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Mumbai, August 21, 2026: Mumbai’s coastline is choking under waste, untreated sewage, plastic pollution and encroachments, threatening marine biodiversity and the livelihoods of the traditional Koli community. In a rare cross-party move, the BMC General Body on Friday unanimously passed a Notice of Motion seeking a dedicated ‘Coastal Committee’ to tackle marine pollution, protect Koliwadas…

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Thane, August 21, 2026: The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Western Zone Bench, has imposed a cost of Rs 1 lakh on the District Collector, Thane, for failing to comply with its earlier directions to prevent dumping of construction and demolition (C&D) waste in mangrove areas and for not filing a response in a case concerning…

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Mumbai, August 21, 2026: Following controversies over proposals issued in her name, Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde has directed Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide to seek her prior approval before processing or clearing any such proposal. The move follows disputes over the proposed renovation of the Mayor’s bungalow in Byculla Zoo and the appointment of social media…

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Bhopal: Residents in several parts of Bhopal will face scheduled power cuts on Saturday, August 22, due to departmental work. Power supply will remain affected in the following areas: Area: Gas Rahat Colony, Maulana Azad Hospital, Main Road and nearby areasTime: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PMReason: Departmental work Area: Technology Park, A-Sector, Muskan Parisar, Muskan…

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Mumbai, August 21, 2026: Vehicle owners in Maharashtra will now have to pay more for Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates after the Transport Department implemented revised testing charges. The new rates are Rs 60 for two-wheelers, Rs 120 for petrol three-wheelers, Rs 140 for petrol/CNG/LPG vehicles and Rs 180 for diesel vehicles. PUC Charges: Old…

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Mumbai, August 21, 2026: The Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, after a period of nine years, has come to the rescue of a Dadar resident who alleged that a retailer failed to provide basic details of a Rs 30 packet of chakali purchased by him. The State Commission set aside the District Consumer Commission’s…

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Mumbai, August 21, 2026: The Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has sentenced two partners of Sterling Constructions, Sameer Zaiuddin Khan and Sarosh Khan, to two years simple imprisonment each and imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 each for failing to comply with an earlier consumer commission order, which was passed by the commission in…

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Mumbai, August 21, 2026: Panvel is emerging as one of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region’s (MMR) key infrastructure-led real estate corridors, with more than 6,400 acres of land transacted across its catchment over the past five years, according to an ANAROCK report. The market has also recorded a 76 per cent rise in residential prices, while…

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MANTRA Chain has halted network operations while its engineering and security teams investigate an unspecified incident affecting the blockchain. The shutdown has stopped transactions and asset transfers, with validators, public nodes, bridge migration processes, and Inter-Blockchain Communication relays among the affected components. Deposits and withdrawals through affected exchanges have also been paused. MANTRA has not…

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New Samsung Galaxy S26 FE renders have surfaced ahead of the company’s August 27 Galaxy event, showing the smartphone in Blueberry, Graphite and Pistachio finishes. The images point to a flat-screen design with slim bezels, a centred hole-punch cutout and a triple rear camera system. Earlier leaks have suggested a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, Exynos…

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