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

Mumbai on Wednesday witnessed a thick layer of haze covering Marine Drive and Nariman Point, creating a striking, albeit concerning, view of the city skyline. (PICS/ ATUL KAMBLE, SHADAB KHAN, ASHISH RAJE)