The Indian Meteorological Department has issued yellow and orange alerts across Maharashtra. Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg are expected to be significantly impacted between May 21st and 24th. During this period, heavy rainfall is expected, accompanied by stormy conditions and gusty winds. A cyclonic circulation is expected to develop over the Arabian Sea off the Karnataka coast around May 21. Residents and commuters are advised to take necessary precautions.
20 May,2025 06:25 PM ISTIn a massive construction leap for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Corridor bullet train project, 300 km of viaducts have now been completed. The track laying has begun — 157 km of RC track beds have been laid so far. This ambitious project in collaboration with Japan is poised to revolutionise India’s rail infrastructure. Once operational, the bullet train will significantly reduce travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad to approximately two hours, a significant decrease from the current six-hour journey by conventional rail with a top speed of 320 km/h.
20 May,2025 04:53 PM ISTTake a walk through history at Mumbai’s iconic museum inside CSMT — a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The museum features a wide range of rare and historic items. Step inside, and you’ll discover engineering marvels on display — from scale models of the historic GIP1 to the ultra-modern Vande Bharat Express, and even the futuristic Shinkansen E5 Bullet Train. Take a look at this iconic showcase of India’s railway legacy.
19 May,2025 07:07 PM ISTOn Saturday morning, Mumbai woke to light pre-monsoon showers, bringing much-needed relief from humidity. According to the IMD, light to moderate rainfall is expected across the city. Pre-monsoon showers have been drenching Mumbai over the past few days, and as a result, the AQI levels have also improved across the city. Take a look.
17 May,2025 12:56 PM ISTMumbai’s traffic chaos might just have caught a break! CM Devendra Fadnavis has inaugurated three key bridges — Reay Road, Titwala, and the much-awaited Gokhale Bridge in Andheri. The Reay Road bridge is Mumbai’s first-ever cable-stayed Road-Over-Bridge, replacing a 1910 British-era structure. The new six-lane bridge is part of MahaRail’s plan to overhaul aging infrastructure. how far will it translate to solving problems for all sections of commuters? We will get to know in the days to come - as Mumbai upgrades one bridge at a time.
14 May,2025 07:23 PM ISTMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with Deputy Chief Ministers Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde, flagged off the trial run of Mumbai Metro Line 9, connecting Kashigaon to Dahisar East. This new line is expected to be a game-changer for commuters in Mira-Bhayandar and North Mumbai. In a first for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), a double-chamber bridge has been introduced, integrating metro and suburban rail services within a single structure. Metro Line 9 is a key component of the broader Maha Mumbai Metro plan, which aims to seamlessly connect all metro routes by 2027.
14 May,2025 03:07 PM ISTAndheri’s Gokhale Bridge is finally open to traffic after years of delays, diversions, and one infamous 6-foot gap. Inaugurated on May 11, 2025, this crucial East-West connector in Mumbai is now fully functional. The bridge had been shut since 2022 after being declared unsafe, causing major traffic snarls and frustration for commuters. The most talked-about issue — a 6-foot misalignment between the two sides of the bridge — has now been fixed. With a full 90-foot width now operational, the Gokhale Bridge is expected to ease congestion around the busy Andheri station and metro lines. Take a look.
11 May,2025 09:40 PM ISTBringing much-needed relief to Mumbai’s traffic congestion, the newly inaugurated Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3 from BKC to Acharya Atre Chowk, Worli is now operational. This stretch includes six underground stations: Kotak BKC, Dharavi, Shitladevi Mandir, SBI-Dadar Metro, ICICI Lombard Siddhivinayak, Worli, and Acharya Atre Chowk. Covering a distance of 9.77 km in just 15 minutes and 20 seconds, the metro offers quick access to key business districts, religious landmarks like Siddhivinayak Temple, and recreational hubs such as Shivaji Park. Here is all you need to know about Mumbai’s newest metro addition.
10 May,2025 05:38 PM ISTA young husband-wife duo from Kerala, dubbed the modern-day ‘Bunty and Babli’, have been arrested by Khar Police for stealing ₹53,500 from a clothing store on Mumbai’s Linking Road. The couple, Athulya Milan Vathiyat and Milan Baiju Vathiyat, pulled off the theft using a clever distraction trick — while the woman pretended to shop and kept the salesman busy, her partner quietly slipped behind the counter and took the cash. But this wasn’t their first time. Since their release from jail in September 2024, they’ve been on a nationwide theft spree, targeting major retail stores in cities like Delhi, Chennai, Bhopal, and Bengaluru. Police say the duo has pulled off over 50 similar heists, always during early store hours when staff is minimal. To avoid getting caught, they regularly changed phones and SIM cards, erasing their digital trail. However, their run came to an end in Mumbai's Khar, where investigators finally tracked them down and uncovered their long list of crimes.
08 May,2025 12:58 PM ISTA security drill was conducted at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) to assess emergency preparedness and enhance vigilance post Operation Sindoor. The exercise involved coordination between security agencies to ensure passenger safety and a swift response to potential threats. The drill comes amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack and India’s retaliatory strikes.
07 May,2025 08:49 PM ISTOperation Abhyaas: Mumbai on Wednesday conducted large-scale security drills across various locations including railway stations, workshops, grounds and civic establishments in Mumbai. A major drill was conducted at Mumbai’s Cross Maidan in South Mumbai. The drill involved demonstrations on fire safety measures, methods for extinguishing fires, procedures to follow during air strikes, and techniques for rescuing and reviving injured civilians.
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