Commuters faced delays after the inauguration of Mumbai’s Sion, Vidyavihar and Goregaon bridges, as barricades and ceremony arrangements restricted access. Frustrated bikers moved concrete barriers at Sion, while residents welcomed the new links for their potential to ease daily travel. (Written by Sayyed Sameer Abedi and Ritika Gondhalekar) (PICS/Sayyed Sameer Abedi and Satej Shinde)

A delegation of Shiv Sena leaders and lawmakers met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday seeking a thorough forensic investigation into an audio clip presented by Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange alleging payment of Rs 500 crore to him by MP Shrikant Shinde. (Pics/Shiv Sena)