Speaking to reporters in Kolhapur city, the former Union agriculture minister insisted discussion at the meeting solely centred around a sugar industry project. Asked about the possibility of rival NCP factions, headed by him and Ajit Pawar, coming together and if this issue was touched up in the meeting, the veteran politician asserted no party-related matter was discussed. "In the meeting, Ajit Pawar, myself and people associated with the (sugar industry) project were present," he said. The two politicians were in Pune to attend the annual general body meeting of the Vasantdada Sugar Institute (VSI), which is headed by the senior Pawar. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar is a member of the Pune-based VSI, a prominent research institute of the sugar

Arvind SmartSpaces to develop new township in MMR, eyes Rs 1,500 cr revenue

Realty firm Arvind SmartSpaces Ltd has entered into a joint development agreement to build a 92-acre township with an estimated revenue potential of Rs 1,500 crore. In a regulatory filing on Friday, the company said it has signed an agreement for a large horizontal, multiuse project in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), "with a total estimated area of 92-acre and a top-line potential of Rs 1,500 crore." The company has tied up with Sach Developers to build this township, located near Khopoli, Mumbai. The project is signed under a joint development model (70.5 per cent revenue share) enabling low capital intensity and higher returns. Kamal Singal, Managing Director and CEO, Arvind Smartspaces said, "We are happy to announce our entry into the Mumbai real estate market, marking a significant milestone in our growth journey. We are confident of the large opportunity the MMR plotted/villa market presents and look forward to bring our horizontal value proposition there." He said the ent

Lilavati Hospital to invest Rs 800 crore in 300-bed cancer care institute

The Cancer Care Institute is expected to create 5,000-6,000 jobs, which will include roles for over 400 specialized doctors, healthcare professionals, and support staff

Mika Singh offers Rs 1 lakh to auto driver for rushing Saif to hospital

A week after the knife attack on Saif Ali Khan at his Mumbai home, singer Mika Singh has reportedly declared a reward of Rs 1 lakh for auto driver, Bhajan Singh Rana

Reliance to invest Rs 3.05 trillion in Maharashtra, creating 300k jobs

The Maharashtra government signed over 50 MoUs with prominent companies at the ongoing World Economic Forum, including the Tata Group, Ceat, Essar Renewables, and Bharat Forge