Every year, extreme rainfall during the monsoon season, which begins in June and ends in September, results in approximately ...

The analysis shows that while 31.4% of the non-slum population enjoys excellent transport access, only 17.3% of slum residents have the same privilege ...

Mumbai: In another attempt to expedite the redevelopment of slums in Mumbai, the state housing department on Thursday issued ...

Six fire engines, two fire tankers, ten jumbo tankers, two quick-response water tenders and an ambulance were deployed on the ...

Mumbai's monsoon deaths hit the poor hardest. Slum residents face higher risks from waterborne diseases and flood injuries. A ...

Several shanties were gutted in a major fire that broke out in Dharavi slum area of Mumbai close to the Harbour line local ...

Mumbai: Access to reliable public transport remains deeply unequal across the city, with nearly one in three residents living ...

Mira-Bhayandar officials seek to revoke protected status of 14 hectares of mangrove land for slum amenities, sparking ...

A major fire in Mumbai's Dharavi slum halted local train services for three hours. No injuries were reported despite audible ...

(From right) Mumbai Suburban Guardian Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Mumbai Suburban Collector Nidhi Chaudhary and Bhushan Desphande, Mumbai Suburban district planning officer Broken down and smelly ...

MUMBAI, Jan 26 (Reuters) - A firm led by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani will start in February to collect the data and biometrics of up to 1 million poor residents as part of the redevelopment of a ...

LOS ANGELES — The youngest stars of "Slumdog Millionaire" bubbled over with smiles and enthusiasm on the red carpet at the Oscars, and the crowd reflected it all back. Two of the six actors completed ...