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Mumbai Rains News Live Updates: Weather in Mumbai today has turned pleasant, marking a monsoon comeback. Heavy rains led to severe waterlogging and traffic jams on key routes. There were thunderstorms after midnight on Monday. During the heavy rain, a monorail heading to Wadala got stuck halfway. As per rain forecast Mumbai, residents should brace for more rains ahead. In Pune, an orange alert has been issued, which means heavy rain is expected there too. The rain in Pune is likely to continue for the next few days.
Mumbai: In a major relief for residents of Mankhurd and Chembur, the first phase of Mumbai Metro Line 2B has been inaugurated today, April 7. CM Devendra Fadnavis, along with Deputy CMs Sunetra Pawar and Eknath Shinde, inaugurated the 5.4-km stretch, which is set to ease congestion and improve connectivity. Along with this, the virtual bhoomipujan of the BKC pod taxi project was also done. Stations To Open In Phase 1 The Phase I section of the corridor covers a 5.4-km stretch between Diamond Garden in Chembur and Mandale in Mankhurd, comprising five stations: Diamond Garden, Shivaji Chowk, B ...Read More >
CPI(M) leader Tikender Singh Panwar has urged police action against NHAI officials over recurring landslides and traffic disruptions on the Shimla-Chandigarh road. Panwar highlights criminal neglect in highway construction, impacting local farmers and commuters, with no proper response to his previous complaint in July 2023. Shooting stones and debris continue to plague the Shimla-Chandigarh road in Himachal Pradesh, leading to massive traffic jams and public distress. CPI(M) leader Tikender Sin ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 14 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said the state's health services must be made future-ready to keep pace with global advancements and effectively respond to emerging challenges. He was speaking at the foundation stone laying and inauguration ceremony of various health projects worth Rs 1,000 crore at King George's Medical University (KGMU) here. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, who also holds the Health portfolio, and Medical Education Minister Mayankeshwar Sharan Singh were present on the occasion. The chief minister said institutions like K ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The much-awaited monsoon, originally forecast for June 25, finally made its dramatic entry into Delhi-NCR on Saturday afternoon. As dark, brooding clouds swept across the skies, several parts of the region were drenched in heavy showers, bringing much-needed relief from the scorching heat. The spell of rain, accompanied by gusty winds and thunderstorms, brought the city to life -- and briefly to a standstill -- as the first real signs of the season washed over the capital. Delhi remains under an orange alert, which, as per IMD's colour code, means "be prepared." Following the down ...Read More >
Shimla: The Shimla Meteorological Centre on Sunday issued a "red alert" for downpour in 10 districts of Himachal Pradesh while services on the Shimla-Kalka rail line were suspended after boulders and trees fell on the tracks following overnight rains. A landslide near Koti on the Shimla-Kalka National Highway (NH-5), connecting Shimla and Chandigarh, damaged some stretches of the road, resulting in a two to three-km-long traffic jam for hours. Solan Superintendent of Police (SP) Gaurav Singh on Sunday said two-way traffic has been restored near Chakki mod on NH 5 which was damaged due to lan ...Read More >
Srinagar- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said foreign countries were told clearly during the post-Operation Sindoor diplomatic outreach that in case of a fresh provocation, India would repeat its action. Speaking at a discussion at the Ahmedabad Management Association, Tharoor said Indian delegations which visited foreign countries in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor managed to convey that India acted with restraint and responsibility. "In other places, we actually were able to get some very high-placed people to say not only that they respected and supported India's right of self- ...Read More >
Mumbai Rains: As the monsoon is at its peak, Mumbaikars are suffering due to flooding, traffic jams, and waterlogging. Due to severe rainfall, there may be flight disruptions at Mumbai airport, leading to delays in flight schedules, according to an advisory issued by airline IndiGo on Tuesday, July 15. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for multiple Maharashtra districts for heavy rainfall. The Indian airline has asked its travellers to prepare for some potential delays in their flight status because of Mumbai rains and low visibility. The airline had als ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], July 16 (ANI): Following the tragic road accident in the Muwani area of Pithoragarh district on Tuesday that claimed eight lives, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that the state government would provide Rs 2 lakh each to the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to the injured. This would be in addition to the ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF), announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which would be given to the next of kin of the deceased. Also Read | Weather Forecast Today, July 16: Check ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025! #Saiyaara". 'Saiyaara', which stars Aneet Padda, and marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, is helmed b ...Read More >
* Heavy rain caused waterlogging and traffic chaos in Mumbai on August 18 * IMD issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in Mumbai on the same day * Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation declared a holiday for all schools in the afternoon Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Mumbai Rain Alert: Heavy rain battered parts of Mumbai on Monday (August 18), with the city struggling with waterlogging in several areas and traffic chaos. The India Meteorological Department ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 4 (ANI): The Raj Bhavan constituency, encapsulating Puducherry's political, economic, and cultural heart, is the most-watched battleground in the April 9, 2026, Assembly polls. The Raj Bhavan constituency, considered the crown jewel of Puducherry for its administrative and tourism significance, is currently in the final stages of election preparations. As part of the single-phase Assembly polls for the Union Territory, voting will take place on Thursday, April 9. Also Read | Shashi Tharoor Reacts After Malappuram Attack, Says He Is Safe, Security Guard Also Well Aft ...Read More >
Delhi weather today: The weather in Delhi-NCR brought a big change as heavy rain lashed the region early Monday morning. The downpour came as a huge relief from the recent days of scorching heat and high humidity. For many residents, the cooler temperatures and fresher air came as a welcome break. However, the sudden rainfall also led to waterlogging in several low-lying parts of the city. The Delhi weather system impacted not just the capital but also nearby cities such as Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Faridabad. People in these areas reported heavy to very heavy showers, strong gusty winds ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): Delhi experienced a fresh spell of rain on Monday, making the weather pleasant in the national capital. Areas including Chirag Delhi, Teen Murti Marg and Safdarjung Road witnessed showers; meanwhile, heavy waterlogging occurred at the Badarpur border between Delhi and Faridabad. Meanwhile, in Noida, massive traffic congestion was witnessed following rainfall in the region. As a fresh spell of rains occured in the national capital on Monday morning, the India Meteorological Department forecastt moderate to heavy rainfall in the entire Delhi and NCR on July 1 ...Read More >
Mumbai: Ports minister Nitesh Rane said the Radio Club jetty project will be taken forward as per Bombay High Court orders. Nearly 20% of the jetty work has already been completed and the facility will become operational by May next year, Rane told reporters in the Vidhan Bhavan premises."The proposed Radio Club Jetty project near Mumbai's Gateway of India received the green light from the Bombay High Court. The court dismissed all three petitions filed against the project and issued clear direct ...Read More >
Silchar: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday visited the flood-ravaged districts of Hailakandi and Sribhumi in the Barak Valley. He assured affected residents of providing timely disbursement of rehabilitation grants and swift repair of damaged infrastructure.This marks Sarma's second visit to the flood-hit region within four days, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Speaking to the media in Sribhumi after inspecting multiple relief camps, the CM said, "Flood-related problems may persist till July. I will return before Durga Puja to ensure that roads and infrastructure ar ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 8 (ANI): Bihar cabinet on Tuesday approved 43 schemes and projects, including the formation of the Bihar Youth Commission, 35 per cent reservation for women native to the State and Rs 100 diesel subsidy for farmers. Bihar Chief Secretary S Siddharth said, 'Today, 43 agendas have been stamped in the Council of Ministers, in which the most important agenda is the formation of the Youth Commission. This commission is related to the youth of 18-45 years, which will have one chairman, two vice-chairmen and seven members.' 'The beneficiary group related to this includes ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwad Lene Mat Jana, Gyaan Ka Deepak Jalaana' (You don't go get Kavad, light the lamp of knowledge inste ...Read More >
New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj's Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk and Arakashan Road. The Tazia procession will start from Ajmeri Gate and proceed through Pul Paharganj ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sept 15 (PTI) Intermittent rains since midnight inundated several areas across Mumbai, affecting traffic on roads and local train as well as monorail services on Monday. Amid rains, a monorail train came to an abrupt halt on tracks between the Antop Hill Bus Depot and GTBN station in Wadala due to a "technical snag", following which all 17 passengers onboard were rescued, officials said, adding that it was the second such incident in less than a month. The rain activity reduced in the afternoon. In the last 24 hours, the Colaba observatory in south Mumbai recorded 134.4 mm rainfall, ...Read More >
Mumbai Rains: With local train delays and severe road congestion already troubling commuters, the situation has worsened as a section of the newly launched Mumbai Metro Line 3 has been temporarily suspended. Metro Line 3 will not be operational between Worli and Acharya Atre Chowk until further notice. The arrival of the Southwest Monsoon in Mumbai has brought with it chaos and disruption across the city. With local train delays and severe road congestion already troubling commuters, the situation has worsened as a section of the newly launched Mumbai Metro Line 3 has been temporarily suspend ...Read More >
Shimla, Jun 29 (PTI) The meteorological centre in Shimla issued a "red" alert on Sunday for very heavy downpour in 10 districts of Himachal Pradesh, while services on the Shimla-Kalka rail line were suspended for hours till the debris and trees fallen on the tracks following overnight rains were removed. A landslide near Koti on the Shimla-Kalka national highway (NH-5), connecting Shimla and Chandigarh, damaged some stretches of the road, resulting in a two-to-three-km-long traffic jam for hours. Solan Superintendent of Police Gaurav Singh said two-way traffic has been restored near Chakki M ...Read More >
Mumbai: Senior BJP leader Ravindra Chavan is all set to become the next Maharashtra BJP chief as he filed his nomination for the post of party's state president on Monday. Mr. Chavan presented the nomination forms to Union Minister Kiran Rijiju, who has been appointed as a central observer for the elections by the BJP. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and outgoing party chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule were present on this occasion. With no other nomination being filed for the post, Mr. Chavan is certain to become the next state president of Maharashtra BJP, said party leaders. The ...Read More >
Mumbai : Tesla's long awaited India debut finally took place with chief minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurating its showroom in Mumbai on Tuesday. The Elon Musk-led car maker unveiled its Model Y compact all-electric SUV at its 'Experience Centre' in Bandra-Kurla Complex with the CM describing it as the "right city and the right state" for the launch."Mumbai stands for innovation and sustainability. In 2015, when I went to the US, I had my first ride in a Tesla, and then I thought we need such a vehicle for mobility in India. But it took 10 years for it to come to India. But we are very happy ...Read More >
The new bridge will span Goregaon Creek along a 36.6-metre-wide DP Road, and connect the Link Road with two congested areas -- Bhagat Singh Nagar in Goregaon and Oshiwara in Andheri. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is expected to begin construction on a ₹418-crore cable-stayed bridge connecting Goregaon and Andheri's Oshiwara in November, with a target completion date of October 2028. The 542-meter bridge will cross the Goregaon Creek to ease traffic congestion on SV Road and Link ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 17 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh's capital city has secured the third position in the category of urban spaces with population exceeding 10 lakh, while Prayagraj was adjudged the Cleanest Ganga City in the ninth edition of the Swachh Survekshan. Lucknow also became the first city in the state to achieve a 7-star Garbage Free City rating in the 2024-25 survey. Gorakhpur achieved double success, ranking third in the Safai Mitra Surakshit Sheher category and fourth among cities with a population between 3 to 10 lakh. Agra has been recognised as the Emerging Clean City of Uttar Pradesh, securi ...Read More >
Nagpur: Warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj belonged to the entire country, but British history tried to confine him as a regional icon, said BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi, who was in Nagpur on Friday to attend an event marking the 351st anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj's coronation. Trivedi told TOI at the event organized by Shivaji Maharaj Kruti Samiti that Shivaji Maharaj's contribution in 'safeguarding' the southern part of India from Mughal invasion must not be forgotten.Trivedi said, "Shivaji Maharaj belonged to all of us, entire country. Unfortunately, the British p ...Read More >
Patna: Non-vegetarian dishes have made Bihar's politics spicier on several occasions, and so union minister and senior JD (U) leader Rajiv Ranjan Singh aka Lalan Singh' recent mutton party for party workers and supporters under his Munger constituency was no exception. Lalan Singh listened to problems of common people at Suryagarha in Lakhisarai district of Bihar (part of Munger constituency) to sort them out with local authorities and also threw a mutton party for them, creating a controversy as the feast was organised in the month of saawan. Although Lalan Singh made separate arrangements ...Read More >
Dimapur, Jul 18 (PTI) Two persons have died of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Nagaland, a health department official said on Friday. Chief Medical Officer, Dimapur, Dr Yartenla Jamir, said that of the seven JE cases detected in Dimapur, Chumoukedima, and Niuland districts, two persons have died so far. She expressed concern over the rise in Japanese encephalitis (JE) cases in the three districts, especially during the monsoon season, which increases the risk of transmission. The Health department has urged district administrations to issue a public advisory on JE prevention measures and to i ...Read More >
Divisional Transportation Inspector Vinay Gupta confirmed that the National Highway Company conducted these blasts to remove three large boulders on National Highway 44, thereby increasing traffic speed. A controlled blast was carried out by the authorities to clear large boulders blocking parts of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) on Wednesday. The boulders were blasted at three locations to facilitate the widening of the road and ease traffic congestion. Divisional Transportation In ...Read More >
PATNA: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday claimed that the ruling NDA in Bihar was "on its way out", and the new government in the state led by the Mahagathbandhan will "consign to dustbin" the Waqf Act brought by the Narendra Modi dispensation at the Centre. The young leader addressed a 'Save Waqf, Save Constitution' rally, held at the historical Gandhi Maidan here, where leaders from various political parties had turned up, wearing black bands as a mark of protest. The former deputy chief minister, who is now the leader of the opposition in the state assembly, underscored, "Our national p ...Read More >