Mumbai: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a ‘red’ alert for Mumbai, Thane and Raigad districts, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds, and urged residents to avoid non-essential travel. The weather department upgraded its warning from an ‘orange’ alert to a ‘red’ alert on Monday morning after observing a Read More…
Mumbai: At least five Mumbai-bound flights, including three operated by IndiGo and two by Air India, were diverted to nearby airports on Saturday as heavy rainfall, poor visibility and unstable landing conditions disrupted flight operations. According to a source at Mumbai International Airport, pilots of 17 other flights also had to carry out diversions before Read More…
Government directs oil companies to boost production amid supply disruption Delhi: A growing shortage of LPG cylinders is disrupting the operations of restaurants and hotels across several Indian cities, raising concerns about a widening gas supply crisis. Hospitality associations say many eateries are struggling to procure commercial LPG cylinders, forcing some establishments to temporarily shut Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 8, 2025, inaugurated the first phase of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), a landmark moment in India’s aviation history. Developed by the Adani Group under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model at a cost of ₹19,650 crore, NMIA is poised to decongest Mumbai’s existing airport and boost regional and Read More…
A major power outage caused by a Tata Power grid failure wreaked havoc on Mumbai’s Central Railway services, disrupting the daily commute of thousands of passengers. The outage, which occurred on a Monday morning, led to the suspension of local trains, particularly affecting routes between Churchgate and Borivli on the Western Railway. The power failure, Read More…
Mumbai: In a rare weather twist, Mumbai woke up to its coldest November day in eight years, with temperatures dipping to 16.5°C. The last time the city experienced such a chill was on November 11, 2016, when the mercury hit 16.3°C, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The cool spell is being attributed to Read More…
Mumbai: In a game-changing move just before the upcoming elections, the Maharashtra government has announced a complete toll waiver for motorists entering Mumbai through its busiest entry points. This decision, aimed at alleviating daily traffic woes and offering financial relief to commuters, is being seen as a strategic pre-election maneuver. Effective immediately, the waiver applies Read More…
Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s highly anticipated visit to Pune has been called off due to relentless heavy rainfall lashing Maharashtra. The state has been grappling with severe downpours, triggering widespread flooding and disrupting daily life. In Mumbai and nearby regions, roads and railway lines have been inundated, creating major traffic chaos and stranding commuters. Read More…