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Mumbai floods: 20 years ago, brave men saved lives with limited equipment

Rescuing a woman with a child from a pillar and some Divyang individuals from a bus amid the Mithi river surge still sends shivers down the spine of retired Mumbai Fire Brigade chief Prabhat Rahangdale, even two decades after the July 26 deluge that paralysed Mumbai. On that day, Mumbai came to a standstill as an unprecedented 944 mm of rainfall within 24 hours, combined with high tides, triggered flash floods and landslides that claimed 450 lives. Rahangdale vividly recalls his team rescuing 300 people from areas within a 10-km radiusKurla West, BKC, and Kalinaby deploying kayaks and jet skis, typically reserved for adventure sports. "I've participated in thousands of rescue operations, but some incidents remain permanently etched in memory," he reminisced. At the time, the Fire Brigade and the city civic body lacked dedicated flood rescue teams, prompting Rahangdale to enlist personnel from an agency specialising in beach adventure activities. He and other officials travelled in

Mumbai on orange alert amid heavy rain; know the reason for this downpour

India Meteorological Department warns of flooding, strong winds and transport disruption in Mumbai as the city faces one of the season's most intense wet spells

DLF-Trident Realty JV sells all 416 flats in Mumbai project for ₹2,300 cr

India's largest realty firm DLF Ltd and Trident Realty have sold all 416 flats for around Rs 2,300 crore in a luxury residential project in Mumbai on high demand. In a regulatory filing on Friday, DLF said that the entire 416 units launched in the first phase of 'The Westpark' project has been sold for Rs 2,300 crore in less than a week. DLF arm DLF Home Developers Ltd is developing this project at Andheri West in partnership with Trident Realty. "Our entry into Mumbai represents a significant strategic milestone for DLF," said Aakash Ohri, Joint Managing Director and Chief Business Officer, DLF Home Developers Ltd. "Mumbai has always been a key component of our national growth strategy, and with the launch of The Westpark, we are proud to offer a development that resonates with the aspirations of the city's discerning residents," he added. DLF and Trident Realty will invest around Rs 900 crore to develop this luxury housing project at Andheri (West). The company launched the fir

Sun Pharma resolves US antitrust case with $200 mn agreement

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries on Thursday said it has settled an antitrust litigation in the US entailing a payment of USD 200 million. The subsidiaries of the company, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. (SPII) and Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. have signed a settlement agreement with the End Purchaser Plaintiffs in the In re Generic Pharmaceuticals Pricing Antitrust Litigation in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, US, the Mumbai-based drugmaker said in a regulatory filing. "Under the terms of the settlement agreement, the subsidiaries will make an aggregate payment of USD 200 million in exchange for a full release of all claims asserted against them in the End Purchaser Action by the settlement class members," it added. The settlement amounts may be reduced if more than a certain percentage of the total insured class members opt out of the putative class, the company stated. The settlement agreement is subject to court approval, it added.

Here's why Gen Z, millennials are opting for co-living spaces in big cities

More Gen Z and millennials in cities like Bengaluru and Mumbai are choosing co-living spaces over PGs for flexible stays, affordable rent, better amenities, and a built-in community

Dahi Handi: Maha to insure 150K 'Govindas'; payout of ₹10 lakh for fatality

The Maharashtra government has announced insurance coverage to 1.5 lakh 'Govindas' taking part in Dahi Handi festivities with a maximum payout at Rs 10 lakh in case of death, a move coming less than a month before the popular festival. During the Dahi Handi festival, part of Janmashtami celebrations, Govindas (youngsters) form human pyramids to smash a pot of milk, curd and butter suspended at a height, in a playful re-enactment of Lord Krishna's childhood antics. The insurance package will cover accidental injuries (sometime fatal) caused during the formation of human pyramids. The state government will bear the insurance costs for registered participants forming human pyramids during the popular festival, which will be celebrated on August 16 this year, according to a government resolution (GR) issued on Wednesday. The Maharashtra State Govinda Association, Mumbai, has been designated to verify the training, age and participation of Govindas, and submit their details to the ...

Maharashtra-Sabarmati bullet train corridor to be ready by 2029: Govt

Work in the Gujarat portion of the bullet train corridor between Vapi and Sabarmati is planned to be completed by December 2027 and the entire project from Maharashtra to the Sabarmati section is expected to be over by December 2029, Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday. Providing an update on the country's most ambitious project after some members asked questions regarding the status of its construction, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project (508 km) is under execution with technical and financial assistance from Japan. It is passing through Gujarat, Maharashtra and Dadra & Nagar Haveli with 12 stations planned at Mumbai, Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Billimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad and Sabarmati, he added. "The Gujarat portion of the corridor between Vapi and Sabarmati is planned to be completed by Dec, 2027. The entire project (Maharashtra to Sabarmati section) is expected to be completed by Dec, 2029," ...

Mumbai ultra-luxury home sales jumps 20% in H1 to record ₹14,751 cr: Report

Sales of ultra-luxury homes, each costing Rs 10 crore and above, in Mumbai rose 20 per cent in January-June this year to a record Rs 14,751 crore on strong demand, according to a report. Property consultant India Sotheby's International Realty (ISIR) and data analytics firm CRE Matrix on Tuesday released a report on Mumbai luxury housing market (both primary and secondary). As per the data, the sales of luxury homes (Rs 10 crore and above) in Mumbai in value terms, increased 20 per cent to Rs 14,751 crore in the first six months of this year, from Rs 12,285 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding year. In terms of volume, sales of ultra-luxury homes rose 11 per cent to 692 units in January-June period this year, from 622 units in the year-ago period. "Mumbai's luxury real estate market is at a pivotal moment. Record sales in H1 2025 signal sustained appetite for ultra-premium homes, especially in established micro-markets like Worli, Prabhadevi, Tardeo, Malabar Hill, and

'Will challenge in SC': Fadnavis shocked over HC decision on Mumbai blasts

On Monday, the Bombay High Court acquitted all 12 accused who had been convicted by the trial court for their alleged roles in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts

2006 Mumbai train blasts, Income Tax Bill 2025, Bangladesh jet crash, & more top #newsinamin

Nineteen years after the 2006 Mumbai train blasts that killed 189 and injured over 800, the Bombay High Court today acquitted all 12 men convicted by a lower court.

2006 Mumbai train blasts case: Chronology of events following HC acquittal

Following is the chronology of events in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case, in which the Bombay High Court on Monday acquitted all the 12 accused. *July 11, 2006: Seven bomb blasts in first class compartments of seven local trains on western suburban railway line between 6.23 pm and 6.29 pm. 187 persons killed and 824 injured. *July 11, 2006: Seven separate FIRs lodged in different police stations. Later clubbed and investigated by the Maharashtra Anti- Terrorism Squad (ATS). *July-August 2006: Thirteen persons arrested in the case by the ATS for their involvement in the case. *November 30, 2006: Chargesheet filed against 30 accused, including 13 Pakistani nationals, several of whom are wanted. *2007: Trial begins. *August 19, 2014: Trial ends. Special court reserves its order against 13 arrested accused. *September 11, 2015: Special court convicts 12 out of the 13 accused. One accused acquitted due to lack of evidence against him. *September 30, 2015: Special court imposes de

Heavy rainfall hits parts of Mumbai; Andheri subway closed, flights hit

The India Meteorological Department issued a 'yellow alert' for Mumbai today as intense showers cause waterlogging, traffic jams, and flight disruptions

Mumbai's trillion-dollar realty faces real climate risk, not a distant threat

With seas rising and drainage failing, Mumbai's property market is heading for a climate reckoning that few investors or policymakers are truly prepared for

Can Tesla win India? | Tesla vs Indian rivals | Tesla Model Y price | Tesla ev | Elon Musk

Tesla officially opened its doors to Indian customers on July 15, offering its flagship Model Y SUV at a starting price of over ₹60 lakh.

Best of BS Opinion: Why Sebi needs to do more on derivatives trading

Today's opinion page discusses the recent clampdown on Jane Street, government transparency, India's milk market, and the future of Mumbai's real estate because of climate change

Ashwin Sheth Group buys 4.05-acre Goregaon West land for Rs 255 crore

Developer acquires 4.05-acre plot in Goregaon West from Mhada for Rs 255 crore, to build five residential towers with 12 lakh sq ft Rera carpet area and retail

Three-storey chawl collapses in Bandra; search and rescue efforts on

A three-storey chawl collapsed in the western suburb of Bandra here in the early hours of Friday, with at least 10 people feared trapped in the debris, civic officials said. As many as seven people have been rescued from the debris so far and admitted to the civic-run Bhabha Hospital, they said. According to preliminary information, chawl number 37 in the Bharat Nagar area of Bandra East collapsed around 5.56 am. Eight fire engines are at the spot along with teams from the Mumbai police and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's local ward machinery, an official from the fire brigade said. "Search and rescue operation is underway. Further details are awaited," he said.

DLF re-enters Mumbai market with ₹800 crore premium housing project

DLF returns to Mumbai after over a decade, launching The Westpark in partnership with Trident Realty, with a four-tower phase expected to generate Rs 2,300 crore

DLF to invest Rs 900 cr in Mumbai housing proj, eyes Rs 2,300 cr revenue

India's largest realty firm DLF Ltd has re-entered the Mumbai market and will invest around Rs 900 crore to develop a luxury housing project at Andheri (West), a senior company official said. In July 2023, DLF had announced its re-entry in the Mumbai market with plans to develop a luxury housing project in Mumbai in partnership with NCR-based builder Trident group. "We have launched a luxury housing project 'Westpark' in Mumbai comprising 416 apartments," DLF Home Developers Joint Managing Director Aakash Ohri told PTI. He said the company has launched this 5.18-acre project in a price range of Rs 42,000 per sq ft to Rs 47,000 per sq ft. It is selling flats in a range of Rs 4 crore to Rs 7.5 crore. Asked about the investment, Ohri said, "It will be around Rs 800-900 crore". The total sales realisation will be around Rs 2,300 crore, he added. Ohri said the initial demand has been very encouraging from customers. "We plan to sell around 200 units," he said, adding that the company

ED raids in UP, Mumbai in conversion racket case linked to Chhangur Baba

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday raided multiple locations in Uttar Pradesh and Mumbai as part of a money laundering investigation into an alleged religious conversion racket linked to 'Chhangur baba', officials said. At least 14 premises, including 12 in Balrampur district and two in Mumbai, are being searched under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), they said. The raids were launched around 5 am, along with a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) team, which was there to provide security cover to the ED officials. The federal probe agency recently filed a case to probe the activities and financial details of Jalaluddin alias Chhangur Baba, alleged to be a mastermind of an illegal religious conversion racket operating in Uttar Pradesh. Jalaluddin hails from Balrampur district, and his real name is Karimulla Shah. Jalaluddin, his son Mehboob and associates Naveen alias Jamaluddin and Neetu alias Nasreen were arrested by the UP Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) recently,