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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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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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New tender process for Dharavi slum redevelopment transparent; no undue favour to Adani Group: Maharashtra government to Bombay High Court

The new tender issued in 2022 for the Dharavi slum redevelopment project in Mumbai was transparent and no undue favour was shown to the highest bidder Adani Group, the Maharashtra government has submitted to the Bombay High Court.

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Factionalism flares up in Mumbai Congress unit as new head Varsha Gaikwad ruffles some leaders

The appointment of Dharavi MLA, Varsha Gaikwad, as the new president of the Mumbai Congress has triggered a fresh wave of internal conflict within the Maharashtra Congress, which is already battling factionalism.

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Maha Vikas Aghadi will win Mumbai civic polls, says Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad

Interview with Varsha Gaikwad, prominent Dalit face of the Congress and four-time MLA from the country‘s biggest slum cluster, Dharavi, who became the first woman president of the Mumbai Congress unit and says Maha Vikas Aghadi will secure victory in the Mumbai civic polls because people prioritise basic civic amenities…

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State government gave approvals for the Dharavi redevelopment project: Fadnavis

The tendering process will be completed in three months, Dy. CM said.

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