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.
09 June,2025 01:47 PM ISTThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a nowcast red alert for Mumbai and Raigad, warning of moderate thunderstorms, intense to very intense rainfall, lightning, and gusty winds reaching up to 50 km/h over the next three to four hours. Several parts of Mumbai have already reported waterlogging and traffic disruption. Meanwhile, IMD has released a pan-India seven-day forecast. Here is a quick look at the full weather update.
07 June,2025 04:51 PM ISTA fire broke out at Mumbai’s bustling Churchgate Railway Station on the evening of June 5th, 2025, around 5:26 PM. The blaze reportedly started inside a shop located within the station premises. Thick black smoke could be seen billowing from the spot, alarming commuters and passersby. Fire extinguishers were quickly rushed to the scene as Mumbai Fire Brigade, police, and ward staff swung into action to bring the situation under control. No injuries have been reported so far. Officials are now investigating the cause of the fire.
05 June,2025 06:58 PM ISTIn a major boost to Maharashtra’s infrastructure, CM Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar inaugurated the final 76-km stretch of the Samruddhi Mahamarg today, 5 June. The newly completed section connects Igatpuri to Amane near Bhiwandi, marking the full completion of the 701-km Mumbai–Nagpur expressway. Travel time between the two cities is now just eight hours. Here is everything you need to know about this milestone project.
05 June,2025 05:38 PM ISTA major fire erupted on Thursday in multiple tin-roofed huts built for labourers in the Sheetal Nagar area of Mira Road, near Mumbai. The fire caused two to three gas cylinders to explode; however, no injuries have been reported. The huts had been temporarily set up on an open plot to house construction workers. Around noon, a short circuit in one of the huts sparked the fire. At the time, two to three labourers were present inside. The fire brigade arrived promptly and managed to bring the blaze under control.
29 May,2025 06:42 PM ISTBollywood actor Dino Morea and his brother Santino were questioned by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Mumbai Police in connection with the alleged Rs 65-crore Mithi River desilting scam. This is the second time in three days that the actor has been summoned by the EOW. The brothers appeared at the Mumbai Police Commissioner’s office, where their statements were recorded.
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28 May,2025 05:40 PM ISTDays after the flooding of the Mumbai Metro Line 3 at the Acharya Atre Chowk station, MMRC has issued a clarification. Just 16 days after opening to the public, the Acharya Atre Chowk station saw significant waterlogging on May 26th. In widely shared social media videos, the metro station was seen flooded prompting authorities to halt train services between Worli and Acharya Atre Chowk as a safety measure. Social media erupted with criticism, questioning the resilience of the newly launched metro line and is it is safe enough to travel during rain. MMRC Managing Director Ashwini Bhide has issued a clarification on the same.
28 May,2025 05:40 PM ISTOn the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the historic Shri Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Madhavbaug in Mumbai, a grand celebration was organized. Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis were present as chief guests and paid tribute to the temple’s rich heritage and traditions. During the event, both the ministers praised the temple's spiritual and social contributions, stating that such institutions play a vital role in uniting society and preserving spiritual values.
27 May,2025 04:54 PM ISTMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that all agencies are on alert due to heavy rains in Mumbai. He stated that the BMC, Army, and Navy are prepared to work together and that the Chief Minister and the Disaster Management Minister are closely monitoring the situation. He added that it is the government's responsibility to ensure everything runs smoothly. Watch videofor more details.
27 May,2025 11:04 AM ISTMumbai rains have officially marked the advancement of the Southwest Monsoon in Mumbai on May 26. According to the India Meteorological Department, this arrival comes against the normal date of advancement, June 11. Thus, the monsoon has arrived in Mumbai 16 days earlier than usual. This marks the earliest monsoon advancement over Mumbai during the period 2001–2025. This rare early onset has brought with it intense rainfall and thunderstorms in Mumbai. Hours of relentless rain on Monday morning caused major waterlogging in low-lying areas such as King’s Circle, Mantralaya, Dadar TT, Parel TT, Kalachowki, Chinchpokli, and Dadar Station.
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