Demolition work at Haji Noorani Chawl near Elphinstone Bridge has begun as excavation gathers pace for Mumbai’s Sewri-Worli Elevated Connector project. The dismantling of the 125-year-old bridge marks a key step in reshaping the city’s traffic network and boosting infrastructure connectivity (Pics/Ashish Raje)

Mumbai witnessed clear skies and bright sunshine on Friday, prompting many residents to head towards the city’s seafronts to escape the hot afternoon conditions. Pics/Ashish Raje and Sameer Abedi