As the BMC election nears, mid-day takes a look at the eastern suburbs’ N and S wards, which comprise a mix of residential areas, industrial, and commercial zones

Pilgrim footfall at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine fell sharply in 2025 due to security concerns and prolonged weather disruptions, officials said. The year saw multiple setbacks, with the Pahalgam terror attack in April that left 26 persons dead and prompted heightened security measures across the region