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August 20, 2025 9:39 AM

All 582 passengers stuck in Mumbai Monorail rescued, MMRDA to probe incident

All 582 passengers stuck in the Mumbai Monorail near Mysore Colony between Chembur and Bhakti Park were rescued by the Mumbai Fire Brigade of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) with the help of snorkel (ladder) vehicles on Tuesday. The rescue operation was successfully completed by the Mumbai Fire Brigade. According to BMC, a Monorail train (RST-4) was halted between Chembur and Bhakti Park, near Mysore Colony station, due to a technical glitch around 6:15 p.m. Passengers on the mono...

June 15, 2025 10:52 AM

NEP 2020 key to making India a global education hub: Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan said on Saturday that National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 envisions India as a global study destination, offering premium education at an affordable cost. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of positioning India as a global knowledge hub the country is encouraging top international universities to establish campuses here, while empowering Indian higher education institutions to expand globally. He was speaking at an event titled ‘M...

May 27, 2025 10:31 AM

Heavy rains disrupt daily life in Mumbai; IMD issues red alert for several districts

Unseasonal heavy rainfall lashed Mumbai on Monday, disrupting normal life and triggering multiple incidents of structural damage and traffic congestion. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert for extremely heavy rainfall in parts of Maharashtra, even before the official onset of the monsoon. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the city witnessed 79 rain-related incidents in the past 24 hours. These included 45 cases of tree falls, nine instan...

May 26, 2025 10:30 AM

Heavy rain batters Mumbai; IMD issues alerts for more showers

Heavy rainfall lashed Mumbai on Monday, marking the arrival of the monsoon season, with visuals from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) capturing the downpour. Several areas across the city recorded substantial rainfall, according to data released by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). In the western suburbs, Supari Tank and Nariyalwadi Santacruz received the highest rainfall at 25 mm, followed by Khar Danda Pali Hill with 24 mm. Other notable readings included 18 mm at the H...

May 17, 2025 9:11 AM

Rain brings relief to Mumbai, IMD forecasts more showers across India

Mumbai experienced early morning showers on Saturday, offering a welcome break from the persistent humidity that had gripped the city in recent days. The rainfall brought cooler temperatures and much-needed relief to residents. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a partly cloudy sky throughout the day with a likelihood of light showers continuing. According to the department, light to moderate rain is expected across various parts of the city as part of the ongoing pre-m...

May 1, 2025 2:04 PM

Create in India, create for the world: PM Modi positions India as global creative powerhouse at WAVES 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, hailing it as a historic moment in India's rise as a global creative powerhouse. The summit, themed “Connecting Creators, Connecting Countries,” brings together artists, innovators, investors, and policymakers from more than 100 nations, and is set to position India at the heart of the global media and entertainment economy. Calling ...

May 1, 2025 9:52 AM

WAVES 2025 summit begins in Mumbai, spotlights India’s media and entertainment industry

The World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 kicks off today at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The four-day global summit, hosted by the Government of India, brings together leading figures from the fields of media, technology, and entertainment, highlighting the country's growing stature in the global creative economy. The summit will be inaugurated by PM Modi at around 10:30 a.m. at the Jio World Centre. The event has attracted more than 100,000 registrations,...

December 18, 2024 9:55 PM

Fadnavis confirms 13 dead in Mumbai ferry tragedy, announces Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has confirmed the tragic loss of 13 lives after a ferry capsized off the Mumbai coast on Wednesday evening. Two individuals remain in critical condition following the incident. The mishap occurred at approximately 3:55 pm when a passenger vessel, Neelkamal, collided with a Navy boat during its journey. Speaking to the media, the Chief Minister expressed condolences and announced that families of the deceased will receive an ex-gratia payment of ₹5 ...

December 18, 2024 8:18 PM

Ferry tragedy near Mumbai: two dead, 77 rescued; search underway for missing passengers

Mumbai witnessed a tragic ferry accident on Wednesday evening as a vessel capsized near Uran, Karanja, leaving two people dead and five others missing. The ferry, carrying 85 individuals, including five crew members, was en route to Elephanta Island when the incident occurred around 6:30 PM, officials reported. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), supported by local authorities, has been leading search and rescue efforts. According to the Coast Guard, 77 people have been successfully rescued, and two ...

October 17, 2024 3:29 PM

Police arrest minor for hoax bomb threats on flights

Police in financial capital Mumbai have arrested a minor for allegedly posting online bomb threats to three flights earlier this week, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said. Airlines have this month received a spate of threats to domestic and international flights on their social media, all of which have been false alarms. "Strongly condemn the recent bomb threats to Indian air carriers. We are closely monitoring the situation and ensuring that every necessary measure is taken...