Mumbai's 98-year-old Deonar dumping ground confronts another year of delays as three overlapping environmental mega-projects struggle with regulatory approvals, threatening urban development plans including the Dharavi redevelopment initiative.

In the high-stakes bidding competition for a prime 24-acre land parcel at Bandra Reclamation in Mumbai, Adani Realty and L&T Realty have positioned themselves as frontrunners.

The much-anticipated Thane Coastal road, which is intended to alleviate congestion on the Ghodbunder road, is likely to gain momentum as the MMRDA is expected to begin its tendering process shortly, according to officials.