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Residents of Ashele staged a protest at the municipal headquarters carrying empty vessels, demanding reliable drinking-water supply after facing months of shortages, ending the sit-in only after receiving a written civic assurance.

Vasai traffic police launched a daily loudspeaker awareness campaign on a busy highway to prevent fatal pedestrian accidents, urging residents to use bridges and underpasses instead of crossing directly.

Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation mandates manufacturers and sellers to paint a visible red circle on all plaster of Paris Ganesh idols and maintain transaction registers to distinguish them from shadu clay idols.

Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray is set to meet residents regarding objections to a proposed internal circular metro project and an Amazon hyperscale data centre, which face local opposition over environmental and infrastructure concerns.

Panvel Municipal Corporation faces a proposed Rs 371.69 crore cost increase for its delayed Swrajya headquarters, including Rs 120.13 crore for construction and Rs 251.55 crore for interiors, pending general body approval.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin's bilateral meeting aims to boost India-Russia ties in energy, defense, trade, and technology transfer, addressing payment issues and regional security ahead of the BRICS Summit.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated three key sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor, spanning 326 kilometres with an investment of Rs 30,700 crore, to boost industrial logistics and reduce transport costs.

Andhra Pradesh unveiled an energy roadmap to procure 1,600MW of thermal power and over 2,000MW of battery and pumped storage projects, ensuring 24/7 uninterrupted power and eliminating peak-demand deficits.

Karnataka meets 70% of its 18,000 MW power demand through 27.3 GW of renewable energy capacity, focusing on green expansion, battery storage, and future-ready infrastructure.

Protesters and local leaders demand strict safety compliance on the National Highway 66 expansion after recent accidents tragically claimed 10 lives in 10 days, citing poor monitoring, lighting, and lack of warning boards.