The delegation departed from Mumbai to secure global funding, technology tie-ups, and strategic partnerships for accelerating development across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The MMRDA team is part of the larger Maharashtra delegation headed by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
19 January,2026 09:07 PM IST | Zurich | mid-day online correspondent
According to an order issued by the Urban Development Department, the draw of lots will take place at the state secretariat. In Maharashtra, mayors are elected by corporators, but the post is reserved on a rotational basis
19 January,2026 06:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Non-Marathi representation highest in BMC history, up from 72 in 2017 to 80 in 2026; this year too, the BJP leads with 38 non-Marathi corporators, the highest among all parties
19 January,2026 04:26 PM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
In the recently concluded civic polls, the alliance of the BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena won a clear majority in the 227-member BMC, securing 89 and 29 seats, respectively. The Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena (UBT) won 65 seats, while its ally MNS emerged victorious on six
19 January,2026 03:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
