Mumbai witnessed clear skies and bright sunshine on Friday, prompting many residents to head towards the city’s seafronts to escape the hot afternoon conditions. Pics/Ashish Raje and Sameer Abedi

The Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Wednesday released its manifesto for the BMC Election 2026, promising inclusive development, transparent governance and large-scale infrastructure upgrades to transform Mumbai into a global city. Pics/Atul Kamble