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Mumbai, Aug 20 (PTI) A day after facing monsoon fury, Mumbai saw respite from torrential rains on Wednesday as the metropolis slowly limped back to normalcy with its lifeline - local trains -- springing back to life, and schools and offices opening for regular functioning. Intermittent showers lashed Mumbai overnight, but the rain intensity reduced as the day progressed, putting life back on track, a day after heavy rains battered the financial capital, submerging roads, rail tracks and leading ...Read More >
Mumbai Rain News: A 17-year-old boy died after being electrocuted while walking through floodwaters in Bhandup during heavy rain on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. The victim was identified as Deepak Pillai, a resident of Pannalal Compound. He was walking home along LBS Marg when he came in contact with an exposed high-tension wire belonging to MahaVitaran (MSEDCL). According to the reports, Pillai was wearing headphones and listening to music. Residents tried to warn him, but he could not hear the ...Read More >
Mumbai faces severe waterlogging and traffic disruptions due to relentless heavy rain since Saturday. Areas like Gol Deul, Wadala, and Dadar TT are majorly affected. Mumbai has been reeling under the impact of relentless heavy rain since Saturday, with several roads closed for traffic. The torrential rains have nearly brought the city traffic to a standstill with several areas severely waterlogged. Mumbai Rain: Waterlogged Areas To Avoid Due to accumulation of water, traffic is moving slowly ...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 >
New Delhi, Aug 8 (PTI) The Delhi Police has arrested five members of a notorious cyber fraud gang operating out of Rajasthan for allegedly duping people through fake investment tasks on social media and routing the money to Chinese fraudsters using cryptocurrency, an official said on Friday. The accused have been identified as Ravindra Vishnoi (28), Mahipal (27), Mohd Yaseen, Rohit Nimbawat alias Ronny (24) and Yash Vaishnav (23), police said. A money trail of over Rs 42 lakh was traced during ...Read More >
Mumbai: Former corporator from Sion Koliwada, Ramdas Kamble, on Sunday joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena at a programme at Anand Ashram in Thane. Shinde, also the deputy chief minister, was present during the occasion and appointed him on the executive committee of Sena's youth wing, the Yuva Sena. "Many former public representatives from Mumbai continue to join Shiv Sena. The wave of inductions is still ongoing," Shinde said while welcoming Kamble into the party. The exodus of leaders an ...Read More >
Palghar, Maharashtra: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Mumbai Zonal Office, has intensified its probe into the multi-crore Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) construction scam, conducting a major search operation across 12 locations in Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, and Satara on July 29, 2025. The raids were carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with the case involving Jayesh Mehta and others, including senior VVCMC officials. The searches ...Read More >
Palghar, Maharashtra: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has uncovered a massive construction-related bribery racket in the Vasai-Virar region, revealing that former Municipal Commissioner Anilkumar Pawar and former Town Planning Deputy Director Y.S. Reddy allegedly collected bribes amounting to ₹35 per square foot for approving new buildings. Commissioner Took ₹25/Sq Ft, Town Planner ₹10: ED According to ED findings, ₹25 per sq ft was charged by the Commissioner, while ₹10 per sq ft went to the ...Read More >
Pune was thrown into chaos as cab and auto drivers using app-based services went on strike. Passengers encountered not only increased fares but also instances of violence, making their travel experience perilous. Arguments with passengers and overcharging marred the indefinite strike called by aggregator app-based cab and auto drivers from Friday in the city. Among the worst affected were flyers arriving at the airport and struggling to find further travel options. A woman on her way to a docto ...Read More >
MNS workers can be seen warning others against disrespecting the Marathi language and culture. A Vikroli-based Marwadi shopkeeper was assaulted by local Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers after he allegedly posted a WhatsApp status "insulting the Marathi Manoos (Marathi-speaking people)". The incident took place outside his shop, where the MNS members confronted him, physically assaulted him, and forced him to issue a public apology to the entire Marathi community. According to reports, ...Read More >
Nashik: In a tragic accident near the Agriculture Produce Market Committee in Dindori town, seven people, three men, three women, and a two-year-old boy, lost their lives when their car veered off Nashik-Vani Road and plunged into a water-filled trench around 12:30 am on Thursday. According to Balasaheb Patil, the Nashik Rural Superintendent of Police, all seven passengers died on the spot. "Two friends and their family members were returning from Nashik after celebrating a relative's birthday ...Read More >
According to the police, the car was returning from a birthday celebration. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Seven people, including three women, three men, and a child, died in a Nashik road accident * A car collided with a motorcycle near Dindori town around midnight on Wednesday * The car overturned into a water-filled drain, causing the occupants to drown Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Nashik: Seven people, including three women, three men, and a tw ...Read More >
Shillong, Jul 16 (PTI) Two BSF personnel were injured in an attack by suspected cattle smugglers along the India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district, officials said on Wednesday. The incident took place near the Khasimara river in the early hours of July 12, they said. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today, July 16, 2025: Kolkata FF Live Winning Numbers Released, Know When and Where To Check Result Chart of Satta Matka-Type Lottery Game. The BSF personnel spotted m ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Non-fossil fuel sources now make up half of India's power generation capacity of 484.8 GW (gigawatt), a milestone the country has achieved five years ahead of the target set under its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) committed in the Paris climate agreement."In a world seeking climate solutions India is showing the way," renewable energy minister Pralhad Joshi said in a post on X on Monday, crediting the progress to PM Modi's stewardship of "Bharat's green transformation tow ...Read More >
Pune: Rainfall activity increased in many parts of the state, including the ghat and city areas of Pune, with Tamhini Ghat registering 190mm of rain and Shirgaon 112mm in the 24-hour period ending 8.30am on Tuesday.India Meteorological Department (IMD) data showed that Kuruvande received 96.5mm of rain during the period, followed by Lonavla (90 mm) and Bhor (56.5 mm). Among the key locations in the city which witnessed increased rainfall activity, Shivajinagar registered 6.9mm of rainfall, Loheg ...Read More >
Palghar, Maharashtra: A shocking incident of brutal assault on two traffic policemen by a father and son duo has come to light in Nalasopara. The victims have been identified as traffic constables Hanumant Sangale and Shesh Narayan Atre, while the assailants are Mangesh Narkar and his son, Parth Narkar. The incident occurred around 10 am today in front of Sitara Bakery, Nagindas Pada, Nalasopara East. The entire horrifying incident was captured on a mobile phone camera and the video has since g ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 15: In a defining moment for Indian luxury jewellery, Zoya- India leading luxury jewellery atelier from the Tata Group--unveils a limited-edition capsule in collaboration with globally acclaimed British designer and curator Alice Cicolini, marking the first international creative partnership for an Indian luxury jewellery atelier. Born out of deep mutual admiration of Indian craft, the capsule pays homage to enamel--one of India most poetic art forms in luxury. Ins ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 15: In preparation for Ganesh Chaturthi (Ganeshotsav) on August 27, 2025, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) will operate 5,000 additional buses between August 23 and September 7 to manage the surge in passenger traffic towards the Konkan region. The announcement was made by Transport Minister and MSRTC Chairman Pratap Sarnaik after a high-level review meeting held at Mantralaya on Tuesday, July 15. Recognising the cultural and emotional importance of Ganeshot ...Read More >
The downpour has already disrupted travel, with airlines advising passengers to account for slower traffic and potential flight delays Mumbai and its neighbouring districts are grappling with heavy rainfall as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for the city on Tuesday, warning residents to steer clear of coastal and low-lying areas. Thane and Pune were also placed under an orange alert, while Raigad faced a red alert and Palghar a yellow alert, according to a News1 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi on Tuesday, months after he was summoned in connection with allegedly offensive and sexist content aired during his show "India's Got Latent", officials said. Raina was also among the five social media influencers who appeared before the Supreme Court in a case seeking action against them for ridiculing persons suffering from disabilities. Raina submitted his statement in response to t ...Read More >
Mumbai Weather: Mumbai woke up to another wet morning on Tuesday, as heavy rains pounded the city and its suburbs for the second consecutive day. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for Mumbai, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall and advising residents to avoid flood-prone and low-lying areas. Several neighbouring districts were also placed under varying levels of weather alerts. Raigad and Mumbai Suburban were placed under a Red Alert for extremely heavy ra ...Read More >
VIDEO: Waterlogging Due To Heavy Rains In Mumbai, IMD Issues Orange Alert | FPJ| Salman Ansari Owing to continued heavy rainfall and flood-like conditions in parts of Maharashtra, authorities on Tuesday declared a holiday for all schools in several affected regions, prioritising the safety of students and staff. The decision came after overnight downpours and gusty winds battered the Raigad district, causing waterlogging and disrupting daily life. According to the Lokmat times reports, educati ...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 pot ...Read More >
The Indian Hotel and Restaurant Association (AHAR) announced a nationwide liquor bandh to oppose Maharashtra's tax hikes, which it said are pushing the industry towards a collapse. More than 20,000 bars and permit rooms across Maharashtra will shut operations on July 14 (Monday) in protest against the state government's tax hikes on liquor, which they characterised as "draconian". The Indian Hotel and Restaurant Association (AHAR) said the nationwide bandh has been organised to oppose the stat ...Read More >
Vasai: Days after a video showing an autorickshaw driver's refusal to converse in Marathi had gone viral, the driver was traced and assaulted by a group of men, allegedly from Shiv Sena (UBT), Saturday afternoon. A case of rioting has been filed against at least eight people.The rickshaw driver, Raju Patwa who plies his vehicle from Virar (east) autorickshaw stand, had in the viral video defiantly said that he would speak only Bhojpuri and Hindi, and would not speak Marathi. The video went viral ...Read More >
Pune: The Pune city and ghat areas which witnessed subdued rainfall activity last week are expected to see a marginal increase in rains this week, stated a Met department forecast.The IMD has issued a yellow alert for the ghat areas of Pune for Monday.According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials, a number of weather systems are present in the country which are boosting the chances of rainfall."The weather systems include an upper air cyclonic circulation near the Bay of Bengal. A ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 13: In a shocking incident, a member of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) rescue team sustained grievous injuries while relocating a four-foot-long Indian Marsh crocodile near Kanheri Caves in Mumbai on Friday, July 11. As per the report, the victim was identified as Rajendra Bhoir. This marks the second injury for Bhoir in just over a month, he was previously hurt while assisting with the treatment of a captive tiger in June. Bhoir, a seasoned animal keeper, was bitten on the ...Read More >
Palghar, Maharashtra: An autorickshaw driver, Raju Patwa, was publicly assaulted in Vasai on Saturday by a group of individuals associated with the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). The attack, reportedly triggered by Patwa's derogatory remarks about the Marathi language and Maharashtra, was captured on video and has since gone viral, reigniting tensions surrounding the ongoing Marathi-Hindi language divide in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Following t ...Read More >
Mumbai: "I'm hoping that we're able to begin the work on Vadhavan offshore airport in 2026," said chief minister Devendra Fadnavis at an aviation conference held in Mumbai on Friday."We've appointed an agency to work on the Detailed Project Report (DPR)," he said, adding that Vadhavan airport will be the Mumbai Metropolitan Region's (MMR) third airport. "When we can reclaim land and build an offshore port at Vadhavan, why not build an offshore airport as well," said Fadnavis. After decades-long ...Read More >
Leh, Jul 12 (PTI) Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, received a grand welcome upon his arrival here on Saturday on a month-long tour to the Union Territory of Ladakh, officials said. Dressed in traditional attire, hundreds of people, including women, children and monks, lined up on both sides of the road from the airport to Shewatsel Phodrang to catch a glimpse of the 14th Dalai Lama, they said. Also Read | Palghar Shocker: Class 10 Student Dies of Electrocution While Retrieving Shuttle ...Read More >
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