The Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Wednesday released its manifesto for the BMC Election 2026, promising inclusive development, transparent governance and large-scale infrastructure upgrades to transform Mumbai into a global city. Pics/Atul Kamble

A thick blanket of smog engulfed Mumbai on Monday evening, with the overall air quality index (AQI) recorded at 119 in the `moderate` category. Reduced visibility was reported across Worli, Prabhadevi, Bandra and Dharavi, raising health concerns despite almost all the areas recording moderate or good AQI level. Pics/Ashish Raje and Sayyed Sameer Abedi