BMC Declares Viral Message on 30% Property Tax Concession for Senior Citizens as Fake

BMC has confirmed that the viral message claiming a 30% property tax concession for senior citizens is fake, urging citizens not to visit ward offices based on misinformation.

Maharashtra’s Revolutionary Housing Policy 2025 Approved: 35 Lakh Homes, AI Portal, Focus on Slum Redevelopment

The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved the State Housing Policy 2025, targeting 35 lakh affordable homes by 2030 with an investment of ₹70,000 crore. The policy includes a centralized AI-based housing portal, cluster redevelopment of slums, land bank creation, and dedicated housing plans for various segments including working women, students, and industrial workers. Deputy CM Eknath Shinde described it as a transformative step for housing and the state’s economic growth.