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1868 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Maharashtra mandates National Common Mobility Cards for women and seniors from September 1 · MSRTC mandates National Common Mobility Cards for women and senior citizens to get concession tickets from September 1, 2026.
• MSEDCL Detects 22 Electricity Theft Cases Worth Rs 76.85 Lakh in Mumbai · MSEDCL detected 22 electricity theft cases involving Rs 76.85 lakh in CBD Belapur and Ulwe during August 2026.
• Mumbai's Three Iconic Ganesh Idols: Tradition, Art, and Opulence · Lalbaugcha Raja, Mumbaicha Raja, and GSB Ganpati represent distinct identities of tradition, art, and opulence in Mumbai.
• NCP finalizes grassroots strategy for 2029 elections and Zilla Parishad polls · NCP core committee led by Sunetra Pawar finalizes a booth-level mobilization strategy for upcoming elections.
• Maharashtra Allocates Rs 250 Crore for New Traffic Management System · Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced a Rs 250 crore project for a modern traffic system to reduce accidents.
• Delhi draft voter list excludes 47 lakh names; claims window open until Sept 30 · Delhi's draft SIR electoral roll omits over 47 lakh of 1.45 crore voters, with inclusion claims accepted Aug 31–Sep 30.
• Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: complete Lalbaugcha Raja darshan FAQ guide · A guide outlines 2026 darshan details for Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja, including timings, queues, routes, and best days.
• Western Railway to revise Mumbai local timetable September 1, adding six services · Western Railway will introduce a revised Mumbai suburban timetable on September 1, 2026, adding six services and withdrawing six.
• Mumbaicha Raja 2026 to unveil 22-foot Ganpati idol with Pandharpur Wari theme on September 12 · Mumbaicha Raja 2026 will unveil its 99th-year 22-foot Ganpati idol on September 12 with a Pandharpur Wari-inspired backdrop.
• Mumbai Congress Questions Private Tanker Water Sources and Ownership · Maharashtra Congress demands transparency on private water tanker suppliers and business ownership during Mumbai water cuts.
• IRCTC announces 9-day Japan tour from Mumbai covering Tokyo to Hiroshima · IRCTC Mumbai announced a nine-day Japan group tour from October 25 to November 3, 2026, priced at Rs 3,36,200 per person.
• Maharashtra police constable, 50, killed in motorcycle-truck collision in Hingoli · A 50-year-old police constable died after his motorcycle collided with a truck near Hiwara village in Maharashtra's Hingoli district.
• Mumbai police arrest 65-year-old driver after fatal Malad accident kills woman · Mumbai police arrested a 65-year-old driver after a fatal Malad accident killed a woman on August 30.
• Indian Navy commissions second Diving Support Vessel Nipun in Mumbai · Indian Navy commissioned INS Nipun, its second Nistar-class Diving Support Vessel, at Mumbai Naval Dockyard on 31 August 2026.
• Pune Residents Protest Loud DJ Music Ahead of Ganeshotsav 2026 · Pune residents protest and demand a ban on high-decibel DJ systems during the upcoming Ganeshotsav festival.
• Shiv Sena (UBT) Criticizes RSS Chief Bhagwat Over US Unity Message vs India Polarization · Shiv Sena (UBT) questions RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat for citing unity abroad while India faces polarization.
• Mumbai Lakes Reach 95.90% Capacity as Seven Reservoirs Hold 13.88 Lakh ML · Mumbai's seven water reservoirs hold 95.90% of their capacity, totaling 13.88 lakh million litres.
• Mumbai Forecast: Partly Cloudy Skies, Light Rain and Gusty Winds Expected · Mumbai is forecast to have partly cloudy skies with light to moderate rain and gusty winds on Monday.
• Mumbai Diary: City Life and Civic Concerns on Monday · A Mumbai diary entry captures daily life at Juhu Beach and highlights local civic infrastructure issues.
• Mumbai Residents Criticize BMC Over Encroachments and Road Repairs · Mumbaikars complain of persistent footpath encroachments and prolonged road repair blockages despite BMC assurances.
• Mumbai Flyover Arm Faces Skidding Complaints Due to Smooth Surface · Motorists report two-wheelers skidding on the newly opened Mrinaltai Gore Flyover arm due to an excessively smooth road surface.
• Residents Protest $1B Powai Development Over Traffic and Infrastructure · 600-700 Mumbaikars protested proposed $1 billion Global Capability Centre in Powai due to traffic and infrastructure fears.
• Mumbai Pilgrims Escape Nepal Floods by Crossing Border Early · A Mumbai group of 37 pilgrims narrowly escaped a Nepal flood by crossing the border two hours before the main tourist rush.
• Mumbai Airport Staff Face Uncertainty Over Potential October Shift to Navi Mumbai · Mumbai airport employees worry about relocation as rumors claim one-third of traffic will shift to Navi Mumbai from October 1.
• Bandra Residents Protest Contractor Occupying Reserved Garden Plot · Bandra residents demand BMC action against a contractor using a reserved garden plot for roadwork storage.
• Fire and Overturn at Mumbai Port Injure Two Crane Operators · A crane caught fire and overturned while lifting cargo at Mumbai Port, injuring two operators.
• Central Railway plants vetiver grass to stop soil erosion in Mumbai-Pune ghats · Central Railway pilots vetiver grass planting to stabilize slopes and prevent erosion in the Bhor and Thal Ghat sections.
• Indian Railways Orders Preservation of Historic GIPR Relics at Mumbai · Indian Railways issued orders to preserve Great Indian Peninsula Railway relics at Mumbai's Sion station for heritage display.
• Eight-Year-Old Boy Killed by Innova Crysta in Mumbai Bandra · An eight-year-old boy died after being run over by a vehicle in Mumbai, leading to the driver's arrest.
• Shinde pledges Maratha justice without infringing on OBC rights · Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde insists Maratha reservation demands must not compromise rights of other communities.