The Pune–Sainagar Shirdi Express was inaugurated on Wednesday, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis joining the ceremony virtually from Mumbai and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagging off the train from Pune. PICS/X and PTI

Facing repeated cost escalations in major infrastructure works, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is introducing stricter pre-tender planning and coordination measures across the city. (Pics/Ashish Raje, Atul Kamble, Satej Shinde)