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Mumbai, Delhi rank among top 5 APAC mkts for prime residential price growth

Mumbai recorded an 11.5 per cent YoY increase in luxury property prices in Q3 2024, ranking as the 14th most expensive APAC prime residential market

EVMs used in Mumbai kept in 36 strong rooms; 10k to guard counting centres

All EVMs and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) devices used in Mumbai during the Maharashtra polls have been stored in strong rooms, one each in the city's 36 constituencies, the civic body said on Thursday. Elections to the 288-member state assembly were held in a single phase on Wednesday and votes will be counted on Saturday. About 10,000 personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), State Reserve Police Force (SRPF), and local police have been assigned for security arrangements at the counting centres, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said in a release. These strong rooms are also under constant CCTV surveillance, said the release, quoting civic chief Bhushan Gagrani, who is also the district election officer for Mumbai. Across Mumbai, over 2,700 officials and staff have been deployed to count votes, which will begin on Saturday at 8 am. Postal votes will counted first followed by votes recorded by the Electroni

Maharashtra Assembly elections: Mumbai's industry leaders turn up to vote

Overall, voting in 288 constituencies across the state was carried out with over 100,000 polling stations. As of October 30, 2024, the state's total eligible voters stood at over 97 million

Maharashtra urban voters pour cold water on EC efforts to improve turnout

But Jharkhand reports 68% turnout in 38 seats that voted in Phase II, 1% rise compared to 2019

WATCH: Voter complains to Akshay Kumar over his donated toilet in Juhu

Maharashtra Assembly Elections: During his visit to the polling station, an elderly man approached actor Akshay Kumar and raised concerns about the Juhu beach toilet installed by the actor in 2018

Maharashtra polls: BJP leader 'caught' with Rs 5 cr cash, denies wrongdoing

The incident, which took place in Mumbai, unfolded as Bahujan Vikas Aghadi members cornered BJP leader Vinod Tawde for allegedly carrying Rs 5 crore cash to distribute among voters

Maharashtra elections: Over 30,000 cops deployed in Mumbai amid polls

More than 30,000 police personal have been deployed on security duty in Mumbai for the Maharashtra assembly elections to be held on Wednesday, officials said. Elaborate arrangements have been made to maintain law and order and ensure smooth conduct of the elections, a police official said on Tuesday. Five additional commissioners of police, 20 deputy commissioners of police, 83 assistant commissioners of police, more than 2,000 other police officers and 25,000 personnel have been deployed, he said. Additionally, three Riot Control Platoons have been put on duty for the purpose of maintaining order. The traffic department has separately deployed 144 officers and more than 1,000 other personnel on security duty, the official said. More than 4,000 Home Guards have also been deployed and several personnel drawn from various central and state security forces have been assigned duties at critical locations. Since the implementation of the model code of conduct on October 15, cash, prec

Fog clouds Mumbai, UP, Haryana; air quality drops and reduces visibility

The air quality in the national capital also remained in the 'severe plus' category for the second consecutive day

hBits announces Rs 54.66 cr Grade A investment in MMR's growing BFSI demand

hBits' latest Grade A commercial asset is located at Ashar IT Park, Wagle Estate, Thane

Zepto expands cafe service to major cities; eyes Rs 1k cr revenue run-rate

Quick commerce platform Zepto on Monday said announced the rollout of its cafe service in major cities and said it targets a revenue run-rate of Rs 1,000 crore by 2026. It will serve through over 120 Cafes at stores across Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and soon in Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pune, a company statement said. "We have cracked 10-minute delivery with high-quality food preparation processes, which is why we are seeing strong customer love. Over the past year, our team has meticulously researched and sourced state-of-the-art equipment for our cafes, including coffee machines that employ handcrafted brewing techniques," Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha said. Serving the concept of a quick meal for today's fast-paced urban lifestyle, the online cafe features a diverse menu with over 148 items, including freshly brewed chai, coffee, all-day breakfast, pastries, and savoury snacks, promising a 10-minute delivery service, it added. Zepto Cafe was launched in April 2022 as a division of Zepto,

Javed Akhtar acquitted in RSS remarks case after complainant withdraws

A Mumbai court has acquitted veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar in a defamation case against him over his alleged objectionable remarks on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as the complainant has withdrawn the case. Judicial Magistrate (First Class), Mulund, S D Chakkar, on November 8 disposed of the case as withdrawn. A copy of the order was made available on Monday. Advocate Santosh Dubey, who claims to be an RSS supporter, filed a complaint against Akhtar before the magistrate court in October 2021 for the offences under sections 499 (defamation) and 500 (punishment for defamation) of the Indian Penal Code. He had alleged that Akhtar in a television interview unnecessarily dragged the name of the RSS and defamed the Nagpur-based organisation in a "calculated and well planned move". As per the complaint, Akhtar, in the TV interview, had allegedly drawn parallels between the Taliban and Hindu extremists in the backdrop of the radical outfit seizing power in Afghanistan. However,

Thick smog blankets Mumbai, Worli's AQI touches 225 with poor air quality

The air quality worsened in Delhi on Monday morning and a thick blanket of smog engulfed several parts. The air quality level plunged to 'severe plus' levels. According to the CPCB, the Air Quality

Baba Siddique murder case: Court sends 2 more accused to police custody

Salman Vohra has been accused of being the financing the murder, while Akashdeep Singh was another accused

Mumbai enveloped in fog and haze as AQI hits 179, visibility drops

The AQI for Chembur was recorded at 55, WTP Bhandup Complex at 114, IMD Colada at 200, Fire Station Malad at 276, Bapista Garden Mazagaon at 176, BMC Shastri Garden Worli at 250

Maharashtra polls: Bollywood hopes for reforms for daily wagers, tax cuts

As Maharashtra gears up for the state assembly elections on November 20, the Hindi film industry in Mumbai hopes the new government will bring critical reforms for daily wage workers and policies to reduce financial burdens on the sector. In five days, the state will witness an electoral battle between the ruling Mahayuti, comprising BJP, Shiv Sena and the NCP, and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi led by the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP). Actor Suresh Oberoi emphasised the importance of voting, referring to it as a national festival. Voting is a national festival, and it is your duty to exercise your voting rights and strengthen the foundation of democracy, the veteran actor told PTI. Talking to PTI, actor Gulshan Devaiah said, Elections are a hallmark of a good democracy, and it is the people's right. No matter what problems we may have with each other, electorally and ideologically, we can hold free and fair elections, so that's quite amazing." Film producer Boney Kapoo

Poll merchandise retailers hit as parties prefer wholesalers in Maharashtra

The retail market for election campaign materials in Maharashtra is experiencing a significant slowdown, with many long-standing shops struggling to stay afloat. The shift in procurement practices by political parties, which now source materials directly from wholesalers in Surat and Ahmedabad, has left many retailers grappling with reduced demand and shrinking profit margins. "Political parties now procure campaign materials in bulk, well in advance for elections, directly from wholesalers in Gujarat, and distribute them to candidates. This has led to a significant decline in retail demand," said Yogesh Parekh of Parekh Brothers who runs a shop in Lalbaug area of Mumbai. Parekh brothers have been operating the shop selling poll merchandise in Mumbai's Lalbaug over the last 75 years. He explained that the landscape of the business has changed drastically in the past 5-6 years. Campaign materials such as flags, scarves, caps, wristbands, and turbansonce popular among political work

Awfis to design, manage 165K sq ft office space for NSE in Mumbai

Awfis Space Solutions Limited on Tuesday said it will design and manage 1.65 lakh square feet of office space in Mumbai for the National Stock Exchange. In a statement, the company said it has "signed service agreement for two floors, spanning approximately 1.65 lakh sq ft, to the National Stock Exchange (NSE) at Adani Inspire in Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai." Awfis will also design, build and manage the space for NSE. This partnership demonstrates the company's capability to deliver high-quality workspace solutions tailored to clients' business needs and employee well-being, it said. Awfis already operates a co-working centre in the 10-storey commercial building 'Adani Inspire'. With this new deal, the company expands its footprint with additional two centres. Amit Ramani, its Chairman and Managing Director, said: "We are proud to welcome NSE as our clientthis collaborationreaffirms our leadership in the flex space sector and strengthens our commitment to meeting the unique

July 2023 train firing: Trial begins as court records testimony of witness

Fifteen months after four persons were gunned down on a Mumbai-bound train allegedly by a RPF constable, the case trial has commenced with a city court recording the testimony of the first witness, who identified the weapon used in the crime. RPF constable Chetansinh Chaudhary, the lone accused in the case who was later dismissed from service, is accused of fatally shooting his superior officer Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Tika Ram Meena and three passengers on board the Jaipur-Mumbai Central Superfast Express when the train was on the city's outskirts on July 31, 2023. The first witness, also a dismissed Railway Protection Force (RPF) staffer, was with Chaudhary at the time of the shooting. He is also the complainant in the case. On the opening day of the trial on Monday, the evidence presented by the complainant was recorded before Additional Sessions Judge M L More. During the examination-in-chief, the witness identified the weapon used in the crime (examination-in-chief refers

After Siddique's murder, Pune leader also targeted by Bishnoi Gang: Police

The Crime Branch has not disclosed the name of the leader

Rising infiltration could reduce Hindu population in Mumbai: Kirit Somaiya

Somaiya claimed that if this trend continues, the Hindu population in the city could shrink to just 54 per cent