Mumbai had turned into a flashpoint as the Maratha quota protest intensified over a period of five days. Activist Manoj Jarange, was on an indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan. Thousands of protesters had gathered in solidarity, causing traffic chaos across south Mumbai, while the Bombay High Court had stepped in, ordering roads cleared and normalcy restored. What was the controversy al about and how did it end? Take a look
02 September,2025 08:31 PM IST
Mumbai witnessed major disruption on Friday as Manoj Jarange’s Maratha quota protest reached the city. Thousands of protesters gathered near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), leading to massive traffic jams in South Mumbai. Several buses and vehicles were stuck for hours during the morning rush. The protest also spilled over to the railways, with local trains on the Harbour and Central lines overcrowded as protesters and office-goers rushed towards CSMT. Platforms were jam-packed, causing significant inconvenience for daily commuters heading towards Nariman Point, Fort, Kalbadevi, and Crawford Market.
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A deadly building collapse in Vasai, Maharashtra, has left two dead, including a one-year-old child and nine others injured. The rear portion of the Ramabai Apartment caved in at midnight, crushing a nearby chawl. NDRF and fire brigade teams worked overnight in desperate rescue operations as panic spread among residents. Authorities are investigating negligence and structural safety failures behind the tragedy.
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Mumbai reels under relentless monsoon fury as the IMD issues a red alert for the second consecutive day. With over 500mm of rainfall in 84 hours, the city is waterlogged from Dadar to Andheri. Schools and colleges remain shut, trains delayed, and 32 university exams are postponed. With more rain on the way, Mumbai faces its worst monsoon alert of 2025.
19 August,2025 03:03 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
