On Tuesday, the apex court directed that all the local body polls – stalled since 2022 – in Maharashtra must be completed by January 31, 2026, without any further extension. The bench also criticised the SEC for failing to comply with its earlier orders for timely elections

A fund of Rs 100 crore was sanctioned to improve walkability. In July, the Bombay High Court also directed the BMC to form a special cell to take eviction action against encroachers and squatters on footpaths. However, a ground report by mid-day found otherwise