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Anant Ambani wedding: World's top celebrity chef creates culinary magic with all-vegetarian menu
The wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Mumbai featured a spectacular celebration blending Indian tradition with global luxury. Highlighted by the culinary artistry of renowned chef Virgilio Martínez, guests enjoyed an all-vegetarian menu inspired by Martínez's acclaimed restaurant Central in Lima, Peru. The event, attended by international celebrities and Bollywood stars, marked a fusion of cultural opulence and culinary innovation.
Mumbai rains hit local train services for second day. Central, Western Railways issue updates, many trains rescheduled
Heavy rains in Mumbai lead to school closures, local train services disruptions, and red alerts from weather department. Authorities advise residents to stay indoors as the city faces severe weather conditions. Many long distance trains have been rescheduled to accommodate delays.
Mumbai local train services impacted due to heavy rains. Central, Western Railways issue updates
Heavy rainfall in Mumbai leads to waterlogging and disruptions in local train services. BMC declares holiday for schools. Western Railway running normally, while Central Railway faces delays in some sections.
Mumbai rains: City sees severe waterlogging after 300 mm of rainfall in 6 hours, bus, train services affected
Heavy rains in Mumbai lead to waterlogging and train delays. Videos show widespread flooding in the city. Central Railway's suburban network impacted. Regional Meteorological Centre issues yellow alert for several districts including Mumbai and Thane.
Long-distance trains rescheduled amid rains; services restored on Kalyan-Kasara route: Central Railway
Due to waterlogging caused by heavy rains between Kalyan and Kasara stations on Sunday, several long-distance trains including the 16345 LTT-Thiruvananthapuram Express, 12289 CSMT-Nagpur Duronto Express, and 12145 LTT-Puri SF Express were diverted, rescheduled, or short-terminated. Services were disrupted on the stretch restored with restricted speed following soil and tree blockages earlier. This impacted the CR's vital suburban network servicing over 30 lakh daily commuters.
Coaches of Panchavati Express get detached, nobody hurt; journey resumes after 40-minute delay
An express train running between Nashik and Mumbai experienced a temporary uncoupling of coaches at Kasara station. No injuries reported. The train resumed its journey after a 40-minute delay. Officials are investigating the incident.
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Gangster Abu Salem challenges prison transfer in Bombay High Court, claims threat to life
Gangster Abu Salem challenged transfer from Taloja prison to Nashik Central Prison in Bombay High Court, alleging conspiracy to kill him before potential release in a few months. The Bench recused itself from hearing petition and will be reviewed by another bench. Salem argued against transfer affecting trials in Delhi, suggesting safe alternatives within Taloja prison. Authorities cited security concerns for proposed move.
Ashamed to see commuters travelling like cattle in Mumbai trains: High Court
A division bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Amit Borkar said it will hold the top officials of both the Central and Western Railways accountable as the "situation in Mumbai is pathetic". The PIL was filed by Yatin Jadhav.
Mumbai's first underground metro to launch in July; All you need know about it
Mumbai's first underground metro line, launching in July, will span 33.5 km and include 27 stations, primarily underground. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will manage operations. The metro will operate from 6:30 am to 11:00 pm, with trains every few minutes, reaching speeds of 90 km per hour. This project, covering a total of 56 km, aims to significantly reduce the city's traffic congestion. The second phase is anticipated to complete within eight months.
Monsoon gathering pace, to strengthen in Maharashtra by June 21-22: IMD
Several parts of Mumbai received showers on Wednesday morning, but it was insufficient to give respite from oppressive heat. Monsoon arrived in Mumbai on June 9, two days ahead of its normal schedule. Since then it made little progress and it is yet to cover parts of northern Maharashtra and Vidarbha.
BMC says not appropriate to issue stop work notice to Godrej Properties’ Kandivali project
The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) has decided against issuing a stop work notice to Godrej Properties’ ongoing residential project in the Kandivali suburb of Mumbai as suggested by the defence ministry’s Central Ordnance Depot (COD).
Breakthrough achieved of longest tunnel on Panvel-Karjat suburban rail line: MRVC
The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation achieved a breakthrough in the construction of the Panvel-Karjat suburban railway line by successfully completing the longest tunnel, the 2,265-meter-long Wavarle tunnel. Excavation for this tunnel began last year and was completed using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method. The tunnel will feature advanced safety and ventilation systems, making it the first ballastless track in the Mumbai suburban network. Despite challenges like fractured rock masses and water seepage, the project maintained a high excavation rate. This achievement marks a significant milestone in improving connectivity and transportation efficiency in the Mumbai suburban region.
Vande Bharat average speed down from 84 kmph to 76 kmph in 3 years: RTI response
The average speed of Vande Bharat trains has decreased from 84.48 kmph in 2020-21 to 76.25 kmph in 2023-24 due to infrastructural work and geographical constraints.
Sena vs Sena: How BJP's 'Maha Shock' will affect Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray in Maharashtra?
In the recent Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena secured seven out of the 15 contested seats, including Thane, but lost two constituencies in Mumbai to its rival Shiv Sena (UBT). Notably, Shiv Sena directly contested with its rival in 13 seats, winning six of them. Looking forward, all eyes will be on the crucial assembly polls later this year.
Mumbai Lok Sabha Result: Piyush Goyal, Arvind Sawant or Varsha Gaikwad who will win in the all important Mumbai city seats?
These are namely — Mumbai North, Mumbai North-West, Mumbai North-East, Mumbai North-Central, Mumbai South-Central and Mumbai South. Around 120 candidates are contesting the Lok Sabha Elections from these six seats.
Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldie Brar gangs were planning to use minors to kill Salman Khan: Police
Police uncovered a plot involving Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldie Brar gangs planning to employ minors to kill Bollywood actor Salman Khan in Mumbai. Sharpshooters were stationed in multiple locations under Goldie Brar's orders, with plans to regroup in Kanyakumari and escape to other countries.
Day after 63-hour mega block, local train services hit on Central Railway
Mumbaikars faced delays in local train services on Central Railway due to new signalling system after mega blocks at Thane station.
Maharashtra: 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts accused beaten to death inside Kolhapur jail
A 70-year-old convict serving a life sentence in the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts was beaten to death by five inmates in Kalamba Central Jail. Munna, a life-sentenced convict, was convicted of the attacks that claimed 257 lives and injured over 1,000. The police team is investigating the incident, with the attackers identified as Bablu, Pratik, Ruturaj, Sourabh Vikas Sidh, and Dipak Netaji Khot. Further details are awaited.
Mumbai local trains: 63-hour mega block ends as Central Railway completes platform widening work at Thane station
Passengers commuting from Thane station in Mumbai received significant relief as the Central Railway announced the completion of widening work for platforms 5 and 6 on Sunday. The Central Railway provided insights into the special block undertaken for infrastructure enhancement at Thane station. The extension of platforms 5/6 involved widening by 2-3 meters across a length of 587 meters. This initiative was part of a 63-hour mega block at Thane railway station and a 36-hour special block at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus initiated by the Central Railway.
Government dismisses CRPF DIG Khajan Singh on sexual misconduct charges
The Union government dismissed CRPF DIG Khajan Singh from service over sexual misconduct charges filed by female personnel. The dismissal order, effective from May 31, followed two show-cause notices, approved by the home ministry and UPSC. Singh denied the allegations, but the CRPF probe found him guilty.
Mumbai CSMT, Thane platforms being extended to accommodate 24-coach trains: Central Railways
The Central Railways is working on Thane’s platform 5/6 and Mumbai CSMT’s platform 10/11 to run 24-coach trains. A 63-hour megablock that started Thursday midnight has affected suburban services. The block has lead to the cancellation of 930 suburban locals and 86 long-distance trains causing inconvenience to passengers. Extra UTS counters have been opened at Dadar for affected trains.
Central Railway's 63-hr block: Mumbai's suburban services grind to a halt as 930 local trains cancelled
Central Railway's suburban services faced disruptions due to a 63-hour block for widening platforms at Thane station, causing inconvenience to commuters. The Maharashtra government permitted public service vehicles in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region to operate during the block, easing travel woes. Railway authorities urged commuters to avoid non-essential train travel and announced the cancellation of several trains. Work progress at Thane station was ahead of schedule, with services expected to normalize soon.
Mumbai's Central Railway starts 63-hour mega block, commuters face delay, overcrowding on local trains
Mumbai Central Railway's suburban services faced delays and overcrowding due to a 63-hour block for platform widening at Thane, causing inconvenience to office-goers. Delays up to 30 minutes and packed trains were reported. CR cancelled six long-distance trains and 161 local services. CR has urged commuters to avoid unnecessary travel and instructed workplaces to accommodate work-from-home options.
New railway line to connect Noida Airport with Palwal and Chola for connectivity to Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai
In a significant move for regional connectivity, a new 60km railway line is proposed between Chola and Rundhi to link Noida International Airport with routes to Howrah, Chennai, and Mumbai. The project, estimated at Rs 2,400 crore, aims to serve over 1.2 lakh people initially and includes five railway flyovers and integration with existing networks. Construction is expected to take three years.
Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3: BKC to Aarey Phase 1 operations set to start from July. Check route map and stations
Mumbai Metro Line 3 Phase I operations on the Aarey to Bandra-Kurla Complex route are set to begin in July. The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) expects to start phase I operations of Mumbai Metro Line 3 on this route by then. Necessary dry runs have been completed, with some assessments and approvals pending. The Metro agency is ready to operate over 260 services with its fleet of 19 trains.
Defence Ministry points gun at Godrej's housing project with revenue potential of Rs 7,000 crore in Mumbai
The Defence Ministry has raised objections to a residential project undertaken by Godrej Properties in Mumbai, demanding the suspension of work on the venture. With an estimated revenue potential of Rs 7,000 crore, the project, known as Godrej Reserve, has encountered opposition due to its proximity to the Central Ordnance Depot (COD) complex in Kandivali. Spanning an 18.6-acre land parcel, Godrej Reserve has already seen the launch of approximately 1.91 million sq ft of development.
"I hope all Mumbaikars exercise their right to vote," BJP candidate from Mumbai North Central Ujjwal Nikam
As the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections commenced, BJP candidate from Mumbai North Central, Ujjwal Nikam, urged all Mumbaikars to vote, considering it a festival in democracy. Nikam, known for his role as the prosecutor in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks case, expressed his intention to visit polling stations after a temple visit. The constituency, comprising six assembly segments, sees a contest between Nikam and Congress' Varsha Gaikwad, the Dharavi MLA. The state, with its 48 Lok Sabha seats, plays a significant role in the elections, with results expected on June 4.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Not best bets, BJP's Ujjwal Nikam, Congress's Varsha Gaikwad in close race
In Mumbai North Central, a hotly contested Lok Sabha seat, BJP's Ujjwal Nikam faces off against Congress's Varsha Gaikwad. Nikam, known for his role in high-profile cases like the Mumbai terrorist attacks, was a surprise BJP candidate. Gaikwad, the Mumbai Congress president, shifted from her preferred seat due to Shiv Sena's demand for a different candidate. With significant Marathi, Muslim, and other voter blocs, the election outcome is uncertain, highlighting the complex dynamics of Mumbai's political landscape.
Signal failure disrupts Mumbai suburban train services of Central Railway
The signalling system was restored at 10.15 am and services on all the lines were resumed, the CR spokesperson said. The Central Railway's suburban network on the main corridor is spread from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in south Mumbai to Kalyan (in Thane district) and Khopoli (in Raigad).
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