Seven former corporators along with around 80 office-bearers from the BJP and Shiv Sena (UBT), and hundreds of supporters, have joined the Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde-led faction, officials said. Pics/X

Pre-monsoon showers swept across several parts of Mumbai on Wednesday, bringing relief from the lingering summer heat. The IMD issued a yellow alert for Mumbai and neighbouring districts, forecasting thunderstorms, lightning, moderate rainfall and gusty winds as monsoon conditions build (Pics/ Atul Kamble)