Maharashtra
On 2nd trip to Mumbai in 3 weeks, PM Modi has a tight schedule
Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive here on his second trip in three weeks for a series of engagements, including the flagging off of two new Vande Bharat Express trains linking Mumbai with Solapur and Sainagar Shirdi, officials said.
Landing here this afternoon at the INS Shikra, the PM’s schedule includes inauguration of the Vakola-Kurla and MTNL-Lal Bahadur Shastri elevated corridor arms of the Santacruz-Chembur Link Road, a critical east-west connector.
PM Modi will also open a vehicular underpass in Kurar village in north-Mumbai’s Malad suburb connecting the Western Express Highway to ease traffic congestion in that area besides linking Kurar with Malad station.
Later, the PM will inaugurate the new campus of The Saifee Academy, ‘Al Jamea-Tus-Saifiyah’, prominent educational institution of the Dawoodi Bohra community, at Marol in Andheri east.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off two new Vande Bharat train services here which will connect major pilgrimage centres in Maharashtra and give a fillip to the religious tourism circuit, officials said on Thursday.
The PM will show the green signal to Mumbai Solapur and Mumbai-Sainagar Shirdi Vande Bharat trains at the World Heritage Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus on Friday afternoon.
Present with the Prime Minister will be Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, other ministers and senior officials at these events.
The Mumbai-Solapur Vande Bharat train will transport pilgrims to the famed temples and religious sites of Siddheshwar, Akkalkot, Tuljapur, Pandharpur and even Alandi in the vicinity.
Similarly, the Mumbai-Sainagar Shirdi Vande Bharat train will serve devotees going to Trimbakeshwar, Shirdi’s Saibaba Temple, Shani Singanapur, and other important locations in that region, besides the Kumbh Mela held in Nashik every 12 years, the next due in 2027.
This is Modi’s second visit to Mumbai in three weeks, the previous one being on January 19, when he inaugurated, dedicated and laid foundation stone ceremonies of infrastructure projects worth over Rs 38,000 crore, besides flagging off the Mumbai Metro Line 2A and Line 7.
PM Modi’s two visits at a short interval are viewed as setting the stage for the upcoming BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections that are likely to be announced soon.
Maharashtra
Samajwadi Party Appoints Abu Farhan Azmi as Mumbai Maharashtra General Secretary

To further strengthen the Samajwadi Party in Mumbai Maharashtra, now State President Abu Asim Azmi has entrusted a new responsibility to his son Abu Farhan Azmi and has nominated him as the General Secretary of the party and has issued an appointment letter. Samajwadi Party Provincial President Abu Asim Azmi has taken an important decision today and appointed Abu Farhan Azmi as the General Secretary of Mumbai and the state of Maharashtra.
On this occasion, Provincial President Abu Asim Azmi congratulated Farhan Azmi and expressed his best wishes for his bright future. He expressed the hope that under the leadership of Farhan Azmi, the party will become more strong in Mumbai and the entire Maharashtra and the graph of the party will rise among the youth. Abu Asim Azmi also prayed for the success of his new responsibilities.
Maharashtra
Maha youth arrested for defamatory video targeting CM Fadnavis over Ajit Pawar plane crash

Mumbai, April 8: A youth from Maharashtra’s Jalna district has been arrested for allegedly creating and circulating an objectionable video on social media that defamed Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and spread misleading information regarding a plane crash involving former Deputy CM Ajit Pawar.
The Cyber Cell of the Western Regional Division Police identified the accused as Uddhav Bhagwan Kapse. Following his arrest, he was brought to Mumbai for further legal proceedings. A local court in Bandra remanded him to police custody until April 10.
According to the Mumbai Police, the objectionable video uploaded by Kapse had garnered nearly 1.5 lakh views on social media before it was eventually deleted. Investigations revealed that the video contained misleading and defamatory content targeting the Chief Minister, while also misrepresenting facts related to the alleged plane crash.
Taking serious cognisance of the viral content, senior officials directed the Cyber Cell to register a case. The police subsequently ensured the video was removed and filed an FIR against an unidentified individual for circulating fake and objectionable material and defaming public figures.
During the investigation, technical analysis traced the origin of the video to the Jalna district. Acting on this information, a police team detained Kapse from Buttegaon village.
Police officials stated that Kapse is a resident of Buttegaon and has studied up to Class 10. He lives with his parents. During questioning, he reportedly confessed to creating and sharing the video using AI tools after compiling available footage.
Following his arrest, Kapse was produced before a Bandra court on Tuesday afternoon, which remanded him to three days of police custody. Further investigation is underway to ascertain whether he acted alone or was influenced or supported by others.
Meanwhile, on March 26, CM Devendra Fadnavis had said the zero FIR registered in Bengaluru in connection with the plane crash that killed then Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on January 28 was an alleged attempt by the neighbouring Congress-led Karnataka government to ‘defame’ the state.
Maharashtra
Mumbai: Union Minister Piyush Goyal Push Takes ₹246 Crore Dahisar River Revival Near Completion With Infrastructure Upgrades

Mumbai: In a major boost to north Mumbai’s landscape, Union Cabinet Minister Piyush Goyal’s push has resulted in the `246 crore Dahisar River Rejuvenation Project reaching its final stretch. This follows reviews by Goyal since his election as Lok Sabha MP in May 2024.
The project focuses on intercepting sewage, enhancing water quality, and ensuring a cleaner, healthier river stretch. As part of the project, two state-of-the-art, fully automated Sewerage Treatment Plants (STPs) based on advanced Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) technology have been constructed along the Dahisar River.
One of the STPs is a 5.0 MLD STP at Indira Nagar and another one a 1.5 MLD STP at Sukurwadi. Both STPs have achieved 100% completion of civil and mechanical works, with commissioning and handover processes currently underway.
The treated water from these facilities will be reused for non-potable purposes such as gardening, road cleaning and other municipal applications, contributing to sustainable water management.
The Dahisar River, stretching 12 km from Tulsi Lake to Manori Creek, deteriorated over years due to untreated waste. Following the July 26, 2005 Mumbai floods, the Chitale Committee recommended rejuvenation. Under the BMC’s Brihanmumbai StormWater Disposal initiative, the project was undertaken. While the project faced historical delays, the interventions by Goyal during the last 1.5 years have ensured that the work moved on much faster.
The rejuvenation project also includes: Improvement of a 4.75 km stretch of the Dahisar River; Sewerage Network: Construction of 4.4 km of sewer lines and installation of interceptors for diversion of dry weather flow; Urban Integration: Development of service roads and construction of roadside drains to support better civic infrastructure
Goyal said: “Our priority is to prevent flooding and decisively reduce the hardships faced by the people of Uttar
The progress is driven by a Multi-Department Review Mechanism established for north Mumbai, bringing together officials to resolve issues. Regular follow-ups through his Lok Kalyan Karyalaya ensure swift implementation on the ground.
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