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Maharashtra’s tree cover rises but forests shrink, rivers more polluted

Maharashtra’s tree cover rises but forests shrink, rivers more polluted

The survey highlights that while initiatives such as social forestry programmes, urban greening projects and conservation measures have improved certain ecological indicators, growing urbanisation, forest degradation

06 March,2026 04:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Gold prices in Mumbai continue to surge amid West Asia conflict

Gold prices in Mumbai continue to surge amid West Asia conflict

Gold and silver prices surged in global and domestic markets as escalating tensions in the Middle East drove investors toward safe-haven assets. MCX gold futures crossed Rs 1.62 lakh while silver also gained sharply, with analysts expecting further upside if geopolitical tensions persist

06 March,2026 10:18 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
5.28 crore vehicles on road in Maharashtra, 8.2 pc increase within one year

5.28 crore vehicles on road in Maharashtra, 8.2 pc increase within one year

The total number of motor vehicles stood at 5.28 crore as of January 1, 2026, compared to 4.88 crore at the beginning of the last year; there were 41,000 vehicles per one lakh population in the state as of Janaury 1

05 March,2026 05:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
49 pct of Indian women say pop culture is shaping their dating expectations

49 pct of Indian women say pop culture is shaping their dating expectations

The survey found that the idea of a strong yet emotionally aware partner is no longer niche; it’s becoming a widely appreciated standard in modern relationships

05 March,2026 01:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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