A 30-year-old woman died while rescuing her family after a high-voltage electrical fault allegedly electrified a residential locality in Rajasthan's Kota during heavy rain. The incident, linked to the failure of a 33 kV transmission line insulator, injured at least nine people and killed two animals. Police have launched an investigation as residents allege negligence by the electricity department.
The University of Mumbai has postponed all exams scheduled for Monday, July 6, after the IMD issued a severe weather warning. The decision was taken to ensure the safety of students, faculty and staff amid worsening monsoon conditions. Revised dates for the affected examinations will be announced soon on the university's official website.
Six people have died after a "ground-plus-three" structure collapsed onto neighboring shanties in Mumbai’s Mankhurd area on Sunday evening. The tragedy occurred in Janata Nagar, Mandala, amid heavy, relentless monsoon rainfall that has severely disrupted life across Mumbai and its adjoining suburbs over the past several days.
Train services on the Mumbai-Pune route were disrupted on Monday after heavy rain triggered landslides in the Karjat-Lonavala Bhor Ghat section, affecting all three railway lines. Central Railway cancelled, diverted and regulated several trains while restoration work continued. Passengers have been advised to check train status before travelling.
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Heavy rain and gusty winds caused tree branches to fall on Nargis Dutt Road in Mumbai's Bandra, briefly halting the Ambani family convoy as it headed to Aamir Khan's wedding with Gauri Spratt. The road was cleared shortly afterward, allowing the convoy to continue. The incident came as heavy rainfall caused widespread traffic disruptions across Mumbai.
Maharashtra FDA has directed a ban and recall of three beauty creams after tests found unsafe levels of mercury and lead. The products were declared Not of Standard Quality and ordered off shelves, but continue to appear online. The advisory also warns consumers of serious health risks from mercury exposure and urges use of only properly labelled, regulated cosmetics.
Reports from an HP petrol pump near Saki Naka Signal in Mumbai claim that bikers were allegedly given water instead of petrol during heavy rainfall, leaving vehicles stranded. Customers said staff later admitted a possible mistake. The incident has raised concerns over fuel safety and maintenance, with calls for an official investigation into storage and dispensing systems.
Noida Police have busted a gang that ran a fake online friendship club to lure victims, assault them, and rob cash, phones, and vehicles. Five accused were arrested and a juvenile detained. Police recovered a stolen Fortuner, two cars, and a knife. The gang allegedly used social media to trap victims and also carried out UPI fraud after forcing victims to unlock their phones.
Small fires briefly broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge during Macy's July 4 fireworks display over New York City's East River. Videos showed flames and black smoke rising from multiple sections of the bridge as fireworks were launched. Witnesses described seeing several fires before they burned out within about a minute. The extent of any damage remains unclear.
A 21-year-old final-year B.Tech student from Sagar University was found dead in a lodge in Madhya Pradesh's Bina. Police are investigating allegations that he was targeted by cyber fraudsters, received threatening calls from Pakistani numbers, and faced harassment from digital loan agents. His mobile phone has been seized as investigators examine the alleged cyber extortion and blackmail.
Rajasthan Police have clarified that a video circulating on social media, claimed to be linked to a case involving a minor girl in Sriganganagar, has no connection to the incident. The police said the video actually originates from an unrelated case in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh.
Intense monsoon showers lashed Mumbai and its surrounding suburbs over the last 48 hours, triggering widespread waterlogging in low-lying areas and forcing authorities to shut critical traffic junctions.
A Bhopal couple nearly divorced due to the husband’s loud snoring, which left the wife unable to sleep. During counseling, she said, 'I cannot stay awake all night.' Family counselor Rita Tuli suggested a 3-month separation. The couple later realised they missed each other and decided to withdraw the divorce and continue their marriage.
The new pay panel headed by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai is conducting nationwide consultations to finalise recommendations for the 8th Central Pay Commission, which will determine the salary structure of central government employees and pensioners. Employee unions have demanded a 3.83 fitment factor, which could raise the minimum basic pay from INR 18,000 to about INR 68,940 if approved.
A 35-year-old man, Sunil Kumar, has been arrested in Gurugram for allegedly setting his partner on fire after she discovered he was already married. The 23-year-old woman died from severe burn injuries during treatment. Police recovered kerosene used in the attack and are investigating the case after registering an FIR based on a complaint by the victim’s cousin.
A PM-Kisan beneficiary in Maharashtra received an SMS showing a credit of just INR 0.01 instead of the expected INR 2,000 installment, causing confusion. The Maharashtra Agriculture Department clarified that it was a technical glitch in the notification and confirmed that the full INR 2,000 had been successfully credited to the farmer's bank account.
The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has ordered a formal inquiry into allegations of financial irregularities and donation theft concerning offerings at the Badrinath Dham shrine.
The BMC has announced the closure of all schools and colleges in Mumbai for the afternoon session on July 4 after the IMD issued a Red Alert for extremely heavy rainfall. The civic body said the decision was taken to ensure students' safety. Heavy rain has caused waterlogging, traffic congestion, train delays and flight disruptions, while Thane and Palghar have also declared school holidays.
A 22-year-old unemployed man was allegedly murdered by his parents in Gundala village of Gondal taluka, Rajkot district, following frequent alcohol-fueled domestic disputes. The local police arrested the couple after a forensic postmortem disproved the family's initial claims that the youth had committed suicide by consuming acid.
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