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Slumdogs no more: Can tycoons take the Mumbai Model to other cities?

India's top business tycoons like Ambani and Adani are shifting focus from city outskirts to redeveloping Mumbai's older housing and slum areas. This strategic move, driven by scarce and expensive greenfield land, aims to transform decaying urban pockets. Major projects are underway, signaling a new era of large-scale urban regeneration…

The Economic Times

Dharavi project to follow Singapore and Hong Kong housing development model: Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai's Dharavi Redevelopment Project will mirror Singapore and Hong Kong's modern housing. The first phase aims for completion by March 2028. This initiative prioritises resident livelihoods and Dharavi's unique identity. The project will bring holistic development, preserving its industrial and social ecosystem. Modern infrastructure, employment generation, and women's empowerment are…

The Economic Times

Dharavi redevelopment poses one of India's biggest real estate execution tests: HSBC

The Dharavi Redevelopment Project, one of the world's largest urban regeneration initiatives, presents a "massive execution challenge"Group as it seeks to rehabilitate more than one million residents and construct over 125,000 housing units over the next seven to eight years, according to an HSBC Global Investment Research report.

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Dharavi to become a smart city: HSBC says Asia's largest slum could soon have metro stations, green spaces & 125,000 new homes

Dharavi's massive redevelopment project, a joint venture between the Maharashtra government and Adani Group, aims to transform the Mumbai slum into a smart city. The initiative involves rehabilitating over 125,000 homes and creating a multi-modal transport hub, public spaces, and significant infrastructure improvements.

The Economic Times

Threats, fear and hope as Mumbai slum dwellers await the bulldozers

Many of Dharavi’s 1m residents fear community hub will become playground for rich under Adani Group’s redevelopment plan

The Guardian - UK

Rahul Gandhi must practise in Hyderabad what he preached in Dharavi

In the narrow, crowded lanes of Dharavi – both before and after the Maharashtra elections – Rahul Gandhi framed his visits as a fight for the soul of India. Declaring the battle over Adani’s controversial redevelopment plan as one between crony capitalism and social justice, he accused Prime Minister Narendra…

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Bombay HC dismisses plea against Adani group's Dharavi redevelopment tender

The Bombay High Court on Friday dismissed a plea challenging the tender awarded to the Adani Group for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project. Read further on Dynamite News:

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What’s Your Ism? Kalpana Sharma on feminism, Dharavi, Himmat magazine

In episode 27 of What’s Your Ism?, Sudipto Mondal sits down with journalist Kalpana Sharma to discuss the evolution of feminism, the role of media in social movements, the Dharavi redevelopment project, and amplifying marginalised voices. They discuss her trailblazing career in journalism and her early days with Himmat, a…

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Adani in Dharavi: Politics, real estate and fight for survival

Dharavi’s redevelopment is now a focal point in Maharashtra’s election politics, with Adani Group’s plans raising concerns about displacement and prioritisation of profit over people.

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‘Same promise for 25 years’: Locals as Adani’s Dharavi plan turns MVA’s rallying cry

The proposed Adani redevelopment project in Dharavi has become a contentious issue in Maharashtra’s high-decibel poll campaign. Amid the opposition’s allegations of the Adani Group being given preferential treatment under the NDA government, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has promised to scrap the Dharavi project and this is gradually…

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Dharavi Mosque Demolition: 3 arrested for damaging BMC vehicle

Police have registered an FIR and arrested three persons in connection with Saturday's roadblock and attack on a BMC vehicle that had gone to demolish an alleged illegal section of a mosque in Dharavi, the police said Read further on Dynamite News:

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A senior citizen rapes girl in Dharavi, threatens her of acid attack

A 60-year-old man was arrested in Dharavi here on Tuesday after a case was registered on him for raping a minor girl. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Justin Langer's Dharavi experience: When luxury meets reality!

NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants head coach Justin Langer divulged that he was left profoundly humbled during this year's IPL after visiting his team's physiotherapist Rajesh Chandrashekhar's modest one-room abode in Mumbai's Dharavi slums, where he encountered a stark contrast to the opulent lifestyle he has been accustomed to.

The Times of India

6 injured as fire breaks out in Dharavi area of Mumbai

Around six people were injured after a fire broke out in a four-storey building in the Dharavi area of Mumbai. Read further on Dynamite News:

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'Real Suffering and Poverty Is Not An Exhibit to Enjoy': Tourist Slammed For 'Enjoying' Mumbai Slum Tours

Western tourists are increasingly being criticised for documenting poverty and low income communities during their travels.

The Hindu

On the final day of Nyay Yatra, Rahul criticises Gautam Adani, PM Modi

Rahul Gandhi continued his tirade against billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani during his visit to Dharavi, one of the largest slum clusters in the world.

The Hindu

Dharavi rehabilitation project: mapping of slum cluster in heart of Mumbai to begin soon

The Dharavi Redevelopment Project in Mumbai is set to begin mapping the slum cluster, with a survey to determine eligibility for rehabilitation.

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Mumbai police rescues abducted 17-year-old girl from West Bengal, arrests two persons

The Mumbai police arrested two individuals for allegedly kidnapping a 17-year-old minor girl and forcing her into prostitution in West Bengal. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The Hindu

Dharavi revamp in turmoil | Explained

Opposition parties in Maharashtra march to billionaire Gautam Adani's office to protest ₹23,000 crore Dharavi Redevelopment Project, raising suspicion of government favouring Adani.

The Hindu

Congress, Sena (UBT) protest against Dharavi redevelopment project

Oppn. parties in Maharashtra criticise govt. for allegedly favouring Adani Group in Dharavi redevelopment project, neglecting welfare of slum's residents.

The Hindu

Uddhav to lead march against Adani group

Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray announced plans to lead a march to the Adani Group office in Mumbai on Dec 16 to protect the interests of Dharavi residents.

The Hindu

Adani Group’s Dharavi Redevelopment Project refutes Congress’s allegations of favouritism

DRP refutes Congress' allegations of favouritism in Dharavi Redevelopment Project. DRP says vested interests are attempting to derail/delay project with revenue potential of ₹20,000 crore.

The Hindu

Congress accuses BJP govt. of relaxing norms of Dharavi redevelopment project to suit Adani group

“It is now reported that the Maharashtra Urban Development Department has been compelled to issue a notification that removes the provision of indexation in Dharavi’s real estate TDR and made it mandatory for all Mumbai builders to buy the first 40% of their TDRs from Adani,” Mr. Ramesh said.

The Times of India

Congress leader Haji Babbu Khan quits party, citing 'side-lining' by party city president

MUMBAI: The recent resignation of former corporator from Dharavi and City Congress chairman (minority cell) Babbu Khan has rattled the Congress.

The Times of India

Time to have mili-juli sarkar: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said that the people had seen the consequences of having a one-party government with brute majority at the Centre and said that it was now time to have a "mili-juli sarkar (coalition government)" that takes everyone along.

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