Mumbai’s skywalks, built at a cost of around Rs 900 crore to improve pedestrian safety, are increasingly falling into disuse due to poor maintenance, incomplete construction and lack of security. Commuters—especially women—report unsafe conditions, including dark stretches, broken escalators and presence of anti-social elements
08 April,2026 07:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Ritika Gondhalekar-1775547218209_d.png "Supreme Court begins nine-judge bench hearing on Sabarimala review")
The Supreme Court of India has begun hearings on the Sabarimala temple entry review with a nine-judge bench led by Surya Kant. The case will revisit crucial constitutional issues, including religious freedom, equality, and judicial oversight of faith-based practices
07 April,2026 02:09 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | mid-day online correspondent-1775470035972_d.png "PM Modi assures no state will lose representation under women’s reservation law")
PM Modi said the Women’s Reservation Act will not reduce any state’s representation and will instead increase seats to ensure fairness. He urged all parties to support the bill in the April 16 special Parliament session
06 April,2026 03:37 PM IST | Barpeta (Assam) | PTI
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Following call by reporter for story in this paper, BMC shuts down eatery operating out of a mobile toilet at Fashion Street
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