Mid-Day Top News at this hour: Why Mumbai’s streets are stirring up rage; No need to panic over Covid-19, say Health Experts and more

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Road concretisation: Here's why Mumbai has road rage!

Following the recent heavy showers and a weather alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbaikars are increasingly anxious about the state of city roads. The BMC had set a deadline of May 31 to complete all work on roads already dug up for cement concreting (CC) across the city. However, a ground visit by mid-day to several locations revealed that work remains incomplete in many areas, raising concerns among residents and commuters - especially with the monsoon just around the corner. Read more.

Maharashtra: No need to panic over Covid-19, say Health Experts

Despite the spate of fresh COVID-19 cases - 33 new infections reported in the last 24 hours in Maharashtra, including 22 cases in Mumbai - health experts are urging the public to remain calm but vigilant. Speaking to mid-day, experts actively involved in managing the first two waves of the pandemic emphasised the importance of adhering to COVID-appropriate behaviour. Read more.

Mumbai: Andheri to Bandra auto ride costs lawyer Rs 90,518!

The Bandra police have registered an FIR after a nearsighted 30-year-old corporate lawyer, Amulya Sharma, was duped of Rs 90,518 by the autorickshaw driver who ferried him from Andheri to Bandra on April 10. As he had left his spectacles in a restaurant, the complainant had handed his mobile phone to the auto driver to make the transaction. Read more.

IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad defeats Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 42 runs

Royal Challengers Bangalore, playing an IPL game after three weeks, got a reality check in their penultimate league match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Ekana Stadium on Friday night. It was a game which they were eager to win in order to improve their chances of finishing in the Top-2 after having already qualified for the Playoffs. But they had not reckoned with already-eliminated Sunrisers Hyderabad coming hard at them. Read more.

Kaun Banega Crorepati director Arun Sheshkumar: 'Mr Bachchan is hosting 17th season'

Before every new season of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), the internet goes into an overdrive speculating whether Amitabh Bachchan will return to his hosting duties. This time, the rumours have taken a new turn, with the buzz suggesting that Salman Khan is in advanced talks to host KBC 17. However, speaking to mid-day, the quiz-based game show's director Arun Sheshkumar dismissed the chatter. Read more.