Devendra Fadnavis Takes Dig at Uddhav and Raj Thackeray

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2026

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis shared a stage with political rivals Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray in Mumbai on Thursday, October 29, 2026, exchanging humorous remarks about their careers and political differences. During the launch of a book celebrating Marathi cartoonists,

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Mumbai Airport to Cut 265 Weekly Overseas Flights

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2026

Mumbai International Airport will temporarily cut 265 weekly international flights from October 25 as Terminal 1 prepares to shut for redevelopment and domestic operations are shifted to Terminal 2. Mumbai Airport to Cut 265 Weekly International Flights Mumbai International Airport Limited has asked 46 Indian and foreign airlines to reduce international departure slots by

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Gujarat Gets Presidential Nod for Uniform Civil Code

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2026

Gujarat has become the second state after Uttarakhand to receive Presidential assent for a Uniform Civil Code, clearing the way for a common legal framework governing marriage, divorce, succession, inheritance and live-in relationships. Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Gets Presidential Assent The Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill, passed by the state Assembly in March 2026, has

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Olympia Coffee House Licence Suspended

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2026

Mumbai’s iconic 108-year-old Olympia Coffee House in Colaba has had its food licence suspended by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration after inspectors found multiple serious hygiene and food-safety violations. The restaurant had recently attracted attention after filmmaker Christopher Nolan and actors Matt Damon and Tom Holland visited it during their Mumbai trip.

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FSSAI Chief Backs Tukaram Mundhe’s FDA Crackdown

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2026

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India CEO Rajit Punhani has publicly backed Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe’s aggressive drive against food safety violations, saying stronger enforcement demonstrates what can be achieved when regulators give the sector sustained attention. FSSAI Chief Backs Tukaram Mundhe’s Food Crackdown Punhani praised the Maharashtra

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2.06 Crore Voters Left Out of Maharashtra Draft Roll

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2026

More than 2.06 crore voters have been left out of Maharashtra’s draft electoral roll following the Special Intensive Revision, accounting for 21.14% of the state’s previous electorate. Election authorities stressed that eligible voters whose names are missing can still apply for inclusion before the final roll is published. Maharashtra Draft Roll Has 7.71 Crore Voters […]

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Byculla Police Arrest Man in Ganpati Egg Case

By BPN News Desk August 26, 2026

Byculla Police have arrested 22-year-old delivery worker Danish Sher Khan within 36 hours of an alleged egg-throwing incident during the Mazgaoncha Morya Ganpati procession in Mumbai. Police have registered a case under Sections 299 and 196 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, with the investigation continuing into the incident. Mazgaoncha Morya Ganpati Procession

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BMC Acts Against 128 Rustomjee Crown Flats

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has begun demolition action against alleged unauthorised alterations inside luxury apartments at Rustomjee Crown in Mumbai’s Prabhadevi area. The civic action follows notices issued to 128 flats over alleged violations involving common spaces and sanctioned building plans. BMC Begins Action at Rustomjee Crown Civic officials

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MMRDA Fines Contractor ₹25 Lakh After Crane Fall

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2026

A hydraulic crane collapsed during demolition work at an unsafe building in Mumbai’s Kurla area, injuring at least 10 people and damaging nearby hutments, vehicles and railway infrastructure. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has imposed a ₹25 lakh penalty on the contractor responsible for the demolition work. Kurla Crane Collapse Injures 10

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Devendra Fadnavis Backs Maharashtra FDA Food Crackdown

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has backed the state Food and Drug Administration’s intensified crackdown on food safety violations, saying strict enforcement was necessary to protect public health. He said the government was pleased with the action being taken and indicated that the drive would continue. Fadnavis Backs Maharashtra FDA Crackdown Speaking in