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There is a kind of person whom we all have probably met at least once in our life. Someone who remains unhurried in a crisis and somehow untouched by the noise that exhausts everyone around them.  Such people are not just lucky. Neither are they not unaffected. However, they have simply learned something about peace…

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Mumbai, August 19, 2026: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday stressed that “for health and hygiene, there has to be positive steps” as it directed the BMC to strictly comply with its earlier orders on garbage management and prevent waste and garbage vehicles from creating nuisance in public spaces. Garbage Vehicle Compliance The bench was…

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Mumbai, August 19, 2026: Despite stiff opposition from Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT), the BMC General Body late Tuesday night cleared the redevelopment of 22 BEST bus depots across Mumbai. The Rs 28,000-crore plan has been pitched by the Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking as a financial revival and infrastructure-modernisation drive. Redevelopment Plan…

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Mumbai, August 19, 2026: Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde faces fresh controversy over a proposal to appoint a separate publicity agency, with the Opposition questioning its need and cost. Tawde has denied any role in the appointment. Meanwhile, she has sought a dedicated Assistant Municipal Commissioner to strengthen civic communication and public outreach. BMC Contract Under…

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Mumbai, August 19, 2026: The South Cyber Police Station of the Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested two persons, including an Airtel SIM card Point of Sale (POS) agent, in connection with a ‘Fake CEO/BOSS’ cyber fraud racket. The investigation has revealed their alleged involvement in seven similar cases reported across different states. The accused have…

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Mumbai, August 19, 2026: Western Railway’s (WR) medical department inspected nearly 1,000 food samples since April and recorded an overall fitness rate of roughly 98%. It has also received 64 ‘Eat Right’ certifications for 51 railway stations and 13 campuses across the zone. The Western zone of Indian Railways has executed an extensive, multi-divisional monitoring…

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Mumbai, August 19, 2026: Maharashtra Fisheries and Ports Minister Nitesh Rane has directed authorities to complete the repair and strengthening of roads across Sindhudurg district on an urgent basis ahead of Ganeshotsav. Rane said the district witnesses a heavy influx of people returning home for the festival, making safe and smooth road connectivity essential for…

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Mumbai, August 19, 2026: The Maharashtra government will expedite the construction of a new modern district rest house at Tuljapur, Public Works Minister Shivendrasinh Bhosale said on Wednesday. Review Meeting Held Chairing a review meeting at Mantralaya, Bhosale directed officials to ensure that the proposed facility is built to high-quality standards and equipped with modern…

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Mumbai, August 19, 2026: The BMC has recorded a staggering 1,54,017 dog-bite cases in Mumbai in 2025. Responding to concerns in the civic House, Additional Municipal Commissioner Avinash Dhakane said 25,211 stray dogs were sterilised between April 2024 and March 2025, with 12,000 more targeted by 2027. He assured the House that the civic administration…

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Indore (Madhya Pradesh): The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has given the State Government a final opportunity to explain the action taken to curb noise pollution in Indore, warning that failure to respond could result in the District Magistrate being summoned. A division bench of Justice Subodh Abhyankar and Justice Alok Awasthi,…

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