NMC
The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is facing challenges in finalizing polling booths due to a significant increase of approximately 1 lakh new voters, impacting election preparedness. Simultaneously, news related to NMC Health founder B.R. Shetty highlights his financial downfall and legal battles. A Dubai court has ordered him to pay Rs 381 crore to SBI for a "nonsensical guarantee lies" and his once $10 billion empire has reportedly been lost. Separately, Nagpur has been featured for its pioneering role in India's PM e-Bus Service, signifying a move towards sustainable public transportation. In a regional context, the Nashik civic body's request for a substantial water allocation for the upcoming fiscal year also appears in the news cycle.