UP Cabinet Approves 30% Land Subsidy for Multi-Modal Logistics Parks

Piyush Goyal Strengthens India–Sweden Ties via Govt-Industry Talks

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, engaged in multiple high-level meetings with senior officials of the Swedish government and business leaders during the first day of his official two-day visit to Stockholm. The objective of the visit was to strengthen bilateral economic ties, boost trade and investment flows, and explore collaboration in emerging sectors.As part of his official agenda, Goyal held meetings with Sweden’s Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, and the State Secretary for Foreign Trade. Discussions focused on expanding the Ind..

MHADA Invites Bids to Redevelop 34-Acre Kamathipura in South Mumbai

The Mumbai Building Repairs and Reconstruction Board (MBRRB), a division of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), has invited tenders for the redevelopment of Kamathipura in South Mumbai under the cluster redevelopment scheme. The area, known for being a historic red-light district, spans 34 acres and includes around 943 cess buildings, with a total of 8,001 residents—6,625 of whom are residential tenants and 1,376 non-residential. The area is also home to about 800 landowners, and most of the buildings are around a century old.The redevelopment will cover a total n..

BMC Ropes in New Contractors to Speed Up Mithi River Desilting Work

The BMC has appointed two new contractors to complete the Mithi River desilting project after missing the deadline twice. The project had experienced significant delays due to an ongoing police investigation into alleged irregularities with previous contractors. The Mithi River, a key stormwater drain in Mumbai, plays a crucial role in mitigating urban flooding. Desilting began in April as part of the city's pre-monsoon disaster preparedness.Following the 2005 floods, the BMC prioritised regular maintenance of the river as part of its flood mitigation strategy. The desilting project is divided..