The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has accused French engineering firm SYSTRA of deflecting from its own breaches following termination notices. MMRDA denies corruption allegations and is probing possible illegalities by SYSTRA concerning unauthorized access to Metro project sites and documents.
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A car carrying Sana Ganguly, daughter of former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, was struck by a long-distance bus in Behala Chowrasta around 6:30 pm on Friday. Sana and other occupants were unharmed, though the car sustained minor damage. The bus driver has been detained by the police.
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