The incident occurred around 9:30 am in south Mumbai. The cave-in happened at a spot where metro construction work is currently underway, officials said on Monday
The decision has been taken owing to the essential repair work undertaken by the Shahad Temghar Water Supply Authority (STEM) Authority. During this period, the Thane Municipal Corporation will manage water supply through its own sources, with a phased approach to ensure partial water availability across the city
A dumper lost control and crashed into a divider near Patlipada Bridge on Ghodbunder Road, Thane. No injuries were reported; authorities cleared the road after a 40-minute traffic slowdown as per the disaster management cell
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecasted in coastal districts such as Mumbai, Palghar, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg over the next few days, with some places expected to see extremely heavy rainfall, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD)
Four people died, and 51 were injured when a 32-year-old iron pedestrian bridge over the Indrayani River in Maval tehsil collapsed on Sunday afternoon due to overcrowding by tourists
Mumbai drug bust: Mumbai police laid a trap on Vikramgad-Jawhar road in Yeshwantnagar village on June 13. Following, they have seized 10 kg of ganja valued at Rs 2 lakh from a car and arrested two men in this connection in Maharashtra's Palghar district, officials said on Monday.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation also released a statement regarding the incident, reading: “Preliminary indications suggest that the probable cause may be Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT), with the helicopter reportedly airborne despite poor visibility and extensive clouding at the valley entry area
The Jaiswal family had originally planned their pilgrimage to Kedarnath earlier but postponed it due to safety concerns following the recent India-Pakistan standoff in the Pahalgam region. They rescheduled the trip for this week through a travel company, said family friend Niket Gupta
On Sunday, a closed-door meeting was held at Shiv Sena Bhavan, the party headquarters, in Mumbai, where Thackeray interacted with party workers and leaders such as Vibhag Pramukhs, Upvibhag Pramukhs and Shaka Pramukhs and even held a separate meeting for the party’s women's wing
Dr Tadie is stationed at the cancer treatment centre in Ahmedabad Civil Hospital. In the aftermath of the crash, which destroyed one hostel building and damaged three others, he and more than 70 doctors were relocated to another hostel within the hospital campus
Just a week before the tragic June 12 crash, Chief Fire Officer Om Jadeja of the Gandhinagar Fire Station had conducted a training session on how to respond to a plane crash. The session included procedures for extinguishing fires caused by aviation fuel and strategies for passenger rescue
The plane had crashed in an area surrounded by forest, and a large number of animals and birds were present in the vicinity at the time of the incident. Ahmedabad-based NGO Darshna Animal Welfare claimed that more than 100 animals and birds died due to the airplane crash
Just a week before the tragic June 12 crash, Chief Fire Officer Om Jadeja of the Gandhinagar Fire Station had conducted a training session on how to respond to a plane crash. The session included procedures for extinguishing fires caused by aviation fuel and strategies for passenger rescue
16 June,2025 08:45 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania | Nimesh DaveThe plane had crashed in an area surrounded by forest, and a large number of animals and birds were present in the vicinity at the time of the incident. Ahmedabad-based NGO Darshna Animal Welfare claimed that more than 100 animals and birds died due to the airplane crash
16 June,2025 08:40 AM IST | Ahmedabad | Shirish VaktaniaAfter her mother’s passing in 1979, Jhaveri stepped into the family business with no professional training — just quiet determination and instinct. Over the years, she streamlined operations and refreshed the menu, all while preserving the comforting spirit that defined Swati Snacks. Her eye for detail was unmatched
16 June,2025 08:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Nasrin Modak SiddiqiThough the families have received some relief through the court’s ruling, they believe many more lives are still at risk, as such illegal practices continue unchecked across Mumbai. “Advocate Pimenta also explained that HPCL’s Public Liability Insurance Policy covers all risks arising from the use of LPG supplied by its dealers
16 June,2025 08:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Ritika GondhalekarNature lovers have repeatedly alleged that the hills face routine deforestation, illegal hill cutting, and even the setting of deliberate fires to destroy trees and vegetation. Previously, it was also alleged that fires are frequently set on the hills, and saplings are uprooted or destroyed at night to prevent regrowth
16 June,2025 08:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavADVERTISEMENT
Mumbai was swept by intense showers and gusty winds on Monday, as seen across various parts of the city, including Marine Drive and the Western suburbs. Strong winds lashed the coastline, swaying trees violently and reducing visibility due to persistent rainfall. (Pics/ Ashish Raje)
Starting September or October 2025, women from SHGs will go door to door in non-high-rise areas, urging residents to clear their pending water dues. In return, they will be financially incentivised based on performance. Initially, the scheme will run as a pilot in selected parts of Mumbai that are neither slums nor posh high-rise localities
16 June,2025 08:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Eeshanpriya MS
The attack came a day after Israel carried out an attack codenamed Operation Rising Lion on Iranian soil, targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, missile factories and top military commanders. Meanwhile, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated on social media that Tehran was “burning"
16 June,2025 08:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Asif Rizvi
So far, 38 people have been rescued, six are in intensive care, and two bodies have been recovered. Rescue operations are ongoing, with nearly 45 to 50 individuals feared to have been swept away by the strong river currents, intensified by recent rains
16 June,2025 07:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Archana Dahiwal
Five days after the announcement (on May 21), Vikas Kharge, additional chief secretary to the chief minister, wrote to the additional chief secretary of urban development to immediately initiate the process to ensure implementation of the announcement at the earliest possible
16 June,2025 07:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
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Several passengers died and many were injured after falling from an overcrowded local train between Mumbra and Diva stations on Mumbai's Central Railway line during peak hours. The incident occurred around 9:30 AM when two packed trains passed each other, and footboard commuters reportedly collided due to congestion. Victims were rushed to Kalwa Hospital but were declared dead on arrival. The accident has sparked fresh concerns over railway safety and overcrowding in Mumbai’s suburban train network.
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