At least 10 flights scheduled to land at the Delhi airport were diverted -- eight to Jaipur and two to Lucknow -- due to inclement weather conditions. Airlines also warned of the possibility of more flight disruptions.
The maiden Railway Budget of the Narendra Modi-led NDA government seems to have not gone down well with the suburban commuters as it does not offer anything new to them, commuters associations in Mumbai said.
A commuter had posted a video of the February 18 incident at Rajajinagar Metro station on 'X'.
Passengers complained that they had to wait a long time for Ola and Uber cabs, and added that those were available at inflated rates.
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The India meteorological department (IMD) on Wednesday evening issued a red alert for Mumbai and its neighbouring districts, predicting "extremely heavy rainfall".
The IMD said India did not experience any "break monsoon" conditions this year because of the large number of low-pressure systems.
Curbs under Section 163 (power to issue an order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which were set to expire on Sunday, have now been extended till December 31 in Sambhal.
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The father of Paris Olympics shooting bronze medallist Swapnil Kusale on Monday expressed disappointment over the Maharashtra government paying a prize money of Rs 2 crore to his son, saying Haryana doles out much higher amount for its athletes.
Around 15 commuters fell into a gutter after a cement slab caved in due to the heavy morning rush at platform No. 1 at the Vasai railhead on Tuesday morning.
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Incessant rain with intermittent heavy spells led to waterlogging on some roads and railway tracks, slowing down the public transport services.
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The Lucknow bench directed that the convicts serve their sentence in jail and also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 each on them.
The Rail Budget presented by Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee in Parliament on Wednesday has received mixed reactions from the commuters in Mumbai.
While the exterior has undergone minor refinements, the real improvements lie within, notes Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.
Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, the CM said, "There is no situation for revisiting it at the government level. There is no such intention, there is no such proposal."
Singh has sought the application of a more liberal remission policy to ensure his premature release from a prison in the state where he is lodged for more than 24 years.
Pollution and overheating have topped the list of seven deadly stress factors which effect Mumbai commuters the most, a survey has revealed.
65% of respondents find surge pricing by aggregators burdensome.
The mega block, which started at Thursday midnight, has affected the suburban services on CR's main corridor, causing inconvenience to lakhs of office-goers.
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Pickets and barricadings were installed on the border areas connecting Delhi-Haryana and Delhi-Uttar Pradesh, he added.
Six weather stations across Delhi recorded over 100 mm of rain in a single day, the India meteorological department (IMD) said on Thursday, categorising it as an "extremely intense spell".
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The Mumbai civic body and police have advised all people in the city and surrounding areas to stay indoors as much as possible.
Delhi Metro on Thursday said it has withdrawn a poster on breast cancer awareness that asked women 'to check your oranges' but the questions remained -- does the metaphor obscure the message, does it help women in a cloistered society get comfortable or more awkward by sexualising a body part.
Incessant rains with intermittent spells of moderate to heavy showers since Friday morning have slowed down public transport services and traffic in Mumbai.
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A spectacular aerial display showcasing the prowess and manoeuvrability of the Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft over the iconic Marina sky captivated the hearts of Chennaiites who turned up in thousands on a sultry Sunday and witnessed the IAF's range of new aircraft including Rafale, roar in action.
Haryana has done well in terms of economic growth over the last couple of decades. For it to continue to lead the growth ladder, the new government has to work hard on multiple dimensions, recommend Shishir Gupta and Rishita Sachdeva.
The commuter is still largely the bread-and-butter winner for motorcycle manufacturers and that explains why three new commuter motorcycles have been unveiled in the span of seven days!
Commuters had a hard time getting to their offices in Mumbai due to the strike by the Sharad Rao-led Mumbai Autorickshawmen's Union, seeking a hike in minimum fares.
She interacted with fellow commuters during the 30-km ride, the social media post said.
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