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MTNL Board Approves Sale of BKC Residential Block to NABARD for ₹350.72 Crore

January 31, 2026

Mumbai: State-run Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) has approved the sale of its residential property located in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) to the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) for ₹350.72 crore, according to a stock exchange filing. The transaction will be executed through a government-to-government (G2G) transfer or direct sale route. […]

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MOFA Amendments Trigger Consumer Backlash Over Diluted Buyer Protections

January 30, 2026

Mumbai: Recent amendments to the Maharashtra Ownership of Flats (MOFA) Act have triggered strong opposition from consumer bodies, which warn that the changes significantly weaken protections for homebuyers and reduce accountability for errant builders. The Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat has urged Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to withdraw the amendments, describing them as unjust, anti-consumer and […]

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Maharashtra to Take Housing Society Registration Online, Reduce Paperwork

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government is preparing to shift housing society registration to a fully online system this year, a move aimed at easing a process that has long been slowed by heavy paperwork and repeated visits to government offices. The new mechanism is expected to simplify registrations and bring more societies into the formal framework. […]

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Maharashtra Plans Rule Changes to Speed Up Redevelopment on Mumbai’s Mill Lands

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government is planning to change development rules to speed up the redevelopment of old and unsafe buildings on Mumbai’s mill lands. The aim is to revive projects that have been stuck for years and make redevelopment more attractive for builders. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said in the legislative assembly that many […]

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Maharashtra Gives Legal Status to Online Land Records Mumbai

The Maharashtra government has given full legal status to digitally signed land records, including 7/12 extracts, 8-A extracts and property cards. This step is expected to make land transactions easier and reduce disputes related to land ownership. With this decision, land records downloaded from the Mahabhumi portal will now be accepted as legal documents. These […]

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Maharashtra Clears ₹22,000-Crore Metro Link Between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai Airports

January 28, 2026

The Maharashtra Cabinet Infrastructure Committee on Tuesday approved a 35-km Metro project to connect Mumbai and Navi Mumbai international airports at a cost exceeding Rs 22,000 crore, officials said. The proposed Metro corridor will have 20 stations, including six underground and 14 elevated stations. The project aims to improve airport-to-airport connectivity and reduce pressure on […]

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BMC stops work at 106 sites for violating air quality norms

January 27, 2026

Mumbai’s civic body has ordered an immediate halt to construction activity at 106 sites across the city after they failed to comply with mandatory air quality monitoring norms. In an official release, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said several construction sites continued to violate prescribed environmental requirements despite repeated follow-ups conducted since May 2025. “Despite […]

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No Sewage Treatment Plant, No Occupation Certificate: Bombay High Court Warns Builders and Civic Bodies

Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has directed civic authorities across Maharashtra not to issue Occupation Certificates (OC) (OC) unless developers comply with approved building plans and ensure proper sewage management systems. The order was passed while hearing a petition filed by a resident of Badlapur, who raised concerns over illegal constructions by a developer. The […]

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Earn in Dubai, Build in India: Why NRIs Are Choosing This Smart Wealth Strategy in 2025–26

November 25, 2025

India: Dubai has become one of the most attractive places for Indians to work. High salaries, tax-free income, and global exposure make it a powerful city to build a career. But while people earn well in Dubai, many are choosing to invest and build long-term wealth in India. The trend is strong: careers grow in […]

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Maharashtra Allows Free Regularisation of Small Land Plots; 7/12 Records to Be Fixed

Mumbai, Maharashtra: Maharashtra has announced a major relief measure for thousands of landowners struggling with old land-related problems. The state government has now allowed free regularisation of small land parcels that were bought without proper permission or that violated the Fragmentation Act. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said the move will benefit nearly 60 lakh property […]

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