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CR marks milestones with record achievements in 2024

The Central Railway (CR) has wrapped up an impressive year in 2024, with a host of achievements spanning passenger services, safety, infrastructure development, sustainability, and innovative initiatives, an official statement said on Tuesday. The year saw a record number of projects, enhancements, and accolades that reflect Central Railway’

31 December,2024 09:36 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
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NIA records 100 per cent conviction rate in 2024, cracks multiple cases

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has marked a remarkable achievement in 2024, delivering a record 100 per cent conviction rate for the year. With a strong focus on key national security issues, including Left Wing Extremism (LWE), North-East insurgency, and the terror-gangster nexus, NIA’s efforts have been instrumental in securing ju

31 December,2024 09:22 PM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan
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MMRDA's transformative projects in 2024

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) achieved several milestones in the year 2024. Laying the foundation for transformative infrastructure projects were aimed at positioning Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) as a global economic hub, an official statement from the MMRDA said. It said, MMRDA's vision of sustainable urban deve

31 December,2024 07:57 PM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
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Popups to plant-based cuisine, these trends took over India in 2024

With a growing interest in experimenting with different kinds of cuisines, Mumbai saw a lot of people indulge in pop-ups and even restaurants serving hyperlocal cuisine.  It was not only for food but also coffee that saw a lot of unique trends.  Being at the forefront of the food scene, here are some insights shared by the chefs and fou

31 December,2024 03:48 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
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Rewind 2024: A year of political shifts, tragedies, triumphs, and iconic moments

As 2024 draws to a close, here's a look at some of its most memorable events for Mumbai-elections that upset a few equations, a powerful politician's murder, a few horrific accidents that highlighted our unpreparedness, the passing of some beloved icons, and in the midst of it all, a heroes' welcome for our champs who brought home the Twenty20 Worl

31 December,2024 10:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Team mid-day
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Yearenders: WR's major achievements in 2024

Western Railway (WR) has had remarkable progress in different areas of its network in the year 2024, with significant progress in infrastructure, passenger services, safety measures, etc. Here's a look at the major achievements of the Western Railway in 2024. The Western Railway said that it has been working to improve rail connectivity and make t

30 December,2024 07:58 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
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Major events and initiatives that shaped India’s tourism sector in 2024

India has been establishing a strong foothold in global tourism, attracting travellers from around the world to witness the natural and cultural beauty that the country has to offer. 2024 was no different with new inaugurations, global campaigns and fairs, accelerating the growth of tourism in the country. Inauguration of the country's first sunke

30 December,2024 01:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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How Indian fashion designers caught international attention in 2024

Indian fashion designers like Gaurav Gupta, Rahul Mishra, Manish Malhotra, Falguni and Shane Peacock, Tarun Tahiliani, Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Rahul Mishra, among others, have carved such a distinct and unforgettable place in the industry as well as in the hearts of fashion lovers that their work needs no introduction. In 2024, these prominent names

29 December,2024 10:43 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Goa to Baku, destinations that caught travellers' attention in 2024

2024 was an exciting year for travel enthusiasts as new and refreshing experiences took centrestage. Both domestic and global destinations created anticipation and excitement among tourists. As this year comes to an end and travellers await new journeys and adventures in 2025, we take a look at the most trending and popular destinations of 2024 i.e

27 December,2024 08:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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BMC allocated Rs 850 crore to BEST in current financial year

The BMC has allocated Rs 850 crore Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) Undertaking in the current financial year, an official statement said on Tuesday. The statement said that the BMC has taken steps to secure Rs 493 crore for the purchase of electric buses. Furthermore, the BMC has provided Rs 80 crore as Diwali bonuses for BEST em

24 December,2024 05:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Coaching crisis, heartbreaks, Olympic setbacks: A year of woes for Indian boxing

Indian boxing endured a turbulent year marred by coaching turmoil, crushing defeats, and a medal-less Paris Olympics campaign, all of it made worse by the national federation's negligence that brought unprecedented embarrassment to the country. There were very few positives to count in a year when, after a widely successful 2023, expectations were

23 December,2024 12:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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